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, 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.