We have churned up a most spicy north and south India tour for all our fellow tourists who yearn to venture deep into the bellies of this history-cum-culture laden country. With this 22-day tour, we take you down the fantasy roads to the entrancing Mughal-Rajput eras at Jaipur and Jodhpur, to the sculptural Khajuraho and Delhi, to the colourful Varanasi, to the colonial Cochin and to other striking destinations at Kerala.
Day 1:Arrive Delhi
Day 2:Old Delhi & New Delhi
Day 3:Delhi – Varanasi
Day 4:Varanasi
Day 5:Varanasi – Khajuraho +
Day 6:Khajuraho – Agra
Day 7: Agra
Day 8:Agra – Jaipur
Day 9:Jaipur Attractions
Day 10:Jaipur – Jodhpur
Day 11:Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur
Day 12:Udaipur
Day 13:Flight To Cochin
Day 14:Cochin – Munnar’s
Day 15:Munnar
Day 16:Munnar – Madurai
Day 17:Madurai – Periyar
Day 18:Periyar – Alleppey, Backwaters
Day 19:Alleppey – Kovalam
Day 20 & 21:Kovalam
Day 22:Back To Europe
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
As you skid into the scintillating city of Delhi, our officials will welcome you gracefully, escort you to the designated hotel, help you settle in and then explain the entire tour programme to you. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 2: In Delhi
On Day 2, we shall help you steal glances at Indian history as we amble through the cobbled streets of Old Delhi and visit the decadent monuments, one by one. Be it the Red Fort ( a rhapsody in red sandstone ) or the Jama Masjid ( India’s largest mosque ) or the Rashtrapati Bhawan ( one-time imperial residence of British viceroys ) or the India Gate ( a leftover from the war days ) or the Humayun’s Tomb (the glorious epitaph of the Mughal founder) or the Qutub Minar ( the imposing and supercilious landmark built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of Slave Dynasty ).
After this invigorating day of sightseeing, you will rest your eyes at your Delhi hotel for a well-deserved overnight stay.
✓ Visit Old Delhi with Rickshaw Ride
Day 3: Delhi – Varanasi ( By Air )
Day 3 will begin with a flight to Varanasi, the divine city of temples and ghats. Before calling the day, we shall drop by at the River Ganges ( Ganga ) for that spellbinding spectacle of evening Aarti.
Day 4: In Varanasi
Not enjoying a sunrise boat ride at Varanasi is a traveler’s crime. So, on Day 4, you can pamper your camera ( and your eyes ) with the surreal sight of the bathing Hindu pilgrims in the sun-drenched waters of the holy Ganga.The boat trip will also involve rowing along the length of the river to view the famous ghats like the Dasaswamedh Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat.
After this early-morning excursion, you will be driven back to your hotel for a fulfilling breakfast. Once you are fed and watered, you will be driven to Sarnath, that holy land where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.The evening hours will include rest and leisure.
✓ Enjoy Sarnath Excursion where Lord Buddha got enlightment
Day 5: Varanasi – Khajuraho ( By Air )
The fifth day will include traveling as we bid adieu to Varanasi and fly in to Khajuraho. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Khajuraho.
✓ Opt for stunning Light and Sound show in Khajuraho
Day 6: Khajuraho – Jhansi ( By Drive ) & Board Train For Agra
Khajuraho, the city adorned with 85 original temples and a renowned UNESCO world heritage site will eat a major chunk of our 6th day as we trundle through those erotic yet marvelous temples (dedicated chiefly to Shiva, Vishnu or to Jainsim). The city, once dominated by the Chandelas, will shock and delight you at the same time.
Once we are through sightseeing, we shall drive away to Jhansi and catch the train to Agra ( 17:30 / 20:10 ). Overnight stay shall be in an Agra hotel.
✓ Explore erotic temples of Khajuraho by bicycle
Day 7: Full Day In Agra
The morning shall be one of the best mornings of your life as you feast your eyes on the beauty of the refulgent and rhapsodic Taj Mahal, one of the 7 Wonders of the World ( built by Shah Jahan as a tribute to his late wife Mumtaz ).
Next up on the itinerary is Agra Fort, the lofty and colossal fort built by Mughal ruler Akbar and stationed beside the tranquil Yamuna.The incredible architecture, the historic traits and the enchanting appearance of this fort will blow you off. But after you recover from the trance, you can expect to fall into it all over again as we experience a rustic Tonga ride and absorb the myriad buildings and tombs ( like the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula ) from the Mughal epoch.Overnight stay is at Agra hotel.
✓ Visit Taj Mahal ( Closed on Friday’s ) at the time of sunrise when it is less crowded
Day 8: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
8th day will mark the journey to Jaipur, perhaps the most formidable destination of the famed Golden Triangle. On way, we will stumble over to the planned city of Fatehpur Sikri ( Built By Mughal emperor Akbar). On arrival in Jaipur, check-in at the hotel shall follow.
✓ Visit Ghost Town Fatehpur Sikri.
✓ Visit stunning Chand Baori step wells.
✓ Opt for shopping in lively markets of Jaipur.
Day 9: In Jaipur
Nothing can be better than a vintage journey on an elephant back to Amber Fort ( the formidable fort with sneering ramparts and brooding watchtowers ), followed by visits to City Palace ( regal palace turned museum ), Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. Amber Fort is grandiloquence in stone. It is stationed over a hill top and even though cars are accessible, it is best to reach it on an elephant.
✓ Have photoshoot in front of Hawa Mahal.
✓ Opt for Bollywood Show in Raj Mandir Cinema.
✓ Opt for Rajasthani Dinner with Folk Dance show in a theme restaurant of Jaipur.
