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Coastal Karnataka!

Day 1 :

Mangalore – Udupi (1 Night)

Tour Guests will arrive at Mangalore Airport as per their Scheduled flight. Upon arrival they will meet Veena World tour manager at the airport and proceed to Udupi- a quaint town of Karnataka. Upon arrival we visit Sri Krishna Math- Founded in the 13th century, this is one of the oldest Udupi temples standing till date. Further we visit a beautiful Malpe Beach- one of the finest beaches in Karnataka. (Dinner – Tea/ Coffee and one dry snack en-route to Udupi, Coconut water ate Malpe Beach )

Day 2 : 

Udupi – Murdeshwar – Honavar – Gokarna (3 Nights)

Today we proceed to Murdeshwar- a beautiful beachside pilgrim town. Upon arrival we visit Murdeshwar Temple- a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple features the second-highest statue of Lord Shiva from all over the world and is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Arabian Sea on all sides. We then visit Gopuram- from here we get the Magnificent view of Murdeshwar town. Further we proceed to Honavar- a scenic town with Arabian sea on one side and western ghats on the other. Upon arrival we enjoy a beautiful walk through Kandla Mangrove Board. Later we enjoy a Backwaters ride and admire the scenic beauty of Sharavati river. In the evening, we arrive at Gokarna- a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Limboo Soda and one Dry Snack at Murudeshwar, Tea/Coffee at Honavar )

Day 3 : 

Gokarna

Today morning we proceed to Om beach- Famous for being naturally shaped like the auspicious symbol Om. Here we have free time to enjoy water sports activities like Banana boat, Jet Ski, Bumper boat ride, parasailing at your own cost. We then visit Kudle beach and Mahabaleshwar Temple – a 4th-century CE Hindu temple followed by a walking tour of Gokarna and a scenic sunset at Gokarna Beach. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Coconut Water at Beach in Gokarna )

Day 4 : 

Gokarna – Yana – Gokarna

Today we visit Yana Rocks- an ideal destination for pilgrims, trekkers, and nature-lovers. Here we trek through the cool and breezy hills which brings us to the foot of the mountain where the rock formations begin. We then visit a Cave Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which lies below these shikharas. Further we visit Sahastralinga- an ancient site on the riverbed of river Shalmala. The location where around a thousand lingas are carved on rocks in the river and on its banks. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Ice Cream/Soft Drink along with one dry snack at Yana Rock)

Day 5 : 

Gokarna – Karwar – Dandeli (2 Nights)

Today we proceed to Karwar- A small quaint town of Karnataka. Here we visit Rock garden- which displays a set of exhibits related to village life, different tribes of people, their daily activities and culture. Further we proceed to Dandeli – known for Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Upon arrival we have free time to relax and explore the surroundings. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Tea/ Coffee/ Soft Drink along with one Dry Snack en-route to Dandeli )

Day 6 : 

Dandeli

Today we enjoy white water rafting and Zipline. Later, we experience Jeep Safari at Dandeli wildlife sanctuary. Here we can spot wild animals like Crocodile, Bison, Black Panther, Sloth Bear, Elephant, Tigers, Leopards etc with number of reptiles and birds. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Tea/Coffee & Pakoda during Dandeli Sightseeing )

Day 7 : 

Dandeli – Goa (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Goa- one of the most beloved places in India. En route we visit Shanta Durga and Shree Mangueshi temple. Upon arrival, we have free time to relax and explore the surroundings. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – One Dry Snack en-route to Goa )

Day 8 : 

Goa – Departure

It’s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge! (Breakfast )
Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable Veena World tour. See you all! ‘Mumbai to Mumbai’ tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home. ‘Joining & Leaving’ tour guests will proceed on their own to their scheduled departure destination, like an airport, railway station, bus terminal, or cruise terminal. Tour concludes.

Please note:
Airline: On group tours, we generally fly well-reputed airlines that are group-friendly.
During your air travel, refreshments and meals are provided as per the airline policy. However, we recommend you carry dry snacks of your choice for the flight journey.

Transport: For transfers and sightseeing, we use mini coaches, big coaches, or small vans, depending on the respective tour group size. If you wish to have a separate vehicle solely for yourself or your family, it can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability.

Sightseeing attractions: Given the current dynamic situation, some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing place if possible.

Hotels: The hotels on tour are comfortable and have been appreciated by Veena World’s guests in the past. The category of hotels on international tours is a mix of three-star, three-star superior, and basic four-star.

Meals: On tour, we provide all meals, from day one to the last day, as mentioned in the itinerary. Breakfasts are generally continental on European tours, whereas, lunches and dinners are Indian OR Indian along with a local dish OR local cuisine, OR at times fast food meals from Subway, McDonald’s, etc., depending on the convenience and ease of execution of the itinerary or the availability of food at the respective destination.

INCLUSIONS

• To and Fro economy class air ticket (Ex-Mumbai) with current airport taxes
• Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
• Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
• Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
• All Meals – Morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies/snacks, dinner and Water Bottle (1 Litre) per person per day
• Guide & driver tips, hotel & restaurants tips
• Permits/ entrance fees of all sightseeing places which is to be visited from inside
• Accompanied local guide/s services wherever require
• Veena World Tour Manager Services from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
• Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

EXCLUSIONS

• Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 5%
• Any increase in airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge etc.
• Any new tax/es levied by the central or state government
• Cost of Insurance
• Any upgradation in airline class, vehicle, hotel or hotel room category
• Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
• Any extra expense incurred due to any forced majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, change in hotel etc.
• Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
• Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency
• Cost of any optional activity or service
• Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column