Beaches and Backwater tour is one of the most wanted packages in India. Beaches and backwaters are quite popular among the tourists'. The tour package unleash the beauty of two state - Goa and Kerala, one famous for beaches and other for backwaters. If you want to experience the cold moisture air and experience the best of India, plan your Beach and backwater tour today.

The tour will be quite exiciting and you will love the day you will spend here. We have created this tour especially for beach lovers who want to enjouy the beauty of beaches. A travel assistant would be provided to you who would be helpful and would make all efforts to enlight your Beach Backwater tour.

Cultural Discoveries : Goa : Sensuous and enticing, Goa is a resplendent state to explore.
Kerala : Better known for housing the backwaters, Kerala is one exotic place to explore .

Special Features :» A visit to Churches of Goa. World Heritage Sites
» A part of Cultural fiesta -Kathakali, a traditional dance form
» An Ayurveda Massage

Detailed Itinerary: Circuit : Mumbai - Goa - Bangalore - Cochin - Houseboat - Kumarakom - Cochin
Duration : 9 Days / 8 Nights

Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai Your flight would come at Mumbai Airport. You will get a warm welcome by our representative who would be waiting for you. He would take care of your baggage. After such a long travel, we would suggest you to relax for a day.

Day 02 : In Mumbai On the second day, you would be enrolling your self in a sightseeing tour. Mumbai is a fascinating place and is a paradise for explorers. As a part of exploration, you will be visting tourist spot like Elephanta caves, Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum.

Apart from the regular sightseeing tour, you can also engage yourself in Ballooning. This is a spectacular way to discover the city. From the top, Mumbai appears a scenic zone. No traffic jams and no loud noise, Mumbai tends to appears a tranquil city of Maharastra. We will also like you take the boat tours from Gateway of India. Boat Tour offer a harbour cruise on the vessel Apollo Bunder.

Each cruise is 40 minutes long. Your Boat tour will be worth making a trip to view the city. The boat cruise start at the sunset and continue till 2300. Late evening, we will rock the dance floor. Nightlife of Mumbai is quite famous and popular amongst youngster. You can try out the various night life and pubs in Mumbai which truly reflects the culture of the city. Return to hotel. Symptous food would be served. Over night stay at the resort.

Day 03 : Mumbai-Goa Your next stop will be in Goa. From Bombay, you have direct flight to Goa. Our representative will be present at the airport and he will drive you safely from airport to your respective hotel. Take a rest in the afternoon. Late evening, you will go to the near by beach. Here, you could try out some adventurous sports. Volley ball match will be just perfect for you. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 : In Goa This would be your second day. Your guide would provide you requiste information on Goa. Goa is distinctively divided into two zones - North Goa and South Goa. North Goa is one of the two districts of Goa. North Goa encompasses cities like Panaji, Mapusa, Bicholim and Ponda. Whether you are in North or in South, you must view Goa churches. Goa Churches are famous world wide and are amongst the World Heritage Site. Basilica Of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral Church Of Our Lady Of Rosary, Our Lady Of Immaculate Conception are few of the known churches in Goa. Your tour to Goa will not only incorporate exploration of these scenic tourist monuments but will involve you fully through various activities.

Start your morning with a prayer in any one of the church. Light a candle in the church and spectacle the magic that originates. The prayer will give you strength. Treat your body and mind with Ayurveda therapies which are available at the beaches. Keri, a small village in Goa is quite famous for giving these Ayurveda therapies. Try these Ayurvedic treatments like diet, lifestyle, yoga, meditation and Panchakarma. The therapy completely detoxify the individual. The therapy is beneficial for those who want to relieve their stress and strain.

A massage on beach will relax your body and will enlighten your soul. Dolphin Cruise, add on attractions. Sail on the River Mandovi in a luxury yacht and enjoy the giant leaps of the Ocean waves. This Dolphin cruise will give you a perfect opportunity to observe the big fishes in their natural habitat. Resort back to your hotel and cherish the day in your sleep.

