Spice Kerala with Royal Rajasthan
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination : Cochin - Munnar - Alleppey - Cochin - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Osian - Delhi Departure
DAY 01: ARRIVAL COCHIN
Welcome upon arrival (arrive in the morning), our company executive will meet and assist you at the airport. Transfer to hotel and check in. After relaxation visit best preserved Synagogue, The Dutch Palace and the oldest European Church in India the St. Francis Church where Vasco Da Gama was originally buried. A leisurely walk through the Fort Cochin area which gives you a close look at the operation of the huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets introduced by Chinese traders which is still used in Kerala backwaters as a traditional way of fishing. In the evening enjoy the Kathak kali dance show. Kathakali is the ancient classical dance from of Kerala. It is based on the stories of the Indian epics acted out in this traditional show, where dancers tell stories to music using animated expressions. It is a stylized art form where dancer wears a painted face and mimes using animated hand gestures and facial expressions.
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DAY 02: COCHIN – MUNNAR (BY SURFACE 128 KM)
Morning drive to Munnar, it is Surrounded by lush green tea estates and situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, this picturesque hill station boasts of exotic flora and fauna. enjoy beautiful streams small water falls like vallara and cheeyappara water falls, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests, Reach in the hotel and check in. overnight stay.
DAY 03: MUNNAR
After breakfast, go for full day sightseeing trip of Munnar Perhaps one of the most romantic experiences you love to cherish in the album of your heart.Visit – Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary, famous for Nilagiri Tahr and Tea gardens & Tea Plantation. You never feel tired. The enchanting beauty of Munnar beats the sweat of your brow. Overnight stay.
MUNNAR - ALLEPPEY (BY SURFACE 172 KM)
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Check in to the houseboat at 12:00. Cruising in a House Boat through the back waters of Kerala is the fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwaters, rivers and canals. Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner and breakfast will be served on board. All Meals will be served onboard. Overnight stay in the houseboat.
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DAY 05: ALLEPPEY – COCHIN - DELHI BY FLIGHT
After breakfast, transfer to Cochin airport to board flight to Delhi at 0705 and arrive in Delhi at 1010. Transfer to hotel and check in. After relaxation visit INDIA GATE is the pride of Delhi. An imposing structure, the gate was built in memory to the of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I, RASHTRAPATI BHAWAN, JANTAR MANTAR, HUMAYUN TOMB Humayun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death. It is the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture., QUTUB MINAR, JAMA MASJID of Delhi is the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid stands across the road in front of the Red Fort. Built between 1644 and 1658, Jama Masjid is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Jama Masjid Mosque was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Originally called the Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, RED FORT It is known as red fort because there is too much use of red stones in construction of red fort. Construction of red fort was completed by Shah Jahan in the year of 1648. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 06: DELHI – AGRA
After breakfast, drive to Agra and check in to hotel visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar, and the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Itmad-ud- daulah Tomb This is precisely because Itmad ud Daula is the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble, Mehtab bagh The Garden complex, situated on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal, is known as Mehtab Bagh, or “The Moonlight Garden”. Recent excavations revealed a huge octagonal tank furnished with 25 fountains, a small central tank and a baradari on the east, marble factory. Enjoy battery van in Agra and overnight stay.
DAY 07: AGRA – JAIPUR (BY SURFACE 239 KM)
In the morning go to see the sunrise view of The Taj Mahal and come back to hotel and have breakfast, then check out from the hotel and drive to pink city Jaipur and enroute visit Fatehpur sikri - the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in honour of the great Sufi saint Salim Chisti ; its magnificence and uniqueness offers a fine example of the emperor's architectural finesse. Visit Panch Mahal, jodha Bai Palace , Salim Chisti Dargah, Buland darwaza etc. Continue drive to Jaipur and check in to hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 08: JAIPUR
After breakfast, take an excursion to Amber fort built in 16th century, enjoy elephant ride. Later visit HAWA MAHAL - a Palace of winds. Hawa Mahal is an extraordinary, fairy-tale, pink sandstone, delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city. In the afternoon you will visit the CITY PALACE was built between 1729 and 1732 AD by Sawai Jai Singh II. He ruled in Amer and planned and built the outer walls of the palace and later rulers added to the architecture of this palace. Albert museum, walk to adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory and birla mandir. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.
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DAY 09: JAIPUR – UDAIPUR (BY SURFACE 415)
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur and reach in the evening and check in to hotel. Enjoy the boat ride in Uday sagar lake and overnight stay.
DAY 10: UDAIPUR
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Udaipur. A fascinating walled city, Udaipur sits on the shores of Lake Pichola. It’s renowned for its palaces - the white marble Maharajah’s Palace, the Winter Palace (with its inlaid tile, mirrors and mosaics of peacocks), the Jag temple (an eighteenth-century yellow-sandstone palace) and Jag Niwas (an eighteenth-century granite and marble palace). Also see the Victoria Hall Museum (local historical displays and antiques), Sahelion-ki-Bari (a garden) and the Jagdish Temple. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 11: UDAIPUR – JODHPUR (BY SURFACE 264 KM)
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, check in to hotel and later visit Mandore garden, MEHRANGARH FORT is one of the largest forts in forts. It is also the most magnificent fort in Jodhpur. t is situated on a 150 m high hill. It was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. The Mehrangarh Fort can be reached from the city, 5 kms below, through a circular road. JASWANT THADA PALACE is architectural landmark found in Jodhpur. It is a white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The monument, in its entirety, is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. UMAID BHAWAN PALACE this lavish art deco monument to royal living had an improbable conception: it was built as a public relief and employment project during a long period of drought. Over one million square feet (90,000 m²) of the finest marble was used in the construction of the palace. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.
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DAY 12: JODHPUR EXCURSION OSIAN
After breakfast, take an excursion to Osain which is 67 KM away from Jodhpur. This city is famous for Brahmanical and Jain temples, which belong to 8th and 11th century. Surya or Sun temple dates back to 10th century and as its name suggests, it is dedicated to Lord Sun or Surya. and the Sachiya mata temple are famous for their beauty. Visit Mahavir Temple temple built in 783 AD by Pratihara King Vatsa. Dedicated to Lord Mahavira it is an important pilgrimage of the Jains. Also enjoy the Camel ride and come back to hotel in Jodhpur. Overnight stay.
DAY 13: JODHPUR – DELHI BY FLIGHT
After breakfast, transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi at 12:20 & arrive at 13:20 by Air India. Transfer to hotel and check in. Day is free for shopping and overnight stay.
DAY 14: Delhi
After breakfast, day is free for shopping. Do shopping from famous shopping markets in Delhi Chandani Chowk, Khan market, Sarojini Nagar.
DAY 15: DELHI DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Cochin airport to board onward flight to home with everlasting memories of India.
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