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1. Choose from some of the coolest Weekend Breaks from
Bangalore starting Chennai starting Delhi starting
Rs. Rs. Rs.
Ooty Kodaikanal Dehradun
303 225 396
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Mysore Tirupati Nainital
324 250 415
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Pondicherry Madurai Corbett
475 666 1206
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Jaipur starting Mumbai starting Kolkata starting
Agra Rs. 250 Silvassa Rs. 882 Rs.
Gangtok
Ajmer Rs. 382 Lonavala Rs. 523 304
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Bharatpur Daman Kalimpong
1589 1044 389
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Shillong
465
ay 1:
Arrival
Srinagar
Arrive by flight to Srinagar & transfer to hotel. Take a Shikara (gondola boat) ride
across the pristine Dal Lake and enjoy the water-life of Srinagar. Visit the local
crafts market and shop for unique Papier-mâché and Walnut Wood items. Stay
overnight at deluxe Houseboat.
Day 2: Srinagar
Enjoy city tour of Srinagar, which includes: Mogul Garden "Nishat" (The
Garden of Pleasure) and "Shalimar" (Abode of All). Also enjoy a drive along the
lake side on the Boulevard can be rewarding. On your way back, shop at the local
Handicrafts Emporium, where you can pick up some silk carpets, shawls and
ornaments. Also visit Shankaracharya Temple in the later half of the day. Stay
overnight at Houseboat.
Day 3: Gulmarg (54 Kms, 8700 ft, 2 Hrs One Way)
Enjoy a full-day trip to Gulmarg or the "Meadow of Flowers" which is located at
an altitude of 8700-ft. The place is known for its Ski Resort and the world’s
highest 18-hole Golf Course. You can also enjoy a Cable Car Ride or a Gondola
ride. Return to Srinagar for dinner and stay overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Depart Srinagar
Transfer to airport in time for return flight.

2. Tour Cost Validity: 01st April 2012 Till 30th September 2012
Cost per person Standard Hotels First-Class Hotels Deluxe Hotels
2 passenger INR 7,839* INR 11,779* INR 13,169*
4 passenger INR 6,439* INR 10,209* INR 11,719*
6 passenger INR 5,979* INR 9,599* INR 11,259*
*Above rates are on per person basis for 2 pax / 4 pax traveling together for entire package
Hotels to be used or similar
City Standard First-Class Deluxe
2 nights Srinagar Deluxe Houseboat Heevan Resort City Forest Resort
1 night Srinagar Deluxe Houseboat Deluxe Houseboat Deluxe Houseboat
Goa Rs. 8,999 4night 5days
Stepping on the soil of Goa is like entering a dream. You feel right at home and light-hearted,
as the holiday spirit takes over. There is something in the Goan air that makes fun & cheer
infectious, and you can't help but throw away your worries and eat, drink, laugh and enjoy
instinctively.
Hop on to a two-wheeler, may be a guttural Enfield. It's not hard to find a ride with rental guys
pitching their scooters with corny comments. It is the best way to get around town and to the
open invitation of the sun, sand and seafood.
Noisy north Goan beaches, action packed water sports, bright markets, medieval forts, pre-
historic rocks, calmer white sand beaches and a parallel hippie culture are some aspects of Goa
that you'll come across. History has settled comfortably in Goa, evident in its architecture and the
many churches and cathedrals. Old Goa takes her place in the sun once a year during the feast
of St Xavier, which is a crowd puller and the trademark celebratory spirit is at its peak. Let's
begin the voyage to the craziest Land of India...
Places to See
The plethora of beaches, markets, churches, temples and wildlife, garnished with spices and
bakes make sightseeing in Goa out of ordinary.
Some crowded and some unexplored, the beaches have for long been associated with Goa. Start
with the noisy and lively Calangute Beach and Baga Beach, for many experiences served on
one platter. Candolim is on fire when the Sunburn festival is in town as the year winds up.
Wednesday is the day of Anjuna beach with a flea market a big bash at Shore Bar. Satiate your
appetite for the quirky, boho and vintage at Ingo's night market and the Mapusa market.
Visit the grand Fort Aguada that has often been on the silver screen, most popularly in Dil
Chahta Hai. Rub shoulders with the hippies on Arambol beach and enjoy the beauty of Palolem

