AMAZING INDIA
Day 1 : ARRIVAL DELHI
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- Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, meet & greet by our representative & transfer to hotel.
- Arrive & check in at Hotel.
- The tour starts from the Capital City- Delhi, the metropolis with an ideal combination of the ancient and the contemporary era. Delhi has two visible parts: a) New Delhi, the city created by the British, as the royal capital of India in 1911. b) The Old Delhi which was considered as the Muslim capital of India between the 17th and the 19th century. There are at least eight cities on the location of modern Delhi among which Indraprastha is one of the first recognized settlements, highlighted in the epic Mahabharata over 3000 years ago. Nevertheless, Delhi has always been one of the major cities in the northern region of the subcontinent.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 2 : DELHI SIGHTSEEING
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed for full day sightseeing:
- Visiting Red Fort: The 17th-century fortress of the Mughals is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1638, Shah Jahan started building this huge fort and it was completed in 1648.
- Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan as an architectural extravaganza in 1658.
- Chandni Chowk (Silver Street): Chandni Chowk is well-known for its flamboyant streets with the famous shopping spots of Old Delhi.
- Raj Ghat: An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of Yamuna River, symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948.
- India Gate: It was built in 1931 and was formerly called the All-India War Memorial in the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I.
- Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House): Rashtrapati Bhavan is the authorized residence of the President of the country.
- Humayun’s Tomb: Nine years after the death of Humayun, Haji Begum (Widow of Humayun) built this tomb in 1565-66 in his memory.
- Qutub Minar: This outstanding building in the Southern part of the capital was built by the Muslim King; Qutab–ud–din Aibak in 1199 A.D.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 03 : DELHI – JAIPUR
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out & transfer Jaipur.
- Arrive & Check in at Hotel.
- Evening free for leisure or shopping.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 04 : JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed for full day sightseeing:
- Visiting Amber Fort: The Amber Fort is located 11 km away from Jaipur. Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. Enjoy the Elephant ride at Amber Fort.
- Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds): Constructed by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of the Jaipur’s main landmarks;
- City Palace: The City Palace is still the dwelling of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur.
- Jantar Mantar (Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. Jantar Mantar appears to be an inquisitive collection of sculptures but in fact each construction has a detailed purpose such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths, and calculating eclipses.
- Evening free for leisure or shopping.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 05 : JAIPUR – RANTHAMBHORE
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out & transfer to Ranthambhore.
- Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest parks in Rajasthan and is famous for its population of rare animals, including tigers. Every nature lover, Wildlife Photographer, and Adventure lover would experience an unparalleled vacation with Ranthambhore.
- Arrive & Check in at hotel.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 06 : RANTHAMBHORE SAFARI
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- After a relaxed breakfast at the Hotel & Enjoy Jeep Safari at National Park.
- Morning & Afternoon Jeep Safari to explore the amazing wildlife of the Ranthambore National Park.
- Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 07 : RANTHAMBHORE - FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out & transfer to Agra.
- Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri: Another World Heritage Site in Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar roughly 35 kms outside Agra.
- Later continue drive to Agra.
- Agra is situated on the bank of Yamuna River. It is the dwelling place to India’s famous monument, the Taj Mahal. Agra was the capital of Mughal Empire in the 16th & 17th centuries.
- Arrive & Check in at hotel.
- Later visit Taj Mahal (One of the Seven Wonders of the World) built by Shah Jahan beloved his beautiful wife Mumtaj (UNESCO WORLD HERITGE SITES).
- Agra Fort: The center of governance of the Mughal Empire, this historical monument is one of the World Heritage Sites in India. It was mainly constructed for the soldiers until his grandson, Shah Jahan, added more opulent accommodations.
- Evening free for shopping as Agra famous for White Marble, Leather & Zuri Work.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 08 : AGRA – DELHI
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out & transfer to Delhi.
