Tour
Duration: 18 Nights-19 Days
Tour Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Cochin -
Houseboat - Thekkady - Kumarokom - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Aleppey - Cochin -
Delhi
Tour Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival our representative shall meet you at the airport to welcome you
and transfer you to hotel. Overnight hotel.
Tour Day 02 : Delhi
Full day enjoy city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of
Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The Government
Headquarters, Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red
stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of father of the nation beside these
some other places to visit are - Qutab Minar Complex and Humayun's Tomb. Enjoy
the DANCES OF INDIA SHOW in the evening. Overnight hotel.
Tour Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Today we shall drive you to Agra 205 Kms. 5 hrs. drive approx. On arrival
check in into hotel. Later we shall take you for a city tour covering -Taj
Mahal - a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever
built for love, Red Fort - a visit to the fort in 'Agra' is a must since so
many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here,
Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb - The tomb is of particular interest since many of its
design elephants overshadow the Taj. Overnight hotel.
Tour Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur 235 Kms. 5 hrs. drive approx. en-route visiting
Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid, The Buland
Darwaza, Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival at
Jaipur check into the hotel.
Tour Day 05 : Jaipur
Today morning we shall take you for a tour to Amer Fort, and enjoy the joy
ride on Elephant.
Afternoon enjoy the city seeing covering City Palace - occupies a large area
divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend
of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An observatory with
some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli, and the Bazaar etc.
Later relax in the hotel. Overnight hotel.
Tour Day 06 : Jaipur - Udaipur
Today you take a flight to reach the city of romance, lakes and gardens.
On arrival we are received at the airport and transferred to the hotel Lake
palace / Udai Villas. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Udaipur is perhaps a unique pre-modern capital in that it has no fort. Coming
to life after the final sacking of Chittaur , Udaipur saw an explosive of
building activity- temples, palaces and Havelis. Lake Pichola with its two
islands- Jagat Niwas (now the Lake Palace Hotel) and Jag Mandir defines
Udaipur. The City Palace towers over the lake. The artificial Jaisamand Lake
was created in 17th century by damming the Gomti River. There are beautiful
chatries (Cenotaphs) around the embankment.
Tour Day 07: Udaipur
We start our tour with a visit to the Jagdish temple, the Sahelion ki Bari
garden complex and the royal city palace complex. Return to the hotel around
lunch. Early evening we have a boat ride for you on the placid waters of lake
Pichola , the most romantic site to be. Late evening we host you a dinner at
the splendid Bagore-ki-Haveli. The dinner includes cocktails and a dance
performance from the locals. Overnight at the hotel.
Tour Day 08 : Mumbai
Mumbai Once a tiny island covered by palm trees was used to belong to the
native koli fisher-folk, who still live here in their little villages
surrounded by huge skyscrapers. In the seventeenth century the Portuguese came
and dotted the island with several forts, which stand even today. In 1661,
Mumbai was finally ceded to Charles II of England and eventually became one
the largest ports in the British Empire.
Tour Day 09 : Mumbai
After breakfast sightseeing of Elephanta caves, located on an island about
10 Kms away from the Gateway of India. Reach the Island by Motor Boat. These
caves consist of temples carved from rock which date back to the 7th century.
Afternoon take a city tour of Mumbai visiting, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging
Gardens & Gateway of India. Evening return to hotel for overnight stay.
Tour Day 10 : Mumbai - Cochin
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to the airport in the
afternoon for flight to Cochin. Spend the remaining part of the day at
leisure. Overnight stay will be at the same hotel in Cochin.
Tour Day 11 : Cochin - Houseboat
The morning would be spent at leisure. In the afternoon proceed to Aleppey
and check into a Houseboat and depart for a cruise through the scenic
backwaters and canals. Enjoy the endless stretch of water running miles to
nowhere; its banks lined with swaying palms fanning the lush green rice fields
below dancing in rhythm with the gentle sea breeze carrying a medley of
flavors of fish, coconut and spice.
Take a walk in the village along the paddy fields and dinner will be served by
9 PM. You can spend some time with the chef in the boat trying your hand at
authentic Kerala Cuisine. Stay overnight on the Houseboat.
Tour Day 12 : Houseboat - Thekkady
Breakfast will be at the houseboat. Sail through the scenic villages and
watch children go to school and as most of the activities are along the water
you would be able to see the ordinary village life.
In the morning, reach Kottayam and proceed for Thekkady - drive through tea
estates, spice gardens and wild forests. Arrive at Thekkady after a memorable
drive of approx. 4 hours. In-between stop to visit a tea factory. In the
evening visit Kumily market to buy the best spices available. Overnight will
be at Thekkady.
Tour Day 13 : Thekkady
Today you can visit the rare species of plants and animals. Afternoon
visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates
etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and
pick up some fragrant spices.
Enjoy a boatride at the lake watching wild animals and birds. Overnight will
be at Thekkady.
Tour Day 14 : Thekkady - Kumarokom
In the morning proceed to Kumarokom after breakfast. Arrive at Kumarokom,
after a journey of approx. 5 hours enjoying the beauty of the traditional
Keralian houses.
The village of Kumarokom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake,
and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary
here, which is spread across 14 acres, is a favorite haunt of migratory birds
and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl,
cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live there
in flocks are a fascination for visitors. The best way to watch the birds of
the Kumarokom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands.
An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarokom offers visitors many other
leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available at Kumarokom.
Holiday packages on the houseboats, traditional Kettuvalloms, are an
out-of-this-world experience at Kumarokom.
An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy
fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals
adorned with while lilies - this is Kumarokom. Check in at Hotel. Overnight
will be at Kumarakom.
Tour Day 15 : Kumarokom - Kovalam
After breakfast proceed to visit BIRD PARK of Kumarokom. Drive to the
Kovalam beach. Check in at the beautiful hotel on the beach.
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. The
rest of the day would be spent at leisure on the beach. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Tour Day 16 : Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam
Breakfast will be at the resort. Relax at the beach in the morning.
In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Trivandrum, visiting the
Padmanabhaswamy Temple where the corridors are lined with 368 sculpted stone
pillars and adorned with murals and ornamentation, the Museum, the Handicrafts
Institute and the Art Gallery. Return to Kovalam and stay overnight at the
hotel.
Tour Day 17 : Kovalam - Aleppey
In the morning, transfer to the Trivandrum and continue drive to Aleppey.
Alleppey is known as the rice bowl of Kerala. Here you can enjoy the lively
villages and backwaters. It is located on the banks of the backwater and you
can witness various types of traditional activities like coir making, fishing,
etc. Enjoy your stay at a LAKESIDE VILLA. Overnight will be in Aleppey.
Tour Day 18 : Aleppey - Cochin
Drive to Cochin after breakfast for flight to Delhi. Reach and proceed to
the hotel. Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at the hotel in Delhi.
Tour Day 19 : Delhi
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Spend the day shopping. Proceed to the airport
in time for your flight home with sweet memories of India.
