Day-1 (Arrival in Kochi).
On your arrival at Cochin International Airport you will be welcomed by your tour escort. You can find him easily as he will be there at the arrival lounge holding a placard of your name. After meet & greet transfer to your pre booked hotel. The rest of the day, if any, is at leisure to settle in, and recuperate from your international journey. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Day-2 (Kochi).
After breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of Kochi covering the famous Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, and the Jewish Synagogue. Enjoy the spectacular view of giant Chinese Fishing Nets being lowered on the famous Vasco-da-Gama Square. In the evening watchthe Kathakali dance performance by trained dancers. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Day-3 (Kochi to Thekkady (Periyar)).
After breakfast depart by road to Thekkady. Enjoy the drive as the road winds through the thick jungles and rich plantation. On arrival, check-in to your hotel and get ready for your afternoon spice plantation tour. Periyar is a true paradise of elephants. Later in the evening, enjoy a boat ride at Periyar Lake. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day-4 (Thekkady to Kumarakom).
After breakfast, depart by road to Kumarakom – a paradise for bird watchers. On reaching Kumarakom, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. After bird watching head to your hotel for check-in. After resting for a while, visit the Bay Island Driftwood Museum. Kumarakom village is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake, which can be visited in the evening for sightseeing. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day-5 (Kumarakom).
After breakfast visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. We suggest trying an Ayurveda massage to relax and feel rejuvenated. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day-6 (Kumarakom to Alleppey).
After breakfast depart by road to the enchanting Alleppey, also known as the ‘Venice of the east’.You will be taken to the jetty point where you will be asked to board your own houseboat. Here starts the loveliest journey.Sit back and enjoy the scenery of Vembanad Lake, the backwaters and watch the village life as you move along the waterways. You will learn so much about the fishermen, their ways of living, get to understand how tadi (local liquor) is made, you will also visit the local communities.The boatman and his assistant double up as chefs and you will be served a delicious lunch and dinner on the houseboat. Overnight stay on board the houseboat.
Note: You also have an option to take a houseboat tour that starts by 12 pm and gets over at 4 pm, where you can stay the night in a hotel.
Day-7 (Alleppey to Kochi to Jaipur).
Early breakfast, and then drive back to Kochi from where you will board a direct flight to Jaipur, known as The Pink City.Upon landing, transfer to your pre-booked hotel.Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day-8 (Jaipur).
Early breakfast and then begin your sightseeing at Amber Fort, which was the ancient capital of the state. Ascend the Fort on elephant back or by jeep. Inside this amazing Fort visit Diwan-i Aam, Diwan-i Khas and Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors). Afternoon tour of Jaipur – visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), Maharaja’s City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Drive past Hawa Mahal and through the pink rose residential and business areas. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day-9 (Jaipur to Agra).
After breakfast drive to Agra. En-route stop to visit FatehpurSikri – a Mughal ghost town. The city has palaces built in red sand stone and is a site that shows perfect amalgamation of Indo Islamic architecture and culture. On arrival at Agra visit the magnificent Agra Fort. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day-10 (Agra to Delhi).
Morning at sunrise visit the extravagant monument Taj Mahal, entitled as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival visit Bangla Sahib Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) and the Qutub Minar (tallest brick tower in the world). Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day-11 (Departure from Delhi).
The morning is at leisure. Your escort and vehicle are at your disposal. Later, depending on the time of your international flight you are assisted with your transfer to the airport for your homebound journey.
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Taj mahal with Safari
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