North India with Kerala

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Amritsar - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Mumbai - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Allepey - Mararikulam - Cochin - Delhi
Duration: 18 Nights/19 Days

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Our representative shall pick you up at the airport and help you check-in to a hotel. The whole day is free for you to relax and familiarize yourself with the climate. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will be visiting the various sightseeing places of Delhi. You will be taken for a combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. You will be visiting many historical and cultural sites such as India Gate, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and President's Palace. Later in the evening, you will return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 03: Delhi - Amritsar
In the morning, you will be boarding a train and moving further towards your next destination Amritsar. Amritsar is one of the foremost Sikh pilgrimage centres in India mainly famous for Golden Temple. As soon as you reach there, you will be transferred to the hotel. Thereafter you would be taken for the excursion to Wagah border. It is famous for its evening ceremony during the sunset at India-Pakistan border. Fully uniformed armed soldiers of both the countries start parade and lower their flags to close the border gates. It is an amazing experience in itself as people from both the sides gather during the parade and shout slogans to boost up the moral of their army men. Later in the evening, you will return to a hotel at Amritsar for an overnight stay.

Day 04: Amritsar-Delhi
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will be taken for the sightseeing tour of Amritsar. Firstly you will visit to the sanctified Golden Temple. The construction of the same had begun by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, but was completed by his successor, Guru Arjan. In 1604, the eternal guru of Sikhism, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib was installed here by Guru Arjan. After exploring this mesmerizing place, you would next be taken to Jallianwala Bagh. Later you will be transferred to the railway station from where you board your train to Delhi. Check-in to a hotel for overnight stay.

Day 05: Delhi - Agra
On fifth day, after having breakfast, you will move further towards your next destination, Agra. It will be a drive of 205 km. As soon as you reach there, our representative will escort you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will be taken for the sightseeing excursion. You will be visiting Agra Fort, Itmad Ud daulah (Baby Taj) and the world famous Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and perhaps the most beautiful love monument ever built in the history. Enter into the complex and you would be transported into a different world altogether, which reflects the love story of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Later in the night, you will return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06: Agra - Jaipur
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will be driven 245 km towards Jaipur. En route you will be taken to the forbidden city of Fatehpur Sikri. It lies nearly 30 km out of Agra on Agra-Jaipur highway. Thereafter, you will visit the Buland Darwaja and Dargah of Sufi Saint, Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti. Later you will proceed towards Jaipur. Upon arrival, you would be escorted to a hotel. In the evening, after taking some rest, you will be taken to the ethnic village restaurant Chokhi Dhani. Here you can explore the tradition and culture of Rajasthan. The place will give you just the apt chance to dwell into the traditional food and culture of Rajasthan. You also get to sway your feet to the folk music. In the night, you will return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 07: Jaipur
On the seventh day, after having breakfast you will visit the famous tourist spots of Jaipur. In city excursion you will visit to Amber Fort Palace. Here you will enjoy your journey to the top of the hill on an elephant's back. As an option, jeeps are also available, if you are not keen on riding an elephant. Thereafter you will visit Observatory, City Palace Museum and Palace of Winds. Later in the evening, if you are interested, you can explore the busy and colorful markets of Jaipur. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08: Jaipur - Udaipur
In the morning, our representative will escort you to the airport from where you can catch a flight to the royal city of Udaipur. You will be checked-in to a hotel on reaching there. Thereafter, in the afternoon, you will be taken for a visit to the famous tourist spots such as Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of maids). It is situated on the embankment of the Fateh Sagar Lake and has beautiful lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephant-shaped fountains. This would be followed by a visit to the City Palace Museum and Jagdish Temple. Also known as Jagdish-Ji temple, it was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in the year 1651 and is an idyllic example of Indo-Aryan architecture. Later in the evening, you can enjoy photography while riding on a boat in the beautiful Lake Pichola of Udaipur. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will be driven towards Ranakpur. It is located on the western side of the Aravalli Ranges. Here you will visit the exceptionally carved Jain temples. The temple with its distinctive domes, turrets and cupolas rises majestically from the slope of a hill. It is designed as chaumukha—with four faces. Thereafter you will drive back to Udaipur. Later in the evening, you can enjoy a leisurely walk in the nearby areas and explore the beautiful lake and surrounding areas. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10: Udaipur - Mumbai
In the morning, you will check-out from the hotel and move towards airport from where you will catch a flight for Mumbai. Upon your arrival, our representative will escort you to the hotel. Thereafter you will be taken for the city sightseeing excursion, where you can visit the famous tourist spots such as Kamala Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens, Mahalaxmi Temple, Prince of Wales Museum and Marine Drive. Overnight stay will be in hotel.

