GOA

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• Pick up from Cochin Airport / Ernakulam railway station
   
• Scenic drive to Munnar via waterfalls (Cheeyappara, Valara)
   
• Check-in at resort/tea estate stay
   
• Evening walk in tea plantations
   

• Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr)
   
• Tea Museum & Tea Gardens
   
• Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point & Kundala Lake
   
• Top Station (sunset view)
   
• Optional: cultural show (Kathakali / Kalaripayattu)
   

• Drive through spice plantations
   
• Check in at resort
   
• Activities:
   
  • Periyar Lake boat ride (spot elephants, wild boars, birds)
     
  • Spice plantation tour
     
  • Evening Kalaripayattu martial arts show
     

• Travel to Alleppey (Venice of the East)
   
• Check-in at houseboat
   
• Backwater cruise through paddy fields, coconut groves & small villages
   
• Enjoy meals on board & overnight stay
   

• Morning breakfast on houseboat, check-out
   
• Drive back to Kochi
   
• Short city tour if time allows: Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace
   
• Drop at airport/railway station
   

• Best months: October–March
   
• Must try: Kerala meals on banana leaf, Karimeen (pearl spot fish fry), Malabar parotta with curry
   
• Book houseboat in advance for good service

• Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station.
   
• Drive to Gangtok (4–5 hrs scenic journey).
   
• Evening free for MG Marg walk & local food.
   
• Night stay in Gangtok.
   

• Rumtek Monastery – one of the largest in Sikkim.
   
• Hanuman Tok & Ganesh Tok – panoramic city + Himalaya views.
   
• Tashi View Point – for Mt. Kanchenjunga.
   
• Enchey Monastery, Flower Exhibition Centre.
   
• Evening free.
   
• Night stay in Gangtok.
   

• Day trip from Gangtok (~2 hrs each side).
   
• Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) – glacial, stunning reflections.
   
• Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (a legendary army shrine).
   
• (If allowed & open) Nathula Pass (14,000 ft, Indo-China Border) – requires permit.
   
• Return to Gangtok for night stay.
   

• Scenic drive (5–6 hrs). Enroute sightseeing:
   
  • Ravangla Buddha Park – giant golden Buddha.
     
  • Namchi – Chardham Complex / Samdruptse Statue (optional).
     
• Arrive at Pelling (quaint hill town with Kanchenjunga views).
   
• Night stay in Pelling.
   

• Pemayangtse Monastery – one of the oldest.
   
• Rabdentse Ruins – former Sikkim capital.
   
• Khecheopalri Lake – sacred “wish-fulfilling lake”.
   
• Kanchenjunga Falls & Rimbi Waterfalls.
   
• Evening leisure in Pelling.
   
• Night stay in Pelling.
   

Option A (Return to Gangtok):

• Leisurely drive back, relax, shopping at MG Marg.
   

Option B (Add Darjeeling):

• Drive to Darjeeling (4–5 hrs). Evening free.
   

• From Gangtok or Darjeeling → Bagdogra / NJP for return journey.
   

• Best time: March–June (spring/summer) & Oct–Dec (clear skies, great views).
   
• Nathula Pass is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, and permits must be applied 1 day prior (via tour operator).
   
• For smooth travel, hire a local taxi package (self-driving isn’t recommended due to terrain).
   

• Reach Shimla (via Chandigarh/Kalka).
   
• Check-in at hotel.
   
• Explore:
   
  • Mall Road & Ridge (shopping, evening walk).
     
  • Christ Church (colonial charm).
     
  • Scandal Point.
     
• Overnight stay in Shimla.
   

• After breakfast, head for local sightseeing:
   
  • Jakhoo Temple (Hanuman temple with views).
     
  • Kufri (horse riding, snow activities in winter, Himalayan Nature Park).
     
  • Chail Palace & Cricket Ground (optional, very scenic).
     
• Evening return to Shimla.
   
• Overnight stay in Shimla.
   

• Scenic drive through Kullu Valley.
   
• En route visit:
   
  • Pandoh Dam
     
  • Hanogi Mata Temple
     
  • Kullu Shawl Factory
     
• Arrive in Manali by evening. Relax at hotel.
   
