Delhi • Agra • Fatehpur Sikri • Jaipur • Udaipur • Ranakpur • Mumbai • Cochin • Kumarakom • Kerala Backwaters • Chennai
DAY 1 - Delhi, India - Arrival
Arrive Delhi. A representative from Heritage Journeys, India will meet, assist and escort you to your hotel.
Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight at:
Le Meridien, Delhi (5* Deluxe)
Vivanta by Taj Dwarka, Delhi (5* Deluxe)
The Suryas, Delhi (4* Deluxe)
The Hans, Delhi (4* Deluxe)
DAY 2 - Delhi
After breakfast, we proceed on a full day guided tour of Delhi, Delhi is a city of immense past. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and has accumulated a tremendous heritage of art, architecture and culture. Our tour includes panoramic visit of Presidential Palace, Parliament House, Jantar Mantar - the medieval observatory, Connaught Place- the heart and main shopping district of the capital, Humayun Tomb- the 16th century tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun and India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in Asia, Raj Ghat and Shantivana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru and Chandini Chowk.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at:
Vivanta by Taj Dwarka, Delhi
Le Meridien, Delhi
The Suryas, Delhi (4* Deluxe)
The Hans, Delhi (4* Deluxe)
DAY 3 - Delhi - Agra
Transfer to Agra in the morning..
Visit Agra Fort and Taj Mahal at sunset in the afternoon followed by local bazaars.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at:
Courtyard by Mariott, Agra (5* Deluxe)
Radisson, Agra (4* Deluxe)
DAY 4 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise.
In the afternoon, travel to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. The pink city is known around the world for its people and Heritage palaces, its culture & arts, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Palace of Winds & Amber Fort. The city tour visiting City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jantar Mantar.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at:
Hilton, Jaipur (5* Deluxe)
Four Points by Sheraton, Jaipuri (4* Deluxe)
DAY 5 - Jaipur - Amber Fort
A morning elephant ride will take you to Amber Fort and its sandstone palaces perched atop a hill. Within its precincts are Sheesh Mahal or chamber of mirrors reputedly the best in the world, Victory Hall and Pleasure Palace. Afternoon will be free for shopping or rest.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at:
Hilton, Jaipur (5* Deluxe)
Four Points by Sheraton, Jaipur (4* Deluxe)
DAY 6 - Jaipur - Udaipur
Transfer to Udaipur by road. It is interspersed with shimmering lakes, marble palaces and fountains. The City Palace is the largest of its kind. It is remarkable for its octagonal towers, brilliant multicolor mosaics of peacocks inlaid in tiles, inlaid mirror work and exquisite paintings. Sahelion ki Bari is fascinating garden-adorned by Lotus pool, a marble throne and finely sculptured cenotaphs. City tour includes City Palace, Jagdish Temple & Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of maids of honor).
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at:
Fateh Garh, Udaipur (5* Deluxe)
Ramada Resort, Udaipur (5* Deluxe)
Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur (4* Deluxe)
DAY 7 - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Mumbai
Morning excursion to Ranakpur. The cluster of temples at Ranakpur made of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a marvelous feat of architecture. The temples were built in 1460 but are very well preserved and the marble still sparkles. The main temple is supported by 1444 pillars, none of which are similarly carved.
Fly to Mumbai in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at:
JW Mariott Juhu, Mumbai (5* Deluxe)
Grand Hyatt, Mumbai
(5* Deluxe)
Hotel Ambassador, Mumbai (5* Deluxe)
HotelFariyas, Mumbai (5* Deluxe)
DAY 8 - Mumbai(Bombay)
Take a boat excursion to Elephanta Caves- the 7th century cave temples carved out of a hill rising from the Arabian Sea. The afternoon city tour will include Hanging Gardens, Tower of Silence, Kamla Nehru Park, Gateway of India, National Museum and Crawford Market.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at:
JW Mariott Juhu, Mumbai (5* Deluxe)
Grand Hyatt, Mumbai
(5* Deluxe)
Hotel Ambassador, Mumbai (5* Deluxe)
HotelFariyas, Mumbai (5* Deluxe)
DAY 9 - Mumbai - Cochin
Fly to Cochin - the picturesque seaport on the palm-fringed coast of Arabian Sea, laced with inland waterways and tropical lagoons. Sightseeing includes Cochin Fort, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at:
Crowne Plaza, Cochin (5* Deluxe)
Grand Hyatt, Cochin (5* Deluxe)
Radisson Blue, Cochin (4* Deluxe)
DAY 10 - Cochin
City tour visiting Dutch Fort, Mattanchery Palace, Bolghatty Palace.
Meals: Breakfast
Crowne Plaza, Cochin (5* Deluxe)
Grand Hyatt, Cochin (5* Deluxe)
Radisson Blue, Cochin (4* Deluxe)
DAY 11 - Cochin - Kumarakom- Kerala Backwaters
Transfer to Kumarakom - an island nestled between Vembanad Lake and backwaters in the lush green Kerala. The day is spent on a boat cruising the backwaters visiting palm fringed villages, rural areas and a sanctuary, which is home to thousand of migrating birds.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight:
Park Regis Aveda Kumarakom Resort, Kumarakon (5* Deluxe)
Eastend Lake Song, Kumarakom (4* Deluxe)
DAY 12 - Allepey - Cochin - Chennai (Madras)
Disembark the boat after breakfast. Transfer to Cochin airport.
Fly to Chennai - the gateway to a voyage of discovery of an ancient temple-studded state. Sightseeing includes Mylapore Temple, Cathedral of St. Thome, Fort St. George, and National Art Museum.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at:
Crowne Plaza Adyar Park, Chennai (5* Deluxe)
Park Hyatt, Chennai (5* Deluxe)
Hotel Ambassador Pallava, Chennai (4* Deluxe)
DAY 13 - Chennai (Madras)
Mahabalipuram is famous for its rock cut shore temples and monolithic figures in Dravidian architecture. After touring the Five Rathas, Mahisaura and Krishna Mandapams we will proceed to Kanchipuram, the city of woven silk and temples.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at:
Overnight at:
Crowne Plaza Adyar Park, Chennai (5* Deluxe)
Park Hyatt, Chennai (5* Deluxe)
Hotel Ambassador Pallava, Chennai (4* Deluxe)
DAY 14 - Deaparture - Chennai
Transfer to airport.
Depart on your onwad journey.
