Immerse yourself in the beauty of India with its iconic landmarks and more. An extensive program covering from North to South. Experience the changing landscapes and cultures as you travel from one region to the other
Rooms booked from today noon. Meet upon arrival & check-in at Hotel
Proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi starting with drive past the Red Fort to Jama Masjid followed by rickshaw ride in narrow lanes of Old Delhi.
Later continue to New Delhi visiting India gate, Parliament house, Sikh temple and Qutab Minar.
After breakfast drive to Agra and check-in at Hotel. Later visit the Agra fort
Visit Taj Mahal at Sunrise (Closed on Fridays). Later drive to Jaipur en-route visiting stepwells in Chand Baori. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at hotel. Evening is free for strolling in bazaars (Market).
Morning proceed for a visit to brief photo stop at Hawa Mahal before visiting Amber fort. Later continue with visit to City palace and observatory. Later free time in local markets
Drive to Holy city of Pushkar. Visit Famous Brahma temple, Holy Lake and several temples scattered around the Ghats of the lake. Enjoy short walk in the local markets.
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur & check-in at Hotel. Later explore local spice & vegetable market.
Morning proceed for 5Km long Mehrangarh Fort. This is one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Rajasthan. Visit Jaswant Thada, the tour culminates with a visit to the Museum housed in the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palaces.
After breakfast drive to Udaipur en-route visiting Ranakpur, the Jain Temples of Ranakpur, built in the 15th century, are situated in the lovely Aravalli valley. Continue drive to city of lakes Udaipur.
Morning proceed with sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting the City Palace, the Jagdish Temple built in 1651 is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver in gardens of the maids-of-honour, with beautiful lawns, gardens and fountains. Later drive around the Fateh Sagar Lake. Enjoy boat cruise on famous Lake Pichola on shared basis
Transfer to airport to board flight to Mumbai. Meet upon arrival check-in at Hotel
Sightseeing of Mumbai includes visit to the Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill, the Dhobi Ghats a huge open-air laundry, Mani Bhawan, Victoria Terminus and some free time in local markets.
Departure transfer to airport to connect flight to Chennai. Meet upon arrival check-in at Hotel
Proceed with Chennai city tour including 16th Century Kapaleeshwarar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, sacred to Tamil Shivaties. Non-Hindus are only allowed up to the outer courtyard. Drive past Fort St. George, Marina Beach and San Thome Cathedral. Later visit DakshinaChitra is a center for the living traditions of art, folk performing arts, craft and architecture of India.
Drive to Puducherry & check-in at Hotel. Later proceed for city tour of Puducherry. Visit Auroville, an 'Ashram' for peace and harmonious living, founded by saint-philosopher Sir Aurobindo. Enjoy walk in the French quarters of Puducherry.
Drive to Trichy en-route visiting famous Brideshwara temple in Tanjore. Continue drive to Trichy and check-in at Hotel.
After breakfast proceed with sightseeing of Trichy visiting the Rock Fort Temple, dominating the city from atop a most ancient rock. In Srirangam visit the multi-tiered Sri Ranganathaswami Temple, the largest Hindu temple in India. Later drive to Madurai and check-in at your hotel
On a city tour of Madurai visit the Thirumalai Nayak Mahal built in 1523 and the Gandhi Museum, housed in a 300-year-old palace and dedicated to promoting the Mahatma’s teachings. Walk in the bazaar area for some shopping time before visiting the adjacent Meenakshi Temple complex.
After breakfast drive to Periyar and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on lake at Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary with opportunity to view wild life specially elephants, wild boar, sambar, etc
After breakfast Travel to Alleppey to board your kettuvalam, a traditional rice barge houseboat, for an overnight cruise on the tranquil, palm-fringed Kerala backwaters. An onboard chef is at your service preparing local cuisine.
Early in the morning you can have the panoramic view of sunrise from your houseboat. After breakfast dis-embark your houseboat and drive to Cochin. Evening enjoy a Kathakali dance Show
Proceed for sightseeing of Kochi visiting the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Basilica. Also view the unique and still-in-use "Chinese Fishing Nets" which were introduced by the Chinese traders in the 14th Century. Visit the historical Dutch and Portuguese buildings. Some parts of this nearly 500-year-old Fort are still amazingly well preserved.
Drive to Cochin airport to board flight for onward destination
Room till 1200 noon
END OF TOUR
Inclusion
Accommodation sharing twin on Bed & Breakfast Basis inclusive of taxes everywhere except Houseboat where all meals will be included.
All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours to be by private air-conditioned vehicle
Monument entrance fees as per itinerary (1 visit per monument)
Service of Local stationed English Speaking Guide from 02-09 paying pax and accompanying English speaking guide from 10 paying pax onward (Different guide accompanying in North & South India sectors)
Assistance at airports by our company representatives
Cycle Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur
Boat cruise on lake Pichola, Udaipur (sharing boat basis)
Boat ride in Lake Periyar
Kathakali dance show in Cochin
All presently applicable Governments taxes (GST)
Domestic Flights
1. Udaipur-Mumbai
2. Mumbai-Chennai
With Best compliments
Two bottles of mineral water daily in the vehicle
Traditional Indian welcome by flower garlands on arrival
Exclusion
Any item of personal nature such as table drinks, Laundry, Telephone calls.
Camera fees (Still/video) at any monuments
Any tipping, gratuities or porterage anywhere
Lunches, Dinner unless specified
Any International airfare/Visa Fees
Any Domestic air fare
Any item not mentioned in above cost inclusions
Note
Supplement for X’MAS eve dinner will be applicable for Christmas departure
Rates not applicable from period 20 December till 10 January
HOTELS ENVISAGED
Delhi - Vivanta by Taj Dwarka
Agra - Mansingh palace
Jaipur - Sarovar Premiere
Pushkar - Dera Masuda
Jodhpur - The Ummed
Udaipur - The Kehloor
Mumbai - Ambassador
Chennai - Crown Plaza
Pondicherry - Accord Pondicherry
Trichy - Sangam hotel
Madurai - Poppys
Periyar - Mountain Courtyard
Alleppey - Deluxe air-conditioned houseboat
Cochin - Radisson Blu
Domestic airfare are Subject to change at the time of issuance
Pre/Post accommodation rates : Price On Request
Supplement for Accompanied English speaking Guide: Price On Request
IMPORTANT:
1. Standard check in and check out time at hotels is 1400 hrs.
2. Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. In the event of accommodation not becoming available at any of the above mentioned hotels we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
3. Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
