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| Destinations Covered: Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Udaipur-Pushkar-Delhi-Amritsar-Delhi-Trivandrum-Kanyakumari-Kovalam-Alleppey-Periyar/Thekkady-Munnar-Cochin-Agatti Island-Cochin. | |||||
Your day to day itinerary
Day 01: Delhi
Begin your tour
Land Delhi airport/railway station
Welcome to Vardhman "Rustic Rajasthan with serene Kerala & Agatti Island"
Vardhman's representative will meet & greet you & then will transfer you to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: In the evening take a visit to Akshardham Temple [Closed on every Monday].
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed on a half day city tour of New Delhi.
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple , a modern Hindu Temple , Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Rest of the day free at your own.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed on a half day city tour of Old Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Rest of the day free at your own
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Delhi -Agra
This morning after breakfast drive to the "Romantic city of Taj Mahal" - Agra. Relax for rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05: Agra
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) during Sunrise. Return back to hotel for breakfast and later proceed on a city tour of Agra.
Visit Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellent range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Attend Taj-e-Mohhobat Show.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06: Agra -Fatehpur Sikiri- Jaipur
On day 6 of your programme proceed towards the Pink City - Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, once the capital of Emperor Akbar for almost 14 years. Fahehpur Sikri is home to a number of picturesque palaces, monuments and Dargah of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti.
Reach Jaipur by the evening and then check into your hotel. Evening is free for personal activities.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magical pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Enjoy Elephant Safari to the Amer/Amber Fort.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: Jaipur - Udaipur
Early morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur. Reach Udaipur and check into your hotel. Evening is free for personal activities.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Udaipur
After breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Udaipur city. Visit the magnificent City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari, Jagdish temple and the Bharatiya Lok Mandal. Complete your tour in the "City of Lakes" with a quick glimpse of the Fateh Sagar Lake. Evening is free for shopping.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola. Boat cruise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Udaipur-Pushkar
This morning after a leaisurely breakfast drive to the most holy cities of Pushkar and Ajmer. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Relax for a while and later proceed on a city tour of Pushkar & Ajmer.
Pushkar happens to be the holiest places according to the Hindus as it is considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the goddess of learning and music) performed a ritual in the lake. Here we visit the only Brahma temple of the world before intermingling with the local colours in the local bazaar. Pushkar is the world famous for its cattle fair held each year in the month of October/November. Proceed towards Ajmer. Ajmer is the pious city for the Muslims. Surprisingly both the cities are at distance of 11km from each other. Visit the Durgah built in fond remembrance of Khwaja Muin ud Din Chisti where the Muslim pilgrims from all over India throng during the festival times. Later visit Mughal emperor Akbar's Palace where his son Jehangir received Sir Thomas Roe to grant him the permission of trade to East India Company with India, that changed the history of India completely and slowly and steadily India became colony of the British Empire.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Pushkar-Delhi
Early morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi. Reach Delhi and check into your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Attend Sound & light show at Red Fort in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Delhi-Amritsar by morning train
Early morning you will be transferred to the New Delhi railway station to board train for Amritsar-the city of Golden Temple. Upon arrival at Amritsar railway station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Relax for a while and then proceed to visit Wagha Border.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13: Amritsar
Visit the famous Golden temple.
Golden Temple: which is scared to the Sikh nation, here we will find time to tune into the amazing spiritual centre and feel the power that inspires the Sikh people worldwide. We continue our city tour and visit the Jallian walla Bagh Martyrs' Memmorial built in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts of Golden Temple. Here about 1500 and 2000 persons who were attending a peaceful meeting during the freedom movement fell under the bullets of the British General Dyer on 13 April 1919 and the city of Amritsar.
Also visit Jallianwala Bagh- Martyrs' Memmorial built in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts of Golden Temple. Here about 1500 and 2000 persons who were attending a peaceful meeting during the freedom movement fell under the bullets of the British General Dyer on 13 April 1919 and the city of Amritsar.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Amritsar - Delhi by Shatabdi train-Trivandrum by flight
Early morning transfer to Amritsar railway station to board +AMRITSAR SHTBDI train number 2014 at 0510hrs. Reach New Delhi Railway station at 1115hrs and you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Delhi airport to board flight for Trivandrum.
Reach Trivandrum airport and you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15: Trivandrum
This morning proceed on a city tour of Trivandrum.
Visit the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Museum Complex, Science and Technology Museum , Aakulam Boat Club, Veli Tourist Village and the lovely Shangmugham Beach
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Trivandrum-Kanyakumari
After breakfast drive to Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin), the last end of India where three Oceans meet. Continue drive to Kovalam on arrival and check into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17: Kanyakumari-Kovalam
Proceed to Kovalam and transfer to beach resort on arrival. Day free to relax at the golden beach or indulge in Ayurvedic massages.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 18: Kovalam
Full day free to relax on the beach.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 19: Kovalam-Alleppey
Early Morning: Drive to Alleppey (120 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, switch over to the House Boat and cruise along the backwaters, passing through paddy fields, villages, market etc. The cruise is through `Kuttanad' literally meaning the land which is lower than the sea level but is kept intact by its bounds and dikes. It is the `rice bowl' of Kerala. The rice fields are very beautiful and this lush land and surrounds governs the placid way of life of the people who live on the backwaters.
Overnight: Houseboat
Day 20: Kumarakom-Periyar
The houseboat comes to a halt at Kumarakom today morning after breakfast. Later proceed to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar/Thekkady. Check in at the Hotel. In the evening visit Kumily spice market to see and buy spices.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 21: Periyar
Full day free to explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: You can enjoy Elephant ride, Jeep Safari, Bamboo rafting and Nature walk at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 22: Periyar-Munnar
Drive to the fascinating hill station of Munnar. Enjoy delightful views of the Cardamom hills and lush green tea plantations as you make your way to Munnar. Check in at a Hotel on arrival and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can also indulge in some trekking around the place as part of your holiday in Kerala.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 23: Munnar
Visit Eravikulam National Park to see rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, Old Munnar Town, Dairy Farm and the Mattupetty Dam. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own. Visit the bazaars, plantations etc
overnight: Hotel
Day 24: Munnar-Cochin
This morning drive to Cochin. On arrival, check into your hotel. Relax for the rest of day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 25: Cochin
This morning after breakfast proceed on a city tour of Cochin
Visit the Dutch palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Church. Also visit the Hill Palace Museum which displays articles of archeological importance.
OPTIONAL Activity: Attend Kathkali Dance Show in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 26: Cochin-Agatti Island
This morning after breakfast transfer to cochin airport to catch flight for Agatti Island. On arrival at Agatti airport transfer to your Agatti Island Resort. Relax for the rest of day. (At Agatti Island-No services included except accommodation + Airport-hotel-Airport Transfers + all meals).
Overnight: Agatti Island Resort
Day 27: Agatti Island
Full day free for Leisure activities on the Island (At Agatti Island-No services included except accommodation + Airport- hotel-Airport Transfers + all meals).
Overnight: Agatti Island Resort
Day 28 : Agatti Island
Full day free for Leisure activities on the Island (At Agatti Island-No services included except accommodation + Airport- hotel-Airport Transfers + all meals).
Overnight: Agatti Island Resort
Day 29 : Agatti Island-Cochin
This morning after transfer to Agatti Airport to catch flight for Cochin. Reach Cochin airport & then catch connecting flight back to home with sweet and unforgettable memories of your tour to India escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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