Overview
North South Indian tour start from Delhi to Cochin. It covers the beautiful and historic places of Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Munnar.
Highlights
- Visit Agra Fort and Taj Mahal
- Visit Jantar Mantar built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the world’s biggest stone observatory, between 1727 and 1733 AD
- Temple of Lord Brahma
- Udaipur City Palace
- Fort Kochi – Vasco De Gama Church, Chinese Fish Nets, Fort Kochi Beach, Santa Cruz Basilica
Itinerary
On time pickup from your home and drive to Agra. Arrive Agra and visit the massive Agra Fort, with splendid remains of sandstone and marble palaces. Later visit Taj Mahal, one of the world’s most admired architectural masterpieces.
After breakfast start an excursion to the splendid Amber Fort, an architectural masterpiece of great historical significance. Begun in the 16th century and built of red sandstone and marble, the seemingly rough exterior gives no hint of the warm and opulent ambiance of the interior, as you’ll discover this morning. Here you also get an opportunity to climb up to the fort on decorated elephant. In the afternoon also visit the splendid City Palace & Museum which opens a door into the opulent world of the Rajput princes and the treasures with which they surrounded themselves. The City Palace complex is home to several palatial buildings constructed by influential rulers that reflect the blending of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jantar Mantar, the world’s biggest stone observatory, between 1727 and 1733 AD.
Meals : Breakfast
Afternoon proceed for the city tour of Pushkar Lake. This is an important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus, which has the only temple of Lord Brahma in the country and one of the few in the world. Lord Brahma is known as the creator of the world as per the Hindu mythology. It’s marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the Hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site.
Later enjoy Camel Ride for 01 hrs.
Meals : Breakfast
Morning drive to Udaipur, on arrival check-in at hotel. Evening enjoy a boat ride on LAKE PICHOLA with its main attractions being the two palaces on the islands in the lake, Jagniwas and JAGMANDIR Lake Pichola is about 4 km in length and 3 km. wide. Jagniwas was earlier the summer retreat of the prince of Mewar and now a five-star hotel. The city palace extends along the eastern shore of the lake.
Meals : Breakfast
Udaipur
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace built in 1725; the grand City Palace is actually a conglomerate of eleven palaces overlooking the sprawling Lake Pichola. One of the largest, most beautiful palaces in the state of Rajasthan, it is now a museum, royal residence and a luxury hotel. This intricately designed monument is an architectural wonder in granite and marble. Later visit the Jagdish Temple, the largest and most venerated temple of Udaipur. Sahelion-Ki-Bari, consisting of an ornamental pool with delicately carved cenotaphs of black and white marble and soft stone.
Overnight at hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Morning on time transfer to Udaipur airport to connect the flight in time for cochin . On arrival in Delhi airport, meet and assist by our representative followed by transfer to Hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Cochin: Fullday city tour Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as ‘God’s Own Country‘. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left indelible marks on the history and development of Cochin. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay). Cochin is proud of its world class port and international airport that link it to many major cities worldwide.This lovely seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate.
Fort Kochi – Vasco De Gama Church, Chinese Fish Nets, Fort Kochi Beach, Santa Cruz Basilica.
Mattancherry – Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Saturdays), Dutch Palace (Closed on Fridays and National Holidays). Evening Cherai Beach. Hotel
Drive to Alleppey back water cruise/KUMARAKKOM .
With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense and natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the east by travellers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala.Today Alappuzha has grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre, attracting several thousands of tourists each year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products, and coir industry. A singular characteristic of this land is a region called Kuttanad. A land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is also called the Rice Bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.
Drive and Check in to Kumarakom Hotel for overnight stay.
Afternoon Spice plantation visit,nature walk and Elephant ride. enjoy boat ride in Periyar lake for viewing Wildlife
Thekkady / MUNNAR
Munnar (200km / 5hrs) is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1,600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2,695 m.
Back to Munnar town for shopping, and to Hotel
Munnar– Maduppetty Dam, Echo point, Kundale Lake, Top station Eravikulam National park, Tea Museum e
Arrival transfer to AIRPORT to connect flight to Delhi