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Mumbai / Goa ( Winters )

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Mumbai / Goa ( Winters )

Mumbai / Goa ( Winters )

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Day 01: Arrival Mumbai by flight

       Arrival at Mumbai International Airport by flight and after customs formalities walks out of the main EXIT gate where our representative will meet. Transfer to your hotel for check in.

         Rest of the day is at leisure for own activities.

         Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : In Mumbai    

         Morning after breakfast proceed to Visit Gateway of India, Mumbai's principle landmark. This arch of yellow basalt was erected on the waterfront in 1924 to commemorate King George V's visit to Mumbai in 1911. Drive pass the Secretariat of Maharashtra Government and along the Marine Drive which is fondly known as the 'Queen's Necklace'.

         Visit Mani Bhavan, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai.  Drive past the Victoria Terminus, the principal railways station of Mumbai, a beautiful building that symbolize the ethos of the Edwardian architecture, well worth a photo stop.

         At the Church gate station  see the Dabbawala’s- a unique tiffin delivery service run by over 5000 semiskilled workers of delivering lunch to corporate executives from their homes. Visit the 'Dhobi Ghat', an open laundry  where Mumbai's 'dirties' are scrubbed, bashed, dyed and hung out to dry -  a nice photography stop well worth a visit. Visit the ISKON Temple devoted to Lord Krishna in time for the noon aarti and then continue to the colorful Crawford market and Flora fountain a large bustling square, in the heart of the city.

         Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Mumbai-Goa by flight

         After breakfast; transfer to airport to board flight for Goa.

         Arrival in Goa & transfer to the hotel.

         Check-in & rest of the day is at leisure for own activities.

         Overnight at the hotel.

         Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 04: In Goa

         After breakfast; we will do a half day city tour of Panjim & Old Goa Churches.

         Panjim tours would take you to some of Goa's most fascinating beaches and sacred shrines. Day starts with the palm-fringed beach of Dona Paula features prominently in tours of Panaji. The beach is named after Dona Paula de Menzes, the daughter of a viceroy during the Portuguese rule. The beach has come to be known as a favorite shooting destination for Bollywood movies. It is also a popular hub for various water sports.

         Then visit famous Miramar beach located very close to the Panaji town. As such the beach remains overcrowded most of the time, with locals and tourists indulged in a multitude of activities. From the beach one can have a nice view of the Aguada fort across the river Mondovi.

         Proceed to Old Goa visiting, the Basilica of Bom Jesus church is dedicated to Infant Jesus. An epitome of Baroque architecture, this church has been declared a World Heritage Monument. Basilica of Bom Jesus enshrines the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa. On the occasion of 'Exposition,' held once in a decade, St. Francis Xavier's body is displayed for the public.

         Later visit one of the largest churches in Asia; the Se Cathedral was dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria since the Portuguese led by Alfonso de Albuquerque conquered Goa on the St. Catherine's day (November 25) in 1510. The church contains the Golden Bell used during the infamous Goa Inquisition.

         Also visit the Archaeological Museum in the abandoned Convent of St. Francis of Assisi. The 8 galleries of the Archaeological Museum in Old Goa display portraits and sculptures from the prehistoric to the late mediaeval period.

         Evening enjoy boat cruise at river Mandovi.

         Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: In Goa

         After breakfast, Full day is at leisure to enjoy the beach.

         Overnight at the hotel.  

Day 06: In Goa

         After breakfast, Full day is at leisure to enjoy the beach.

         Overnight at the hotel.     

Day 07: In Goa

         After breakfast, Full day is at leisure to enjoy the beach.

         Overnight at the hotel.      

Day 08: Departure from Goa by flight

         In time transfer to Goa airport to board flight for onward destination.