BEACHES AND BACKWATERS IN INDIA

India has
a 7550 Km long coastline with some of the most astounding and captivating
beaches in the world. The sun-drenched sands and the clear blue water are truly
awesome and luring. The spellbinding beauty of the molten sun turning into a
coral red ball along the horizon is really stupendous and attracts the tourists
from all over the world to spend their vacation of a lifetime.
There are
unlimited beach holiday options in India for every traveler and all levels of
enthusiasts. Be it Beaches of Kerala, Beaches of Goa, Beaches of Orissa, Beaches
of Lakshadweep, Beaches of Tamilnadu or Beaches of Andamans, each one has its
own charm and challenge. Thousands and thousands of sun and sand lovers visit
India for its incredible and most diverse beaches in the world which offer them
powdery golden sand, bays and rough lava; rocked seas, placid backwaters and
lagoons, marine estuaries with rainbow coloured fishes, crashing surf and palm
fringed shores.
Backwaters are made by the ponding of sea to the beach
due to the movements of the waves in form of lakes, lagoons and estuaries.
Cruising along the backwaters of kerala is the best way to feel the intangible
beauty and serenity of the sparkling and emerald green waters acquiring the hues
of green and graceful palms. Hop on to the Kettuvalloms (They are large country
boats, often measuring 80 feet and more, made from planks of Anjili wood,
stitched together using coir ropes, and coated with a black resin made from
boiled cashew kernels incorporating a huge bed room, a toilet, a kitchenette and
an open balcony) to experience the magical and romantic journey on the
backwaters of kerala.
BEACH AND BACKWATER TOURS IN
INDIA
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Magical
Beaches of Goa in India (6 Nights / 7 Days)~
Colours
of Lakshadweep Beaches in India (6 Nights / 7 Days)~
Virginity
of Andaman Beaches in India (6 Nights / 7 Days)~
Flavours
of Bay of Bengal in India (7 Nights / 8 Days)~
Beauty
of Backwater and beaches in Kerala, India (10 Nights / 11 Days)~
Best
of Indian Beaches (14 Nights / 15 Days)
MAGICAL BEACHES OF GOA IN INDIA ( 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
)Day 01 MumbaiWelcome to Mumbai,
economic capital of India, where you will be traditionally welcomed by us and
escorted to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02
MumbaiFull day sightseeing of Mumbai in which you will visit The Juhu
beach, Gateway of India, Elephanta caves etc. Experience the metropolitan
culture of the city with an extreme influence of Bollywood on it. Enjoy the
shopping and the night life of Mumbai.
Day 03
GoaTake a morning flight to Goa from Mumbai and check in at a beach
resort. Rest of the day is free for you to relax at the beach. In the evening
enjoy the Goan Portuguese culture of singing and dancing with great food and
good port wine.
Day 04 GoaFull day
sightseeing of North and South Goa with its beautiful churches and forts
considered as the reminiscent of the Portuguese era. In the evening, go for a
sunset boat cruise on the Mandovi River. Enjoy the evening whilst the music of a
local band and artisans displaying their skills.
Day
05 GoaThe day is free to relax at the beach or go exploring the 100
km long coastline of Goa which gives every beach lover an opportunity to
discover new secluded beach sites or rave party sites. Enjoy the sea food
bar-be-cue dinner, speciality of goan cuisine, under the starlit sky and the
waves kissing your feet with the beats of the guitar strings.
Day 06 GoaMorning is free for shopping. After lunch fly
back to Mumbai and check in at the hotel for the night.
Day 07 MumbaiThe day is free for leisure. In the
evening proceed to the airport for your final destination.
COLOURS OF LAKSHADWEEP BEACHES IN INDIA ( 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
)Day 01 MumbaiWelcome to Mumbai, economic
capital of India, where you will be traditionally welcomed by us and escorted to
your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02
MumbaiFull day sightseeing of Mumbai in which you will visit The Juhu
beach, Gateway of India, Elephanta caves etc. Experience the metropolitan
culture of the city with an extreme influence of Bollywood on it. Enjoy the
shopping and the night life of Mumbai.
Day 03
Cochin Take a morning flight to Cochin and check in at the
hotel. In the afternoon take a city tour and evening free for sunset cruise or
classical dance performance. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 Cochin - Aggati - Bangaram Island Proceed
to the airport to take a flight from Cochin to Aggati Island, one of the 36
hhislands of Lakshadweep. On arrival at Aggati, proceed to Bangaram Island by
boat and check in at the resort.
