North & South India with Deccan Tour II
Delhi-Varanasi-Agra-Jaipur-Mumbai-Goa-Badami-Hospet-Hassan-Mysore-Ooty-Kochi-Munnar-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Alappuzha-Kovalam-Thiruvananthapuram
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive at New Delhi international airport.Our representative will welcome and transfer to the hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning Enjoy city tour covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7J','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Red Fort</a> (closed on Monday) - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of father of the nation, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7M','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">India Gate</a> - The memorial of martyrs, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'PTH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Parliament House</a> - The Government Headquarters, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7L','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Humayun's Tomb</a>
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight for Varanasi.Arrive Varanasi met with and transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city. Visit the ruins, the Stupa, the Buddhist temple and the Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Varanasi
Early Morning boat cruises on the holy river Ganges to see the Bathing ghats. Return to hotel for breakfast. Morning City tour of Varanasi, visiting the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Banaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb Afternoon free for own activities. Late afternoon assistance and transfer to varanasi railways station to board train to Agra by Marudhar Exp Dep 1815 Hrs (operates Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sunday Only)
Arrive Agra at 0605 Hrs. On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel.Afternoon city tour covering Agra Fort - a visit to the fort in 'Agra' is a must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb - The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj. Sunset "Taj Mahal" (closed on Friday) by the Sunset - a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Overnight stay.
Day 6: Agra
Morning drive to Jaipur reroute visiting <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A11','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Fatehpur Sikri</a> built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD. Visit the graceful buildings within the city including Salim Chisti's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal and other palaces. Arrive Jaipur check-in to hotel. Overnight hotel.
Day 7: Agra
In the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy ride on an Elephant/Jeep. Return to the city passing by Jal Mahal. Followed by city sightseeing of Jaipur visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AN2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, drive past <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AU2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Hawa Mahal</a> (the Palace of Winds) - and the Bazaar etc. Afternoon relax in the Hotel. Overnight hotel.
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai . Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Mumbai city. visit The <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AGE','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Prince of Wales Museum</a>.This museum stands not too far from the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'GWI','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Gateway of India</a>. It has a priceless collection of art,architecture and sculptures.Carefully presereved, this mid-Victorian Gothic style building built in 1904 with beautiful gardens surrounding it, is worth visiting in Mumbai hanging gardens, This terrace garden is also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Garden and is situated over Bombay's main reservoir opposite the Kamala Nehru Park. It offers lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea.Open air Laundry (Dhobighat). Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9: Jaipur
After breakfast sightseeing of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AFZ','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Elephanta caves</a>, located on an island about 10 Kms away from the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'GWI','BOM','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Gateway of India</a>. Reach the Island by Motor boat. These caves consist of temples carved from rock which date back to the 7th century.Later Assistance and transfer to airport to connect flight for Goa. Arrive Goa met and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Jaipur
Full day free for personal activities and to relax on the beach.
Full day free for personal activities and to relax on the beach.Day 12: Mumbai
After breakfast drive to Badami and on arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.
After breakfast drive to Hospet via Aihole & Pattadakal. On arrival Hospet check in to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 14: Goa
Full day excursion of Vijayanagar & Hampi. Overnight Stay.
Day 15: Goa
After breakfast leave for Hassan. On arrival check in to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 16: Goa
After breakfast sightseeing of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AGZ','MYQ','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Belur</a> and Halebid.After that later leave for Mysore, arrive Mysore and check in to hotel for overnight in hotel.
After breakfast in hotel sightseeing of Mysore visiting Tipu Sultan Palace and Somnathpur. Relax. Overnight stay
Day 18: Badami
After breakfast drive to Ooty Approx 165 Kms 4-5 Hours Drive. On arrival check in to Hotel Later sightseeing of Ooty. Overnight stay.
After breakfast drive to cochin (approx 290 Kms -07 Hours Drive) via Coonoor. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 20: Hospet
After breakfast sightseeing of Cochin, The colonial influence of Cochin becomes evident when you visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AJ9','COK','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jewish Synagogue</a>, built in 1567, housing the Grand Scrolls of the Old Testament and the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AH9','COK','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Dutch Palace</a>, with its 17th century murals of the Ramayana. Also visit St Francis' Church, where the Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama was first buried. Evening attend a Kathakali performance, a traditional dance of Kerala. Overnight stay.
Day 21: Hospet
Morning depart by surface to Munnar 135 Kms. 4 Hrs. drive approx. Arrive and check-in to hotel. Enjoy the scenic beauty of this Tea Garden's Hill Station. Overnight stay.
After breakfast visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AGI','MNN','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Pothamedu</a> - <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AGI','MNN','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Pothamedu</a> offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar, Mattuppetty - famous for its highly specialised dairy farm, Echopoint, Kundale, Top Station, Rajamalair, Pallivasal. Overnight stay
Day 23: Hassan
After breakfast you will drive to Periyar. Arrive and check in into hotel. Thekkady is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves - <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ARL','THK','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary</a>. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ARL','THK','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary</a> was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. It is geo-morphological diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty. In the afternoon enjoy boat ride at Lake Periyar. Overnight at hotel.
Today you will take drive to Kumarakom, upon arrival check into the hotel and Afternoon Boatride on the Kumarakom Lake rest of the day is free to explore the surrounding activities to Kumarakom.
Day 25: Mysore
After breakfast drive to Alleppey and embark on to your houseboat. Cruise in the backwaters traversing the narrow canals, viewing the village life of Kerala. Overnight On board the Houseboat.
Day 26: Mysore
Morning depart by surface to Kovalam approx 170 Kms 04 Hours Drive. On arrival check in to hotel in Kovalam. Overnight at hotel.
Full day free to relax on beach. Overnight at hotel.Day 28: Ooty
On time assistance and transfer to Trivandrum Airport for connect International flight back home.
