Mumbai & Goa 5D
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Mumbai & Goa 5D ITINERARY: DAY 01: SINGAPORE – MUMBAI - GOA (MOB) Met upon arrival at Goa international airport later assisted transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel. DAY 02: GOA (B/L/D) After breakfast proceed with full day tour of Goa. OLD GOA has truly earned the name ‘Rome of the East’. It bounds in churches and chapels, some dating back to the 16th century. The profusion and architectural excellence of churches include superb examples of late renaissance, early baroque, Manueline and Gothic. The most popular or the best know churches and the cathedrals are at Old Goa. Certainly open on Sundays, other days are variable. The ones at old Goa are open daily. But A few which are worth mentioning & visit. BASILICA OF BOM JESUS: This is the most well recognized church in Goa. “Bom Jesus” means “Infant Jesus” to whom the Church is dedicated. SE CATHEDRAL: Situated across the road from the Basilica, this is the largest church in Asia. The Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Catherine. CHURCH OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: Behind the Se Cathedral, in the same structure, lies the church of the Franciscans who were the earliest missionaries to Goa. The attached convent now houses the archaeological museum with portraits of Goa’s viceroys and Hindu Sculptures. Shree Shantadurga temple has an impressive idol of Goddess Shree Durga who mediated between Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva and stopped the fierce full war going on between the two. She is flanked by Vishnu and Shiva on both the sides. The temple is a fusion of Indo-Portuguese architecture. Its pyramidical shape 'shikaras' rising on the roofs of the facade (entrance hall) and the 'Sabhamandap' (the main hall), its roman-arched windows, some of which have the stainedglass window panes of deep red, yellow, blue, green colours, its chandeliers, its gate posts, balustraded flat dome, the maroon-peach-white colour paint of the temple gives the temple a serene beautiful look. The highlight of the temple is its golden palanquin (palkhi) in which the deity is carried on festive occasions. Shri Ramnath Temple: The temple of Ramnathi belongs to the Saraswat Brahmins (belonging to Kavale mutt & Kashi Mutt). The temple houses 5 main deities namely - Shri Ramanath (chief deity), Shanteri, Kamakshi, Laxmi Narayan, Ganapati, Betal and Kalbhairav, along with other family purushas. Shri Ramanath Deity was originally installed 3000 years B.C by Rama at Rameshwar. When Rama came back from Lanka along with Sita, after killing Ravana, he decided to pray to Shiva in order to absolve him of killing a Brahmin. Hence a Shivlinga was installed and Rama prayed to it. Lord Shiva came and sent Rama to Guru Gorakshnath. There are 12 Panths and One of the Panth started from Rama. This came to be known as Ramanath. Afternoon at Leisure. Overnight at hotel. DAY 03: GOA (B/L/D) After breakfast proceed with full day tour of Goa. Mapusa (Konkani: mhapxem) is a town in North Goa, India. It is situated 13 km north of the capital Panaji. The town is the headquarters of Bardez Taluka. It is located on the main highway NH-17, linking Mumbai to Kochi. In Portuguese the town's name is spelt Mapuçá. Candolim: Candolim is the first beach that can be approached from the city of Panaji. Calangute: Calangute is the beach to which everyone heads for the moment they land in Goa. So it is natural that it is overcrowded in both in peak and off seasons. This huge seven-kilometer sweep of sand located 15 kms From Panaji, is called the 'Queen of Beaches'. Baga: This is part of a 30 km stretch of beach coastline along the west coast of Goa by the Arabian sea that begins at Fort Aguada continues as Sinquerim Beach, then as Candolim Beach and merges into Calangute Beach and then to Baga beach. As compared to Calangute Beach, it is quieter and also more isolated. Its scenic beauty, with the creek, the Retreat House perched on the hill and the lack of local tourist buses all have contributed to its unique beauty. It is more popular with western tourists who love to use it as a base for water sports and fishing in the area. Vagator: This beautiful beach is located about 22 Kms from Panaji and is situated in Bardez taluka. This is part of a 30 km stretch of beach coastline along the west coast of Goa by the Arabian Sea that begins at Fort Aguada continues as Sinquerim beach, then as Candolim beach and merges into Calangute beach and then to Baga beach and then Anjuna beach and then to Vagator beach finally ending at Chapora beach and Fort. Dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 04: GOA – MUMBAI (B/D) The day is at leisure, explore the beaches on your own. Late afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai, proceed to the hotel for check in Dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 05: MUMBAI - SINGAPORE (B/L/D) After Breakfast at hotel, proceed for the sightseeing of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India, through where the last British regiment left India in 1947. Later proceed to visit the church gate railway terminus to witness the “dabbawallahs” on their daily routine transporting lunch to their respective clients on time. Haji Ali Mosque. One of the most prominent landmarks and religious places of Mumbai. Later visit Mani Bhawan, the place Gandhi Ji used as his focal point for his activities when he visited Mumbai. Later after dinner at a local Restaurant, proceed to the airport to board your flight for onward destination. --- End of tour. Check in & out at 1200 Hrs--- Cost per person (min.2 pax): validity Oct‘18 to 31 Mar’19 Hotel category Min.2 3-4 child with single (Goa / Mumbai) adults adults Extra bed Suppl. 3*- Casa De Goa & $ 1350 $ 1250 $ 700 $ 260 Keys Hotel 4*- Citrus & $ 1390 $ 1300 $ 800 $ 360 Emerald Hotel 5*- Alila Diva & $ 1620 $ 1500 $ 950 $ 460 The Lalit PLUS AIRPORT TAXES approx. $ 365 Includes: Air India airfare (S/U/U/S booking class) 4 night accommodation twin share with breakfast Transfers & tours by air-con car English speaking guide & entrance fees Excludes: India visa fees other meals, personal expenses, etc. MUSTAFA AIR TRAVEL PTE LTD No. 5 Verdun Road. SPA Building Singapore 207274 Tel: 64190753/64190752 email: [email protected] .