Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Place to See : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi - Chennai - Trivandrum - Cochin - Periyar - Madurai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi you will be received at the airport with garlands. Our executive would escort you to hotel. We would have done a pre check-in for you at the hotel which saves you time in the middle of the night.
Day 02 : Delhi
Today you will take full day sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi New Delhi visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mehal, India Gata, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Today you will start for Agra early in the morning after breakfast. En-route you will visit the SIKANDRA. Check-in at your pre-booked Deluxe / Luxury hotel. In the afternoon the guide takes you to the other breath taking sites from the mughal era, including the Taj Mahal, Agra fort and itmad-ud-daulah , commonly known as baby Taj. After the sightseeing you will return to the hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur
Today morning after breakfast at hotel you will be driven to Jaipur, visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival, check-in at Hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur
Today morning after breakfast at hotel you will take excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Delhi
Today morning after breakfast at hotel you will proceed for shopping. Later you will leave for Delhi after lunch. Reach at Delhi and you will be transferred to airport for flight to Chennai. Upon arrival, check-in at Hotel.
Day 08 : Chennai - Trivandrum
Today morning after breakfast at hotel you will be transfer to Somatheeram Ayurvedic Resort.
Day 09 : Ayurvedic Beach Resort
Relax and enjoy the facilities at the resort including private beach, yoga, massage, nature walks, and classical music and dance programs on open-air stage, visits to local traditional village.
Day 10 : Backwaters of Kerala
Today morning after breakfast at resort you will be driven to the pier to board a private rice boat and then cruise through the narrow canals and wide lakes enjoying the scenic natural beauty -- coconut trees, rice patties, and small villages. Meals and overnight will be on houseboats.
Day 11 : Backwaters - Cochin
Today in morning relax on houseboat and enjoy the beauty of nature, after lunch you will be driven to Cochin and on arrival you will be transferred to Hotel
Day 12 : Cochin
Today morning after breakfast at hotel you will take full day sightseeing tour of city. Enjoy a Kathakali dance performance at Cochin Cultural Center, arriving by 5 pm to watch the make-up. Dinner will be at traditional Kerala restaurant.
Day 13: Periyar
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to bison, antelopes, sambars, wild boars, monkeys, langurs, a wide variety of birds, and some 750 elephants. You will take game viewing by private motor-boat in the evening, (the best time to see wildlife). On arrival you will be transferred to Hotel.
Day 14 : Periyar - Madurai
Relax and have breakfast at Periyar in the morning. In afternoon, you will be driven to Madurai, "The Temple City of India." Evening relaxed overview of the city, independent strolling. On arrival you will be transferred to Hotel.
Day 15 : Madurai - Chennai (Madras)
Today morning after breakfast at hotel you will take full day sightseeing: Sri Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, Tiruparankundram (rock-cut) Temple, Alagarkoil Temple. In evening you will take flight to Madras. On arrival you will be transferred to Hotel.
Day 16 : Madras
Today morning after breakfast at hotel you will take full day sightseeing of Madras: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Fort St. George, the Marina.
Day 17 : Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Today morning after breakfast at hotel you will visit temples of Kanchipuram en-route to Mahabalipuram. Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Devarajaswami Temple. On arrival at Mahabalipuram you will be transferred to Hotel.
Day 18 : Mahabalipuram
Today morning after breakfast at hotel you will relax; afternoon takes sightseeing: Five Rathas, Shore Temple, ArjunaÕs Penance, Mandapams, and Krishna Mandapam.
Day 19 : Madras
Today morning after breakfast at hotel you will relax. Late afternoon you will be driven back to Madras. Transfer to international airport for flight home.
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