Day 1 : Delhi Arrival An assisted transfer to your hotel will be performed upon your arrival at Delhi airport. Our representative will ensure your comfort and convenience. Night stay at the hotel.

Day 2 : Delhi Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast follows a sightseeing tour of the Delhi city. Delhi, the capital of India, has long been the center of political and cultural activities. Delhi has been the center of power and politics for thousands of years now. It has resulted into the development of a rich cultural heritage, which is reflected in the form of architectural edifices such as Qutub Minar, Humayun tomb, Birla temple, Red Fort, India Gate and much more. Your sightseeing will cover all the above mentioned structures as well as the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. To relive the past of Delhi you can catch the sound and light show held at the Red Fort/Old fort in the evening. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 3 : Delhi to Jaipur (256 kms, 5 hrs drive).
In the morning you will be picked up from the hotel and driven to Jaipur which is the capital of Rajasthan popularly known as the “Pink City” due to the pink coloured walls of markets, old houses and monuments. On arrival at Jaipur check in at hotel. After checking in, you can spend rest of the time at leisure in the hotel. Evening enjoy Rajasthani folk dance show followed by Dinner in a city restaurant or optionally you can choose to visit the ethnic village restaurant Chokhi Dhani which lies around 10 kms out of the city of Jaipur. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 4 : Jaipur sightseeing
After early breakfast at hotel take an excursion to the classical monument of Amer fort which is situated on the top of Aravali hills overlooking the Jaipur city. The construction of this fort was started by Maharaja Man Singh I in 1592, and was completed by his descendent Maharaja Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Afternoon Continue the sightseeing tour of Jaipur visit City Palace - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, Jantar Mantar- This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country, Hawa Mahal- The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 5 : Jaipur to Agra (223 Kms / 4 Hrs drive) ex Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast you will proceed to Agra by road, visiting Fatehpur Sikri on the way. Fatehpur Sikri boasts of some wonderful monuments that were built during the Mughal rule in India. The buildings at Fatehpur Sikri present a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture. The town of Fatehpur Sikri was initially the capital of the Mughal Empire in India for a few years before being abandoned due to lack of water. Later proceed to Agra and check in at Hotel. Relaxed time and night stay at your hotel in Agra.

Day 6 : Agra sightseeing
During the sunrise, it is the perfect time to explore the most beautiful monument Taj Mahal. One of the Seven Wonders of the World Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 AD for his beloved wife and was completed in 1651 AD. The symbol of Love stands with all its glory on the bank of river Jamuna and it attracts maximum number of visitors every year. After breakfast in the hotel visit the Agra Fort - The original red sandstone fort was built by Akbar in 1565. Shah Jahan added the marble palaces inside and Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb - A marble memorial with exquisite inlay work built by Nur Jahan, queen of Jahangir, for her father, in 1628. Evening free for shopping or relaxed in a hotel. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 7 : Agra to Delhi (204 kms / 4 hrs drive)
In the morning after breakfast, drive to Delhi. On arrival Delhi you will be directly transferred to Delhi airport to board a flight to Cochin, the capital of God’s own country-Kerala. On arrival at Cochin airport, transfer to the hotel. Later enjoy sightseeing tour of Cochin, Kerala's commercial centre, which has a fine natural harbor. Cochin (Kochi) is famous for the Mattanchery Palace, St. Francis Church, Wellington Island, Bolghatty Island, Chinese Fishing nets and Jewish Synagogue. Cruising on the back-waters provides glimpses of the rural life, fine view of the harbor and three islands. Overnight stay will be at Hotel.

Day 09 : Cochin to Munnar (125 Kms, 3 Hrs drive)
This morning after breakfast, drive to Munnar and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free. Largely blanketed by tea plantations, the little hill resort of Munnar is blessed with breathtaking natural scenic beauty at an altitude of 1525 m. The atmosphere is fragrant with extensive tea and cardamom plantations. There are enchanting high ranges, lakes and streams and lovely views of low flying clouds and mist filled valley. Night stay at the hotel in Munnar

Day 10 : Munnar to Periyar (100 Kms, 2 Hrs drive)
Have a hearty breakfast at hotel in Munnar and then drive to Periyar National Park. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area of about 777 sq km and it has about 35 tigers and leopards. Still sighting a tiger in Periyar is a rare occurrence, but not impossible obviously. The park encompasses a 26 sq km artificial lake and is the home of sambars, wild boars, elephants and antelopes, which can be occasionally seen on the banks of the lake during a boat cruise. Periyar, otherwise, blessed by nature has enormous tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations and has lush green hills. Afternoon you can enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Periyar to view the wildlife activities. Overnight at the hotel in Periyar.

