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With
over 4000 km of coast line, India
has some of the loveliest Golden
Beaches, Blue Skies and Beach
Resorts in this part of the Globe.
Some
of the most popular beaches in
India are:
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A
long coast line of over 100 km
with fine golden beaches,
sunshine and blue skies
make Goa THE MOST POPULAR BEACH
DESTINATION IN INDIA.Candolim,
Calangute, Colva,
Baga, Vagator Miaramar
and Anjuna are some of
the popular beaches. Dotted with
International and small Resorts,
Goa is land of of Fun,
Frolic, Music, and
exotic food of international quality.
Portugese architecture
can be seen all around. An amalgamation
of religious architecture, built
in the 16th century, it was a
city with awe inspiring Cathedrals.
The Basilica of Bom Jesus,
the Church of Our Lady of Rosary,
the St. Cathedral with
its fourteen splendid altars,
and the Convent of St. Francis
of Assisi are the magnificent
sites to visit.
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beaches of Candolim, Donna
Paula, Colva, Anjuna,
Vagator and Calangute
are still the most popular as they
are abodes of peace and close to
small towns with Latin temperaments
and ancient churches. Vast expanses
of palm fringed beaches and plenty
of sunshine assure a golden tan
and the deep blue ocean, with snow-white
surf, are nature's gift to these
idyllic surroundings for a timely,
relaxed and unforgettable experience.
The
Goan people are friendly,
fun-loving with music
and dance as their second
nature. The Goa Carnival
in February turns the entire
community into a fun filled
land, with colorful costumes,
dancers and sounds of music filling
the air.
Some
of the best International cusines
and wines, Goa is a connoisseur's
paradise. With mouth watering
local and International dishes,
one can not but help indulging
in food, wine and all that goes
with it.
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1 Arrive GOA |
Arrive
Goa. Assistance on arrival and transfer
to the hotel. Whole day at leisure.
Enjoy water sports, beach activities,
sun bathing or simply take a dip
in the pool OR Optional Tour
of Old Goa. Overnight in your beach
resort. Overnight in your beach
resort. |
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Full
day free for independent activities.
Enjoy water sports, beach activities,
sun bathing or simply take a dip
in the pool. Overnight in your beach
resort OR Optional Cruise
on the River Mandovi in the evening.
Overnight in your beach resort.
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3 |
Full
day free for independent activities.
Whole day at leisure. Enjoy water
sports, beach activities, sun bathing
or simply take a dip in the pool.
Overnight in your beach resort.Overnight
in your beach resort. |
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4 Depart Goa |
Transfer
to the airport in time for flight
to onward destination. |
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Lakshadweep,
off the coast of Kerala, scattered
in Arabian Sea, is one of the
Union Territories of India. Of
the 36 islands in Lakshadweep,
only 10 are inhabited. Four of
the ten islands are permitted
to be visited to the Indian Nationals
while only one island - Bangaram
is open for the foreign tourists.
The island has a hotels and small
resorts to suit all budgets. The
island offers sea sports like
Deep Sea Fishing, Snorkeling,
Sailing/Rowing Boats and Scuba
Diving. A cool place dotted with
palm trees, Lakswadeep
offers peace, calm and serenity
to those
wanting to get away from the hectic
city life.
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Ten
of the twenty seven scattered
islands of Lakshadweep are inhabited.
A three to four day's stay will
ensure you leave your cares behind,
while you seep in the warmth of
this tropical climate in summer
or winter.
Connected
with Cochin by air with Agatti
airport and by boat for one and
a half hour brings the tourists
to the Bangaram Island. Surrounded
by a coral reef, uninhabited and
virgin, the Island of Bangaram,
one of the most beautiful palm-fringed
coral islands in the Arabian Sea.
The shallow lagoons are magnificent,
natural aquariums for marine life
and ornamental fish, threaded
by an almost continuous line of
silver sand beaches and fringed
by dense rows of coconut palms.
The lagoons around the islands
are beautifül and clear,
offering excellent opportunities
for swimming, snorkelling and
sun bathing.For dedicated anglers,
tuna fishing and deep see fishing
and for marine life lovers there
are glassbottom boats available.
The waters are crystal clear and
immensely rich in a variety of
sea life including corals.These
could well be the last of the
undiscovered islands, unexploited
by modern civilization.
A
famous Resort on the Island consists
of thirty huts with walls of bamboo
and thatched with palm fronds.
It has a restaurant, a bar and
a lounge.