• Overnight stay in Manali.
   

• After breakfast, explore Manali town:
   
  • Hidimba Devi Temple
     
  • Manu Temple (Old Manali)
     
  • Vashisht Hot Springs
     
  • Tibetan Monastery
     
  • Mall Road (shopping & café hopping)
     
• Evening: leisure walk by Beas River.
   
• Overnight stay in Manali.
   

• Full-day excursion:
   
  • Solang Valley – paragliding, zorbing, ropeway, skiing (seasonal).
     
  • If open (May–Nov) → Rohtang Pass (snow activities, glacier views).
     
• Evening return to Manali.
   
• Depart for onward journey (overnight Volvo/drive to Chandigarh/Delhi).
   

✅ Trip Highlights:

• Shimla → Colonial vibe + Kufri snow.
   
• Manali → Adventure, temples, Solang  valley / Rohtang.

• Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Jaipur Airport/Railway Station.
   
• Check-in: Hotel in Jaipur.
   
• Evening: Visit Hawa Mahal and City Palace. Explore local markets like Johari Bazaar.
   
• Overnight: Jaipur.
   

• Morning: Visit Amber Fort (Elephant/Jeep ride optional) and Jal Mahal.
   
• Afternoon: Explore Nahargarh Fort or Albert Hall Museum.
   
• Evening: Enjoy Rajasthani cuisine at a local restaurant.
   
• Overnight: Jaipur.
   

• Morning: Depart for Jodhpur after breakfast.
   
• Afternoon: Check-in at hotel, then visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada.
   
• Evening: Walk around Clock Tower & Sardar Market for shopping.
   
• Overnight: Jodhpur.
   

• Morning: Depart for Udaipur. Stop at Ranakpur Jain Temple en route if interested.
   
• Afternoon: Arrive in Udaipur, check-in at hotel. Visit Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir, and City Palace.
   
• Evening: Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
   
• Overnight: Udaipur.
   

• Morning: Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari, Fateh Sagar Lake, or Bagore Ki Haveli.
   
• Afternoon: Shopping for souvenirs (miniature paintings, handicrafts).
   
• Evening: Depart from Udaipur Airport/Railway Station.
   

✅ Tips:

• Travel by private car/taxi is recommended for flexibility.
   
• Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur are well-connected by road; flights are also available.
   
• Carry water, sunscreen, and light cotton clothing.
   
• Optional: If you prefer less travel, you can skip Jodhpur and spend extra time in Jaipur & Udaipur.

• Arrive at Jammu Airport/Railway Station.
   
• Transfer to hotel and check-in.
   
• Visit Raghunath Temple, Bahu Fort, and Mubarak Mandi Palace.
   
• Overnight stay in Jammu.
   

• Drive or fly to Srinagar (approx. 7–8 hours by road).
   
• Check-in at houseboat / hotel.
   
• Relax with Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
   
• Evening visit Local Market / Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh & Nishat Bagh).
   
• Overnight stay in Srinagar.
   

• Visit Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic views.
   
• Explore Hazratbal Shrine and Jamia Masjid.
   
• Optional: Evening shopping in Lal Chowk for handicrafts, Pashmina, and souvenirs.
   
• Overnight stay in Srinagar.
   

• Drive to Gulmarg (approx. 1.5–2 hours).
   
• Enjoy Gulmarg Gondola ride, snow activities, or nature walks.
   
• Visit St. Mary’s Church and Alpine Meadows.
   
• Return to Srinagar for overnight stay.
   

• Drive to Pahalgam (approx. 2–3 hours).
   
• Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Lidder River.
   
• Optional: Horse riding or trekking.
   
• Return to Srinagar for overnight stay.
   

• Check-out from hotel/houseboat.
   
• Transfer to Srinagar/Jammu Airport or Railway Station for onward journey.
   

Tips:

• Best time to visit: April to June (pleasant) and December to February (snow).
   
• Try Kashmiri cuisine: Rogan Josh, Gushtaba, Kahwa Tea.
   
• Carry warm clothes, especially for Gulmarg and Pahalgam.