Day 05 - Bangaram
IslandLakshadweep islands are blessed with the beauty of coral reef
with its colourful fishes, sandy beaches, clear blue water and ample
opportunities for water sports. Pamper yourself at the beach in the bliss of
natural isolated surroundings.
Day 06 -Bangaram
Island Enjoy snorkelling in the shallow water, wind surfing,
kayaking or diving at the Lakshadweep islands also known as "The Diver's Haunt"
or relax at beach. On at the resort.
Day 07 -Bangaram
Island / Aggati / Cochin Bid good bye to the exotic beauty of
the Lakshadweep Islands and take a flight back from Aggati airport to Cochin to
proceed on to your next destination.<
VIRGINITY OF ANDAMAN BEACHES IN INDIA ( 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
)Day 01 Chennai
Welcome to Chennai, a buoyant metropolis of the third most
industrialized state and a gateway to the South, and proceed to a beach resort
in Mahaballipuram. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day
02 ChennaiTake out time to visit the unique 7th century shore temples
while relaxing on the shores of the shimmering clear blue seawater of Tamilnadu
beaches.
Day 03 Port Blair, Andaman
IslandsAfter breakfast proceed to the Chennai airport to take a
flight to Port Blair and check in to a hotel.
Day 04
Port BlairAndaman Islands, one of the world's best kept secrets,
still retains the original wild and untamed character. The islands are
breathtakingly beautiful with tropical rain forest abound in rare and endemic
species of flora and fauna. Take an excursion to Corbyn's cove beach, followed
by a half day city tour and Sound and light show in the evening.
Day 05 Port BlairTake a boat excursion to Ross Island
and view the hundreds of bird species, butterflies and bugs that add colour to
the forest.
Day 06 Port BlairThe day is
free to enjoy the virgin beaches of Port Blair.
Day
07 ChennaiFly back to Chennai to proceed on to your next
destinations.
FLAVOURS OF BAY OF BENGAL IN INDIA ( 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS
)Day 1 Delhi Welcome to the
Capital of India, starting point of your quest for the different flavours of sun
and sand, where you will be traditionally welcomed by us and assisted to the
hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Delhi The
day is free to get over the travel fatigue and sightseeing in Delhi.
Day 3 Bhubaneswar,
OrissaFly to Bhubaneswar, capital of Orissa, and proceed further on
to Puri - 60 Km from Bhubaneswar, by surface to feel the finest white sand
beaches in the world. Puri is one of the major religious sacred beach side spots
of India. Stay on at the beach resort.
Day 4 Puri
Beach, OrissaEnjoy your day in the solitude of Gopalpur or
Puri beaches. Puri is not just famous for its white sands and the roars of the
breakers rolling in from the Bay of Bengal but is one of the most important
Hindu pilgrimage destinations, also known as the abode of Lord
Jagannath.
Day 5 Konark Beach,
OrissaTake a day trip to the Konark beach, 35 km from Puri, which is
an abode of the world famous site of the exquisite Sun Temple. Feel the marvels
of time and space in the form of the Sun Temple of Konark, the elegant stone
house of art and architecture depicting the Kama Sutra on its walls.
Day 6 Bolighai Beach, OrissaTake a day
trip to Bolighai beach, 8 km from Puri, to visit the unique Sea Turtle Research
Center as an add on to your unforgettable vacation along the serene environs of
this quaint beach to get away from all the tensions of city life.
Day 7 Bhubaneswar, OrissaCheck out of the hotel and
proceed back to Bhubaneswar, temple city of India and check in to a hotel.
Evening is free for you to see religious ceremonies being performed at the
ancient temples.
Day 8 Bhubaneswar,
OrissaAfter breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing of
Bhubaneswar. Take an evening flight to your next destination.
BEAUTY OF BACKWATER AND BEACHES IN KERALA, INDIA ( 10 NIGHTS /
11 DAYS )Day 1 Delhi Welcome to
Delhi, starting point of your dream vacation through the beauty of the
backwaters and beaches of Kerala, where you will be traditionally welcomed by us
and assisted to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2
DelhiThe day is free for sightseeing and shopping in
Delhi.
Day 3
CochinDeparture from Delhi to Cochin by morning flight and check in
at the hotel. In the evening go for city shopping or watching Classical Dance
performances.
Day 4 CochinFull day
sightseeing of Cochin, also known as the "Queen of Arabian Sea", and see the
St.Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Place, Fort Cochin with its Chinese
fishing nets and of course not to miss the only Elephant Sanctuary in the world
which is home to around 50 elephants.
