Golden Triangle & South India

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 after 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 / Bangalore: (By Flight)

Morning after breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur Airport to board the flight to Bangalore.

Meet on arrival at Bangalore Airport and transfer to Hotel.  Depending upon the arrival time proceed for half day sightseeing visit ISKCON temple - the Krishna Temple is a blend of Modern technology and spiritual harmony, Lalbagh - 240 acres of beautifully sculpted gardens, flowers abound, rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants, Vidhana Soudha - this massive building houses the state Legislature and the Secretariat. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 08: Bangalore / Mysore:

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Mysore, enroute visit Srirangapatna. On arrival, check in to a hotel. After lunch relax and later on in the evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched a top a hill-the 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 09: Mysore:

Morning breakfast and proceed for full day sight seeing, visit Maharaja Palace - the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne, Art Gallery - the art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent collection of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture and ancient musical instruments, St. Philomena’s Church - this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must see. Later on in the evening visit Brindavan Garden - the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, when musical fountains and colored lights transform this place into a magical fairyland. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 10: Mysore / Ooty:

Morning breakfast checkout and proceed to Ooty- Called the Queen of Hill Stations, picturesque, green Udhagamandalam better known as Ooty is the most popular hill station in the South, enroute visit Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, On arrival check in to a hotel. Evening free and overnight.

Day 11: Ooty:

Morning breakfast, proceed for full day sight seeing visit Botanical Garden - is spread over 22 hectares ascending the slopes on the hill, Rose Garden - the rose varieties planted in this park were assembled from different sources. Initially, 17,256 rose plants from 1919 varieties have been planted, Deer Park - It is one of the high altitude animal park in India, Doddabetta - It is highest peak in the Nilgiris and the name Doddabetta literally means 'big mountain' which is so in reality, Ooty Lake - The Ooty Lake is the pride of the Blue Hills. It is central and strategic attraction, which is good for boating. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 12: Ooty / Thrissur:

Morning after breakfast checkout and drive to Thrissur.  On arrival check into Hotel.  Relax or proceed for sightseeing and overnight.

Day 13: Thrissur / Cochin:

Morning after breakfast, check out and proceed to Cochin - The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi, in Ernakulam, is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, on arrival check in to a hotel. Evening free to go around the city for shopping. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 14: Cochin:

Morning breakfast, proceed for full day city tour, visit to St. Francis Church - centuries old church at Fort Kochi was originally built completely of timber and later reconstructed in stone masonry, Pierce Leslie Bungalow - this charming mansion was the office of Pierce Leslie, characteristic features are wood panels that form the roof of the ground floor, arched doorways, carved doors and sprawling rooms. Waterfront veranda are an added attraction. Loafer's Corner/Princess Street - One of the earliest streets to be constructed in Fort Kochi, the traditional meeting place and hangout of the jovial fun loving people of the area. Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 15: Cochin / Alleppey:

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Alleppey. On arrival board your Houseboat and travel around Kerala’s best backwater area. All meals served on board and overnight.

Day 16: Alleppey / Kumarakom:

Morning breakfast, checkout and check in to a resort at Kumarakom- an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting 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 17: Kumarakom:

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

Day 18: Kumarakom / Kovalam:

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Kovalam- is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favorite haunt of tourists, on arrival transfer to a beach resort and rest of the day free. Overnight.

Day 19: Kovalam / Kanyakumari / Kovalam:

Morning breakfast, proceed to Kanniyakumari - the land’s end of India or the point where the three seas meet, enchanting Kanniyakumari or Cape Comorin is one of the most popular tourist spots in the South India. On arrival check in to a hotel and evening visit to Vivekananda Memorial   - built on the Vivekananda Rock where the charismatic and philosopher Swami Vivekananda meditated and transformed himself. Return to Kovalam. Overnight.

Day 20: Kovalam:

Morning breakfast and proceed for a full day sightseeing, visit to Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave- the granite cave here encloses a one-celled shrine with a loose sculpture, Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum, Sree Chithra Art Gallery - the collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali, The Zoological Park - it is like a small jungle in the heart of the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in the premises, University Observatory - Located at the highest point in the city, one can have a bird's eye view of the city. Return to resort.  Overnight.

Day 21: Kovalam / Trivandrum

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