Arrive at Cochin’s International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, meet our representative and transfer to Hotel. Kochi was earlier known as Cochin and is nicknamed as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. The name of the city comes from Malayalam term “Kochazhi” that actually means small lagoon. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Breakfast is at hotel. Then full day city tour of Cochin. Kochi was put on the world map by Vasco-de-Gama. The Arabs, Portuguese, British, Dutch, all have left their impression on the history of Kochi. Kochi was an important spice trading centre on the west coast of India from the 14th century onward, and maintained a trade network with Arab merchants from the pre-Islamic era. We will start our visit Chinese fishing nets synagogue, Dutch palaces (Closed on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Portuguese architecture and British influences. In Evening witness of Kathakali–Traditional dance of Kerala Overnight stay is at hotel.
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Alleppey, also named as Alappuzha that gets its name from two words, Ala (broad) and Puzha (river). Alleppey is a town with picturesque Canals, Backwaters, Beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the one of the places known as the "Venice of the East" by Lord Curzon. History traded ancient Greece and Romans even before Christ and also during the middle Ages. Different religions mingled and built their churches, mosques and temples. The backwaters would be explored in a houseboat (known as Kettuvallam) which you would board for overnight stay that is by itself a lifetime experience. These houseboats were first introduced to ferry the grain. The boats are like floating cottages with a sleeping area, toilets, dining area and a sit out on the deck. The food is cooked on board by staff. Overnight stay is at Houseboat.
It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Kumarakom is famous for its wide range of Flora and Fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with Karimeen shrimp. The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres and came into existence following preservation efforts from the government. It is a major tourist attraction. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive back to Cochin. Upon arrival live at your own leisure or in time you will transferred to Cochin for boarding flight for your onward destination.
Upon arrival at Delhi’s International Airport you will be met with a traditional Indian floral welcome by a local representative and drive to hotel. Upon arrive at the hotel check in at hotel. Overnight is stay at hotel.
After breakfast city tour Old Delhi. You will visit Jama Masjid the largest mosque of Asia, followed by a Private Rickshaw Ride through the lanes of Chandni Chowk, also known as Silver Street. Next we shall drive past the mighty Red Fort, built by the Emperor Shah Jahan the builder of Taj Mahal. Conclude the tour of Old Delhi with homage to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat the memorial. Drive past the Presidential House and India Gate a war memorial arch. Visit to Qutub Minar which is Delhi's Eiffel Tower, its Statue of Liberty and Nelson's Column. Visit the mosques, mausoleums and ruins of forts that lie around it. After lunch in time you will be transfer to the Delhi airport to take flight to Varanasi. Upon arrive at Varanasi direct drive Ghats and witness the religious ceremonies along the banks of river Ganges. Overnight is stay at hotel.
Get up early to catch the amazing spectacle of sunrise on Ganges River and stroll along those narrow lanes of Bengali Tola area to blend with the local people. Continue to have a brief city tour to Banaras Hindu University, Golden Temple and Bharat Mata Temple which is dedicated to Mother India. Back to hotel and have breakfast.
After breakfast visit Sarnath the Buddhist city where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit the ruins, the stupa, the Buddhist temple and the museum. After dinner in time you will be transfer to the Varanasi railway station to board the train to Agra
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Morning arrive at Agra railway station, pick up and transfer to hotel (early morning check in at hotel subject to the availability) or Agra sightseeing. Later on visit the Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays). The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO world heritage site was built in white marble in 1635 by Emperor Shahjahan as a mausoleum for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Visit Agra Fort Construction of Agra Fort was originally started by Emperor Akbar in 1565, but his son, Jahangir, and grandson, Shahjahan, later made additions. Evening is at leisure/own activities or shopping. . Overnight is stay at hotel.
After breakfast, you will drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri- the deserted red sandstone city, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. After visiting continue your drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival proceed to check in at your hotel. Overnight is stay at hotel.
After breakfast visit to Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started the construction of Amber Fort in the 17th century. Ride to the top on an Elephant or go by Jeep if you prefer. Enroute to Amber Fort you should visit the Palace of Winds, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. Then next visit the Jantar Mantar & City Palace. Overnight is stay at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check in at hotel and have lunch. An oasis in the arid Thar Desert, Jodhpur is also the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. After Lunch visit Mehrangarh Fort considered one of finest in all India. Then next visit Jaswant Thada a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899 who, as the story goes succumbed to injuries here while fighting the Mughal king, Jahangir. Overnight is stay at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Udaipur, enroute visit Ranakpur. Our route leads through valleys in the remote and peaceful Aravalli Range to Ranakpur to visit one of the most important Jain temples in India. This marble complex is noted for the 29 halls supported by 1,444 pillars, each adorned with hundreds of carved figures with no two alike. After visit the temples we continue to Udaipur, described as the “City of Sunrise”. Here we stay at probably the most iconic hotel in India, the Lake Palace which shimmers serenely in the middle of Lake Pichola. Overnight is stay at hotel.
Post breakfast departs for sightseeing. Visit City Palace located in the heart of Udaipur was originally built by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia Rajput clan and extended to its present form by subsequent Maharanas. Jagdish Temple is one of the famous temples of Udaipur. Located in the City Palace complex of Udaipur, this temple is made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture. Eklingi is a lovely marble complex made up of 108 temples. Nagda which lies 2km (1 1/4 miles) north is a far cry from this vibrant place of worship. Sahelion Ki Bari is a major garden and a popular tourist space in Udaipur in Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharana Bhopal Singh. Sahelion ki Bari means Garden of the Maids. There is also a small museum here. Evening is free for personal activities. Overnight is stay at hotel.
After breakfast in time you will be transfer to the Udaipur airport to take flight to Mumbai and connected flight to your onward destination.
