India Tour Packages
Rajasthan with South India
Rajasthan with South India
Duration: 15 Days & 14 Nights!
Destinations Covered: Kovalam – Houseboat – Kumarakom – Periyar – Cochin – Mumbai – Udaipur – Jaipur – Agra – New Delhi.
Day 01: Kovalam: Pick up from the Trivendrum and transfer to a beach resort at Kovalam. Day at leisure.
Day 03: Kovalam: Day free to relax at the wonderful tropical beach, set out for fishing with local fishermen on traditional kattamaran or rejuvenate yourself with the much acclaimed Ayurveda treatment.
Day 04: Houseboat: Drive through green coastal belt and cashew plantations and reach Alleppey- the central hub of backwater network. Board the houseboat and explore the things on your own.
Day 05: Houseboat: Day will be used to closely watch backwaters lifestyle.
Day 06: Kumarakom: Sail through the backwater canals and reach Kumarakom- an island with a beautiful bird-sanctuary and extremely serene atmosphere. Stay at Coconut Lagoons- a wonderful resort providing restored tharawads as idyllic rooms.
Day 08: Periyar: Drive through rubber plantations and forested mountains and finally reach Periyar National Park - One of the best jungles in India to see wild elephants. Visit the National Park on boat over Periyar lake where several wild animals congregate at different times.
Day 09: Cochin: Day sightseeing at Fort Kochi. Visit the Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue, Jew town, old spice markets, St. Francis church, Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese fishing nets. In the evening visit Kalari center to witness Kalripayattu- Ancient Kerala martial art.
Day 10: Mumbai: At appropriate time check out and drive to the airport to board the flight for Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai you will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the time completely free for leisure.
Day 11: Udaipur: In the morning board the flight for Udaipur. On arrival, have some leisure in your hotel room. Take a full day sightseeing trip of the city which includes visit to the City Palace (note the trees growing at the top floor of the palace, which is actually the summit of the hill the palace is covering!). In the evening take a sightseeing tour of the breathtaking royal buildings around the Lake in boat tour.
Day 12:: Jaipur: Early in morning drive to Deshnok Temple (The Rate Temple). Further drive to Jaipur in your exclusive vehicle. On your arrival to the charming Pink City of India check in at your hotel. Time free for leisure. In the evening take a walking tour of the colorful streets and bazaars of Jaipur City. The beauty of Jaipur is that its unique architecture and town planning is visible at even the most commonest places such as its squares and lanes.
Day 13: Jaipur: Take a full day long sightseeing tour of Jaipur city that includes the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple, Albert hall and excursion to the old capital Amber. Here at Amber, you’ll ascend till the gates of majestic fort on elephant back. The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. In the evening visit the ethnic village resort where you may enjoy traditional Rajasthani dinner.
Day 14: Agra: Drive to Agra in your exclusive vehicle. Visit the well-preserved capital of Akbar- Fatehpur Sikri on the way. At Agra visit the incomparable Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Day 15: New Delhi: Fly to New Delhi. On arrival you will be received and transferred to the your hotel. At New Delhi, evening to be used in shopping and visiting the local bazaars. At appropriate time you will be transferred to the international airport to board the flight back to home. (The Tour Ends).