North & South India Tour 19 Nights / 20 Days

Breakfast at hotel.
Today, leave for sight-seeing tour which includes Jama - the largest mosque of Emperor Shajahan. Later precede Red Fort Raj Ghat- Cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, to India Gate - a 42 meter stone arch built in the memory of the Indian Soldiers who died in World War II, Drive past the President's House & Parliament House. Visit Humayu'ns Tomb a memorial by the Taj Mahal, the Qutab Minar, Birla Mandir and Lotus Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast, city tour visiting City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fateh Sagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum). Overnight Udaipur.

Breakfast at hotel.
Morning excursion to Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant / Jeep Safari up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. It has a marble Palace, Temple of victory and Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors). Afternoon City tour of Jaipur. Visit City Palace and Museum. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone. Also visit Jantar Mantar. Observatory, which is still equipped with immense, brick and mortar instrument. Overnight stay in hotel.

Note : (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays).

Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to railway station to connect train to Jhansi. On arrival continue drive to Khajuraho (approx 190 Kms / 4 Hrs. drive). En-route visit Orcha Temples. On arrival transfer to hotel. Khajuraho was Capital of Chandela rulers who ruled between 9th and 13th centuries. Today, Khajuraho has no more than 22 temples but enough to show the world its former glory. Rest of the time is free to relax. Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.
Morning visit the world famous Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the largest & most typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of temples that consist of the Parasvanath Temple - the only Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho and has excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the Javeri Temple dedicated to Vishnu. The other temples in this group are those dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath. Afternoon free for leisure.

Breakfast at hotel.
Morning is free for leisure. Later transfer to airport to connect flight for Varanasi by 9W724. Dep. Khajuraho at 1300 hrs. Arr. Varanasi at 1410 hrs. Varanasi - is most important place of pilgrimage for Hindus and the sight of devout praying standing water deep in Ganges. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Varanasi.

Enjoy an early morning boat-ride on the Holy Ganga to see devotees at prayer along the "ghats", return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast city tours of Varanasi visiting various temples and noted Banaras Hindu University. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath. It was here that the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon and set in motion the wheel of law of Buddhist faith. Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.
Morning is free for leisure. Later transfer to Airport to connect flight for Mumbai by IC805 dep. Varanasi at 1540 hrs. arr. Mumbai at 19:55 hrs. On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast at hotel.
Morning city tour to Mumbai includes impressive Gateway of India built in 1911; the Prince of Wales Museum, famous for its collection of miniature paintings, the unique Hanging Gardens. Later transfer to Airport to connect flight for Cochin by 9W403 dep. Mumbai at 13:25 hrs. arr. Kochi at 15:10 hrs. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Kochi visiting the Jewish Synagogue, the Mattancherry Palace and the Cantilevered Chinese Fishing Net in the back waters around Kochi. In the evening there is an opportunity to experience the renowned Kathakail dance at a local hall. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast proceed to Alleppey, approx 70 Kms. 1 ½ hrs drive. Check-in at the house boat which will take you to enjoy the magic of Alleppey - Kumarakom by going on a house boat (Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting glimpse of the village life at close quarters. A unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the house boat.

Breakfast at House Boat.
After breakfast in the houseboat disembark at Kumarakom & transfer to the Hotel. Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary -spread across 14 acres, The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise is a favorite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. A visit to the bird sanctuary, set within the lush acres of wooded land nearby, acquaints you to the variety of migratory birds that flock in thousands, some from the Himalayas, some even from as far as Siberia.

Afternoon visit to the marvelous mangrove forests, coconut canopies and pulsating paddy fields sprinkle with enchanting waterways and canals decked with white lilies. Overnight in Hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Periyar (approx 135 Kms. / 3 Hrs. drive). On arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit tea and spice plantations or do a soft trek with escort in the jungle. Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast visit to the National Park. You could do a boat safari in Lake Periyar and try to catch a wild elephant. Later in the afternoon drive to Kochi (approx 185 Kms. & 05 Hrs. drive). On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai or Delhi. On arrival transfer to international Airport to connect flight for onward Destination.