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.
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