3. beach which is slowly being swallowed by tourists.
Who said Goa can't be a pilgrimage? Close to Agonda beach is the Cabo de Rama, a fort where
Lord Rama and Sita stopped by during their exile. A small chapel also stands here.
While in south Goa, don't forget to make a side trip to Usgalimal where caves from the Stone
Age were discovered as recently as the early 90s. The rock art etched on its walls takes you back
by half a million years. Rocks are really hot here and shoes are a must.
These aren't the only caves. Goa seemed to be quite a popular destination for kings in exile in
those days! It is said that the Pandavas too came here and stayed at the Arvalem Caves, created
by Buddhist monks, near Bicholim Town. The caves in Lamagau village and the many small
temples, pipal trees and a tulsi vrindavan are worth a visit. The next time you pass by rocks in
Goa give them a second look. They might be over 3000 million years old, possibly the oldest in
India.
The other side of Goa's wild life will take you to Mollem National Park and Cotigao Wildlife
Sanctuary. Trek your way through Mollem and to Dudhsagar Waterfalls, one of the highest in
India. Or climb up the watchtower in Cotigao and scour for animals like Bears, Bisons and
Hyenas.
Some elegant churches still stand in Goa. The 17th century Church of St Francis of Assisi in
Old Goa is one of them. In the same neighbourhood are the Basilica of Bom Jesus where the
Feast of St Xavier is held, and the Church Of Our Lady of the Rosary.
While in Panjim, visit Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church and later head to the
markets, go on a river cruise, and watch the river and sea merge at Dona Paula. The city beach,
Miramar, is also known as Gasper Dias. It attracts migratory birds between November and
March, and is great for a long, leisurely stroll.
Things to Do
For one, drink and be merry! Let a cashew or coconut Feni fly you to moon. Join the crowds at
the beaches of Baga, Calangute and Anjuna; or simply dodge them & escape to Butterfly or
Agonda beach. Swim, lie back in the sun, play a game of volleyball, walk the edge of a frothy
wave, hunt for iridescent shells, sit around a campfire or dance under the stars.
Goa is an adventure in itself, water sports taking it up a step. Diving, catamaran sailing, jet
skiing, parasailing, water-scooter, banana boats and windsurfing keeps your heart racing.
Surrender to the addictive Goan trance at night parties with the sea crashing at a distance and
the stars playing strobe lights. See the world in psychedelic colours.
TTreat yourself to a flouncy chiffon dress, a sparkly pendant the colour of candy floss, rare
books and records, or a leather pouch at the flea markets. Let a fortune teller reveal your future.
Or get a tattoo inked to make a statement not easily erased.

4. Places to Eat
Good times call for good food and there is plenty of that to be had here. Souza Lobo and The
Goan Heritage on Calangute, Nine Bar on Vagator Beach, Curlie's on Anjuna for some wicked
Calamari, Britto's on Baga for Crabs and Grills, and Ordo Sounsar and Dropadi on Palolem are
a few places of repute. Local delicacies like fish and Vindaloo, a spicy Goan curry are not to be
missed. Watch the steely eyed fisherwomen sell their catch in Panjim: mussels, crabs, mackerel,
oysters and more.
Of course nothing beats the experience of eating the region's favourite dishes: rice with fish curry
or Pork Vindaloo, Prawns Rava Fry, and Xacuti with coconut and poppy seeds. Bebinca, a
coconut pancake and Dodol, with coconut, cashews and jaggery, are a sweet way to wrap up a
Goan meal.
Shopping
The shopping scene in Goa is diverse and colourful. Sarongs and tees from stalls on Baga and
Calangute beaches, spices and dry fruits like apricots and cashew nuts in Panjim, Feni
everywhere, designer clothes from high end boutiques, quirky and boho clothes, bags &
jewellery from flea markets, books at Literati and Other India Bookstore, and of course the odd
souvenir or two of bamboo, sea shells and brass. The Wednesday Flea Market at Anjuna, the
Friday Flea Market at Mapusa, and Ingo and Mackie Saturday Night Market, all have devout
followers.
Wendell Rodricks Design Space, Malini Ramani's Congo, Casa de Goa, Sangolda, Monsoon
Heritage, Savio Jon's Sosa and Bruga are a few big names for clothes, accessories and furniture
that are floating around.
Fairs & Events
The countdown to New Year begins in the last week of December with the 3 day music carnival
called Sunburn Festival at Candolim beach.
Thousands of people flock Old Goa in the first week of December for the Feast of St Xavier.
Bom Jesus Basilica opens its doors at the crack of dawn and many devotees line up to kiss the
relics of St Francis Xavier. After the feast, everyone heads to the fair.
The 3 day long pre-easter Goan carnival in February brings Parades, dances, songs and street
plays.
The Sao Joao Festival held on 24 June is a Catholic festival that honours St John The Baptist.
Son-in-laws are pampered, new brides pray for off-springs and people drink, jump into pools and
make music on a ghatam, a clay pot. Butterflies and elephants soar in the sky during the
International Kite Festival in Goa. Learn the art of flying kites and join the fun.
Traveller's Tips

5. Drugs are illegal. Avoid walking around town alone at night especially if in an inebriated state.
Strong riptides in the sea and rivers make it unsafe to take a dip in some places at some times.
Pay attention to the boards warning you.
Bring along your driver's permit if you plan to hire a motorbike.
Sea Snakes often get washed up on the beaches. Stay away from them. Some might be
venomous.
It is said that when people leave Goa, a part of them always stays back...
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Christ Statue at a Goan beach
Anjuna beach market in Goa (India)
Fort Aguada, Goa
Entrance alley of St. Catherine Chapel

6. Sunset as seen from Aguada Fort beach
A local streeet in Panaji, Goa
Sunset from a Goan beach
Visitors at Anjuna beach flea market
Boats anchored on Baga Creek (Goa)

7. Goa's Anjuna beach at nigh'
Palolem Beach, Goa
Wall of the Panaji Central Library (Goa)
Sand and stones at Lower Aguada Fort (Goa)
A silent Goan beach

8. Hammocks at display in a Goan flea market
Royal Casino in Mandavi River
Colourful Necklaces on display in Goa
The Exotic Indian pitta bird in Goa
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