14 Day Rajasthan and Kerala Tour

Package Overview

Unique experiences on this tour:

- Traditional cycle rickshaw ride in the back streets and bazaars of old Delhi
- View the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset to see change in color of the marble
- Horse drawn carriage ride to the Taj Mahal in Agra
- Visit to the majestic fort of Jaipur & Jodhpur
- Enjoy an Elephant ride & Jeep ride at the Amber Fort in Jaipur
- Visit to the Maharana’s City Palace in Udaipur
- Boat cruise on picturesque Lake Pichola in Udaipur
- Witness Kathakali dance performance in Cochin
- Cruise Kerala’s tranquil backwater canals on a traditional houseboat(barge)
- View the incredible birdlife of Vembanad Lake in the early morning hours
- Visit India’s most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur; Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri in Agra; Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort Complex & Qutab Minar in Delhi, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and .... many other interesting sights listed in the detailed itinerary.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi

  Arrive Delhi in the evening or night, depending on flight schedules. You're greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

• Day 2 : Delhi

  Start your journey of Incredible India with a visit to the Old walled city in the morning. Drive pass the 17th century imposing Red Fort, take a traditional cycle rickshaw ride in the back streets & bazaars of Chandni Chowk (Closed on Sundays) selling an extraordinary variety of items like., dress material, spices, jewellery & perfumes and mouth-watering food delicacies. From here you visit the India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid. In complete contrast to the noise and crowds of Old Delhi, is Raj Ghat, a simple and stunning memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
  
  Afternoon: Explore New Delhi, which is a blend of ancient & pre-independence India. Visit the 12th century Qutub Minar; the exquisite Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1570 is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Sightseeing will also include drive past the Lodhi Garden, Safdarjung's tomb, the elegant government buildings designed in blend of Indian and European styles - the India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Presidential Palace.

  • Hotspots : India Gate

• Day 3 : Delhi / Agra

  After breakast, proceed on the drive to Agra.
  
  Arrive Agra in the afternoon and check in to your hotel.
  
  Late Afternoon: Visit Agra Fort, it’s first red sandstone fort of North India was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in the year 1565. Its royal audience halls, immense stone courtyards, marble mosque and the private royal chambers give us a glimpse of the grandeur and talent for combining defensive architecture with beauty and design of the Mughal Empire. From here visit the fabled Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal was built in the year 1652 AD by Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22,000 skilled craftsmen 22 years to create this spectacular white marble mausoleum. You will stay at Taj Mahal until sunset to see the white marble reflect the nuances of the changing light from the sun.
  
  Note: In case this day is a Friday, then Agra sightseeing will be re-arranged so that you visit Taj Mahal from inside when it's open to visitors.

  • Hotspots : Taj Mahal, Agra Fort

• Day 4 : Agra / Jaipur

  Early Morning: You're at leisure at your hotel with option (no extra charge) to visit the Mughal garden of Mehtab Bagh, which is located across from the Taj Mahal on the other side of the Yamuna River. Enjoy a walk and view the Taj Mahal from across the river at sunrise. Also visit the Itmad-ud-Daulah, regarded as an imminent precursor of the Taj Mahal. This memorial was built in the year 1628 by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir's gueen as a memorial to her father. Like the Taj it has amzingly intricate 'Pietra Dura' inlay and lattice marble screens. Return to your hotel to freshen up & relax.
  
  Check out from your hotel after breakfast and proceed on the drive to Jaipur. On the way, stop at Fathepur Sikri, the deserted city. This one of the world's most perfect ghost cities and a marvel of design and construction. It was conceived and bult by Emperor Akbar, one of the most enlightened rulers of his time. Built in 1571, it is a synthesis of the flourishing styles of the Persian courts and the prevailing Hindu Islamic trends. Today its pristine red sandstone buildings are as perfect as when they were first chiseled. The masterpiece of this remarkable monument is the Jewel House of the Diwan I Khas. Architecturally extraordinary, the four doorways lead into a single storey room where a huge central pillar carved to baroque richness, supports a seat reached by mid air walkways. After the tour, continue your journey to Jaipur.
  