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1 Arrive Lakshwadeep
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COCHIN-AGATTI-BANGARAM
ISLAND Arrive Cochin.Assistance
on arrival to connect flight to
Agatti. On arrival at Agatti, board
ferry for transfer to Bangaram Island
(approx. 8 km). On arrival check-in
at the hotel. Overnight in your
beach resort. |
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2 |
BANGARAM ISLAND Full day
free for independent activities.
Whole day at leisure. Enjoy water
sports, beach activities, sun bathing
or simply take a dip in the pool.
Overnight in your beach resort.Overnight
in your beach resort. |
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3 |
BANGARAM
ISLAND Full day free for independent
activities. Whole day at leisure.
Enjoy water sports, beach activities,
sun bathing or simply take a dip
in the pool. Overnight in your beach
resort.Overnight in your beach resort.
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4 Depart Lakshwadep |
BANGARAM
ISLAND. Board ferry to Agatti
airport in time for flight to Cochin.
Assistance on arrival at Cochin
to connect flight to onward destination.
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and NICOBAR ISLANDS |
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The
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are
a group of 293 islands that lie
scattered over a span of 725 km.
The capital of the Union Territory
of India, Port Blair, is lined by
air to Calcutta and Madras. For
many Indians prisoners and freedom
fighters, the Andamans were dreaded
penal settlement known as Kala Pani
or Black Water where the most hardened
criminals were sent, never to be
seen again. There are number of
interesting islands which are allowed
to be visited by the foreign tourists.
To name a few, Corbyn's Cove, Snob,
Jolly Boy, Red Skin, Cinque islands
are few important ones. |
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accommodation is available at moderate
and good standard hotels. The hotels
and resorts are located next to
palm fringed beaches and belong
to some of the most professionally
run hotel chains of India. Sea Sports
like Snorkeling, Deep Sea Fishing,
Rowing/Sailing Boats and Scuba Diving
is possible and can be arranged
through hotels or through tourist
office. |
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Mahabalipuram
or Mamallapuram, now a beach resort,
was formerly the main port of the
Pallava dynasty. Its foam streaked
beach lies a mere 68 km. from Madras.
The turquoise blue waters of the
Bay of Bengal caress the sand and
exquisite rock-cut caves and carvings
encompass picturesque coves. A walking
tour of the village, fishing excursions,
boating facilities at the Muttakadu
Boat Club are some of the activities
you can indulge in if you want drag
yourself away from the beach. |
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1 Arrive Mahabalipuram |
CHENNAI
- MAHABALIPURAM Arrive Chennai.
Meeting and assistance on arrival
and transfer to Mahabalipuram (68
km., approx. 1 hr drive). On arrival
check-in at the hotel. Overnight
in your beach resort. |
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MAHABALIPURAM
Full day free for independent activities.Whole
day at leisure. Enjoy water sports,
beach activities, sun bathing or
simply take a dip in the pool. Overnight
in your beach resort.Overnight in
your beach resort. |
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3 |
MAHABALIPURAM
Full day free for independent activities.Whole
day at leisure. Enjoy water sports,
beach activities, sun bathing or
simply take a dip in the pool. Overnight
in your beach resort.Overnight in
your beach resort. |
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4 Depart Mahabalipuram |
MAHABALIPURAM
- CHENNAI Drive to Chennai airport
in time for flight to onward destination. |
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In
Kerala, south of Trivandrum, lies
Kovalam, a number of sheltered,
natural, palm-fringed bays of white
sand & deep waters with playful
surf. Sun kissed beaches, free from
high waves, provide the ideal holiday.
Catamarans
take you on a thrilling journey
into the sea. The ayurvedic centres
add to the relaxation with special
massages and other soothing remedies.
The spectacular
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the dance-drama of Hindu myth and
legend, is performed in open-air
theatres. Graceful movements, colourful
masks and elaborate costumes provide
a magnificent evening's entertainment.
Kovalam, green and serene, sunwashed
and golden, tranquil palm-fringed
lagoons, a paradise, an ethereal
vision of a poet's inspiration -
no wonder Kerala is named after
"Kera", the beautiful
coconut palm. Kovalam Beach, 13
km south of Trivandrum is one of
the best beaches of South India.
Dotted with health resorts, the
beach is endowed with a beauty of
its own. Small palm fringed bays
seperated by rocky headlands, pale
sands, gentle surf and lush green
lawns attract a large number of
tourists from all over the world.
