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ROUTE OF THE ROOTS

St. Mother Theresa, St. Francis Xavier, St. Alphonsa, St. Chavara Kuriakose Elias, St. EUPHRASIA

DAY-1 DELHI AIRPORT- DELHI TOUR

Arrival at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Transfer to Hotel, Proceed to visit Delhi tour, Qutab Minar, Lotus temple, Indira Gandhi Museum, Rashtrapathi bhavan, India gate, Red fort, Rajgaht etc.

Day-2 – DELHI-AGRA

Early morning proceed to Agra for vist Tajmahal, Evaening back to Delhi and Overnight stay

Day-3 DELHI- KOLKATA

Early Morning flight to Kolkata, after arrival we visit St. Mother Theresa Tomb and visit Kolkata city tour

Day-4 KOLKATA-GOA

After breakfast we will visit old churches in Kolkata and afternoon we will proceed airport and overnight stay in Goa

Day-5 GOA
After Break Fast we will proceed to visit The Basilica of Bom Jesus. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. And afternoon we will spend time in Goa Beach. Overnight stay in Goa

Day-5 ARRIVE COCHIN

Kochi, the prominent travel destination of Kerala, India, has always been an exotic location in a traveller’s not-to-be-missed list. The sea, backwaters, monuments, heritage; Kochi has all that would keep a traveller engrossed.
Upon arrival in Cochin International Airport you are met by our representative and transferred to Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort.

Day-6 St. EUPHRASIA TOMB-GURUVAYUR-KODUNGALLUR-PARAVUR

After breakfast, drive to Thrissur to visit the Tomb of St. Euphrasia. visit the Elephant Camp of Punnathurkotta.Enjoy traditional Kerala meals – Ela Sadya ( 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm) . Then drive to Palayur ( 10 minutes drive) to visit the first church build by St. Thomas in AD 52. On the way back to Cochin, visit Kodungallur church and later visit the famous Kottakavu Church. Drive to your hotel for overnight stay.

DAY-6 COCHIN, MATTANCHERY, JEWISH SYNAGOGUE, ST. FRANCIS CHURCH

Mattancherry Palace also known as the Dutch Palace. This palace is also famous for depicting Kerala mural paintings. The palace is built in the traditional style of Kerala architecture.Jewish Synagogue Also known as Paradesi Synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in the entire Commonwealth of Nations and was built in 1568 by the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.Chinese Fishing Nets unique for their size and phenomenal construction.St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in India. The great Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who discovered the sea

Day-7 : MANNANAM-BHARANANGANAM-THEKKADY

Drive to Mannanam to visit the Tomb of St. Elias Chavara and then continue to Bharanamganam to visit the Tomb of St. Alphonsa. Lunch at Pala Olive Hotels and drive to Thekkady and check into your hotel.

DAY-8: THEKKADY, BOAT RIDE IN PERIYAR LAKE

Enjoy your breakfast and Spice plantation visit at 9.00 am and later Elephant ride. Drive back to the hotel for Lunch and later at 2.30 pm, proceed for boating in Periyar Lake. Later proceed for a ride on the Elephant in the supervision of an experienced mahout. Spice Plantation visit, Trekking, Bamboo Rafting etc can be arranged as per need. Enjoy a Kalaripayattu Show in the evening. Overnight stay is at your resort.

DAY-9 MUNNAR, PLANTATION TOUR, MUNNAR TEA MUSEUM

Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it’s surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century.
Plantation Tour: Visiting one of the oldest tea plantations at Kannan Devan Hills, the most beautiful hill station in South India.
Munnar Tea Museum, an industry and history museum where you would be able to know about the farming, production and processing of tea, the universal drink.

DAY-10 ALEPPY

After breakfast from the hotel, check out from the hotel and enjoy a Chavittunadakam Show. Then also listen to the melodious Puthenpana. Check in to your House Boat and cruise through the Vembanad Lake. Lunch, evening tea and dinner will be served on board. Overnight stay is in the House Boat.

DAY-11: KOKKAMANGALAM-MALAYATOR

Check out from the house boat after breakfast and drive to Kokkamangalam to visit the Church. Later drive to Malayatoor. Lunch at hotel in Angamali. Drive to Cochin and check into your hotel. Certificate ceremony will be conducted after dinner.

DAY-12 COCHIN

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to the airport for return flight to USA or Free time for Visit Family’s