Day 5
KumarakomTransfer by surface to Kumarakom and check in to a hotel.
Kumarakom, an enchanting backwater destination, is a clusture of little islands
on the Vembanand Lake. The fascination for tourists at Kumarakom is the bird
Sanctuary here spread across 14 acres which is a favorite haunt of migratory
birds like egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and
Siberian stork.
Day 6 KumarakomOn at the
resort and experience the unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests,
emrald green paddy fields and coconut groves intersepted with enchanting
waterways and canals adorned with white lillies.
Day
7 HouseboatNo Kumarakom trip is complete without a backwater cruise
on a houseboat. Check-in at the Kettuvalloms, the large country boats, often
measuring 80 feet and more, made from planks of Anjili wood, stitched together
using coir ropes, and coated with a black resin made from boiled cashew kernels
incorporating a huge bed room, a toilet, a kitchenette and an open balcony. Stay
overnight at the houseboat cruising from Kumarakom to Alleppey.
Day 8
KovalomCheck out of the houseboat in Alleppey and drive down to
Kovalom also known as the "Paradise of the South" to check into a beach
resort.
Day 9 KovalomEnjoy the enchanting
strip of golden sands laced with the greenery of coconut palms. Enjoy your day
at the beach.
Day 10 KanyakumariDay trip
to Kanyakumari, southern most tip of India where three seas Bay of Bengal,
Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea meet with a breathtaking view of the sunrise and
the sunset, and Sri Ananthapadmanabhaswamy Temple.
Day 11 TrivandrumCheck out of the hotel and take a
flight to your next destination from the Trivandrum Airport.
BEST OF INDIAN BEACHES ( 14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS )Day 1 Delhi Welcome to the Capital of India,
starting point of your quest for the different flavours of sun and sand, where
you will be traditionally welcomed by us and assisted to the hotel for overnight
stay.
Day 2 DelhiThe day is free for you
to get over the travel fatigue and go for sightseeing in Delhi.
Day 3 Bhubaneswar, OrissaFly to Bhubaneswar, capital of
Orissa, and proceed further on to Puri - 60 Km from Bhubaneswar by surface to
feel the finest white sand beaches in the world.
Day 4
Puri, OrissaEnjoy your day in the solitude of Gopalpur or Puri
beaches. Puri is not just famous for its white sands and the roars of the
breakers rolling in from the Bay of Bengal but is one of the most important
Hindu pilgrimage destinations, also known as the abode of Lord
Jagannath.
Day 5 ChennaiDepart after
breakfast by surface to Bhubaneswar to catch a flight to Chennai. On the way, 35
Km from Puri, is a must visit Konark beach which is an abode of the world famous
site of the exquisite Sun Temple. Arrive at the Chennai Airport and proceed to a
resort on the mahabalipuram beach.
Day 6
ChennaiTake out time to visit the unique 7th century shore temples
while relaxing on the shores of the shimmering clear blue seawater.
Day 7 KeralaProceed on after breakfast to continue your
journey from Chennai to Trivandrum, Kerala. On the way from Mahabalipuram to the
Chennai Airport do stop over to see Golden Beach and Marina Beach - few of the
longest beaches in Asia and of course not to miss the Asia's largest Crocodile
breeding farm in Chennai. Check in at a resort on the kovalam beach, about 16 Km
from Trivandrum.
Day 8
KovalamTake a relaxing Ayurvedic message at the beach or a swim in
the calm seas.
Enjoy the Kovalam beach with its small villages and coconut
palm tree lined beaches with their gentle surf and blue waters.
Day 9 KanyakumariOn at the resort and spend the day at
the beach or a day visit to Kanyakumari - southern most tip of India where three
seas Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea meet with a breathtaking view
of the sunrise and the sunset.
Day 10
GoaFly to Goa from Trivandrum and check in at a resort on the
beach.
Day 11 GoaBeaches of Goa are the
most famous and premium beach vacation destination of India. The 100 km long
coastline of Goa gives every beach lover an opportunity to discover new secluded
beach sites or rave party sites every day.
Day 12
GoaAlong side your beach discoveries take out time to feel the
Portuguese influence on the Goan culture with its beautiful architecture and
churches.
Day 13 MumbaiFly from Goa to
Mumbai (optional - Delhi), your final destination in India.
Day 14 MumbaiThe day is free for you to go for
sightseeing in Mumbai and experience the Bollywood aura.
Day 15 MumbaiFly out back home with happy memories from
India.