Day 05 : GoaThis is your last day in Goa and we have planned a number of things for you. Today we will cover major beaches of Goa - Baga Beach, Anjuna, Calanguate, Dona Paula Beach and Chapora beach. We are sure you are going to enjoy every bit of Goa beaches. Don't forget to see the flea market on the Anjuna beach.

This flea market is held every week on Wednesday. We have programmed a special scuba diving program for you. This will give you a privilege to view animals and plant life that live under water. Attractive coral heads, lobsters, bright coloured fish and other marine life can be conveniently explored in these shallow waters. Spend your day by relaxing on the beautiful, refreshing beaches of Goa. In the evening, we have arranged a small party for you in the resort itself. We will call upon some local people who will make you aware of the many faceted of the land.

In this party Goa Feni, the state own intoxicating drink will be served. This alcoholic beverage is available in two taste - Cashew Feni and Cocunut Feni. Good food will be served. After the late night party, you would get back to our room and sleep tight. Next morning you have to catch a flight to Bangalore.

Day 06 : Bangalore Bangalore will be your next stop. The city is well connected through air, rail and road. We would book your air tickets. From airport, you would be transferred to your hotel. We have planned your sightseeing tour and visit tourists spots like Vidhan Soudha, Bull Temple, Cubbon Park, Botanical Gardens. The entire tour will take around 5 hrs to complete. Post Lunch we will visit places like Cubbon Park.

This Park which was laid out in 1864 by Sir Richard Shankey, the chief engineer of Mysore. Interested in boating? Ulsoor lake and Hogenekkal Lake are few of the places where you can you try your navigation skills. Whether you just want to paddle about in a canoe or row boat, lakes in Bangalore give a thrilling experience to all. By evening, we will go out on our shopping spree. You can shop almost anything from Bangalore markets. G Road, Brigade Road, Commercial Street, Majestic area, and Jayanagar Shopping Complex are some of the famous shopping complexes in Bangalore.

As soon as we will finish off with our shopping expeditions, we would resort to your hotel in Bangalore. Dine in the hotel restaurant and then go back to your room to have a classy sleep.

Day 07 : Cochin Next morning , after breakfast, you would fly to Cochin. Cochin is the next destination that we have chosen for you. We have booked your flight from Bangalore airport to Cochin. Check in hotel. Your tour is planned so just relax in the hotel and enjoy the hot cup of coffee. Your sightseeing tour will involve expedition to Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Cochin, Jewish Synagogue and St. Francis Church.

In between we will take a short Coconut breaks. In this cocunut break, we will have have coconut water which is easily available on the roadside. We have made your cochin package a special one by mixing culture and heritage together. Late evening, we have organized a dance show at your resort. Dances like Kathakali and Mohiniattam would be performed. Kathakali is classical dance form and Mohiniattam is the dance of the celestial enchantress. It involve graceful movement of hands, limbs and face.

Have arranged a sumptuous meal for you in the restaurant. The food served will be typically South Indian and will have dishes like dosa, Idli and sambhar. ( Food can be changed according to your wish. )

Day 08 : Drive Cochin- Alleppey If you are in any part of Kerala, you cannot miss the backwaters. Backwaters are the best way to glimpse into their world. We would book a special Kettuvallam, a traditional houseboat. Kettuvallams are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length Whole day you will be navigating Alleppey backwaters. Your backwater cruise will enable you to explore the untouched and unexplored nature of Kerala. Just sit on its balcony and view the lives of the strangers who have settled on the banks of these backwaters Later on, on the same day, get pampered with Ayurvedic hands. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 09 : Kumarakom-Cochin After taking breakfast return to Cochin. It's time to say good-bye to India, its beauties and its nature. The moments captured on this tour are golden moments that would be with you for long and whenever you would discuss your beach tour. The time you would spend here would create an instant image of the abode in your eyes. Bye and have a happy journey ahead.