This special package brings together best of North India and Kerala. Through this trip experience the Golden Triangle special and magic of Gods own country – Kerala. From exotic boat rides on tranquil lakes, hiking through forests, to visits to plantations and vineyards, Kerala allows you to be one with nature. The backwaters, plantation visits, visits to tiger reserves, ayurvedic treatments and massages, and adventure activities will allow you to experience India, take on an active holiday, or simply experience total relaxation. All these destinations will redefine the term exotic.
Arrive Delhi in the evening/night, our representative will meet and greet you at the airport and you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.
Delhi stands on seven successive cities and is one of the oldest cities in the world. This history helps one appreciate the scale of the sprawling metropolis. It’s a quintessential Indian city, marrying the ancient with the cosmopolitan. Revel in marvelous shopping, a treasure trove of architectural monuments, some of the swankiest restaurants in India and heavenly street food.
In the morning after breakfast proceeed for guided tour of Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, National Museum, Himayun Tomb, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple. Also drive past India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House and other parts of Delhi.
In the evening visit Aksharadham Temple: one of the largest modern Hindu Temple in India. Stay overnight at Delhi hotel.
Today in the morning drive to Agra, stop on the way for refreshment and also visit Sikandra on the way. Sikandra houses Akbar’s mausoleum. Drive further to reach agra and check into your hotel and relax.
In the afternoon visit Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Later visit Itmad – ul – daulah’s tomb: it’s a pre taj era marble structure and often compared with Taj Mahal.
In the evening at sunset take a glimpse of Taj Mahal from Yamuna River side. Stay overnight at Agra Hotel.
Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. For any tourist his India Tour is incomplete without Taj Mahal Tour.
In the morning at sunrise visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble. It took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Take your time to explore this symbol of love.
After breakfast drive to Jaipur, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri. Its one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. See the beautiful Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza, palace of Queen Jodha Bai, Birbal's (a Minister) Palace. Drive further to reach Jaipur in the afternoon and check into your hotel and relax.
In the evening visit Fort Amer for Sound & Light Show (optional). Stay overnight at Jaipur hotel.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and leave for Jaipur Tour. First visit the hilltop fortress at Amer. Ascend the imposing fort on a painted elephant. The Fort, originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh encloses superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome goddess Kali. One of the main attraction of Fort Amer is its glittering Sheesh Mahal. While driving back from Fort Amer, stop infront of picturesque Jal Mahal. Later optional visit to Jaigarh Fort or Monkey Temple.
In the afternoon, tour the old walled city of Jaipur. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory situated in the heart of the city. Built in the 1700's (A.D), it still looks futuristic. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (the palace of winds). The old City Palace & its museum display a rare fusion of Mughal and Hindu architecture, and house a rare collection of paintings, Rajasthani armory and costumes.
Evening visit to Chokhi Dhani: an ethnic village resort (optional). The vitality of Rajasthani folk culture comes alive as children dance rhythmically to the loud tenor of folk songs sung by men and women, festooned in bright clothes. Gaily caparisoned camel, horses and bullock carts offer joy rides. Stay overnight at the hotel.
After an early morning breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur & check into your hotel, rest of the day at your leisure. Stay overnight at Jodhpur hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur: the erstwhile capital of Marwar, the south-western region of Rajasthan. From the imposing Mehrangarh fort to the delicate wrought Jharokhas (windows) of the havelis, the citadel has some of the finest examples of Rajput masonry. At the foot of the fort, lies the “Jaswanth Thada”, a richly carved white marble cenotaph.
Take an afternoon jeep safari to the picturesque Bishnoi villages to experience rustic Rajasthani life (optional). The drive through the countryside abounds with black bucks and chinkaras (a species of gazelle) grazing serenely and migratory birds dot the skies. Stay overnight at Jodhpur hotel.
After breakfast leave for Udaipur. Udaipur has been dubbed as the ‘Venice of the East’. On arrival in Udaipur, check into the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola/Fateh Sagar Lake and later visit Sajjan Garh Fort/Monsoon Palace for beautiful sunset. Stay overnight at Udaipur hotel.
Let the glorious sunrise dazzle you at breakfast. After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace where the royal family still occupies a part but the main portion is now a museum, which houses a lavish collection of artifacts, intricate miniature paintings and sculptures. Take a stroll around Sahelion-ki-Bari, a beautiful garden with fountains. Admire the Jagdish Temple in the heart of the city dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at Udaipur hotel.
