Day
01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Delhi.
Day
02 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of New Delhi where
ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in
the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab
Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s
House, Red fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, Also visit Laxmi
Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in
Delhi.
Day
03 / Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to the city of Taj, Agra & transfer to hotel.
Start the sightseeing of Agra by visiting the magnificent Taj
Mahal one of the of the world surely the most extravagant expression
of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years
to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a
wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone-undoubtedly the
highlight of your tour. Also visit the Agra fort – the
rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the
banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by
Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience),
a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid
marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the
Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions
with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat
on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors
and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Evening free to explore the
Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Night
stay in Agra.
Day
04 / Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur- the fabled “pink city”
of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of
Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine
divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors
subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which
were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors are now
living monuments enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly
preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the
estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and
deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur in late
evening & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day
05 / Jaipur
After breakfast visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot
be easily described. You ride up on Elephants to the former
capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded
hills later visit the City Palace-the royal residence of the
Maharaja of Jaipur and is known for its stunning architecture,
it also houses a museum. Later visit the Palace of Winds also
known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more
than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and
carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their
quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Past, present
and future merge at Jai Singh's Observatory, where time has
been accurately measured since the 17th century. Night stay
in Jaipur.
Day
06 / Jaipur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur - an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan
enroute visiting the famous Brahma temple. Continue drive to
Udaipur. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day
07 / Udaipur
Morning city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built
in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as
the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James
Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion
Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok
Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Rest
of the day at leisure. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day
08 / Udaipur - Mumbai
Morning checkout from hotel and transfer to Airport in time
to connect flight for Mumbai. Arrive, meet assist at the airport
& transfer to hotel. Night stay in Mumbai.
Day
09 / Mumbai
After breakfast proceed for half day tour of Mumbai covering
Gateway of India – The stone archway designed by Wittett
in the 16th century Gujarati style, Prince of Whales Museum,
Chowpatty Beach, Dhobhi Ghat - a vast outdoor laundry &
Marine Drive. Night stay in Mumbai.
Day
10 / Mumbai - Cochin ( By Air )
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Cochin.
Arrive Cochin & transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Cochin covering The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is
renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana.
The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called
the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church
in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557
by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered
fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders.
Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon,
is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Night stay in Cochin.
Day
11 / Cochin - Munnar
After breakfast drive to munnar 150 kms.On arrival transfer
to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Munnar tea gardens spread
like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers, lust green
hills, a place so difficult to describe, very low population
too far from pollution, most of the covered by Tata tea. Also
the Raja Malai, a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel
Thar (mountain goats), Muttupetty dam, Indo Swiss project; you
can also enjoy boating in the Lake (optional). Night stay in
Munnar.
Day
12 / Munnar - Thekkady
After breakfast drive to the tekkady 110 kms. On arrival transfer
to hotel. Afternoon visiting wildlife sanctuary and boat ride
on lake Periyar. Night stay in Thekkady.
Day
13 / Thekkady - Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom 120kms. En route visiting
spices, tea, coffee and rubber plantation. On arrival transfer
to hotel. Afternoon visit to the nearby bird sanctuary and optional
boat ride to the nearby village through lagoons. Night stay
in Kumarakom.
Day
14 / Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum
After breakfast into a motor boatwater crise from Kumarakom
to Alleppey for 2 hrs. On Arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Trivandrum including Napier museum, Art
gallery, Kovalam beach etc. Return to the hotel for night stay
in Trivandrum.
Day
15 / Trivandrum - Kanyakumari
After breakfast proceed for Kanyakumari 100 kms. Enroute visiting
Padnabhapuram palace, Suchidram. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Afternoon visit Vivekananda rock memorial, Kanyakumari temple
etc. Witness sunset in the evening. Night stay in Kanyakumari.
Day
16 / Kanyakumari - Trivandrum - Mumbai Departure
Early morning witness the sunrise from the terrace of the hotel
and after breakfast drive to the Trivandrum Airport to connect
the flight.