Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet the ITS representative at the arrival hall and transfer to hotel. Relax & overnight in Delhi. (Meals: No Meals)
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
Morning visit Old Delhi: The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk and if time permits you can visit Raj Ghat the Memoir of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon visit New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India's leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek
of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha'i Temple. (Meals:
Breakfast)
Day 03: Delhi - Agra (200 kms - 4 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Agra enroute visiting Tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra, on arrival transfer to hotel. After freshen up take a sight seeing tour of Agra covering Agra Fort, Ittamuddaulahs Tomb & the Grand Taj Mahal where one should spend some quality time. Evening free to venture into the handicrafts market of Agra, overnight at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 04: Agra -Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (230 kms - 5 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Ranthambhor Tiger reserve, enroute visiting Panch Mahal, Bulund Darwaza & Shrine of Shaikh Salim Chisti in the old Mughal Dynasty called Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Jaipur transfer to hotel. Day free to relax, early evening visit Birla Temple of White Marble and at the time of dinner visit Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic resort serving traditional Rajasthani cuisine with live folk dance & music and puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel for overnight. (Meals: breakfast & cultural dinner at Chokhi Dhani)
Day 05: Jaipur
After breakfast take an excursion tour to Amber Fort - 11 kms, and enjoy elephant ride to ascend/ descend this great fort. Later take sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar Observatory all within the vicinity of City Palace. After lunch the day is kept free for shopping or individual activities. Overnight in Jaipur. (Meals: breakfast)
Day 06: Jaipur - Delhi (259 kms - 4 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Delhi, on arrival transfer to hotel, evening free to relax, overnight in Delhi. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 07: Delhi - Cochin (By air at 0735 hrs / arr at 1035 hrs)
Early morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Cochin at 735 hrs, assistance on arrival in Cochin at 1035 hrs, transfer to hotel. Day free to relax till 1400 hrs. Take a city tour of Cochin at 14. Cochin has one of the oldest churches in India, 500 years old Portuguese houses, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, the historical Palace built by the Portuguese, Jew town, complete with an immaculately preserved synagogues. Also visit Mantanacherrry Palace: Built by the Portuguese. More important are the astonishing Murals, depicting scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabaratha and puranic legends connected with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna Kumara and Durga. These beautiful murals rarely seem to be mentioned, although they are one of the wonders of India. Overnight at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 08: Cochin - Periyar National Park (150 kms - 4 hrs)
After breakfast checkout & drive to Thekkaddy or Periyar National Park set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala. Arrive and check in to the hotel. In the afternoon we set out to discover the park, animals found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild Animals found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild boars and birds like ibis and grey heron. The visit is done in a boat to view animals with a bit of extra luck we may be able to see the rare tiger as well. Overnight at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 09: Periyar - Kumarakom (130 kms - 3 hrs)
Early morning take a boat ride at the Lake again to try your luck. After breakfast checkout on arrival transfer to Lake Side Resorts. Rest of the day is free to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary or take canoe ride in the narrow canals (back waters), or just relax at the hotel & opt for an Ayurvedic massage. Overnight in Kumarakom. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 10: Kumarakom - Alleppey (By Deluxe Houseboats)
Morning houseboat will report at the resort in Kumarakom board the houseboats & cruise to Alleppey for an overnight cruise. The journey will take us through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters of Alleppey to Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets, typical villages and regattas (boats snakes) for which Kerala is very famous. Evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats. All meals will be served on houseboats. Overnight on board. (Meals:
Full Board)
Day 11: Alleppey - Kovalam (175 kms - 3 to 4
hrs)
Breakfast will be served
on board the houseboats, arrive Alleppey Jetty at 0900 hrs, assistance
on arrival, drive to Kovalam with sights of never ending greenery & cool
lagoons. On arrival transfer to beach resort. Relax & overnight in
Kovalam. (Meals:
Breakfast)
Day 12: Kovalam
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Trivandrum City visiting
Padamanbhaswamy Temple and Palace, Napier Museum & Chaitra Art Gallery,
afternoon take an excursion tour to Cape Camorin (Kanya Kumari)
on arrival
visit Kumari Amman Temple - The
virgin Goddess Kanyakumari has watched over the phenomenon since the
beginning of time, standing at the top of the country in, as if, an
unending vigil, with the water of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of
Bengal drawing to her feet. A temple stands here today, dedicated to the
virgin Goddess. Visit Swami Vivekananda Statue Island. Enjoy sunset from
here & drive back to Kovalam for overnight. (Meals:
Breakfast)
Day 13: Kovalam
Day at leisure for independent activities or near the beach. Overnight at hotel. (Meals:
Breakfast)
Day 14: Kovalam - Cochin (200 kms - 4 to 5
hrs)
After breakfast checkout &drive to Cochin, on arrival transfer to
hotel. Rest of the day free for shopping or individual activities,
evening enjoy Kathakali Dance Performance, overnight in Cochin. (Meals:
Breakfast)
Day 15: Cochin - Back Home.
After breakfast day free to relax or visit the markets of Cochin, In
time checkout & transfer to International airport to board the flight
back home. (Meals:
Breakfast)