A journey starting from the north and ending in south of India. Each place comes as a surprise, each destination fascinates you equally. The mystic India comes alive on this tour. The beauty and the royalty come face to face in this mesmerizing tour of exotic India.
Day 1: Delhi
A representative will greet you at airport. After a welcome, transfer to the A/C vehicle to transfer to the hotel chosen.
Arrival and transfer to hotel and over night at hotel
Day 2: Delhi
Delhi - In three thousand years of its existence, has remained the capital of India and has played a pivotal role in Indian history. The city is divided in two parts, old Delhi and New Delhi.
Post breakfast at the hotel, visit the world famous <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7K','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Qutub Minar</a>. The tallest building in India, was built in the 12th century AD and has koranic inscriptions on it. Drive past President House, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'PTH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Parliament House</a> (House of Representatives) and <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7M','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">India Gate</a> - War Memorial (stop for photography) and Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple built by Birlas, a leading Indian industrialist company. Also visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'RGH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Raj Ghat</a>, where the soul of the great Indian leader, the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi lies in peace. Evening free to visit the handicrafts showrooms. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Post breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Agra.
Agra…the majestic capital of the Mughals has placed it self in the world map as the most sought after destination in the world. The city of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a> as it is known to the world, it is also a city of magical splendours and city having the most magnificent monuments in India, standing testimony to its glorious past. Agra remained the seat of almost four Mughal emperors. While Babur settled here, Humayun and Akbar guarded it and Jehangir and Shahajehan beautified it.
Upon arrival check in at hotel and take some rest. Later sightseeing of Agra. Visit the Idmat Ullah, the beautiful mausoleum built by Noorjehan for her father. This massive structure in marble is an enchanting piece of Mughal art. Built before the Taj it is supposed to be the first complete marble structure of that period. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'IDU','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Itmad ud Daulah</a> or Ghias ud Din Beg was the Prime Minister in the court of Jehangir and also father of Jehangir's favourite wife Noor Jehan. The tomb was built by Noor Jehan after her father's death. After some rest visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A10','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">The Agra Fort</a>. From the sight of it the magnificent structure in Red Sand Stone looks strong and invincible. The fort is built with Red Sand stone and is supposed to be the predecessor of the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7J','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Red Fort</a> of Delhi. Many buildings inside the fort were built by Shahajehan, unique among which is the stunning pearl mosque.
Evening free to visit the handicrafts showrooms of the city and late in the evening, overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
Day 4: Agra
Rise early morning before the sunrise. This is to visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a> at Sunrise. The grandeur called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed, filmed, described and sketched building of the world. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a> is where fantasy coincides with reality in perfect harmony. Taj is an ode to love, and its beauty lies in its simplicity.
After breakfast Proceed for Jaipur En-route visit Fatehpur - Sikri (40 kms. From Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation.
Proceed to Jaipur. Jaipur known as the pink city of India. The capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink, a century ago in the honour of a visiting Prince, ever since it has retained the pink colour. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in at Hotel.
Relax for the day and later take a tour of the city driving past the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AU2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Hawa Mahal</a>. From the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AU2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Hawa Mahal</a> take a rickshaw ride with 2 pax in one rickshaw of the pink city for half an hour. Evening free to visit the handicraft showrooms in Jaipur. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Agra - Jaipur
Post breakfast in the morning transfer for the sightseeing of the Amer fort. The magnificent fort was earlier the capital of the Rajputs till it was shifted to the nearby Jaipur. Climb the fort on an elephant back, in the royal style. The beautiful fort will mesmerize you with its beautiful palaces and huge cenotaphs. Later transfer for the sightseeing of the city with the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AN2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> and the observatory. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AN2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> - where the former Maharaja still resides in a part of it, but rest now serves as a Museum. Evening free to visit the various handicrafts showrooms of Jaipur. Dinner and overnights stay at the hotel.
Day 6: Jaipur
After B/fast Proceed for Samode Check in at hotel Samode Palace. The ecstasy that is called the Samode palace is the one is better experienced than read. Samode palace is hardly 40 kms from the capital of the state Jaipur and can be reached by road with an hour and a half. According to the historical evidences, Samode was a flourishing state of the Nathawat clan from Chomu, a branch of the house of Amber and was among the wealthiest territories of the Amber kingdom.
The palace is the perfect example of Rajput-Mughal architecture and is built over a small hillock and planned in a progression of courtyards of increasing height. The extravagantly decorated Durbar Hall and the Sheesh Mahal are the prime attractions of this fabulous palace.
It was converted into a Heritage Hotel in 1987. Evening you can spend time taking the Camel cart rides etc. Overnight stay at the Samode palace.
Day 7: Jaipur
Morning drive to Pushkar after breakfast and check in to hotel upon arrival. Freshen up and proceed for a visit to the famous temples of Pushkar. Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India. Pushkar lies on the shore of Pushkar Lake. The date of its actual origin is not known, but legend associates Lord Brahma with its creation. It is mentioned that Brahma performed penance here for 60,000 years to have a glimpse of Vishnu. Pushkar has many temples.
