Golden Triangle & Kerala Backwater (16 Days)

16 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Discover two very different sides of India on this 16-day journey, combining the iconic sights of the Golden Triangle with the lush landscapes and relaxed pace...

Duration: 16 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Delhi, Kochi, Alappuzha, Jaipur, Agra, Munnar, Fatehpur Sikri, Thekkady, Kovalam, Periyar National Park · Languages: English

Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Hotels used or similarDelhi x 2 nights3* - Madhuban Hotel/ Meridian Plaza4* - The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket5* - Le Meridien/ The ClaridgesAgra x 1 nights3* - Howard Plaza the Fern/ Atulyaa Taj4* - Radission Hotel/ Crystal Sarovar Premier5* - Trident Hotel/ Courtyard by MarriottJaipur x 2 nights3* - Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean4* - Fortune Select Metropolitan/ Lemon Tree Premier5* - ITC Rajputana/ Hilton JaipurCochin x 2 nights3* - The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza4* - Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent5* - Xandari Harbour/ Le MeridienMunnar x 2 nights3* - Fort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle4* - Nature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar5* - Chandys Windy Woods/ Tea CountyPariyar (Thekkady) x 2 night3* - Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop4* - The Elephant Court/ Cardamom County5* - Spice village/ Cardamom CountyAlleppey x 1 night3* - ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats4* - ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats5* - Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons/ Spice Route PremiumKovalam x 3 nights3* - Harmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort4* - Estuary Island Resort/Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel5* - Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove/ The Leela Kovalam Beach

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What's Included

Breakfast
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
15 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Boat safari on Pariyar River in Thekkady.
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Government taxes.

Not Included

Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrive Delhi (flight)On arrival at Delhi airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time to relax.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 02

DelhiBreakfast at hotel proceed for full day combined city tour of Old & New Delhi. In Old Delhi visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid & rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk. In New Delhi visit Humayun tomb, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple & drive past thru VVIP area of Rajpath which includes president house, parliament & India Gate.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 03

Delhi - Agra (204kms/ 4hrs approx)Taj Mahal: One of the Seven Wonder of the World was build by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651. This symbol of love was build in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.Build by the famed Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565, though additions were made up until the rule of his grandson, Shah Jahan region it has partially become Palace.Built between 1622 and 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, boasts of marble trellis work and inlaid with-precious stones, this mausoleum on the opposite bank of the Yamuna from the Taj, exhibits a strong Persian influence.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 04

Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Abhaneri - Jaipur (245kms/ 5hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri & Abhaneri village famous for step well and a Hindu temple. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel. Rest time free for visiting the colorful market with your driver.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 05

JaipurBreakfast at hotel full city tour of Jaipur visiting Amber fort and Jeep ride, Jaigarh Fort, city palace & museum, observatory, Palace of winds, Birla temple and local market.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 06

Jaipur - Cochin (flight)Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Cochin. On arrival at Cochin airport assistance and transfer to hotel.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 07

CochinBreakfast at hotel full day city tour of Cochin. Visit Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church & Chinese Fishing Nets etc. Evening Kathakali dance show.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 08

Cochin - Munnar (140kms/ 3hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel, drive to Munnar check in at hotel. Rest me to relax and visit the surrounding with your driver.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 09

MunnarBreakfast at hotel full day city tour of Munnar visit Devikulam National Park, tea estate & tea factory.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10

Munnar - Thekkady (110kms/ 2hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Thekkady check in at hotel. Later spice plantation tour and visit Mangala Devi Temple.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11

ThekkadyBreakfast at hotel boat safari to visit the Periyar national park. Although a tiger reserve, the star of the show in Periyar is the herd of elephants that descend down to the lake. Other intriguing and rare species of animals dwelling in the sanctuary include the Sambar Deer, Nilgiri Tahr, Wild Pigs, Nilgiri Langur, the highly endangered Lion-Tailed Macaque, Small Travancore Flying Squirrel, Stripe-Necked Mongoose, Nilgiri Marten and many more.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 12

Thekkady - Alleppey (130kms/ 3hrs approx)Breaakfast at hotel drive to Alleppey. Board a houseboat & enjoy the Backwater cruise. All meals & overnight on board.Overnight on board.
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Day 13

Alleppey – Kovalam (200kms/ 4hrs approx)After breakfast disembark houseboat and drive to Kovalam check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy for personal activities relax on the beach.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 14

KovalamBreakfast at hotel day free and easy for personal activities & relax on the beach. (Transport not included this day)Overnight at hotel.
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Day 15

KovalamBreakfast at hotel day free and easy for personal activities & relax on the beach. (Transport not included this day)Overnight at hotel.
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Day 16

Kovalam - DepartureBreakfast at hotel as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination. End of our services

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Pickup service provided in New Delhi. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in New Delhi. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.