  Arrive Jaipur in the evening and check in to your hotel.

  • Hotspots : Itmad-Ud-Daulah, Mughal Garden

• Day 5 : Jaipur

  Morning: A visit to the Amber Fort. Its forbidding exterior belying a bejeweled interior whose richness reflects the sumptuous styles of the surrounding Mughal courts. An Elephant ride takes you up to the fort and Jeep/Car brings you down the fort (Both ways Jeep/Car ride option available).
  
  Afternoon: Visit the City Palace, a series of open courtyards, simple stables and buildings leading to the richly decorated royal rooms. The museum within the palace house a fabulous collection of textiles, carpets, manuscripts and costumes from the personal collection of the royal family; Hawa Mahal, also known as the ‘Palace of Winds’ and the fascinating Jantar Mantar Observatory is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century.

  • Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace

• Day 6 : Jaipur / Jodhpur

  After early breakfast, proceed on the drive to Jodhpur.
  
  Arrive Jodhpur in the early afternoon and check in to your hotel.
  
  Afternoon: Visit the aptly named majestic Meherangarh Fort, which dominates the skyline. Entered through gates, which bear the evocative handprints of the "Sati" queens women of the royal harem, who took their own lives when their men were defeated in battle. The fort has a series of spectacular palaces, each decorated with exquisite engravings, lattice and mirror work. Of particular note is the museum that exhibits a magnificent collection of royal memorabilia; we stop to admire the graceful cenotaph at Jaswant Thada, and browse in the bazaars of the old city for Jodhpur's well known glass bangles, rugged "mojri" slippers and vivid tie and dye fabric. The area around the bazaars is a wonderful example of 19th century town planning, blending Rajasthani concepts with more contemporary styles.

  • Hotspots : Jaswant Thada

• Day 7 : Jodhpur / Udaipur

  Check out from your hotel after leisurely breakfast and proceed on the drive to Udaipur. On the way stop at Ranakpur temples.
  
  Ranakpur is one of five important pilgrim centers for the Jain community. Noted for its grandiose scale and elaborate ornamentation, of the three temples, the Adinatha is the most outstanding. Built by Daranshah in 1439, the temple is dedicated to the first Tirthankara of saint. The whole, including the extraordinary array of 1144 pillars each distinct in design, carved ceilings, and arches decorated with friezes depicting scenes from the lives of the Jain saints, is fascinating.
  
  NOTE: No tourist guide services here. If required, you can hire Audio-guide from the Temple authorities on direct payment.
  
  Arrive Udaipur in the late afternoon or evening and check in to your hotel.
  
  Rest of the day you're at leisure to relax and enjoy your beautiful resort on the banks of Lake Pichola.

  • Hotspots : Lake Pichola

• Day 8 : Udaipur

  Morning: Explore the romantic city of Lakes - Udaipur, with the palaces built around Lake Pichola and the Aravalli Hills forming the backdrop. Visit the City Palace, the former home of the Maharanas of Udaipur. A majestic architectural marvel, within the four walls are mosaics of peacocks, exquisite mirror work and exotic paintings. It is a conglomeration of coutyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. Also visit Crystal Gallery, which has been hailed as probably the single largest private collection of crystal anywhere in the world. The collection includes a bewildering number of objects d'art, dinner sets, perfume bottles, decanters, glasses, washing bowls and even furniture. The Crystal Gallery also houses the only crystal bed in the world. After touring the City Palace, you will visit the Sahelion Ki Bari - the Gardens of the Maids of the queen. The garden has many fountains in its four delightful pools, chiselled kiosks and marble elephants.
  
  From here you have option (no extra charge) to drive to the original Palace Garage to see a unique private collection of Vintage & Classic cars of House of Mewar.
  
  Late Afternoon/Evening: Enjoy a boat tour of Lake Pichola and visit the beautiful 17th century Jagmandir Island Palace - a palace on an island in Lake Pichola.

  • Hotspots : Hanging Garden, Sahelion Ki Bari

• Day 9 : Udaipur / Mumbai

  Morning: Check out from your hotel and drive to the airport to board your flight.
  
