Goa Carnival 2014

6 Days & 5 Nights

Overview
Itinerary

Duration: 5 Night / 6 Days
Destinations: Mumbai – Goa – Mumbai
Accommodation:Luxury Hotels / Palaces or Heritage Hotels .

Goa Carnival will be held from 9 February - 12 February, 2014

Every year, the spirit of Goa comes alive for a few days; this is all because of the eagerly awaited Goa Carnival. During the Carnival, the street reflects rainbow of color and a hive of excitement as they come alive with processions and wonderful music. During the days and nights of the Goa Carnival you can notice a great amount of zeal and zest among the people and attracts thousands of people from around the world. So live, dance and sing at the amazing Goa Carnival.

Tour Highlights

Visit the financial capital of India, Mumbai.
Enjoy a lush, green territory of Goa with its beautiful golden sand beaches.
Join the Goa carnival and have fun and frolic.

Day 1 - Arrival/Mumbai

Meeting and assistance on arrival at international airport and transfer to Hotel. Mumbai - the Manhattan of India Mumbai, earlier known as Bombay is the financial capital of India and a major film industry centre "Bollywood". It serves as gateway for visitors to India and the starting point for itineraries covering the Western and Southern regions. The first glimpse of the British Empire's "Jewel in the crown" was Bombay, and this bustling seaport is now a teeming metropolis, the heart of the country's financial, commercial and industrial activities. Visitors to Bombay will see that this city as the symbol of modern India. Overnight at Hotel

Day 2 - Mumbai/Goa

After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Goa. Assistance on arrival at Goa airport and transfer to your hotel / resort.

Goa - Once the jewel of Portugal's eastern empire, still retains many of the ways of the old Portuguese colony and is a firm tourist favourite. A lush, green territory with mile upon mile of beautiful beaches, the emphasis here is very much on fun and relaxation. Good food, good wine, song and dance and general merriment - just the place for letting your hair down and enjoying life. Goa however is not only beaches. Within striking distance of the capital, Panjim, one of India's prettiest cities, are a variety of historical temples, churches, lakes and parks, market towns and old-style Portuguese villas. Overnight at hotel / resort.

Day 3 - Goa

Today you will witness the most amazing and unique cultural extravaganza, the Goa Carnival. Join the processions and dance to the tunes of guitars and drums. Overnight at Hotel.

Day4 - Goa

Today you can again join the carnival and have fun and frolic or go for some sightseeing visiting some Churches and mansions of Goa. Also visit the spice garden with lunch. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 - Goa/Mumbai

After breakfast check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 - Mumbai/Departure

Today, a half day sightseeing tour of Mumbai will be organised. Half day tour visiting Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill, offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford Market, Marine drive and Flora fountain. Later you will be transferred to the international airport for flight to onward destination

Destinations

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