Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi -Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Cochin - Marari - Backwater Cruise - Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at the international airport in Delhi, our representative will receive you, and transfer you to the hotel Imperial. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. The day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Drive through the Rajpath and visit the Parliament, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Diplomatic Enclave. In the afternoon take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk markets, Red Fort and Rajghat. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Delhi – Agra
Head towards Agra (201 km) after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel Amarvilas and go for a sightseeing tour. Visit Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb and Taj Mahal by twilight on a battery van ride. Visit to the Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request. In the evening explore the colourful markets of the city and shop for souvenirs. Also try some North India delicacies in the food joints of the city. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4:Agra – Jaipur
Start for Jaipur (221 km), after breakfast at the hotel. En route, check out for Fatehpur Sikri, a ruined ghost city established by Akbar. Visit the palaces, mosques, pavilions, tombs and the most famous Buland Darwaza. On arrival in Jaipur check in at the hotel Rajvilas and relax for the day. In the evening you can go for shopping in the local market of Jaipur or just enjoy the hotel facilities. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur
In the morning after breakfast, proceed for a full day city tour. Give a visit to Amber Fort, City Palace, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, the City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6: Jaipur - Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport to board the flight to Udaipur. On arrival, check in at the hotel Udaivilas or Lake Palace and relax for sometime. The day is free for you to spend at leisure. Wander around the colorful Udaipur bazaars, go for boat cruises and other water activities at the picturesque Lake Pichola, or shop at Shilpgram crafts village. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Udaipur
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Visit City Palace, Lake (Jag Mandir) Palace, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, Museum and Jagdish Temple. After lunch head for Kumbhalgarh Fort and the temples of Eklingi & Nagada. Evening is free for you to spend on leisure activities. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Udaipur – Mumbai
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport to board the Jet Airways flight back to Mumbai. On arrival, check in at hotel Taj Mahal. After relaxing for sometime, proceed for a half-day city sightseeing tour. Visit St John's Church at Mumbai Fort, Marine Drive, Gateway of India, and Chowpatty Beach. Also visit Flora Fountain at the Hutama Chowk, 18 km Juhu Beach, and see the sunset from the famous 1880's Hanging Gardens in Malabar Hills. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Mumbai
Early morning after breakfast, proceed for a day trip to the Elephanta Caves (a World Heritage Site for its 9th - 12th century caves) on a jetty. After lunch return to the hotel for a refreshing afternoon nap. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure. You can walk by beach sides; do some shopping, and eating out. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10: Mumbai - Cochin - Marari
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for a flight to Cochin in Kerala. On arrival, drive to Marari, a famous and exclusive beach resort destination in Kerala. Check in at Marari Beach Resort for dinner and overnight stay in Marari.
Day 11: Marari
After breakfast at the resort, the day is free for you to relax. The best option would be to head towards the pristine beaches and enjoy the morning sun. Indulge in beach water activities that are available at the resort or take a rejuvenating break at the Ayurveda Center. The evening is reserved for a sunset cruise to the Kochi Harbor. Return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12: Marari
Breakfast at the resort and enjoy the hospitality offered by it. Revive your senses at the spa and authentic Ayurveda center. The rest of the day is free for you to laze on the beach and enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the aquamarine waters of the Andaman Sea.
Day 13: Marari - Backwaters Cruise – Marari
After breakfast at the resort, drive to Alapuzzha and take a leisurely houseboat cruise on the balmy backwaters. Move through the traditional Kerala villages that flank the backwaters on both sides. As you cruise past, you come across many lakes, lagoons, canals and rivulets. Also take glimpse of passing paddy fields, duck farms, mussel divers, Mangalam, Chithira, R-block and C block villages. Return to the resort in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 14: Cochin – Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport to board the Jet Airways flight to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel Leela Kempinski or Radisson Hotel and spend the day on leisure activities. Wander around the local shopping areas or check out for some evening activities. After a farewell dinner, proceed to the airport to board the flight heading back home or to your onward destination.
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