Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
On arrival at New Delhi T3 Airport you will be welcomed and escorted by MONDIAL ESCAPES representative to your hotel. DELHI, the capital of India is one of most spectacular cities of the world. Here history meets modernity. Historically Delhi was founded 7 times at seven different places. Finally the 8th Capital city New Delhi, founded by British remains the modern capital of India.
Overnight In Delhi
Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast, combined full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Start your visit with Old Delhi, founded in 17th century by the 5th great Moghul Emperor Shahjahan. Visit the famous Jama Masjid (Friday mosque). Later take a brisk walk in the winding lanes of Old Delhi to get the real taste of India. Visit the Mahatama Gandhi Memorial and take a panoramic tour of India gate & President House Later visit Qutub Minar, the tallest 12th century minaret situated in the South of Delhi. Before sunset visit a Sikh Temple, known as Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. A place where you see the fervor of Sikh community.
Overnight In Delhi
Day 3: Delhi-Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra, enroute visit the famous ancient capital of Moghuls known as Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight at Agra On arrival in Agra check into the hotel and later in the afternoon visit the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays).
Overnight In Agra
Day 4: Agra-Jaipur
Early morning transfer to the airport to board flight to Jaipur. On your arrival at Jaipur,transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Façade of Hawa Mahal and the Observatory. Enjoy the pedal rickshaw ride in the Pink City.
Overnight In Jaipur
Day 5: Jaipur
Morning visit to Amer Fort with an optional Elephant ride. In the afternoon visit the City Palace and later you can go on a shopping spree, as Jaipur is renowned for its gemstones cutting, carpet weaving, block printing on cotton, blue pottery etc.
Overnight In Jaipur
Day 6: Jaipur–Shahpura
Drive to Shahpura, a small town in the Bhilwara district gives an insight of Rural Rajasthan. Stay in a 19 th century palace converted into a heritage hotel where the Royal family of Shahpura warmly welcomes you are into the serenity of countryside. On one side of the palace there is a lake for a breathtaking view.
Overnight In Shahpura
Day 7: Shahpura–Udaipur
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur.Enroute; visit one of the largest forts of Rajasthan, Chittorgarh fort. Afternoon visit Sahelion ki bari(Maids garden). In the late afternoon, boat ride in Lake pichola (depending upon the level of water). After boatride you can admire the art of miniature visiting one of the many artists still working with natural pigments & and the single hairbrush. OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE LIVE RAJASTHANI RURAL DANCE SHOW AT BAGORE KI HAVELI
Overnight In Udaipur
Day 8: Udaipur-Kochi (Flight)
After breakfast check out & Visit City Palace Museum and Jagdish Temple afternoon transfer to airport to board the flight to Kochi (via Mumbai. Upon arrival at Kochi, MONDIAL ESCAPES representative will meet you and you shall be transferred to the Hotel. KOCHI, 'Queen of the Arabian sea' and also one of the gateway to Kerala. The city is built up on a cluster of islands and peninsulas consisting mainland Ernakulam, the islands of Willington, Bolgatty and Gundu in the harbour, Fort Cochin and Mattancherry on the southern peninsula. Cochin is an attractive city with serene backwaters, lagoons with feathery coconut palms. The older parts of Fort Cochin and Mattanchery are an unlikely blend of medieval Portugal. Cochin has also emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India
Overnight In Kochi
Day 9: Kochi full day
After breakfast visit the Old Kochi town also known as Jewish town. Visit the Synagogue. Walk in the shopping avenues of the town. Close by, visit the Dutch Mattanchery Palace, where you find some nice murals depicting the Hindu mythology of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Visit St. Francis church where once Vasco da Gama was buried but later the coffin was taken to Lisbon. In the afternoon walk alongside the coast of Fort Kochi enjoy the local fish market and see the Chinese fishing nets.
Overnight In Kochi
Day 10: Kochi-Munnar (4-5hrs)
After breakfast drive to Munnar. Get away from the hustle bustle of the cities, now you are into the deep greens of Kerala. Enroute you find the plantations of coconut, rubber plants, Tapioca, and Paddy fields. Finally you arrive in the Nilgiri Mountains, where you find a sort of prevailing blue mist all the time. You drive through the tea plantations hills. Arrive Munnar; the place is well known for its moderate climate.
Overnight at Resort in Munnar situated nearby tea plantation estates.
Day 11: Munnar Full day
You have got full day to explore the nature. Walk through the tea plantation. Visit any spice plantation garden, or just admire the beauty of the nature. You are sorrounded by the Nilgiri Mountains cover with the blue mist.
Overnight at Munnar
Day 12: Munnar-Alleppy (4-5hrs)
After breakfast drive to Alleppy. You leave the Nilgiri Mountains and now you are into the plains of Kerala where earth seems to merge into water and coconut palms swaying on to the lagoons. Quite a different landscape. Kerala is a densely populated state but the whole population seems to be hidden behind the lush green nature. Arrive Alleppey; embark in the Houseboat (Kettuvalam). Lunch on board. After lunch you will be driven through the big and small canals merging into the huge man made lake Vembanad.
Overnight at Houseboat
Day 13: Alleppy-Kumarakom (boatride)
Breakfast on board. Check out by 0930 hrs. Continue to explore the God’s own country, the area is dotted with several churches and temples. Most of the daily activities of local people can be seen all along the lagoons. Finally disembark at Kumarakom and check in to the hotel situated on the edge of lake Vembanad. Enjoy to the fullest of Nature’s beauty in and around Kumarakom.
Overnight at Kumarakom
Day 14: Kumarakom-Kovalam
After breakfast start for Kovalam. Kovalam is situated in the south of Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, which has got some of the best scenic and serene beaches of India. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. You come to a total relaxation point here. While in Kovalam simply enjoy the benefits of Ayurvedic therapies and massages to detoxicate and rejuvenate your body.
Overnight at Kovalam
Day 15: Kovalam
Full day at leisure, walk around beaches, relax under coconut palm shadow, and watch the sunset in the horizon behind the vast Indian Ocean. OPTIONAL DAY EXCURSION TO KANYAKUMARI
Overnight at Kovalam
Day 16: Kovalam–Trivandrum (Surface / 16 kms) / Bombay (Flight) (Departure)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon, drive to Trivandrum airport to take domestic flight to Mumbai. Farewell dinner in a speciality restaurant in Mumbai and transfer to the international airport to board flight for destination back home or as per flight schedule.
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