Today in the morning transfer to Jaipur airport to board a flight for Cochin. On arrival you will received by our representative and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at Cochin hotel.
Welcome to Kerala, God's Own Country. With the Arabian Sea on the west, the western ghats towering 500 - 2700m on the east and Kerala is networked by forty-four rivers. Kerala is a very easy place to simply sit back and enjoy. The name means "land of coconuts" and the palms shade nearly the entire state from the tropical sun; many call the beach at Kovalam the best in India, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush green hill stations and exotic wildlife, ayurvedic health resorts, enchanting art forms, magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments, an exotic cuisine… all of which offers a unique experience. From beaches to lush green countryside, tea-estates, wild life sanctuaries, magestic temples and peaceful backwater cruises & ayurvedic health tours.
Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' declared by the National Geographic Traveler & places Kerala in “One of the 50 greatest destinations list”. Cosmopolitan describes Kerala as one of the ten love nests in India. Travel & Leisure recommends Kerala as “One of the 100 great trips for the 21st century”.
After breakfast leave for local sightseeing of Cochin. From times immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Cochin and left their impressions on the town. The harbour is the nucleus around which Cochin has grown to become the Queen of the Arabian Sea. The Chinese fishing nets, believed to be erected in 1350 AD, swaying in the breeze over backwaters, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Portuguese Architecture, Bolghatty Palace etc. enrich the heritage of Kerala.
After an early breakfast, depart for Thekkady. On arrival check in to the Hotel. Afternoon you can go for boat cruise in the Lake to watch wild animals. Boating through Periyar lake will be ever memorable one. Overnight at stay at hotel.
Thekkady, is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe the special ecological pattern of Thekkady.
In the morning leave for a sightseeing tour of Thekkady. You can visit spice plantation like cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, and tea estate etc… On way back to hotel you could stop the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. In the afternoon depart for Kumarkom, reach Kumarakom and check in to your hotel. Over night stay at hotel.
Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. The slender coconut palms standing here, there and everywhere, its never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation and life. Kumarakom the charming emerald peninsula jutting into the ever-effervescent Vembanad Lake takes you into the heart of the scenic lake where you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake runs into the mainland making a labyrinth of lagoons, brooks, canals and waterways. The backwater houses a variety of species of both fauna and flora. That is the pristine beauty of Kumarakom.
Sightseeing in Kumarakom include Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise is a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal or you can relax at your hotel & enjoy scenic beauty. Overnight stay at hotel.
Pick up by houseboat at 12:00 noon from Kumarakom Hotel. Overnight stay at Rainbow Cruises – house boat.
Traditionally, the houseboat was called kettuvallom, which means a boat made by tying together pieces of wood. Incredable may sound, not a single nail is used in the making of a kettuvallom. Jack wood planks are joined together with coir rope and then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew nut shells. Today, these giant 80 foot long crafts have been adapted into luxuriously furnished houseboats. A kettuvallom usually has one or two bath attached bed rooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.
Alleppey is one of the most exotic backwater sites of kerala & it is popularly known as ' Venice of the East'. It is interlocked by a number of canals, lakes & lagoons. Alleppey is nestling in between Arabian sea & Vembanad Lake. Alleppey has been gifted with immense natural beauty.
Drop by houseboat at 09:00 am at Alleppey Boat Jetty and then same day transfer to Kovalam by surface & check in to your hotel.
Kovalam one of India's internationally renowned beaches, in the God's own country, Kerala. A favorite haunt of Europeans since the 1930s, Kovalam consists of three successive crescent beaches. Kovalam, a sheltered natural bay, the azure blue waters and the sumptuous spread of green palm groves make it a tropical paradise of sorts. Sun bathing, Swimming, Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, Yoga and meditation, Herbal body toning massages, Special Cultural Programmers, Catamaran cruising; the possibilities are many. The Kovalam lighthouse beach is where most visitors spend their time.
Enjoy & relax whole day at Kovalam beach.
After breakfast at hotel, depart for day trip to Kanyakumari.
The southern most tip of India, Kanyakumari is the point where the three mighty water bodies, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean converge. The famous Vivekananda Rock memorial amidst the turbulent sea is a major attraction. Kanyakumari is also famous for its spectacular sunrise and sunset views.
Morning after breakfast departure transfer to Trivandram airport to board your flight for Delhi.
Today you will be transferred to Delhi airport accordingly to board your return flight. Your tour comes to an end but its sweet memories and vivid colors of India will remain for ever.
Note: This is only a suggested itinerary. We can customize it as per your flight schedule and preference.
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