Golden Triangle with Kerala Vacations Tour

Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days

Golden Triangle with Kerala, North india south india tour

Destinations : Delhi > Agra > Jaipur > Delhi > Cochin > Munnar > Periyar > Kumarkom > Kovalam > Trivandrum

Arrival New Delhi.

Upon Arrival at New Delhi Airport Meet and greet by our representative at the International airport. Transfer to hotel, Overnight at hotel in New Delhi.

Day 02 New Delhi

Morning proceed on a full day sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting important tourist sites of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Qutab Minar 12th century tower and one of the tallest towers of its time, walls here consist of verses from Quran (Holy book of Islam). Wander around the complex visiting ruins of Hindu temples and palaces which once remained here and 4th century steel pillar which has not developed rust till date. Drive past India Gate the war memorial and other government buildings stopping at President House. Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple. Humanyun's Tomb complex of buildings built as the Mughal Emperor. In Old Delhi drive past Red Fort once a symbol of Mughal power, visit Jama Masjid 16th century mosque and largest in India. Take a rickshaw ride in the narrow alleyways of Chandni Chowk and amazing mixture of history with modern world and visit Raj Ghat cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi- "Father of the Nation". Overnight at hotel in New Delhi.

Day 03 New Delhi to Agra (203 Kms/05 Hrs)

Morning depart Delhi by surface for Agra (200 Km) stopping by en route to visit Tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra, which is one of the finest example of Hindu and Mughal fusion architecture. Arrive Agra and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. Agra Fort - Foundation led by emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, four of the mighty Mughal rulers controlled their vast empire from here. Wander around the palaces built by successive emperors famous amongst which are Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass, Diwan-i-Am, Machchhi Bhawan and Moti Masjid etc. that represents the excellence of Mughal architecture. Fort also serves as a vantage point to view Taj Mahal and it is believed that emperor spent his last days in exile watching the Taj Mahal from here. Taj Mahal (World Heritage Site) - This most beautiful monument of love was built during 1630 by grieving emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal is flawless to its conception and execution. It is aptly said that Taj Mahal is not a monument that can be described in a word one has to see it to experience it. You can see to view the monument on the soft light of the setting sun.Overnight at hotel in Agra. (Taj Mahal remain closed to visitors on Friday)

Day 04 04 Agra to Jaipur(233 Kms/05 Hrs)

Morning depart Agra by surface for Jaipur stopping by en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri - Just 44 km away from Agra on the way to Jaipur is Fatehpur Sikri, which briefly served as capital of emperor Akbar. It is believed that city was quickly abandoned due to lack of potable water. Palaces, meeting halls, courtyards inside the complex is in a remarkable state of preservation. Holy shrine of Saint Salim Chisti here is one of important pilgrimage for Muslims and Buland Darwaza which emperor Akbar built to commemorate his victory on Gujarat is very imposing. Arrive Jaipur and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Jaipur Sightseeing

Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort. Amber Fort - Ancient capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs rulers of Jaipur, Amber guarded one of the important defiles from invading enemies. Wander inside the Fort to see extravagant Palaces to witnessing the opulence of Rajaput royal lifestyle amongst which Summer palace, Winter palace and Mirror palace etc. are the most popular. Climb atop the forts ramparts on an elephant back. Stop at the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) en route to fort. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace official residence of the present royal family palace covers a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. A part of this Palace is now turned into a museum housing Armoury, Textiles and Artifacts. City Palace is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. Jantar Mantar - 17th century astronomical observatory, an excellent example of the marvelous precision wherein each construction has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars, altitudes and azimuths or calculating eclipses and some of them still works. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Jaipur to New Delhi (247 Kms/06 Hrs) to Cochin

Morning after breakfast on time drive to New Delhi to catch flight for Cochin. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

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Day 07: Cochin

Morning after breakfast Full day sightseeing of cochin: palaces, museums. Enjoy a Kathakali dance performance at Cochin Cultural Center, arriving by 5 pm to watch the make-up. Dinner at traditional Kerala restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Cochin.

Day 8: Cochin to Munnar

Morning drive to Munnar covering a distance of 130 kms / 4 hrs enroute visit Cheyyappara Waterfalls. On the way to Munnar you can see tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers, lush green hills, a place so difficult to describe, very low population too far from pollution, most of the area covered by Tea Plantation. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9: Munnar

Morning after breakfast take sightseeing in Munnar which includes Raja Malai, a top peak of Munnar where you may see Neel Thar (mountain goats), Pothamedu, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Eco-Point etc. You can also enjoy boating in the Lake (optional). Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 10: Munnar to Periyar

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Morning after breakfast drive to Periyar wild life sanctuary. Periyar Wildlife Reserve Home to bison, antelopes, sabers, wild boars, monkeys, langurs, a wide variety of birds, and some 750 elephants. Game viewing by private motor-boat in the evening. Overnight at wild life resort.

Day 11: Periyar

In the morning after leisurely breakfast drive out for the Thekkady. It is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India. This tour itinerary covers the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake, Kumily, Mangala Devi Temple. Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestations. Thekkady tour also provides services for Trekking, elephant riding and boating. Boating through the Placid Lake offers a rare opportunity to watch wild animals at close quarters

Day 12: Periyar to Kumarakom(House Boat)

Morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom on arrival embark at luxurious house boat to enjoy the backwaters of Kerala. Cruise through the narrow canals and wide lakes enjoying the scenic natural beauty -- coconut trees, rice patties, and small villages. Meals and overnight on houseboats.

Day 13: Kumarakom to Kovalam

Morning after breakfast disembark from house boat & drive to Kovalam world famous beach for Ayurvedic spa treatments. On arrival transfer to beach resort day at leisure. Overnight at Kumarakom beach resort.

Day 14: Kovalam

Day free at leisure. Enjoy the beautiful beach of kovalam. you may take water sports or Aurvedic spa treatment. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure on the beach at Kovalam. Explore the scene of Arabian waves embracing virgin sands in Kerala -Gods own country. You can unwind yourself with an invigorating Ayurvedic massage. Overnight at beach resort.

Day 15: Kovalam

Day free at leisure. Overnigh at beach resort.

Day 16: Kovalam to Trivandrum

Morning after breakfast drive to Trivandrum. On arrival check into hotel later take a trivandrum sightseeing. e will take you for a short sightseeing of Trivandrum. Take pleasure of seeing the Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple. At evening, relax at on the beach. Stay overnight at the hotel in Trivandrum.