Golden Triangle & Kerala

Day 01: Delhi:

Meet on arrival at Delhi Airport and transfer to Hotel. Relax and overnight.

Day 02: Delhi:

Morning breakfast proceed for full day local sightseeing visit tour of Old & New Delhi. Old Delhi -  An ancient walled city. Visit Red Fort (visit subject to security permission), the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire,  Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and Chandini Chowk, the bustling and colourful market of the old city. New Delhi - This city designed and built by the British in the 1920's - a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. Visit Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate and Parliament House. Overnight.

Day 03: Delhi / Agra:

Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Agra.  On arrival check into Hotel.  Later proceed to visit Taj Mahal - Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took nearly 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa, Agra Fort - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.  Overnight. (Taj Mahal remains closed on every Friday)

Day 04: Agra / Jaipur:

Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition.  On arrival at Jaipur check into Hotel.  Relax and overnight.

Day 05: Jaipur:

Morning breakfast proceed for sightseeing visit Hawa Mahal - The ornamental facade of this " Palace of Winds " is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies, and Jantar Mantar Observatory - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country, Jaigarh Fort – which was mainly utilized as the defence system against the invaders.  Back to hotel. Overnight.

Day 06: Jaipur:

Morning breakfast proceed to visit the dramatic hilltop fortress at Amber – ascend the imposing fort on a painted elephant.  Back to hotel.  Evening free for shopping.  Overnight.

Day 07: Jaipur / Delhi:

Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Delhi.  On arrival check into Hotel. Relax and overnight.

Day 08: Delhi /Cochin: (By Flight)

According to flight timings drop to Delhi Airport to board the flight to Cochin.

Meet on arrival at Cochin Airport and transfer to Hotel. Depending upon the arrival time proceed for sightseeing visit St. Francis Church - built completely of timber and later reconstructed in stone masonry, Pierce Leslie Bungalow - this charming mansion was the office of Pierce Leslie, this building reflects Portuguese, Dutch and local influences, Loafer's Corner/Princess Street - the traditional meeting place and hangout of the jovial fun loving people of the area. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 09: Cochin / Munnar:

Morning breakfast checkout and proceed to Munnar - one of the most popular hill stations in India is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams. On arrival check into resort/hotel, lunch. Later on half day sightseeing, visit to Lock Heart Gap - This is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking. Echo Point - This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo Point is on the way to Top Station. Nyayamakad - is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. Return to resort/hotel, dinner and overnight

Day 10: Munnar:

Morning breakfast and proceed to full day sightseeing, visit to Anayirankal - It's a lush green carpet of tea plants. Pothamedu - offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. Tea Museum - Munnar is perhaps the choicest of places to preserve and showcase some of the exquisite and interesting aspects on the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala's high ranges. Return to resort/hotel, dinner and overnight

Day 11: Munnar / Thekkady:

Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to Thekkady - The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. Enroute to Thekkady visit to Powerhouse Waterfalls-cascades down a steep rock 200m above sea level. On arrival check into the resort/hotel. Lunch and relax. Later on visit to The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - situated on the banks of the Periyar Lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. Return to resort/hotel, dinner and overnight

Day 12: Thekkady / Kumarakom:

Morning breakfast, checkout and drive to Kumarakom - an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchating waterways and canals adorned with white lilies.  Evening visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - An enchanting backwater destination, which is spread across 14 acres, is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Overnight.

Day 13: Kumarakom:

Morning breakfast and relax for the rest of the day enjoying the backwaters of Kerala. Overnight.

Day 14: Kumarakom / Alleppey – House Boat:

Morning breakfast, check out and board your House Boat.The Houseboat takes you around the backwaters of Kumarakom and lleppey. All meals on board the houseboat.  Overnight in the house boat.

Day 15: Alleppey / Cochin:

Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Cochin, On arrival drop to Cochin Airport to board the flight for onward destination.  Tour Ends.