Kerala and Golden Triangle Packages

Day 1:Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to your pre booked hotel. Rest of the day is at Leisure. Overnight night stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 2:Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour of the historic city of Old Delhi. Visit the majestic Red Fort, a marvel in red sandstone; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of TajMahalfame.Also visit Rajghat – memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & go on a rickshaw ride through the silver street in ChandniChowk. Later sightseeing continues to New Delhi which includes RashtrapatiBhawan, 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; Humayun’s Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple, QutubMinar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty. In the evening you can see the light and sound show at Red fort.

Day 3 : Delhi Agra
After breakfast check out at 11 00 clock and proceed to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, check in at your pre booked hotel.

Day 4: Agra
Morning is at leisure. Later in the afternoon depart for a half day sightseeing of Agra visiting TajMahal (TajMahal is closed on Fridays), Agrafort, Itmad-Ud-Doulah’s Tomb. Evening is at leisure; overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Agra Jaipur
In the morning depart to Jaipur enroute visit FatehpurSikhri, the city built by Akbar(235 kms,6 hours plus time for sightseeing). Arrive at Jaipur in the afternoon; check in at the hotel, overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Jaipur
This morning, visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is an excellent example of Rajput (medieval Hindu) style of architecture. In the afternoon go on a tour of City Palace and the Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of Winds – a five storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the Royal household to watch everyday life.

Day 7:Jaipur to Kochi by Air Approx. 6 hours by domestic flight including the transit
Check out at 10 00 clock and will be transferred to Jaipur airport to board the flight to Kochi,Arrive Kochi airport and will be transferred to the hotel. Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as ‘God’s Own Country’. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala, Check in at the resort in Kochi, Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 8:Kochi Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing of Kochi,Covering Fort Cochin, attractions are the Basque Da Gama Square, the Basilica of Santa Cruz, San Francisco Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, etc. Learn the operation of fishing nets interesting of Chinese built teak and bamboo poles work on the principle of balance. The records say it was established here between 1350 and 1450. Basque Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the beach is the best place to watch the nets down and pulled out of the sea, overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9:Kochi Munnar
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Munnar, The word “Munnar” means three rivers. 3 mountain streams (Madurapuzha, NallathanniandKundala) are joining together here. During the British rule in India, Munnar was the summer resort of the Government officials. The natural beauty, calmness and mild cold climate throughout the year make it a favorite tourist destination. There are about 30 tea plantations in and around Munnar. The tea estates, hills, lakes and forests inside Munnar range encompass its beauty. The Munnar hills are covered by tea plants, which give a feeling of seeing a wide green carpet.

Day 10: Munnar
After breakfast proceed for a full day sightseeing trip Mattupatty,Kundala,Eco point followed by a visit to Pothamedu which offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks surroundings is a good picnic spot,after lunch visit Tea Museum and Blossom Park,Later visit the Rajmalai Wild Life sanctuary – this is the only sanctuary in India where Indian Ibex’s are found, followed by a visit to KannanDevan Hills. From here you can have a panoramic view of Munnar Tea Estates & the Lake of Munnar,overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 11:Munnar Thekkady
Check out after breakfast and proceed to Thekkady, The periyar wildlife sanctuary – Lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of periyar in thekkady is one of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife reserves – the periyar wildlife sanctuary, spread across 777 sq km, of which 360 sq.km is thick evergreen forest, the periyar wildlife sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the mullaperiyar dam across the periyar river adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in india where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake.

Day 12: Thekkady
After a leisurely breakfast, day is free for boating, elephant safari, plantation tour evening visit Kathakali and martial arts, overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13:Thekkady Alleppey
After morning breakfast, Proceed to Alleppey. Check in at the houseboat Enjoy the magic of backwater by going on a Houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Spend the next 22 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the houseboat.

Day 14:Alleppey Kovalam
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Hotel at Kovalam. Check in to your Hotel. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing, Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 15: Kovalam Poovar Kovalam
After breakfast full day is at Leisure at the beach resort,enjoy the in-house facilities at the resort, overnight stay at the resort.

Day 16 : Kovalam
After breakfast full day is at Leisure at the beach resort,enjoy the inhouse facilities at the resort, overnight stay at the resort.

Day 17:Kovalam Trivandrum drop
Check out at 10 00 clock and you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport 2 hours prior to departure, Tour ends.

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Inclusions

• 2 night accommodation in Delhi with breakfast & Dinner
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Agra with breakfast & Dinner
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Jaipur with breakfast & Dinner
• Entrances fees to all monuments and sightseeing places in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra as per the below inclusions
• New Delhi Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Sound & Light Show at Red fort
• Jaipur Amber fort with Elephant Ride, City Palace,HawaMahal,JantarMandar
• Agra TajMahal,AgraFort,Itmad-Ud-Daula / Baby Taj,FathehPurSikri
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary in Delhi,Agra and Jaipur with English Speaking Guides
• 2 night accommodation in Kochi with breakfast & Dinner
• 2 nights accommodation in Munnar with breakfast & Dinner
• 2 nights accommodation in Thekkady with breakfast & Dinner
• 1 night accommodation in an A/c Deluxe houseboat with breakfast,Lunch and Dinner
• 3 nights accommodation in Kovalam with breakfast & Dinner
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Parking,Toll and Night halt charges
• Round trip transfers by A/C car with an English speaking Tourist Driver
• Boating and entrances fees at Thekkady wildlife sanctuary for 2 people
• Elephant safari in Munnar for 2 people with plantation tour
• Kathakali&Martial arts show tickets at Thekkady
• English speaking guide services at Kochi for sightseeing
• Entrance fees to monuments in Kochi,MunnarThekkady Trivandrum
• Boating and entrances fees at Thekkady wildlife sanctuary for 2 peopleCurrently applicable taxes
• 2 Economy Class Airfare from Jaipur to Kochi

Exclusions

• Airfare to India and back
• Indiavisa charges
• Any additional meals not mentioned in the package includes
• Room service charges, Telephone calls, laundry charges, tips of personal nature
• And anything not specifically mentioned in the package includes column

• The above mentioned rates are subject to change if there is any change in Euro conversion rates and Government taxes and Entrance fees to monuments and sightseeing places
• Packages can be customized as per the International flight timings