Arrive Cochin

Arrive: Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel

Cochin

Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin or "Kochi" the palm green, commercial capital of Kerala which has one of the finest natural harbours & is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic of these myriad influences. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis and the famous Chinese fishing nets.

Late afternoon witness the Kathakali dance performance - Kathakali is a unique dance which has a 2000 year old history with more than 100 different ‘mudras’ or gesture depicting deities, demons, heroes, heroines and kings - each based on episodes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the two epic Indian myths.

Overnight at hotel.

Cochin – Alleppey – Houseboat

Morning drive to Alleppey (60 kms) to board the traditional rice boats - “Kettuvallam” and begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes relaxing in the tranquillity of Kerala's beautiful scenery.

Experience the way of life and activity of the local people, the one bedroom house with a lounge is exclusively for you, meals will be served with freshly bought produce from the local markets and cooked on board.

Overnight on board

Houseboat – Kumarakom

After breakfast sail to Kumarakom & disembark. Check-in at hotel.

Kumarakom - is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages.

Overnight at hotel

Kumarakom – Periyar

Morning drive to Periyar (150 kms). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.

Periyar- sprawling across 777 sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among hills.

Afternoon, game viewing cruise on Periyar Lake in the cool surroundings and the panorama spreads around - tropical jungles, wild elephants, Indian gaur, monkeys, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar and birds of myriad varieties. Many animals come to the water's edge and it is one of the few places in the world where elephants can be observed at close quarters from the safety of a boat.

Overnight at hotel

Periyar – Munnar

Morning drive to the beautiful hill station of Munnar (140 kms). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.

Munnar - is the beautiful hill station housing world’s highest tea-growing estates. Beyond these estates are rich tropical forests that houses an assortment of wildlife such as Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur, Elephant and Lion-tailed Macaques.

Overnight at hotel.

Munnar

Morning, visit Ervikulam National Park (16 kms) – it is the home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (a type of mountain goat) that roams on a stretch of grassland or is seen climbing the pinnacles of the undulating hills.

Afternoon visit the popular tea estates.

Overnight at hotel.

Munnar – Kovallam

Morning drive to Kovallam (190 kms). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.

Kovalam - situated on the Malabar Coast along the Kerala shoreline is a small village of Kovalam. This quiet town of Kovalam came on the tourist map, when its beautiful and secluded beaches were discovered. Today Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts in India. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees. The unforgettable image of Kovalam is that of the coconut-palms-lined high rock promontory that cuddles the calm and wide expanse of the blue waters. This marvelous beach is a tourist's dream come true.

Overnight at hotel.

Kovallam

Full day at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Kovallam – Trivandrum – Delhi

Late morning drive to Trivandrum (15 kms) airport for your flight to Delhi.

Depart: Trivandrum at: 1455 hrs by: IC 168
Arrive: Delhi at: 1955 hrs

Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Overnight at hotel

Delhi

This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the ‘rickshaw ride’ for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

Afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.

Overnight at hotel

Delhi – Agra

Morning drive to Agra (203 kms). Upon arrival in Agra – check into the hotel.

Afternoon visit the Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. The central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).

Overnight at hotel

Agra – Delhi – Onward journey

Morning visit the Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.

Morning drive to Delhi (203 kms). Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to the international airport for your onward journey.

Depart: Delhi