Cultural India (13 Days / 12 Nights)
Delhi | Agra | Jaipur | Udaipur | Kochi | Thekkady |
Kumarakom | Kovalam
Day 01 : Arrive New Delhi
Upon
arrival you will be welcomed by our representative & transferred to our
hotel. The city of Delhi actually consists of two parts. Old Delhi, was the
capital of Muslim India between the 12th and 19th Centuries. In Old Delhi
you will find many mosques, monuments and forts relating to India’s
Muslim history. The other is New Delhi, the imperial capital city created by
the British. Rest of the day is free to for leisure. Overnight stay in
Delhi.
Day 02 : Tour Old & New Delhi
This morning proceed on a guided tour of the Old Delhi includes the Red
Fort, Raj Ghat - a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, Ashoka Pillar and the
mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. Afternoon embark on a tour of New Delhi.
Drive along Rajpath, the capital’s broadest avenue, for a view of the
Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Visit the
Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. Evening is free for
leisure / shopping activities. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 03 : Drive to Agra
Early today drive to Agra - located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is one
of the most famous tourist spots of the country. The city, situated on the
west bank of river the Yamuna, is known world over as home to a wonder of
the world, Taj Mahal. Afternoon arrive & check in. Later proceed for
visit to Agra Fort - The high red sandstone ramparts of this great monument
stretch for almost 2.5 km, dominating a bend in the river Yamuna, northwest
of the Taj Mahal. The foundation of this majestic citadel was laid by the
Emperor Akbar, and it developed as a stronghold of the Mughal Empire under
successive generations. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 04 : Drive to Jaipur
By sunrise visit the world famous Taj Mahal (closed on fri's) - one of the
seven wonders of the world, a mausoleum built by Emperor Shahjahan in memory
of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later drive
to Jaipur - The city of Jaipur is capital to the northern Indian state of
Rajasthan, famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes. The
city is mirror to every thing that Rajasthan signifies, be its culture,
tradition, society, and, most important, the people. The old city of Jaipur
has neat and broadly laid-out avenues, all painted pink, and that gives a
magical glow to the city, especially in the evenings. Enroute visit Fatehpur
Sikri - 40 kms from Agra, the city of Fatehpur Sikri served as the capital
of the Mughal empire between 1570 and 1586 during Akbar's reign. Arrive &
check in. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 05 : City Tour
Early
today we proceed on a excursion to Amber Fort, here you are transported back
in time, riding royally atop elegantly draped and painted elephants to the
mountain fortress of Amber, a superb example of Rajput architecture with its
complex of palaces, temples and ornate apartments. Afternoon tour of Jaipur
takes you to Hawa Mahal or “Palace of Winds,” and continues to
City Palace, with its latticed balconies, tiny windows, cupolas, courtyards
and arched entrances. A stop at the ancient observatory concludes the tour.
Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Jaipur
Day 06 : Fly to Udaipur
Early today transfer to airport for flight to Udaipur - Is a fascinating
blend of sights, sound and experiences. Right from the medieval times, the
city has been an inspiration for poets, painters and writers. Founded in
1559 and named after Maharana Udai Singh, Udaipur became the capital of the
Sisodia dynasty. On arrival transfer to hotel & check into. Later
proceed on sightseeing tour visit The City Palace Museum is considered as
the largest palace complex in Rajasthan and its museum has stunning
collection of objects collected by different Maharanas of Udaipur over the
centuries. The Picholia Lake, Udai Sagar, and Pratap Sagar are some of the
most beautiful lakes in the state. Some other attractions in the city are
the Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Jag Mandir, Pratap Memorial. Evening
is free for leisure / shopping. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 07 : Fly to Cochin
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Cochin via Mumbai -
located in the beautiful state of Kerala, Cochin was built by the Portuguese
and is today the busiest port of the country and an important tourist
destination of the state. Arrive & check in. Evening attend the
Kathakali Dance Performance - A unique dance which has a 2000 year old
history with more than 100 different 'mudras' or gesture depicting deities,
demons, heroes, heroines and kings - each based on episodes from the
Mahabharata and Ramayana, the two epic Indian myths. Overnight stay in
Cochin.
Day 08 : Tour Kochi & drive to Thekkady
After breakfast proceed on sightseeing tour. Visit the Bolghatty Palace -
The palace is situated in the Bolghatty island and was built by the Dutch.
St. Francis Church - The Church of St. Francis is another place that
tourists must visit during their trip to the beautiful city of Cochin.
Jewish Synagogue - The Jewish Synagogue was built in 1568 and is extremely
beautiful. It is exquisitely ornate by Chinese tiles and Belgian
chandeliers. Mattancherry Palace is also known as the Dutch palace, however,
it was originally built by the Portuguese. Later drive to Thekkady - a
landlocked district, is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. High
ranges & wooded valleys are girded by three main rivers. As a tourist
destination it offers diverse attractions like wildlife sanctuaries, hill
stations, spice plantation tours, mountain treks & Elephant rides, etc.
Arrive & check in. Evening is free to rejuvenate yourself with ayurvedic
massage. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 09 : In Periyar
Early
today proceed on wildlife cruise on Periyar lake. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungle of Periyar in Thekkady
is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves & is
declared as Tiger Reserve in 1978. Later return to hotel. Afternoon proceed
on spice plantation tour covering cardamom, pepper, coffee & tea
plantations. Evening is free for leisure / relax. Overnight stay in
Thekkady.
Day 10 : Drive to Kumarakom Backwaters
After breakfast, drive to the coast and this melodically named town of
Kumarokam nature's best with its virgin forest backwaters on the banks of
lake Vembanda. An enchanting backwater destination offer visitors many other
leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available at Kumarokam.
Arrive & check into your backwater resort. Evening walk through the
village near by. Overnight stay at Kumarokam.
Day 11 : In Kumarakom
Day at leisure to relax at the resort. The resort offers comfortable
accommodation and exclusive leisure options like Ayurvedic message, yoga,
meditation, boating, fishing, angling and swimming or a cruise along the
Vembanad Lake to experience the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. At this idyllic
retreat, one can look forward to practicing the 'Art of Doing Nothing'.
Day 12 : Drive to Kovalam
Today drive to Kovalam - A groove of coconut trees. This is a combination
of three small beaches, the sheltered natural bay, the azure blue waters and
the sumptuous spread of green palm groves, reefs and shoals, leisurely
sailing wooden canoes, clear waters at dawn, corals, shells, marine life,
foliage and rejuvenating herbal and body toning massages make it a tropical
paradise. Arrive & check in. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay
in Kovalam.
Day 13 : Departure Transfer
After breakfast transfer to Trivandrum airport for flight to onward
destination.
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