Day 1: New Delhi On arrival at the international airport in New Delhi, transfer to Hotel. First Half of the day at leisure. Breakfast included in the rate. Second half of the day visit Qutab Minar, one of the earliest Tower of Imperial Delhi (built in 13th century AD), Humayun's Tomb the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mehal, and drives past India gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House), Parliament House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place. Day 2: New Delhi After breakfast First Half of the day Delhi tour-,Lal Qila (Red Fort) built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Drive past Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi. Lunch at Nirulas at Cannought Place. (optional). Afternoon visit National Museaum and evening attend meetings at the Kingdom Hall .Meeting ends at 8 pm. Transfer to Hotel and overnight at the Hotel. Day 3: New Delhi-Agra:: Early morning after breakfast check-out and travel to Agra – visit the Taj Mahal and then check-in to Hotel at Agra. After Lunch visit Agra Fort and Evening shopping leather items (optional. Overnight at Amar Hotel. Agra-the home of the Taj Mahal - the inimitable poem in white marble was completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the River Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Day 4: Agra-Jaipur: After breakfast check out and travel to Jaipur enroute visit Fateh pur Sikri. (Palace of Emperor Akbar). Agra-Fatehpur Sikri (35 Ks) 1 hour. Visit 1 hour. Fatehpur Sikri- Jaipur (258 Kms). 4 –5 hours . On arrival check in at the Hotel. Evening and dinner at Chowki Dhani resort- cost to be settled directly. Overnight at the Hotel. Day 5: Jaipur: Breakfast included in the cost. Full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Morning excursion to Amber Fort, Built in the 16th centuary by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble. Amber is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture., 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. Elephant ride cost is included in our prices. Afternoon visit the Maharaja’s City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur city. Overnight at the Hotel. Day 6: JAIPUR-JODHPUR On arrivayou will check in at the Hotel. Afternoon tour of Jodhpur. Main Attractions are Umaid Bhavan Palace, Rai Ka Bag Palace and Jaswant Thada. Overnight at the Hotel. The former capital of Marwar state was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, Mehrangarh Fort spreading over 5 km on a perpendicular hill and looking down 125 meters, the fort appears rugged and impenetrable from the outside but houses some of the most intricately adorned palaces with exquisitely carved panels and latticed windows, Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal are some of the important areas to visit. A collection of royal cenotaphs, built in while marble, lies very close to the fort. Built in 1899, the cenotaph also houses portraits of rulers of Jodhpur. Day 7: Jodhpur-Manvar Camp: After Breakfast visit Mehrangadh Fort. After lunch check out and transfer to Manvar Camp. (117 Kms). On arrival checkin at Manvar camp. Night dinner and cultural dance performance included in the cost. Over night at the camp. Day 08: Manvar Camp-Jodhpur-Udaipur: After breakfast drive to Jodhpur airport (117 kms) and fly to Udaipur at 1435 hrs. On arrival transfer to Hotel and checkin. Rest of the day at leisure optional cruise in the Lake. Dinner at Whistling tree to be settled directly Overnight stay at hotel. Day 09: Udaipur: After breakfast sight seeing of Udaipur. Lunch at Nataraj Restaurant. Udaipur: One of the most beautiful cities in all of Rajasthan, better known as cities of Lake, founded by Maharana Udaipur, the places of interest include City Palace which has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars, Zenana Mahal, Durbar Hall and Shambhu Niwas. Also visit Shilpgram- craftsmen's village, Bagore-Ki Haveli- every evening you can enjoy the folk dance(( Time: 19.00 to 20.00 Hrs), Sahelion-ki-Bari (queen's resort for the friends The lovely garden). Visit Bazars and Shopping centres. .Overnight at the Hotel. Day 10: Udaipur-Mumbai: Early morninng checkout and transfer to Airport for 0820 Hrs flight to Mumbai. Breakfast is not arranged at the Hotel on this day. It will be served inflight. On arrival at Mumbai airport, transfer to Hotel in the city. Rest of the day Leisure/Shopping. Evening Hindi movie at a reputed Movie theatre (optional). Overnight at Hotel. Day 11: Mumbai:-CALICUT After breakfast check out and transfer to Calicut. On arrival you will be transferred to the Hotel. Calicut, once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commercial center, Calicut was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Enjoy the white sandy beach of the historic Kappad beach where Vasco da Gama, the first European to India, landed in the 15th century. The resort is constructed in a private forestland, specially designed to fit the natural landscape in perfect harmony with the surrounding flora and fauna. At this resort located by the backwaters of North Kerala on the banks of river Chaliyar is a place where you experience the traditional Malabar cuisine and rejuvenate your body with Ayurvedic massage. You can watch Kalaripyate (Kerala’s ancient martial art form) and dance forms of Calicut, depending upon the days of this event being performed. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 12:Calicut-Cochin: After breakfast transfer to Cochin. After checking at Hotel afternoon at leisure Evening, watch spectacular ‘Kathakali dance’ in a local theatre. Dinner at a special Kerala cuisine restaurant. Overnight at Hotel. Day:13 Cochin-Kumarakom: After breakfast half day sight seeing of Cochin. Here you can see the oldest church in India St. Francis church , cantilevered Chinese Fishing nets, a Jewish 16th century Synagogue, a palace containing some of India’s most beautiful murals. After lunch check out and transfer to Kumarakom. On arrival check in at a resort. Evening option of Ayurvedic Rejuvenation or visit to Kumarakom bird sanctuary. A mystifying collection of birds among the pantheon of general bird population it is an ideal place for tourists to enjoy the serene loveliness of the environs. The solitary tones that can be heard at this point are that of placid flow of water and smooth calls of the birds. Overnight at the Resort.
Day:14 Kumarakom Houseboat-Allepepy After early breakfast at hotel, Check-out and embark on a Houseboat for an overnight cruise upto Alleppey/Kumarakom. Lunch on houseboat. Evening, candle lit dinner onboard house-boat. and they will also serve breakfast the next morning. Cruise through the palm fringed canals; watch the Paddy fields, village folk, relax on board hearing lullaby of the wind and waves. Unwind yourself watching the endless strips of greenery passing by you, while the boat moves in a relaxing pace. This mysterious strip of emerald green land is stuffed with endless miles of placid backwaters that adds to its charm. Cruise is till 6 pm in the evening and then the houseboat halts in the lake for overnight stay. Day 15: Alleppey-Cochin-airport After breakfast in the Houseboat disembark and our driver will transfer you to Cochin airport for your onward journey. |