A health and Yoga centre provides
Kerala's healing Ayurvedic touch
to the visitors. |
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1 Arrive Kovalam |
TRIVANDRUM
- KOVALAM Arrive Trivandrum.
Meeting and assistance on arrival
and transfer to Kovalam. On arrival
check-in at the beach resort. Overnight
in your beach resort. |
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KOVALAM
Full day free for independent activities.
Whole day at leisure. Enjoy water
sports, beach activities, sun bathing
or simply take a dip in the pool.
Overnight in your beach resort.Overnight
in your beach resort. |
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3 |
KOVALAM
Full day free for independent activities.
Whole day at leisure. Enjoy water
sports, beach activities, sun bathing
or simply take a dip in the pool.
Overnight in your beach resort.
Overnight in your beach resort.
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4 Depart Kovalam |
KOVALAM
- TRIVANDRUM Drive to the airport
in time for flight to onward destination. |
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This
town, 51 km north of Trivandrum
and 20 km south of Quilon, is known
for the Vishnu shrine, dedicated
to Lord Janardhana. Varkala is a
seaside resort, with mineral water
springs on the beach. There is a
2 km-long tunnel cut, for the canal
route to Quilon and Trivandrum.
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DAY
1 Arrive Varkala
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TRIVANDRUM
- VARKALA Arrive Trivandrum.
Meeting and assistance on arrival
and transfer to Varkala (51 km.
approx. 1½ hrs drive). On
arrival check-in at the beach resort.Overnight
in your beach resort. |
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2 |
VARKALA
Full day free for independent activities.
Whole day at leisure. Enjoy water
sports, beach activities, sun bathing
or simply take a dip in the pool.
Overnight in your beach resort.
Overnight in your beach resort.
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3 |
VARKALA
Full day free for independent activities.
Whole day at leisure. Enjoy water
sports, beach activities, sun bathing
or simply take a dip in the pool.
Overnight in your beach resort.Overnight
in your beach resort. |
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4 Depart Varkala |
VARKALA
- TRIVANDRUM Drive to the airport
in time for flight to onward destination.
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Covelong
is a beach between Chennai and Mahabalipuram
and a small charming settlement
of a fishing community. It was originally
a port built by Saadat Ali, Nawab
of Carnatic and it was here that
the French General Labourdonnais
landed his troops in 1746. Later
taken by Clive in 1752 and destroyed.
The Beach is separated from the
mainland by the canal running from
Madras(Chennai) to Mahabalipuram.
Resorts and hotels suit all budgets
and offer good and clean accommodation.
It is an hours drive from Chennai
city or from the airport. |
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DAYS OF SUN, SAND AND FUN AT COVELONG
BEACH |
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1 Arrive Covelong |
CHENNAI
- COVELONG (43 KMS) Arrive
Chennai. Proceed to Covelong beach
by car and stay at a beach resort.
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COVELONG.
Whole day at leisure. Enjoy water
sports, beach activities, sun bathing
or simply take a dip in the pool. |
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COVELONG.
Whole day at leisure. Enjoy water
sports, beach activities, sun bathing
or simply take a dip in the pool. |
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4 Depart Coveelong |
COVELONG-CHENNAI
Depart for Chennai for your onward
journey. |
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Just
24 kms. from Bombay's International
airport, is The Retreat a 160
room, five-star hotel at Erangal
Beach, Marve - a unique beach
haven with the flavour of an international
resort.
Much
of the landscape on either side,
as one nears Erangal, is effusively
emerald, with splashes of red
and yellow flowers, paddy fields.
Beyond the lion coloured sands
of Erangal beach, The Retreat
is geared for the idyllic pursuit
of happiness. Its 8000 sq. ft.
pool area has no equal in India.
All rooms and suites are well
appointed with modern amenities
and breathtaking vistas of blue
waters and palms.
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DAYS OF SUN, SAND AND FUN AT ERANGAL
BEACH |
| DAY
1 Arrive Erangal |
BOMBAY-ERANGAL
(24 KMS) Arrive Bombay. Proceed
to Erangal beach and stay at a
beach resort.
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ERANGAL.
Full day at leisure. Whole day at
leisure. Enjoy water sports, beach
activities, sun bathing or simply
take a dip in the pool. |
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3 |
ERANGAL.
Full day at leisure. Whole day at
leisure. Enjoy water sports, beach
activities, sun bathing or simply
take a dip in the pool. |
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4 Depart Erangal
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ERANGAL-BOMBAY.
Depart for Bombay by car. |
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