Combine India’s finest beach resorts with the lush backwaters of Kerala also referred to as God’s own country for a romantic retreat.
 
Goa
 

A place you can fall in love with at first glance and also is a home to India's finest beach resorts. Exquisite silver sand beaches, sparkling blue waters, white churches resting against green paddy fields and coconut trees lining the coastal streets. Vibrant colour fills roadside markets and, as the sun sets, streets come alive with music and delicious delights. This is an ideal beach destination to relax and unwind your senses.
 
  • Portuguese architecture and cuisine

  • Spectacular sandy beaches

  • Water sports

  • Spa retreats

  • Famous churches

  • Magnificent temples
 
Kerala
 

Cruise the backwaters for an unforgettable experience that lets you delve into nature’s magical realm. Kerala, located on the south-western tip of India, enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. Fondly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala was selected by the National Geographic Traveller as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen paradises in the world.
 
 
  • Exquisite houseboats, resorts & hotels

  • Backwaters

  • Finest beaches

  • Art & Culture

  • Wildlife
 
Holiday Itinerary
  • 7 Nights in Goa staying at a 4* Bed and Breakfast.

  • 11 Nights in Cochin which is also know as the Gods own country.
 
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Travel Essentials
When to go: Goa is a year around destination.
Temperature: 25°C/35°C
Language: Konkani
Time Zone: GMT (+5:30)
Currency: Indian Rupee. All major credit cards, foreign currency and travellers’ cheque are widely accepted.
Flight time: Approx 8 hours
Visa: UK passport holders require a visa.
 
Travel Essentials
When to go: Konkani to Malayalam. is a year around destination.
Temperature: 25°C/35°C
Language: Konkani
Time Zone: GMT (+5:30)
Currency: Indian Rupee. All major credit cards, foreign currency and travellers’ cheque are widely accepted.
Flight time: Approx 8 hours
Visa: UK passport holders require a visa.
Day 1 Cochin
Arrive Cochin and transfer to the hotel. Set amidst lagoons and backwaters on the Malabar Coast, Cochin is also known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Over the centuries Europeans have been trading here for ivory, spices and teak. The British, Dutch and Portuguese left their influence on this great city. Afternoon a Sunset harbor cruise to see the Bolgahtty Island and the Chinese fishing nets.
Day 2 Cochin
Morning city tour visiting the Dutch Palace, with its 17th Century murals of Ramayana. Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568, contains Grand Scroll of the Old Testament. Also visit Fort Cochin and St France’s Church, the oldest European church in India. Vasco de Gama, who discovered India, was first buried here. Afternoon see the famous Kathakali dance performance (optional), a traditional folk dance of Kerala, enacting stories from the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabhartha.
Day 3 Cochin to Munnar
Morning leave by road to Munnar, a hill resort in the midst of Cardamom and tea plantations, on the Western Ghats. Situated on the confluence of three mountain streams, this British summer retreat of Raj has lakes, reservoirs and lush green forests. Munnar is a major centre for tea industry in Kerala. Afternoon explore the town.
Day 4 Munnar
Morning visit to tea and spice plantations and see the crops grown. Afternoon free. Munnar is close to Anaimudi (2695m), the highest peak in South India and offers plenty of natural walks. Optional visit to the nearby Mattupetty Dam and Evarikulam National park to see the Nilgiri Thar (wild goat). This park is also rich in variety of bird life.
Day 5 Munnar to Periyar
Drive to Periyar National Park, noted for its elephant herds and a rich variety of bird life. Afternoon game viewing by boat.
Day 6 Periyar
Morning and afternoon boat ride in the lake Periyar in search of more game.
Day 7 Periyar to Kumarakum
After breakfast drive to Chengnacherry and take a boat Cruise. The cruise takes over 3 hours passing along most picturesque narrow canals.
Day 8 Kumarakum
A day at leisure to relax on the shores of the Vembanad Lake. At your leisure visit the nearby bird sanctuary or a local village.
Day 9 Kumarakum to Backwaters
After breakfast join the Riceboat and cruise slowly through the palm-fringed waterways of the Vembanad Lake. Your captain and cook will cruise with you. See the life in the backwaters as you pass through various villages. Overnight on board the Houseboat.
Day 10 Backwaters to Alappuzha
Morning leave the houseboat in Alappuzha (Alleppey), an enchanting backwater destination famous for coir and carpet products, fish and lakes. Every year a boat race is held here and features the gigantic snake-boats of Kerala. Afternoon tour of the town includes visit to a coir factory.
Day 11 Alappuzha to Kovalam
Morning train to Trivandrum and transfer to Kovalam, an uncluttered beach of silver sands with rows and rows of tall palm. Remainder of the day at leisure.
And rest 7 nights in Goa
 
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