Green Bliss

Walk amidst the green forests, beside the placid lakes and on the beautiful hills. Enjoy the freshness of the morning air and be close to nature. Find our spirit in the beauty of nature. Welcome to Green Bliss Package Tour, offer by the Great India Tour Company across select destinations in Kerala, God’s own country. GITC takes you on this tour of 4 nights and 5 days through Calicut, Vythiri, Guruvayoor and Cochin.

Calicut, also known as Kozhikode, is a busy commercial town in the northern part of Kerala. It was the capital of the kingdom of Zamorins, whose rule brought prosperity to the land. Calicut is where Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese traveller who discovered the sea route to India landed his ship. It is a beautiful town with lush green villages, historical monuments, rivers, hills and rich cultural heritage. Kappad and Beypore are two major attractions for the traveller.

Vythiri is part of the Northern High Ranges of Kerala in Wayanad district. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this hill station has all the features of an ideal holiday destination. During the colonial times, it was the favorite retreat of English planters. The Edakkal Caves have carvings that are believed to be from the pre-historic times. Guruvayoor is located in Thrissur District in Kerala and is famous for its Shri Krishna Temple. The temple has a large elephant sanctuary that houses more than 40 elephants.

Cochin, also called Kochi is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It is the commercial capital of Kerala and its most cosmopolitan city. Cochin is a beautiful destination for tourists because of its scenic port, inland lakes and backwaters. It has been rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'.

Highlights of Kerala

The Great India Tour Company offers you the Highlights of Kerala package tour spanning 7 nights and 8 days around various beautiful locales in Kerala such as Kovalam, Aleppey, Periyar, Munnar and Cochin. At the Trivandrum airport, the traveller will be greeted by a GITC representative and taken to a hotel in Kovalam.

Kovalam is one of the most beautiful beaches in India and offers the traveller with various delightful activities such as sunbathing, safe swimming, surfing, catamaran trips and water sports. The traveller can also visit the Ayurveda resorts that offer traditional Kerala treatment and beach shacks that serve lip-smacking and tasty seafood like lobsters, crabs and tiger-prawns.

The next day is spent at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital city with its various historical, cultural and aesthetic experiences for the traveller such as the famous Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Shri Chitra Art Gallery and the Napier Museum that houses a rare collection of art and artifacts. The city offers a glimpse into its history of Travancore rulers and their contributions to art and architecture.

The traveller can enjoy the backwaters of Kerala on the trip to Alleppey, which is four hours drive from Thiruvananthapuram and known as the Venice of The East. The long stretches of paddy fields, the beautiful backwaters and beaches as well the lush-green land full of coconuts makes it a visual paradise for the traveller. A cruise in Alleppey is an enchanting experience for the traveller who can view the beautiful landscapes, the temples, churches and industries of Alleppey while travelling through the rivers, canals and backwaters.

Periyar is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Kerala because of its deciduous forests, grasslands and evergreen forests. Periyar is located in the Western Ghats, in the Idukki District in Kerala. For the traveller, a two-hour cruise on the boat across the Periyar Lake is an excellent opportunity for viewing the animals in the Periyar National Park, who wander near the lakeside such as elephant herds that come near the waterfront to play in the lake.

Munnar, also called the Nature-Lovers? Paradise, is a popular hill station and destination for tourists from all over India and abroad because of its scenic natural beauty in the form of lakes, reservoirs, forests and tea estates. Cochin is a must-see for the traveller as it has been rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'. The traveller can depart from the Cochin Airport after experiencing the delights of Kerala.

Goa

One of the most popular holiday destinations in India, Goa is known for its scenic beaches, old churches and cathedrals, River Cruises, coconut groves and the influence of the Portuguese culture in its cuisine and architecture. This state in India along the Konkan Coast is divided into North Goa and South Goa districts.

The beaches of Goa stretch over 106 km from Querim in the north to Mobor in the South. Both North Goa and South Goa have its share of beautiful beaches, where the traveller can have a good time in the shacks that serve food and drinks, shop in the lively flea markets and swim in the sea. There is a range of activities in Goa such as sailing, wind-surfing, water-skiing, para-sailing, canoeing, rides in motor boats and jet skiing.

Old Goa was the Portuguese capital until the middle of the eighteenth century. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this place has a beautiful complex of churches and monasteries that also contains two historical monuments- the Basilica de Bom Jesus and the Se Cathedral. These are remainders from the old Portuguese rule and are designed in European styles such as Renaissance, Baroque and Portuguese Manueline. The Basilica de Bom Jesus houses the mortal remains of Goa’s patron saint Francis Xavier. It has importance in that it was the first church in South Asia that received the status of a Minor Basilica in 1946. Built in 1594 in the Baroque style, it has three tiered façade that combines different styles of architecture. The Se Cathedral is Asia’s largest church.

Evenings in Goa are enchanting for the traveller especially during a River Cruise across the Mandovi River during sunset. Between 6 and 7 pm, the boat glides across the river while troupes of Goan dancers and musicians provide the entertainment. The Portuguese influence is still seen in the old colonial mansions as well as in the rich cuisine of Goa.