Day 11: Mumbai - Elephanta Caves - Mumbai
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will proceed towards sea port. Firstly you will visit the Gateway of India which was built in 1911 by British Empire in India to welcome King George V and Queen Mary. Thereafter you will take a boat ride from Gateway of India to visit rock cut caves of Elephanta Island. It will be about one-hour boat journey. Located on an arm of the Arabian Sea, these caves are dedicated to Lord Shiva and reflect an excellent example of rock cut architecture. Later in the evening, you will be free to explore the city on your own as no such activities are schedule for the day. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12: Mumbai - Cochin
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will move towards airport from where you can catch a flight towards your next destination Cochin. As soon as you reach there, our representative will transfer you to the hotel. Thereafter you would be taken for the city sightseeing tour. You would be visiting the famous places such as Mattancherry Palace. Also known as Dutch Palace, it was built by the Portuguese and presented to Veera Kerala Varma, the Raja of Kochi, in 1555 AD. It reflects the traditional Kerala style of architecture as it has quadrangular structure built in Nalukettu style. Later you would be taken for a visit to the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church - oldest European church in India and Chinese fishing nets. In the evening, optionally Kathakali dance and martial art performance can be arranged, as per your choice. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13: Cochin - Munnar
On this day, you will be driven 130 km towards Munnar. Since the place is located at a confluence of three rivers, Madurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, it is thus named Munnar, which means three rivers. You would be driven to the tea estate of Munnar through the beautiful tea plantation. The scenic drive from Cochin to Munnar is going to be an experience which you will relish. Upon reaching, you will be checked-in to a hotel. Thereafter you will visit to Christ Church and Mattupetty Lake. Later, you will be free to enjoy your own leisure time as no activities are planned for you. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14: Munnar -Thekkady
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will be driven 106 km towards Thekkady. It is also popularly known as Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and forwards visitors' ample resources of tropical flora and fauna. Also, it is the ultimate reservoir of many endangered species. Upon your arrival, you will be checked-in to the jungle resort. Thereafter, you would be taken for the jungle excursion. You can enjoy boat ride on the Periyar Lake and can mesmerize yourself while taking nature walk into the jungle. Overnight stay will be at the jungle resort.

Day 15: Thekkady - Alleppey
In the morning, you would be enjoying jungle activities. Thereafter you will be driven 155 km towards Alleppey. A houseboat outing awaits you at Alleppey. Upon your arrival, our representative will escort you to the deluxe houseboat. While staying in the houseboat, you can mesmerize yourself by watching the green lands of Kerala as your houseboat sails on the beautiful backwaters through many villages and fields. It will sail during the day time and in the night it will be stationed near the backwaters. Everything would be taken care of on board. Overnight stay will be in houseboat.

Day 16: Allepey - Mararikulam
In the morning, you would be continuing with the houseboat journey until the finishing point Mararikulam. As soon as you reach there, you will be transferred to the resort. Later, you will be free to enjoy your own leisurely time, while staying in the resort. Overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 17: Mararikulam
On seventh full day you would be in Mararikulam. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings, relax & rejuvenate. You can also indulge in Ayurvedic massages and other activities that the resort provides. Overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 18: Mararikulam - Cochin
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will check-out from the resort and move towards airport from where you will catch a flight to Cochin. Upon your arrival, our representative will escort you to catch a flight for Delhi. As soon as you reach there, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 19: Departure from Delhi
On the last day of your trip, our representative will transfer you to the international airport from where you will catch a flight towards your onward destination.

Also Mapped to: • Jaipur Tours • New Delhi Tours • Mumbai Tours • Cochin Tours • Udaipur Tours • Agra Tours • Amritsar Tours