13/12/2015
Goa Carnival, a three daylong entertaining extravaganza takes place in the month of February every year. The festival is one of the most enthusiastically awaited events of the year. Despite the fact that it is basically a Christian festival, Goa people irrespective of their religion take part in this festival. The main highlight of Goan carnival is to have fun by indulging in singing, dancing, and feasting.
Our Goan Carnival 8 day long tour starts as well as concludes at Mumbai. During the tour we will take to Goa and kerala states.
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights
Places covered : Mumbai - Goa - Cochin - Mumbai
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Day 01: Arrive - Mumbai
At arrival, you shall be transferred to the hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis, after traditional welcome check in into hotel.
Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 02: Mumbai
Today you will come with us to explore Mumbai, you will visit The Juhu beach, Gateway of India, Elephanta caves. In the evening we have for you with us a compact little Bollywood - Lights, Camera, Action!! Guests in garish costumes, directors, and action heroes will be in attendance. One of the most colorful and popular festival of Goa is the Goa Carnival. This three-day extravaganza, of fun, frolic, amusement, and merry-making, takes place in the month of February. The Goa Carnival festival is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year. Though essentially a Christian festival, people of Goa, irrespective of their faith and religion take part in this festival. The main highlight of Goan carnival is to have fun by indulging in singing, dancing, feasting, etc. before the 40-day abstinence period of Lent before Easter. Romantic leading ladies, ruffians, the list is endless. Make your way through the various sets of a typical film studio. From a place to the village square. See men with cameras mounted on cranes shooting sequences, inviting your tour of Film city's electrifying ambience while dining on delicacies that are no less interesting than the 'masala' (spices) of Indian movies.
Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 03: Mumbai-Goa
Today you will be transferred to the airport to catch flight to Goa, On arrival escorted to hotel. Rest of the day free to relax to beach. In the evening enjoy Goan Carnival Theme: Join a traditional carnival, which is a part of Goa's rich Portuguese heritage. Where revelry, song and dance, great food, and good wine come together beautifully. Discover the joy of Goan cuisine at a delightful buffet dinner.
Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 04: Goa
Today you will explore the North Goa & South Goa. In the evening we have for you Fishing village: Fishing villages are part of Goa's rich cultural heritage. Local Goan fishing village is created on the grounds of the hotel, forming a perfect backdrop for a charming evening in a very rustic atmosphere. Artisans display their skills whilst the village dancers whirl to the music of a local band. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Goa
This day you are free to relax on Beach. In the evening, enjoy Sea food Bar-be-cue on the beach - Dine under a starlit sky on succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns and other local seafood delicacies which form part of a delightful bar-be-cue set up on a lovely stretch of the Goan beach. Guests may also cook their own food on skewers over a campfire. A local musician captures the magic of the moment on his guitar strings.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Goa-Cochin
On arrival in "Queen of the Arabian Sea," you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. In the afternoon enjoy city tour covering Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis church, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening enjoy Moonlight Boat cruise on the backwaters of Kerala: Guests are ferried aboard a spacious, specially decorated, boat for a delightful moonlight cruise on the backwaters of Cochin. South Indian culinary surprises are served. A thrilling fireworks display on islands off the backwaters of Cochin concludes a wonderful evening.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Cochin
Kerala Village Tour: Ride through Kerala's heartland in wooden 'vallams' (boats) that glide effortlessly through the green waters. Leave the crowded cities behind as you move through Kerala's lush beauty and serenity and enjoy a packed lunch on board. Visit small islands along the way to glimpse traditional life in villages. Traditional fish farms, the famed Chinese nets, coconut groves and paddy fields are just a few of sights you will see. Bird watchers will be entranced by the close look at Kingfishers, Cormorants, Woodpeckers, and Kites.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Cochin - Mumbai - Onward flight
Transfer to airport for onward's flight to Mumbai,