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Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport and transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for 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
Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer to railway
station to board the superfast luxurious airconditioned
train to Agra . Breakfast in the train .Arrive Agra in
approx. 02 hours. Arrive Agra & visit the magnificient Taj
Mahal - one of the seven wonders 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. 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 at leisure. Night stay in Agra.
Day 04 / Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur 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 & transfer to hotel .Evening enjoy dinner at
Chokhi dani (an ethnic village resort) where you will have
an idea of the village life of Rajasthan here you will also
enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and
various other interesting activities. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 05 / Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a
ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you
will mount your caparisoned Elephant for the climb to the
main gate. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century,
took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted,
offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the
Moghul ruling families. Afternoon tour of the Pink City –
will include City Palace, still home to the Maharaja
although several of the rooms are now open to the public.
Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family
are housed here. Also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the
Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see
the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through
the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Night
stay in Jaipur.
Day 06 / Jaipur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur (290 kms) - transfer to hotel. Late
afternoon tour of Jodhpur - includes Meherangarh Fort - one
of the most impressive and formidable in the whole of
fort-studded Rajasthan. It is situated on a high natural
rock bluff and from which you can look down on the wonderful
panorama of the bustling city below and also visit Jaswant
Thada - the Royal Cenotaphs. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 07/ Jodhpur - Ranakpur
Morning drive to Ranakpur & transfer to hotel. Later visit
Jain Temples the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples.
The most distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by
1444 pillars, of which no two are exactly alike. Night stay
in Ranakpur.
Day 08/ Ranakpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur & transfer to hotel. Day at
leisure. Also explore the town by walking through the
narrow, colourful winding lanes. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 09/ Udaipur - Bombay
After breakfast transfer from hotel & proceed for tour of
Udaipur, one of India's most romantic cities and famed for
its lovely palaces and lakes. Begin by visiting the City
Palace and wandering through its beautiful rooms and
apartments, then continue on to the Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari'.
Later in the evening transfer to airport to board the flight
for Bombay. Arrive Bombay & transfer to hotel. Night stay in
Bombay.
Day 10/ Bombay
Morning half day city tour of Bombay, political capital of
Maharashtra, and commercial capital of India, Mumbai is many
cities in one. As the world's largest textiles market, a
major industrial centre and the country's busiest port
handling over 40 percent of India's maritime trade, it
contributes around 50 percent of the national exchequer.
Bombay's colonial legacy is the Gateway of India. Built to
commemorate the royal visit of George V and Queen Mary in
1911 but only completed in 1924, the gateway is a
combination of European and Indian ceremonial architecture.
The last British troops marched out through this gate when
India became independent in 1947. Today it is a favorite
haunt of tourists. Night stay in Bombay.
Day 11 / Bombay - Goa
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Goa.
Arrive Goa & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night
stay in Goa.
Day 12 / Goa ( fri )
After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of
Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the
city of Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists. The
afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach. Laze on the
beach, go for swim, explore the shops for cashewnuts, buy
holiday wear or take an optional tour visiting "Goa of the
past"- a mackup village which portrays Goa what it was 100
years ago .Night stay in Goa.
Day 13/ Cochin by flight ( Tue/Sat )
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 14/ Cochin - Kumarakom
Early morning depart for kumrakoram, one of the most
beautiful area of kerala. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. In
the evening a boat ride on the back waters of kerala
discovering various villages and the life of the locals.
Night stay in Kumarakom.
Day 15/ Kumarakom - Alleppey
Morning drive a short distance before switching over to a
boat for a through many canals and waterways up to Alleppey.
The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to
explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you will be
taken aboard your floating houseboat, a different boat with
a bedroom and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Enjoy
unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut, get
disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional
ripples in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared
in front of you by your Kitchen crew. Spend the night on
board the houseboat. Enjoy a cruise on the backwater through
a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh
water fish cooked to your taste on board. Night stay in
Alleppey.
Day 16/ Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam & transfer to hotel. Kovalam is an
internationally renowned beach of Kerala, with three
adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam has been a favorite haunt
of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A
massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a
beautiful Bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The
leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse -
sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special
cultural programs, Catamaran cruising etc. Evening enjoy the
beach. Night stay in Kovalam .
Day 17/ Kovalam - Trivandrum - Delhi
Morning drive to Trivandrum & visit The ancient temple of
Sri Padmanabhaswamy , one of the major attractions in the
city of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built in 1880
and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese
and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has
a good collection Tanjore, Mughal and Rajput schools of art.
Later in the afternoon transfer to airport to board the
flight to Delhi.
Day 18 / Delhi - Departure
Day at leisure or explore the markets for shipping etc.
Later transfer to airport for onward flight.