Day 10: Jaipur – Jodhpur ( By Drive )
After breakfast, we will leave Jaipur to head to Jodhpur (290 km, 5.5 hours), the mesmeric Blue City where Clock Tower, Mehrangarh Fort ( an daunting 125 m high fort ), Jaswant Thada ( a marble palace built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh ) and Umaid Bhawan Palace shall be a part of your itinerary.
✓ Learn Indian dishes with cooking class from Indian Family.
Day 11: Jodhpur – Ranakpur – – Udaipur ( 290 Km, 5.5 Hours Drive )
These historic temples are bathed in spirituality and are manifestations of true Indian art.
✓ Explore amazing temples of Ranakpur.
Day 12: In Udaipur
The whole of Day 12 is reserved for Udaipur sightseeing which includes the 16th century City Palace ( encapsulating Durbar Hall, Palace Museum and Jagdish Temple ) which is a palace-turned-museum stocking the ornaments, jewels, clothes, weapons and paintings from the medieval times, and Saheliyon Ki Bari, a historic garden devoted to royal ladies for their personal recreation. Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes and Palaces, is blessed with a surreal ambiance which needs to be seen to be believed.
✓ Opt for boat ride on serene Lake Pichola, Udaipur.
✓ Enjoy Folk Dance show in Udaipur.
Day 13: Udaipur – Cochin ( By Air – Via Mumbai ) Flight To Cochin
A warm goodbye to Udaipur as we catch the flight to Cochin ( via Mumbai ) and put up in a Cochin hotel for the overnight stay!
✓ Try delicious Kerala South India Food on banana leaf.
Day 14: Cochin – Munnar ( By Drive )
Day 14 promises to pack a combo of spiritual beauty and natural elation as you stroll through Cochin’s Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and Fort Kochi and later on drive to Munnar ( a breathtakingly beautiful hill station, 180 km away ) for leisurely evening ramblings at tea plantations ( on your own ).
Day 15: In Munnar
Day 14 was just a trailer. On 15th day, you will get to see the real Munnar as you drop by at Mattupetty Lake & Dam, yell from Echo Point and slurp local cuisines at local restaurants. Munnar is that rare paradise where the yawning plantations are caressed by rotund hills and chirpy woods. Though this round-the-year destination is visited by people from all ages, its romantic climes make it an irresistible place for a couple, young or old.
✓ Enjoy Tea plantations visit in Munnar.
Day 16: Munnar – Madurai
On Indian map, Madurai ( a town in Tamil Nadu ) is often the unsung hero. Post-breakfast, we shall bid Munnar adieu and drive off to Madurai for eyeing the riches of the world-famous Meenakshi Temple and leafing through Gandhi Museum and Thirumalai Nayak’s Palace.
✓ Explore Madurai with Rickshaw ride.
✓ Watch Musical pillars in Meenakshi Temple
Day 17: Madurai – Periyar
Day 17 may well belong to the Great Indian tiger if you are able to spot one at Thekkady’s Periyar National Park, our next destination. Boat cruise through Periyar Lake ( On Direct Payment basis ) and dollops of wildlife await you there. Night stay shall be at Thekkady.
✓ Enjoy Kathakali Dance show in Periyar.
Day 18: Periyar – Alleppey
After an hour-long Spice Plantation Tour ( followed by optional spice shopping ), we will move to the backwater-laden Alleppey ( 175 km ) where the day shall serenely breeze by over tranquil lagoons and end with an overnight stay in a houseboat.
✓ Today explore spice plantation and buy some spices ( On direct payment basis ) .
✓ Experience an overnight stay on Deluxe houseboat on Kerala Backwaters .
Day 19: Alleppey – Kovalam
After the breakfast at Alleppey houseboat, we shall drive off to Kovalam, the trend-setting destination known for its bewitching beaches, seductive silver sands and palm-fringed shores. Kovalam is a laidback place noted for its shy sea and alluring beaches.
Day 20 & Day 21: Kovalam
We will be doing you a great injustice if we don’t allow you two days of leisure ( no transport service ) at this natural paradise called Kovalam. So, for the next two days, you can just be yourself, croon with nature at this peaceful town and relax your muscles with the journey back home.
✓ Enjoy Sunbathing or swimming on Kovalam Beaches, Kerala.
✓ Opt for herbal body toning massages on Kovalam Beaches, Kerala.
✓ Opt for basic Ayurveda treatment session on Kovalam Beaches, Kerala.
✓Opt for special cultural programmes and catamaran cruising near Kovalam beaches, Kerala.
Day 22: Depart To Your Home Town
On morning, you board your plane back to Europe for your homeward journey. Trip Ends.
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Watch Aarti Ceremony in temples of JaipurPersonal
Get a quick breakfast and get set for a tourbillion of the cacophonous Delhi and the romantic Agra. With our Delhi and Agra Taj Mahal package, you can explore the red brick monuments of the capital city and the great Mughal tomb of Taj in just one day. An awesome experience is guaranteed!
Watch Aarti Ceremony in temples of JaipurPersonal
Get a quick breakfast and get set for a tourbillion of the cacophonous Delhi and the romantic Agra. With our Delhi and Agra Taj Mahal package, you can explore the red brick monuments of the capital city and the great Mughal tomb of Taj in just one day. An awesome experience is guaranteed!
Watch Aarti Ceremony in temples of JaipurPersonal
Get a quick breakfast and get set for a tourbillion of the cacophonous Delhi and the romantic Agra. With our Delhi and Agra Taj Mahal package, you can explore the red brick monuments of the capital city and the great Mughal tomb of Taj in just one day. An awesome experience is guaranteed!
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