Experience a fabulous "Golden Triangle" tour in northern India, before heading south to Kerala, where you will visit Kochi, and then explore the picturesque backwater resort of Kumarakom, spending a day on a houseboat.
2 nights Delhi – 2 nights Jaipur – 1 night Agra – 1 night Delhi – 2 nights Kochi – 3 nights Kumarakom
Accommodation and the order of days may vary slightly depending on availability.
Overnight flight UK to Delhi.
Met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka
Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka
Drive to Jaipur, en route stop for lunch at the Samode Palace. Overnight: Ikaki Niwas (homestay)/Four Points by Sheraton
Sightseeing of Jaipur. Overnight: Ikaki Niwas (homestay)/ Four Points by Sheraton
Drive to Agra for sightseeing of the city. Overnight: Crystal Sarovar Premiere
Return to Delhi. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka
Internal flight Delhi to Kochi. Transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Holiday Inn
Sightseeing of Kochi. Overnight: Holiday Inn
Drive to Kumarakom and relax at your backwater resort. Overnight: Eastend Lake Song
Day at leisure to enjoy the local surroundings at your own pace. Overnight: Eastend Lake Song
Board a houseboat for a cruise around the backwaters, catching glimpses of village life around the local area. Lunch and afternoon tea on board the houseboat. Overnight: Eastend Lake Song
Transfer to Kochi Airport for return flight to UK.
What's Included: Flights with all transfers Sightseeing and excursions based on use of exclusive vehicle Services of local English-speaking guide 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches Visit to the oldest and grandest stepwell of Rajasthan at Abhaneri. Delhi Sightseeing: Visit to Old and New Delhi which includes Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid Mosque, drive past Red Fort. Walk through the spice market of Fatehpuri. Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi. A photo stop at India Gate, drive past Govt. buildings, visit Agrasen ki baoli stepwell and The Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple. Jaipur Sightseeing: Visit Amer Fort and the City Palace. Visit to a local school (during term time) which is giving education to street kids, with whom you may wish to interact. Also visit a local market famous for cotton. Agra Sightseeing: Late afternoon visit Mehtab view for a spectacular view of Taj Mahal. Morning visit Taj Mahal and Red Fort. Kochi Sightseeing: Visit the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, see the Chinese fishing nets, take a walk through Fort Cochin area, make a visit to Broadway - the local market and see a show of Kerala's performing arts at the local theatre. Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. This is a private tour based on 2 sharing.
Speak to a specialist for pricing, availability and extension options.
