Duration: 20 nights / 21 days
Destination covered: Kolkata - Puri / Chilika Lake - Vijayawada - Mamallapuram - Podicherry - Thanjavur - Madurai - Goa - Kerala Backwaters Homestay - Kochi - Mangalore - Gokarna - Periyar Tiger Reserve

From the frantic streets of Kolkata to the mystical temple towns of South India to the Kerala backwaters where time has sat still to some well-deserved beach time in Goa. This epic journey is a fantastic intro to all that is India.

.   Early morning walk through flower markets
.   Kalighat Temple
.   Cycling around the temples at Mamallapuram
.   Homestay with family in Kerala
.   Chinese Fishing nets at Fort Kochi

Day 1 Arrive Kolkata
On your arrival at Kolkata International Airport. Sriram Tour Management, representative will be there to welcome you at the airport and escort you to the hotel where he will get you checked in hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel

Day 2 Kolkata
Breakfast in hotel. The best way to experience Kolkata is to surrender yourself to the chaos and just go with it. Wander through the famous flower markets. Walk around and discover the British influence on the city of joy. There is lot of other titration like Indian Museum, Park Street, Maidan and Fort William, Rabindra Sadan, Aurbindo Bhavan and Bhuwalka Bhawan. The evening is scheduled for more places like St Paul's Cathedral, Mother Teresa's homes.

Days 3 Kolkata - Bhubneswar
Early morning transfer to airport to catch flight for Bhubneswar. On arrival check in to the hotel The Swasti Plaza. After proceed for sightseeing of Bhubneswar city. Return back to hotel. Overnight in at hotel.

Day- 4 Bhubneswar - Puri
Morning drive to Puri - the city of temple. Afternoon visit wander the old streets of Puri with its thousands of pilgrims. En route discover the ancient secrets of the nearby Sun Temple. Evening enjoy in Puri beach and taste the various kind of sea food . Overnight in at hotel.

Day- 5 Puri - Chilika Lake
Today, full day excurtion of Chilika lake - Spread over an area of 1,100-sq-km, the glorious stretch of the Chilika is Asia's largest brackish water lake. Home to thousands of colourful birds throughout the year, it is particularly noisy with the din of the raucous influx of migratory birds who descend on it from as far off as Siberia in winter. Evening dinner and you will be transfer to Chilka railway to catch overnight train to Vijayawada. Overnight in at train.

Day 6 Vijayawada
Arrive Vijayawada at 1200, On arrivel our representative will met and transfer to hotel. Vijayawada sits on the Krishna river, bounded on three sides by the Indrakiladri Hills. Overnight in at hotel.

Days 7 - 8 Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Discover another of India's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore the 7th century Shore Temple and relax with a cold Indian beer on the beach. Overnight in at hotel.

Day 9 Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Puducherry was once a French colony and there are still reminders of the French influence in the architecture, and in the policemen's uniforms. Overnight in at hotel.

Days 10 - 11 Thanjavur (Tanjore)/Tiruchirapalli (Trichy)
Travel to the famous temple cities of Thanjavur and Tiruchirapalli. Climb the Rock Fortress of Trichy, for a view over the city and river. At the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Srirangam), gaze over the largest temple complex in the world. Overnight in at hotel.

Day 12 Madurai
Madurai is full of bazaars and pilgrims, all drawn to the sprawling Meenakshi temple complex, named after Shiva's consort Meenakshi (or Parvati). The nine striking gopurams (towers or monumental gateways) are covered with stucco figures of dieties, mythical animals and monsters painted in vivid colours. Overnight in at hotel.

Days 13 - 14 Periyar Tiger Reserve
Travel through plantations of spice, tea, rubber and coffee before entering the realm of one of India's most enduring symbols, the tiger. Periyar is one of the few habitats remaining for wild tigers in the world. Overnight in at hotel.

Day 15 Kerala Backwaters Homestay
Today we reach our Kerala Backwaters Homestay. Explore the island to observe the different facets of local life. Overnight in at hotel.

Days 16 - 17 Kochi
Relive the colonial era in Kochi. Tour Fort Kochi, sip tea on the veranda of an oh-so-British hotel or tour the city's perfectly restored Dutch (Mattencherry) palace. Take in a performance of Kathakali, considered one of the oldest dance forms in India. Overnight in at hotel.

Day 18 Mangalore
Mangalore presents a panorama of terracotta-roofed houses, whitewashed churches, temples and mosques, nestling amid groves of coconut palms. And is famous for its coffee, cashewnut and pepper plantations. Overnight in at hotel.

Day 19 Gokarna
Situated by the Arabian Sea, Gokarna has now become a favourite destination of those in search of sun, sea and sand. Overnight in at hotel.

Day 20 Goa
Relax on a beach, visit the many Portuguese-built monuments, discover the churches of Old Goa and take in as much of the incredible Goan food as you can - it's your last chance! Overnight in at hotel.

Day 21 Depart Goa
After breakfast you will be transfer to Goa airport to catch flight for Mumbai, connecting flight for onward destination.

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