- Evening free for leisure & shopping.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 09 : DELHI – RISHIKESH
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out & transfer to Rishikesh.
- Evening enjoy Aarti Ceremony at Triveni Ghat
- Evening free for leisure.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 10 : RISHIKESH
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed for sightseeing places:-
- Visiting Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir, Bharat Mandir and Parmarth Niketan Ashram etc.
- Evening free for leisure.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 11 : RISHIKESH
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Day free for leisure.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 12 : DRIVE RISHIKESH – DELHI & DELHI – COCHIN (BY FLIGHT)
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out & transfer to Delhi Airport for board flight to Cochin.
- Arrive & Check in at Hotel.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 13 : COCHIN
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed for full day sightseeing:-
- Visiting Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace): A gift for the Maharaja of Cochin Veera Kerala Varma, the Portuguese built this palace in 1557.
- The Jewish Synagogue: The Jewish Synagogue is brilliant testament of Kochi’s multi-ethic culture and population. Constructed in 1568 on the land gifted to the Jewish community by the then ruler of the city.
- Cochin Harbor: The very reason why Cochin enjoys such popularity, the harbor is a beautiful tourist attraction.
- St Francis Church: St. Francis church was constructed by the Europeans in 1503. St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in India.
- Fort Kochi Beach: Fort Kochi beach is an ideal location to saunter in a peaceful and relaxing way. This beach happens to be one of the favorite tourist spots in Kerala.
- Later in the evening, you will be picked up by the guide and will be taken to a Kathakali Dance Performance at a local theatre.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 14 : COCHIN – MUNNAR
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out & transfer to Munnar.
- Arrive & check in at Hotel.
- Evening free for leisure.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 15 : MUNNAR
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed for full day sightseeing:-
- Visiting Eravikulam National Park (home to the elusive Nilgiri Tahr and neelakurinji flowers that bloom once in 12 years), KFDC Flower Garden, Photo Point, Tea Plantations, Tea factory (to learn all about tea processing).
- Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Top Station, etc.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 16 : MUNNAR – PERIYAR
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out & transfer to Periyar.
- Arrive & Check in at Hotel.
- Enjoy boat ride along the Periyar Lake in the evening.
- Enjoy watching varied birds and animals like tigers, elephants, wild boar, deer, etc. at the Periyar National Park.
- You can also visit a few tribal villages around Periyar and witness fascinating activities of tribals collecting honey from dangerous hill bees.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 17 : PERIYAR – ALLEPPEY
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out & transfer to Alleppey.
- Arrive & check in at houseboat.
- Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience.
- Enjoy the sunset and watch the stars lying from the rooftop of the houseboat.
- Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 18 : ALLEPPEY – COCHIN DEPARTURE
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- Enjoy your Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out & transfer to Cochin International Airport in time for your flight back home.
- 17 Nights’ accommodation as per the Itinerary
- Daily Breakfasts at all the Hotels
- Daily Breakfasts, Lunch & Dinner at all the Hotels
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort
- Rickshaw ride at old Delhi Chandni chowk
- Tonga ride at Agra
- 02 Shared Jeep Safari Morning & Afternoon at Ranthambhore National Park
- Kathakali dance at Cochin
- Spice Plantation at Periyar
- Boat ride at Periyar
- Elephant ride at Periyar
- Services of English-Speaking Guide during Sightseeing in Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur & Cochin
- Entrances for all monuments
- All transfers & sightseeing by chauffeur driven Private AC Vehicle
- All applicable presently taxes.
- Visa Charges
- Anything not mentioned in Package Inclusions
- Porterage at hotels and airports, tips, insurance, laundry, telephone charges
- All items of personal nature.
Starting from : On Request Per Person
Duration : 17 Nights/18 Days
Destinations
Covered
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Delhi → Jaipur → Ranthambhore → Fatehpur Sikri – Agra → Rishikesh → Cochin → Munnar → Periyar →
Alleppey → Cochin Departure