Every year on the day of Karthik Purnima, that is the full moon day in the month of Karthik (this year from 2 – 10 November 2011), the famous Pushkar fair is held here. People from all over the country come to take the holy dip. The town comes alive with folk dancers and musicians who come from all the regions to show their talent. Joyful celebration, cultural variety and cattle market make Pushkar fair famous. This fair is one of the major cultural reflectors of the sate of Rajasthan. This is a five day affair when the small town comes alive with cultural activities and vibrant energy. Visit the famous annual Pushkar Camel Fair. Return to the hotel for night stay.
Day 8: Jaipur - Samode
The beautiful -Lake City- of Udaipur is the next stopover in your Tour. Post breakfast drive to Udaipur and stop by at Chittorgarh on the way. Visit the famous Chittorgarh Fort and later continue drive to Udaipur.
Udaipur is referred to as the city of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATN','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lakes</a>, and not without reason. Tourists flock to this enchanting old & modern town in the heart of the Aravalli Mountains, which offers three interconnected <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATN','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lakes</a> within the town - the Fateh Sagar Lake, the Lake Pichhola and the smaller Swaroop Sagar Lake; along with forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Transfer to hotel on arrival for overnight stay.
Day 9: Samode
Post breakfast in the morning, take a boat ride on <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'LKP','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lake Pichola</a>. The Pichhola lake is a picturesque lake which entranced Maharaja Udai Singh. He also enlarged it later. The lake is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples and bathing ghats. Two island palaces, the Jag mandir and the Jag Niwas (the famous lake palace) are of breathtaking magnificence.Later visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATJ','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a>. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATJ','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> is a complete white structure, standing majestically on a hill and the largest palace complex of Rajasthan.
Later during the day visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'SKB','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Sahelion ki Bari</a> and the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ELG','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Eklingji</a> temples. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Samode - Pushkar
Post an early b/f at the hotel, transfer by flight to Kochi via Mumbai. Kochi the commercial capital of Kerala, God's own Country!! Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin is a cluster of islands on the vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake. Some of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam. The lake opens out into the Arabian Sea here to form one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Along with the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AJ9','COK','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jewish Synagogue</a> and the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AG9','COK','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Chinese Fishing Nets</a>, the proximity of sea and the famed backwaters of Kerala has added to its beauty and the its potential as a forth coming tourist destinations of India.
Upon arrival check in at the hotel and relax. In the evening view the sun set on through the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AG9','COK','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Chinese Fishing Nets</a>, a legacy left by the Chinese traders centuries back, on the sea shore. Late in the evening treat yourself to the famous Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 11: Pushkar
Post breakfast at the hotel, visit the beautiful <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AJ9','COK','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jewish Synagogue</a>, one of the earliest synagogues of the country Post brekfast in the morning transfer to Alleppey, to take the back water cruise. This virtual Venice of the East is strewn with various water streams. Lakes and rivers, lagoons and tributaries of the rivers, and much more, Alleppey has a vast network of waterways giving the impression of Venice. Today, Alleppey is famous for its scenic backwaters and tourists from all around the world come here to seek solace with the nature. It is also famous for its coir industry and the Nehru Trophy Boat race that is held here annually during the festival of Onam.
Get on to the cruise and enjoy the leisure of being surrounded by nature. Watch the locals dealing with there daily chores in close proximity with nature. All meals will be on board.
Evening the cruise will anchor at one place. Overnight stay on the cruise.
Day 12: Pushkar - Udaipur
Post a very local and traditional breakfast on te cruise, transfer to Kovalam.
Around 15 kms from the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram is the one of the most famous beaches of India, for local as well as international tourists, the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ARQ','TRV','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Kovalam Beach</a>. The small village of Kovalam came into limelight due to its beautiful beaches; those were thronged by tourists from all over the world. The uniqueness of the beaches was what attracted the tourists to this tiny village.
The soothing sand, the cool breeze and the beautiful sea, is the best place to relax. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ARQ','TRV','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Kovalam Beach</a> offers many other options for relaxation such as the Ayurvedic massage parlours and Yoga classes. To top all the wonderful sea cuisine to cheer ones palate is always there.
The nights on the beaches are enlivened with the traditional Kathakali dance performances and various other folk forms of art performed by the local artists
Day 13: Udaipur
Full day relax on the beach
Day 14: Udaipur
Full day relax on the beach
Day 15: Udaipur - Mumbai
Post breakfast transfer to Thiruvananthapuram to take flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi transfer to the local markets for last minute shopping. You may enjoy a bollywood like dance performance at restaurant! Overnight stay at hotel near to the airport.
Day 16: Mumbai - Kochi
early morning departure from Delhi. No stay.