  Arrive Mumbai in the late morning. You're greeted at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Start your half day tour of Mumbai, which will include visit to the Prince of Wales Museum, the dome of glazed tiles giving it a very Persian and Central Asian flavor; the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (a World Heritage Site), formerly known as Victoria Terminus Station, is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture; the Heritage Fort district; Dhobi Ghat (open air laundromat) and Mani Bhawan (Mahatma Gandhi’s Mumbai home).

  • Hotspots : Victoria Terminus
  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 10 : Mumbai / Cochin

  Morning: Take a motor ferry from the Gateway of India for an introduction to the Indo Saracenic architectural styles that influenced many of India's monuments. From here we board a ferry for an hour journey across Mumbai harbor to the cave temples on Elephanta Island. Excavated during the 9th century, the caves are dedicated to the trinity of Indian deities Bhrama, Vishnu and Shiva. Some of the sculptures were destroyed when the island was used as bivouac for the Portuguese who used the images for target practice.
  
  Afternoon: You’re transferred to the Mumbai airport to board your flight.
  
  Arrive Cochin in the evening and transfer to your hotel.

  • Hotspots : Gateway of India

• Day 11 : Cochin

  Morning: An ancient harbor town, Cochin reflects the influence of the many foreign traders who visited the city. The Jewish synagogue, one of the oldest in India, is set in the heart of the area known as “Jew Town” surrounded by an aromatic spice market, and interesting shops selling antiques. The synagogue is decorated with blue ceramic Chinese tiles, each distinct in their design. The pictures on the tiles relate the tale of the romance between a wealthy mandarin. We spend time in the surrounding markets and walk to the Mattancherry Palace, which was commissioned by the Portuguese for the raja of Kochi in exchange for trading rights. The palace is two storeys high and is built in the traditional Kerala style known as nalukattu (four buildings). The palace exhibits memorabilia from the raja of Kochi’ collection, but it is best known for its outstanding murals painted on the wooden walls. The royal bedroom has ceilings and walls covered with forty-five 16th century paintings illustrating the Ramayana. From here visit the St. Francis Church, established by the Portuguese Franciscan friars in 1503. Vasco Da Gama was buried in the courtyard of this European church, one of the first built in India. Also visit the Chinese fishing nets (they are a great part of this tour), which is a more than a century old traditional form of catching fish and still in use.
  
  Late Afternoon: Witness Kathakali dance performance in a theatre. Kathakali is a classical dance form that has its origins in Theyyam a ritual tribal dance of north Kerala and Kalaripayyattu the martial arts which goes back 1000 years. The dancers use dramatic costumes and exaggerated facial make up, and to accompaniment of drums and cymbals, use stylized movements to relate episodes from the Mahabharat and Ramayan. You will arrive early at the theatre to watch the dancers prepare for their performance.

  • Hotspots : Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, Kathakali

• Day 12 : Cochin / Backwaters

  Morning: Check out from your hotel after breakfast and drive to Alleppey to board your houseboat for an overnight cruise.
  
  A visit to Kerala is incomplete without a visit to the backwaters. A series of canals, which thread their way through the state to the sea, it allows you a glimpse of life in Kerala impossible to get from road transport. Along the way you will pass rice fields, tiny villages, boats transporting children to school and farmers transporting their produce to the market, and women completing household tasks such as laundry and washing utensils. You will disembark from the boat to wander in the villages and talk to the people. At night the boat will anchor mid stream, and your meals will be specially prepared by the crew from freshly bought produce.

• Day 13 : Backwaters / Kumarakom

  Late Morning: Disembark from your houseboat at Kumarakom and check in to your hotel.
  
  You are at leisure on this day to enjoy Ayurvedic Spa facilities at your lakefront resort or explore the nearby villages (on your own) on the picturesque island of Kumarakom.

• Day 14 : Kumarakom / Cochin

  Early Morning: You have option (no extra charges) to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to view the incredible birdlife of Vembanad Lake.
  
  Check out from your hotel by noon. After early lunch, drive to the Cochin airport to board your return flight to Mumbai or Delhi (Airfare for last flight TBD depending on travel to Mumbai or Delhi).

  • Hotspots : Vembanad Lake

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• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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