PILGRIMAGE TO INDIA 2020

14 DAYS INDIAN TOUR with Rev. Adaikala Raja SDB, Pastor at St. John Bosco Church

Departure Edmonton on 07 Jan 2020 at 530PM to arrive Delhi via AMS on 09 Jan 2020 at 0105 AM

Departure Delhi on 23 Jan 2020 at 0320AM to arrive Edmonton via AMS on 23 Jan 2020 at 330PM.

Day Programme

09 JAN Arrive Delhi at 0100 hrs - Agra

On arrival meet and drive to Agra. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Later in the morning proceed for a guided tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

10 JAN Agra-Delhi Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to Fatepur Sikri.

Later drive back to Delhi. On arrival check-in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight at hotel. 11 JAN Delhi-Kolkata

Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for a guided tour of Old & New Delhi city. Evening in time transfer to airport to board flight for Kolkata.

Departure Delhi at: 2025 hrs by Indigo Air lines

Arrive Kolkata at: 2235 hrs

Arrive Kolkata and transfer to hotel. Dinner and Overnight at hotel. 12 JAN Kolkata

Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for a guided tour of city visiting

Mother house, Kali Temple, Victoria, St Pauls church, Tagore House, flower Market, Kumaruli Potters village. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

13 JAN Kolkata-Goa

Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for a guided tour of Kolkata. Evening in time transfer to airport to board flight for Goa.

Departure Kolkata at: 1120 hrs Arrive Goa at: 1430 hrs

On arrival transfer to hotel. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

14 JAN Goa

Breakfast at the hotel.

Later guided tour of Old Goa & Churches - Visit the Churches of Old Goa , Temple Mangueshi,

visit to spice plantation tour, Panaji the Capital City, the Portuguese Latin Quarters, Miramar

beach and Dona Paula. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

15 JAN Goa-Chennai Breakfast at the hotel. Later in time transfer to airport to board flight for Chennai.

Departure Goa at: 1335 hrs Arrive Chennai at: 1535 hrs

On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

16 JAN Chennai

Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for a guided tour of Chennai covering Fort St. George, Burma Bazaar, Government Museum, Valluvar Kottam, Santhome Cathedral, Marina Beach. Visit to Salesian Provincial House. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

17 JAN Chennai-Pondicherry-Velankanni (3 + 4 hrs drive)

After early breakfast leave for Velankanni via visiting Pondicherry. Arrive Velankanni & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

18 JAN Velankanni- Madurai (5 ½ hrs drive)

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit Velankanni Church. After lunch drive to Madurai. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

19 JAN Madurai

Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for a guided tour of Madurai visiting Meenakshi Temple, Local Markets, Koodal Alagar Temple, Thiruparankundram, Alagar Temple, Pazhamudhir Solai, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum etc. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

20 JAN Madurai-Alleppey (7 ½ hrs drive)

After early breakfast leave by surface for Alleppey. Scenic drive through the country and hill roads of Western Ghats of India. On arrival check-in a Backwater Resort. Dinner & Overnight at resort

21 JAN Alleppey-Cochin (2 hours drive) Breakfast at the hotel. Later visit Alleppey. Around noon day cruise with lunch on house boat. Later in the afternoon drive to Cochin and check-in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

22 JAN Cochin

Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for a guided tour of Cochin covering Jewish Synagogue (Also known as Mattancherry Synagogue), Dutch Palace, Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church, Indian Portugese Museum, Cherai Beach & pass through Cochin harbor and Chinese Fishing Nets etc. Late afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.

Departure Cochin at: 1830 hrs Arrive Delhi at: 2145 hrs

On arrival connect flight for onward journey.

Departure Delhi on 23RD January 2020 AT 0320 AM….

Economy class flights and 4star hotels

Based on Twin Sharing CAD 4800 per person

Single room Supplement +CAD 1120 per single room

The above cost includes: -

International and domestic flights as stated in the itinerary.

Accommodation in a Double room on twin sharing basis at the above listed or similar hotels

Daily Breakfast & Dinner at all places

All airport transfers, sightseeing, excursions and long-distance travel by an air-conditioned private chauffeur driven 35-seater Deluxe Coach.

English speaking local guides for sightseeing at all places as per the itinerary.

House boat day cruise (4 hours) with Lunch while in Alleppey

Entrance fees to monuments of visit (one time)

Mineral water during the surface travel

Cycle Rickshaw ride in Delhi during tour of Old Delhi

All presently applicable taxes

The above cost does not include: -

Tourist Visa to India. You can apply online for an e-visa.

Any meals other than mentioned above

All expenses of private nature such as laundry charges, camera fees or any other items which is not mentioned under “The above cost includes”.

Tips and porter charges

Trip cancellation and interruption insurance coverage

Medical Coverage

Other important Factors. Flight times given now is subject to change without notice. However, all pertaining changes will be updated. A Non-Refundable deposit of $250 per person will be required for us to secure the group quote by 28th of April 2019. A further Non Refundable deposit of $2500 will be required by 30 June 2019 and the remaining will be due by 25th of September 2019. This tour is organised through Melwyn Lobo of Lobo Travel Agency at 7225 50th street NW, Edmonton, T6J2B9. His telephone number is 7804856170.