Rajasthan and South India

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Day 01 : Arrival – Delhi
Meet our staff at arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
After Breakfast city tour , Main tourist attractions in the city include the Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Qutab Minar, Red Fort.

Day 03 : Delhi – Agra (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday)
After breakfast drive to Agra via Sikandra. It is mausoleum of Akbar and its construction was started by him. Visit Agra Fort which was build in 1565, Itmad – ud – Daulah built by Noor Jehan for her parents, its inlay designs & carving are magnificent, Taj Mahal, the monument of love. Finished in marble, it is perhaps India's most fascinating and beautiful monument. This perfectly symmetrical monument took 22 years and 20,000 workers, masons and jewellers to build. Enjoy your evening watching sunset at Taj Mahal.

Day 04 : Agra – Jaipur
After your breakfast we will proceed to Jaipur on the way visiting Fatehpur- Shikri. It is a world heritage site and indeed one of the finest example of Mughal architecture. Many buildings within Fatehpur-Shikri determine different architectural designs it is combination of religions like Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. Arrival at Jaipur and transfer to hotel , and after visit the local Bazar.

Day 05 : Jaipur
After breakfast we will visit the pink city of Rajasthan. We will start our tour with elephant ride to Amber Fort. We will then go to City Palace which is another architectural splendor. We shall see Hawa Mahal an edifice 18th century & Jantar Mantar built in 1718 by Sawai Jai Singh. It is observatory was built to study the movement of stars. Enjoy your day with the fun & frolic of the city.
Day 06 :Jaipur
Today we will visit Amber Fort. It is situated on hilltops of the city. We will take a ride on elephant to reach there. This fort has many magnificent temple inside it. It was built during the 15th century.
Later we will visit City Palace & Jantar Mantar an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh ll ,for the purpose of studying movement of the stars. It is made up marble & red sandstone. Then we will see Hawa Mahal it’s a five storey building used as veil by the Rajputana women. After the day long excursion, relax at your hotel.

Day 07 : Jaipur – Udaipur
Our next destination is Udaipur, early morning we will start our journey. We visit Nagda & Eklingi enroute to Udaipur. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08 : Udaipur
After breakfast, we will start our city sight seeing with City Palace, one of the richest museums in the world. Then Saheliyon ki baari, gardens here have lush green lawns & beautiful fountains in the shape of birds. In the evening, enjoy the sunset in boat ride on Lake Pichhola. At night relax at your hotel.

Day 09 : Udaipur – Mumbai – Chennai
After Breakfast you will fly to Chennai via Mumbai & meet our staff at the airport. Chennai is a beautiful city that has sandy beaches, parks, historic landmarks .There are a number of churches in Chennai & also several ancient temples. In the city there are two magnificent temples.

Day 10 : Chennai – Kanchipuram –Mahabalipuram
Early morning after the breakfast, you will drive to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram, the Golden City and one of the seven sacred cities of India. Kanchi was important place for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. Today, it is known, its hand woven silk fabrics. Reach Mahabalipuram..Enjoy rest of your day at the gorgeous beach.

Day 11 : Mahabalipuram
All the day is reserve for Mahabalipuram, famous for its shore temples.The famous Arjuna's Penance and the Krishna Mandapa, cut out from massive rocks There are sixteen manmade caves in different stages of completion scattered through the area.

Day 12 : Mahaballipuram – Tanjore
After breakfast, drive to Tanjore, visit Brihadeswara temple (or the big temple).It is the only Vishnu temple in south of India. This temple was built in 11th century. Rest of you day is at leisure.

Day 13 : Tanjore - Madurai
In the morning after breakfast drive towards Madurai. Rest of your day is free for shopping & leisure.

Day 14 : Madurai
Visit to the Meenakshi temple- a splendid example of Dravidian architecture, Tirumala Nayak Mahal and Gandhi Museum. Overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 15 : Madurai – Periyar
After breakfast proceed towards Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam built on Periyar River. Visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary by Boating through Periyar Lake. This will be ever-memorable one. Then evening is at leisure. Overnight will be at hotel.

Day 16 : Periyar – Allepey – Houseboat
After breakfast proceed to Allepey famous for backwaters ride which are a unique product of Kerala and are found nowhere else in the world. Check into a traditional houseboat and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Cruise through the backwaters. Overnight will be at Houseboat.

Day 17 : Allepey– Cochin
After breakfat leave the house boat and drive towards Cochin. Upon arrival check into your hotel and relax. Overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 18 : Cochin
After breakfast you will be visiting the Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Apart from these architectural splendors, an array of restaurants serving fresh seafood is also popular among tourists.

Day 19 : Cochin – Delhi/ Mumbai
After breakfast in time transfer to the airport to board your flight back to Delhi/ Mumbai from where you will board your connecting flight back home.

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Trip facts

Trip Duration:
19 Days

Trip Type:
Tour

Trip Grade: ***

Trip Includes

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • Transfers , tours , excursions by one air-conditioned tempo traveler
  • All monuments entrances fees
  • Elephant Ride in Jaipur (subject to availability)
  • Guide
  • House Boat

Trip Excludes

  • Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions
  • Cameras Fees sights if applicable
  • Travel insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephone etc…
  • All other than those listed in above inclusions
  • Best time to Travel : October – April.