Day 11 : Periyar to Kumarakom (156 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
This morning head to the motherland of the beautiful backwater of Kerala, known as Kumarakom. Drive to Kumarakom via Kottayam which lies 64 kms from Cochin. It is another commercial center of Kerala dotted with many churches and covered with rubber plantations. Kottayam is just 16 km away from Kumarakom and Vembanad Lake. To the city's west are delightful backwaters and to its east is the most fertile and scenic part of the Western Ghats having rubber, tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations. On arrival, transfer by ferry to backwater Resort. Rest of the day free to relax and enjoy the beautiful destination. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 12 : Embark on houseboat / Thottapally village resort.
After breakfast, board a Kerala Houseboat, popularly known as 'Kettuvalam', for a journey to the beautiful and scenic backwater of Kerala. Cruise through Pallathuruthy Canal, Karimpavalavu village, Karumady canal - a long stretch of narrow canal - to reach Thottappally village. Enroute you can visit Karumady Kuttan (a statue of Buddha and a Temple). Evening witness the sunset through the coconut palms. Enjoy the memorable dinner under a million stars, while traveling through the backwaters in your houseboat. Night stay will be on board the backwater cruise.

Day 13 : Transfer to Kovalam (140 Kms, 4 Hrs drive).
Early morning wake up to the tunes of lovely birds and watch sun climbing over the palm trees. Have your breakfast on the houseboat and and enjoy your cruise, seeing the simple life of the village people along your cruise route. You can also see good being bought and sold or bartered by men plying boats in the water. Disembark at Allepey and drive to the beautiful beach destination of Kovalam (World famous for its sun kissed white sand beaches) for overnight stay at your resort in Kovalam.

Day 14 : Kovalam
Day free to enjoy relax and rejuvenate yourself with 3S (Sea, Sand and Sun). Overnight Kovalam.

Day 15 : Excursion tour to Kanyakumari
Today we have a full day excursion tour to Kanyakumari planned for you. Kanyakumari is the land’s end of Souther India where the water of the Arabian Sea, The Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. It is also an important pilgrimage centre of India. It is also famous for the Amman Temples - a symbol of unity and sanctity - dedicated to the virgin Goddess. At Kanyakumari visit the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial, dedicated to Indian Saint Vivekananda then visit memorial of Thiruvalluvar, a Tamil saint who had written the Thirukkural, containing 1330 verses for a better living for every human. Evening drive back to Kovalam for night stay at your resort in Kovalam.

Day 16 : Fly to Mumbai ex Trivandrum
Morning, drive down to Trivandrum - the capital of Kerala, built over seven forested hills. On arrival Trivandrum visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple - This temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu contains several inscriptions and excellent murals, innumerable intricate stone carvings adorn the temple, The Napier Museum of Arts and Crafts completed in 1880. It house a priceless collection which includes 15th century wood carvings of Kerala, Gold necklaces and belts, ivory work, a carved temple chariot and wooden models of the famous temples of Kerala and 14th century Vijayanagar bronzes. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a collection of splendid paintings from the Rajput, Moghul and Tanjore school. The most impressive of all is the beautiful treatment of Hindu mythological themes in the oil paintings of Raja Ravi Varma exhibited here.

Later transfer to the airport for the flight to Bombay. Assistance on arrival and transfer to international airport for your onward flight.

Basic Inclusions of the package :

• Assisted transfers from airport to hotel and back
• Accommodation in hotels (as per the category selected)
• Daily Breakfast Buffet
• City tour + Drives by private car
• All currently applicable taxes

Exclusions:

• Any meal unless mentioned above, personal expenses like telephone /laundry bills etc.
• Entrance fees and still camera or video camera charges at various monuments and museums.
• Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, and bellboys at hotels
• Departure taxes or Visa handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)
• Any International Air fare, Airports tax and travel insurance etc. and other services not specified above.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Remarks
» All prices quoted per person. on twin sharing basis. Rates subject to change without notice Rates are    applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons traveling at one time.
» Rates are applicable for Indian market only.