The Taj and The Tropical Kerala. 16 Days Tour

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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 16 day(s)
Group Size: 2 people
Destination(s): India
Specialty Categories: Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 2465 Pound Sterling (GBP)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2500 Pound Sterling (GBP)

Compare and contrast the culture, the architecture and the scenery of the dynamic cities of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the tranquil landscape and calm slow-paced life of tropical Kerala. And towards the end of this comprehensive tour, you can always write your memoirs on the golden beach of Kovalam to encapsulate your memorable experience.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart UK. Fly to Delhi.

Day 2: Arrive Delhi. We greet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 3: In Delhi. Today explore the myriad contrasting sites of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Take a rickshaw ride in market- part of Old Delhi.

Day 4: Delhi-Agra. Early morning drive to Agra. In the afternoon, visit to the Agra Fort followed by visit to the spectacular Taj Mahal at sunset.

Day 5: Agra-Jaipur. In the morning, drive to Jaipur enroute visiting the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri- a World Heritage site. Evening at leisure in Jaipur.

Day 6: In Jaipur. In the morning, guided excursion to Amer Fort. Later city tour of Jaipur.

Day 7: Jaipur-Neemrana. In the morning, drive to Neemrana and on arrival check in at the fort hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the fort.

Day 8: Neemrana-Delhi. Morning free to explore the fort. In the afternoon drive back to Delhi. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 9: Delhi-Cochin. In the morning, transfer to airport in time to board your flight for Cochin. On arrival at Cochin airport, we greet you and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, attend the Kathakali dance performance.

Day 10: Cochin-Munnar. In the morning, tour of historic Cochin. Later drive to Munnar. Evening at leisure.

Day 11: In Munnar. Morning take a boat ride at the lake and visit Tata Tea factory. Rest of the day free to explore the hilly town at your own pace.

Day 12: Munnar-Periyar. In the morning, drive to Periyar enroute visiting the tea plantations. Afternoon, cruise in Lake Periyar to watch wildlife.

Day 13: Periyar-Kumarakum. In the morning, drive to Kumarakom and on arrival, board House Boat for overnight stay and cruise along the backwaters towards Alleppey.

Day 14: Arrive Alleppey and drive to Kovalam. Morning. On arrival in Alleppey, disembark houseboat and drive to Kovalam and stay at a beach resort.

Day 15: Full day free on the beach. In the evening, farewell dinner.

Day 16: Depart Trivandrum. Drive to Trivandrum international airport in time to board your return flight.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- International flights
- Accommodation in 4/5 star and heritage hotels
- Private transfers in air-conditioned car
- Private sightseeing tours.

Note: Price based on two persons travelling together.

Supplier Information

Location: Scotland
Joined InfoHub: Aug 2009
Client Request Served: 3

M19651 is a "different" travel company created to provide authentic tailor-made journeys to its discerning travelers to the Indian sub-continent. Our extensive unrivaled knowledge with a personal approach for travel makes it possible for us to design and plan journeys to suit your interests, timescales and...

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