11 Days Golden Triangle with Kerala Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
After arrival at Delhi airport, our representative will welcome you and escort you to your pre-booked hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and rest for a while. Afterward, you will be briefed about the tour. Spend the day at leisure or go out to explore the nearby areas. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi - Jaipur
Day 2 of the Golden Triangle tour with Kerala is reserved for sightseeing in Delhi. After breakfast, proceed to visit the Birla Temple, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk market, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and President's House. After the tour, transfer from Delhi to Jaipur by flight. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and have your lunch followed by a comfortable sleep in your room. Enjoy an overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur City Tour
Today, you will embark on a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. So, post breakfast, get ready to visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Birla Temple, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, etc. In the evening, explore the vibrant Bapu Bazar and Zohori Bazar famous for authentic Rajasthani jewelry and attires. If time permits, visit the Chokhi Dhani, a cultural village near Jaipur. Enjoy an overnight stay in Jaipur./p>
Day 4: Jaipur - Agra
After a fulfilling breakfast, check out and drive from Jaipur to Agra. On the way, stop by Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal city. Here, visit Jama Masjid, the tomb of Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, and Buland Darwaza or the Gate of Victory. Resume your journey to Agra.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel and rest for some time. Thereafter, embark on a guided tour of Agra. Wonder at the Taj Mahal, and later, visit Agra Fort, the red stone made Mughal abode and Jama Masjid. Post sightseeing tour, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Agra - Delhi
Right after breakfast, check out, and leave for Delhi. Make a stop at Sikandra, Mughal Emperor Akbar's burial site and the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah also called baby Taj. On arrival in Delhi, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy an overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 6: Delhi - Trivandrum
Take an early morning flight and reach Trivandrum where the next part of your Golden Triangle tour with Kerala will start. On arrival, our tour representative will receive you at the airport and transfer you to an Ayurvedic resort. Get ready to be relaxed and indulge in yoga sessions and spa treatments for the next two days. Enjoy a comfortable stay at Trivandrum.
Day 7: Trivandrum Ayurvedic Resort
Take the advantage of Ayurvedic treatment and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. You can attend yoga sessions and take herbal massages given by experts and also join dance and music classes. Also, non-vegetarian and unhealthy food is prohibited during your stay at the Ayurvedic Resort. At leisure time, you can go for a nature walk or visit the nearby villages. Overnight stay at Trivandrum.
Optional: Visit to Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the 19th century Napier Museum, Padmanabhapuram Palace, and Zoological Park.
Day 8: Backwater Houseboat Stay
Start day 8 of your Golden Triangle tour with Kerala with a hearty breakfast. Check out and transfer from Trivandrum to Kumarakom (4 hours journey). Check into a traditional houseboat. Sail through the serene backwater while the colorful birds, green paddy fields, coconut groves, and pine trees accompany you. Travel through the charming villages and see the locals indulged in their daily work. Enjoy onboard lunch and dinner, and spend the night on the houseboat.
Day 9: Kumarakom
Wake up to birds chirping, enjoy your breakfast amidst nature, and later, check out. Transfer to a hotel in Kumarakom and proceed for a birding tour in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy a boat ride on the Vembanad Lake and spot colorful birds in the park. Come back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Kumarakom - Cochin
After breakfast, transfer from Kumarakom to Cochin (1.5 hours away). Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. After some rest, go for a guided tour of Fort Kochi. Visit famous sites like Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace or the Dutch Palace, and Bolgatty Palace.
Go cruising at Marine Drive and view Chinese fishing nets suspended in mid-air row upon row from your boat. Walk around Jews town and explore spices and relics in the 100 years old shops. Post a sightseeing tour of Cochin, return to the hotel, and hop onto the bed for a relaxing sleep.
Day 11: Departure from Cochin
Your Golden Triangle with Kerala tour package ends today. After a leisurely breakfast, say goodbye to Kerala and transfer to Cochin International Airport. Catch a flight back home with unforgettable memories of India.