Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Cochin – Periyar - Kumarakon – Houseboat - Mumbai
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
You will be met on your arrival at Delhi International Airport and transferred to the hotel of your choice.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 : In Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sight-seeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting - The Red Fort, FridayMosque -- Jama Masjid, The silver street of Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, The Hindu temple -- Birla Mandir, The India Gate, The Rashtrapati Bhawan -- President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and The Bahai Temple.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi-Agra
After breakfast, depart for Agra by road (220 kms /04 hrs). On your arrival in Agra check into the hotel of your choice. Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Agra visiting the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. The visit to the Taj Mahal will long be remembered by you as the highlight of your North India and Kerala tour.
Overnight in Agra.
Day 04 : Agra- Jaipur
After breakfast, depart for Jaipur by road (250 kms /05 hrs) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Jaipur, also called the Pink city, is one of North India’s mos visited tourist destinations, and is part of India’s Golden Triangle. On your arrival in Jaipur check into the hotel of your choice.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 05 : In Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sight-seeing tour of Jaipur visiting Hawa Mahal -- The Palace of Winds, The Jantar Mantar, The City Palace and the Amber Fort. Your tour includes a ride up the Fort on an Elephant's back.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Udaipur
After breakfast, depart for Udaipur by road (400 kms / 6 ½ hrs). On your arrival in Udaipur check-into the hotel of your choice. Udaipur, is Rajasthan’s third largest city, and perhaps it’s most picturesque city, dotted with Lakes..
Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 07 : In Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon ki bari. Evening sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola.
Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 08 : Udaipur – Cochin via Mumbai
After breakfast, depart for the airport in time to board your flight for Mumbai to connect it further with the next flight to Cochin. On your arrival in Cochin, check in at the hotel of your choice.
Day 09 : In Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting - St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets.
Overnight in Cochin.
Day 10 : Cochin – Periyar
After breakfast, depart for Periyar by road (200 kms/ 05 hrs). On your arrival in Periyar, check in at the resort of your choice. Later visit the Spice Plantation, to learn about the variety of spices that this part of Kerala is famous for.
Overnight in Periyar.
Day 11 : Periyar – Kumarakom
Early morning Boat ride on Lake Periyar. Later, after breakfast, depart for Kumarakom by road (140 kms/04 hrs). On your arrival in Kumarakom, check in at a Resort of your choice. Rest of the day at leisure to experience the Backwaters and the Lake.
Overnight in Kumarakom.
Day 12 : Kumarakon – Houseboat
After breakfast, transfer to the jetty to board the Houseboat for an overnight cruise in the backwaters of Kerala.The cruise takes you through the palm-fringed canals and is a unique way to discover Kerala. Evening candlelight dinner on board houseboat. The night spent on the Houseboat will long be remembered by you as the highlight of your Classical North India and Kerala tour.
Overnight on board the Houseboat.
Day 13 : Houseboat-Kumarakom & Drive to Cochin & Fly to Mumbai
Disembark Houseboat at Kumarakom and depart for Cochin by road (70 kms/01 hrs) in time to board your flight for Mumbai. On your arrival in Mumbai, check in at the hotel of your choice. Later, sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum and Mani Bhavan.
Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 14 : Depart Mumbai
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure until transfer to airport in time to connect flight for onward destination.