16 Nights Itinerary Coverage: Delhi - Varanasi - Agra - Jaipur - Bagru - Mundota - Udaipur - Kochi - Kottayam - Mumbai
A warm welcome on arrival at Delhi Airport by our representative & private transfer to hotel. The remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.
After a delicious breakfast join our selected tour guide for sightseeing of New Delhi. Begin your exploration with driving past the President’ Residence & imposing India Gate.
Post lunch will visit Qutub Minar, India’s tallest & oldest minaret & Humayun’s Tomb (A UNESCO World Heritage Site). Return to hotel after sightseeing & enjoy the luxuries. Overnight in Delhi.
Today we start to Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi) & huge Jama Masjid which can hold up to 25000 worshippers.
After, we will stop for photo tour of Red Fort & aboard a rickshaw for a ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk market to see the colorful shops of busiest market of city.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
This morning fly to Varanasi, the holiest & oldest living city in the world & home famous as India’s cultural capital. Check in at hotel & relax for the day.
A highlight of Varanasi is witnessing the spectacular Ganga Aarti which takes place on Dasaswamedh Ghat every evening an overwhelming experience for a first time visitor. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Early in the morning enjoy boat cruise on Ganga & get a soothing experience of sunrise as well as the devotees on the ghats performing various rituals.
Return to hotel for breakfast & proceed for walking tour of Old city passing the four very famous temple of Kashi or Banaras.
Return to hotel for relax in afternoon. Later proceed for excursion to Sarnath the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Overnight in Varanasi.
Morning after breakfast fly to Agra. You are met by our representative on arrival at Agra Airport & transferred to hotel.
After relaxing for a while proceed for sightseeing of Agra Fort, the red sandstone building which was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Return to hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Early morning get ready to indulge in the beauty of Taj Mahal to experience the most visited monument at sunrise.
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Jaipur en-route stop at Tordi Palace where you will enjoy camel ride & lunch at the Palace. Get mingle with locals while visiting the village & drive straight to Jaipur, the city is famous as ‘Pink City’ because of the pink colored buildings. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
After breakfast in the morning you will be met by our guide for sightseeing of Jaipur. Starting with an excursion to Amber Fort, A perfect example of Mughal & Rajput architecture. Ride on the decorated elephant to reach at the top of fort.
Visit 16th century step well famous as Panna Meena ka kund located in the foothills of mountains.
While return to city stop at Jal Mahal for photo tour. Later visit City Palace – residence of former royal family of Jaipur, Jantar Mantar (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a astronomical observatory designed by Maharaja Jai Singh II & The Palace of Winds famous as Hawa Mahal, the landmark of Jaipur.
Have a lunch at renowned restaurant & take a heritage walk with our guide in old city, passing through the narrow streets, exploring flower & vegetable markets. See the local artisans & experience the lifestyle of people in Pink City.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for excursion to Bagru famous for hand block block printing technique & natural dye process preserved by artisans from over 350 years.
Later we proceed to Mundota Fort in outskirts of Jaipur to enjoy a royal stay inside the fort. On arrival, check in at hotel & spend the rest of the day at hotel enjoying the expansive views of countryside or you can explore the fort & can take part in various activities. Overnight in Mundot.
Early morning take part in Yoga lessons at Fort & after breakfast leave for Udaipur. On arrival, check in at your hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast get ready for the sightseeing of Venice of the East. Start with City Palace, the grand palace originally built by Maharana Udai Singh II overlooking the Pichola Lake. Later visit Jagdish Temple.
Take a heritage walk in this most romantic city to mingle with locals, explore the narrow alleys, see the vibrant bazaars & see the Gangaur Ghat to experience the daily life of people.
In the evening enjoy boat ride on Pichola to see the numerous palaces & to capture the perfect evening on the serene waters of this manmade lake. Overnight in Udaipur.
Check out from hotel in morning & board flight to Kochi. Our representative will assist you at Kochi Airport & escort you to hotel.
Welcome to Kerala, referred as “God’s own country.” In the evening enjoy world famous Kathakali Dance show at renowned theater. See the artists at backstage preparing for show followed by a lively dance show. Overnight in Kochi.
Post breakfast join our tour guide for extensive tour of Kochi begins with a walking tour of Fort Kochi area which is enough to make you feel in another world. The region was under possession of British, Portugese & Dutch in different times. It still boasts the influence of European architectures.
Visit St. Francis Church is the oldest European Church in India built in 1503. Afterwards visit Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets also famous as Cheena Vala, the fixed installations which are used for unique method of fishing.
Later visit Jewish Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Commonwealth Nations & the most famous tourist spot in Kochi.
Return to hotel after sightseeing & after freshen up take sunset cruise on Arabian sea. Overnight in Kochi.
Today we off to Philipkutty’s Farm a family runner homestay on private farm overlooking to beautiful Vembanad Lake & the most special place to get the real experience of backwaters & the local life. On arrival, get the waterfront cottage & relax at farm.
Enjoy chatting with your hosts & enjoy the cooking demonstration to learn the local cuisines followed by dinner. Ovenight in Kumarakom.
This morning take a private walk with one of the staff in the farm to learn about the crops below the lake level.
Also enjoy the canal cruise through the narrow, winding canals & experience the unique lifestyle of villagers on the shores & the beautiful markets on the banks. Overnight in Kumarakom.
Morning after breakfast say goodbye to your wonderful hosts & drive to Kochi. On arrival, transfer to Kochi Airport to board flight for Mumbai. Meet our representative & transfer to hotel.
After relaxing a while take a walk from Nariman Point to Gateway of India with our expert tour guide passing through Marine Drive, Colaba Causeway & many colorful sights enroute.
Return back to hotel for comfort stay in hotel.
In the morning after breakfast visit Dadar Flower Market & take exclusive tour of Dhobi Ghat or ‘Open Laundry’ & drive past by Marine Drive & Malabar Hill.
You can enjoy the coffee & light snacks at one of the famous Iranian restaurant in city followed by drive to hotel. Overnight in Mumbai.
At appropriate time transfer to Mumbai Airport to board flight for onward journey.
We had a fantastic time on our journey! The accommodations were excellent, and we were genuinely impressed with the level of service we received, which was well worth the cost. Throughout the entire trip, Ranveer served as our driver, and he did an outstanding job behind the wheel. Additionally, I was particularly grateful for the services provided by our tour guide in Agra, who captured some incredible photographs of us.
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