North & South India with Deccan Tour II

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrival Delhi
Late evening on arrival our representative shall meet at the airport to welcome the group and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 02 - Delhi
Morning Enjoy city tour covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort (closed on Monday) - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of father of the nation, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The Government Headquarters, Humayun's Tomb

Day 03 - Delhi - Varanasi
Morning assistance and transfer to airport to connect flight for Varanasi IC-806 Dep. 1005 Hrs/Arr. 1120 Hrs. Arrive Varanasi met with and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city. Visit the ruins, the Stupa, the Buddhist temple and the Museum. Overnight stay.

Day 04 - Varanasi - Agra
Early Morning boat cruises on the holy river Ganges to see the Bathing ghats. Return to hotel for breakfast. Morning City tour of Varanasi, visiting the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Banaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb Afternoon free for own activities. Late afternoon assistance and transfer to varanasi railways station to board train to Agra by Marudhar Exp Dep 1815 Hrs (operates Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sunday Only)

Day 05 : Arrival Agra
Arrive Agra at 0605 Hrs. On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon city tour covering Agra Fort - a visit to the fort in 'Agra' is a must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb - The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj. Sunset "Taj Mahal" (closed on Friday) by the Sunset - a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Overnight stay.

Day 06 - Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur reroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD. Visit the graceful buildings within the city including Salim Chisti's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal and other palaces. Arrive Jaipur check-in to hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 07 - Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy ride on an Elephant/Jeep. Return to the city passing by Jal Mahal. Followed by city sightseeing of Jaipur visit City Palace - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, drive past Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) - and the Bazaar etc. Afternoon relax in the Hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 08 - Jaipur - Mumbai
Morning assistance and transfer to airport to connect flight for Varanasi IC-612 Dep. 0735 Hrs/Arr. 0910 Hrs. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to Hotel

After noon sightseeing of Mumbai city visit The Prince of Wales Museum
This museum stands not too far from the Gateway of India. It has a priceless collection of art, sculpture, china and other antics. Carefully presereved, this mid-Victorian Gothic style building built in 1904 with beautiful gardens surrounding it, is worth visiting in Mumbai

Hanging Gardens, This terrace garden is also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Garden and is situated over Bombay's main reservoir opposite the Kamala Nehru Park. It offers lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea.

Open air Laundry (Dhobighat). Overnight stay.

Day 09 : Mumbai - Goa By Air
After breakfast sightseeing of Elephanta caves, located on an island about 10 Kms away from the Gateway of India. Reach the Island by Motor Boat. These caves consist of temples carved from rock which date back to the 7th century.

Later Assistance and transfer to airport to connect flight for Goa IC-163 Dep. 1525 Hrs/Arr. 1625 Hrs. Arrive Goa met and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 10 - Goa
Full day free for personal activities and to relax on the beach.

Day 11 - Goa
Full day free for personal activities and to relax on the beach.

Day 12 - Goa - Badami
After breakfast drive to Badami and on arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 13 - Badami - Hospet
After breakfast drive to Hospet via Aihole & Pattadakal. On arrival Hospet check in to Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 14 - Hospet
Day excursion of Vijayanagar & Hampi. Overnight Stay.

Day 15 - Hospet - Hassan
After breakfast leave for Hassan. On arrival check in to Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 16 - Hassan - Mysore
After breakfast sightseeing of Belur and Halebid.

After that later leave for Mysore, arrive Mysore and check in to hotel for overnight in hotel.

Day 17 - Mysore
After breakfast in hotel sightseeing of Mysore visiting Tipu Sultan Palace and Somnathpur. Relax. Overnight stay

Day 18 - Mysore - Ooty
After breakfast drive to Ooty Approx 165 Kms 4-5 Hours Drive. On arrival check in to Hotel Later sightseeing of Ooty. Overnight stay.

Day 19 - Ooty - Cochin
After breakfast drive to cochin (approx 290 Kms -07 Hours Drive) via Coonoor. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 20 - Cochin
After breakfast sightseeing of Cochin, The colonial influence of Cochin becomes evident when you visit the Jewish Synagogue, built in 1567, housing the Grand Scrolls of the Old Testament and the Dutch Palace, with its 17th century murals of the Ramayana. Also visit St Francis' Church, where the Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama was first buried. Evening attend a Kathakali performance, a traditional dance of Kerala. Overnight stay.

Day 21 - Cochin -Munnar
Morning depart by surface to Munnar 135 Kms. 4 Hrs. drive approx. Arrive and check-in to hotel. Enjoy the scenic beauty of this Tea Garden's Hill Station. Overnight stay.

Day 22 - Munnar
After breakfast visit Pothamedu - Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar, Mattuppetty - famous for its highly specialised dairy farm, Echopoint, Kundale, Top Station, Rajamalair, Pallivasal. Overnight stay

Day 23 - Munnar - Periyar
After breakfast you will drive to Periyar. Arrive and check in into hotel. Thekkady is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves - the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. It is geo-morphological diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty. In the afternoon enjoy boat ride at Lake Periyar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 24 : Periyar- Kumarakom
Today you will take drive to Kumarakom, upon arrival check into the hotel and Afternoon Boatride on the Kumarakom Lake rest of the day is free to explore the surrounding activities to Kumarakom.

Day 25 :Kumarakom - Alleppey
After breakfast drive to Alleppey and embark on to your houseboat. Cruise in the backwaters traversing the narrow canals, viewing the village life of Kerala. Overnight On board the Houseboat.

Day 26 : Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning depart by surface to Kovalam approx 170 Kms 04 Hours Drive. On arrival check in to hotel in Kovalam. Overnight at hotel.

Day 27 :Kovalam
Day free to relax on beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 28 :Kovalam - Trivandrum
On time assistance and transfer to Trivandrum Airport for connect International flight back home.