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Rajasthan with Kerala Tour
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Cochin
- Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - House Boat Cruise - Allepey - Cochin
Day One Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the airport in Delhi
and transfer to the hotel The Park.
Day Two Delhi - Ranthambhore (by train 4 hrs)
1655 / 2036 Rajdhani Express
Start a full day sight seeing of Delhi at 0930hrs
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat
- the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest
mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of
the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit
to the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue
- Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s
Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
In time transfer to the railway station for your train to Ranthambhore.
Upon arrival at the Sawai Madhopur railway station transfer to the hotel in
Ranthambhore.
Day Three Ranthambhore
Full day game viewing.
In the morning a safari introduces you to the vivid flora and fauna of this
region. You can catch a glimpse of the royal tiger in this region. Return to
your hotel and relax by the pool side.
In the afternoon leave again for a safari inside the national park to spot
tigers and other wild animals.
Day Four Ranthambhore - Jaipur (By train)
Start for Jaipur in the morning after breakfast by train (2hrs)
Upon arrival check in at your hotel. After lunch visit the city Palace and
the observatory. Later on take a stroll in the bazaar.
Day Five Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride
ascent to the fort.
Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started
by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding
exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu
styles finds its ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.
A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City
Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the
Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by
Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting
of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a
prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered
pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has
953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal
grandstand for the palace women.
In the evening visit a textile block printing factory and the gems cutting and
polishing center.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day Six Jaipur - Agra
Leave Jaipur in the morning after breakfast.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri en route. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor
Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating
experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine
condition... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like
in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway
in the world.
Continue drive to Agra and reach by late afternoon.
Day Seven Agra
Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village
of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the
name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught
up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow
galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city
of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects
its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets
of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is
always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah
Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal.
This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by
Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect
symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately
carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Proceed for visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort with English speaking guide.
Day Eight Agra - Delhi - Cochin
In the morning after breakfast at your hotel leave for Delhi. Upon arrival in
Delhi direct transfer to the airport for your flight to Cochin.
Upon arrival in Cochin transfer to the hotel.
Day Nine Cochin
In the morning proceed for a half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat.
A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets
along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC
Gate, Bastion Bungalow, etc. Apart from these architectural splendors, an
array of restaurants serving fresh seafood is also popular among tourists.
The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and bamboo poles work on the
principle of balance. Records say they were first set up here between AD 1350
and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the beach,
is the best place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of the sea.
Over night stay at hotel.
Day Ten Cochin - Munnar (By Road) 130 km in 4 hr
Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls,
high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by.
In the evening you can go for sight seeing of Munnar which includes the Raja
Malai - a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats). Other
important places are Muttupetty Dam and Indo Swiss project (you can also enjoy
boating in the Lake) and witness tea gardens spread like a green carpet over
hundreds of kilometers.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha,
Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station was once
the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling
Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make
this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and
grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in the
blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest
peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal
spot for trekking. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day Eleven Munnar - Periyar (Thekkady) By Road 110 km in 3 hr
Morning, proceed to Periyar and check in at hotel on arrival. Periyar wildlife
sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great
Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild
animals. Overnight stay will be at Periyar.
Day Twelve Periyar
Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary.
You can visit the rare species of plants and animals. Afternoon visit spice
plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your
way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some
fragrant spices. Stay the night at Periyar.
Day Thirteen Periyar - Kumarakom (By Road 130 km in 4 hr)
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed
to the Vembanand Lake. Check in at your luxury hotel Kumarakom Lake Resort
or the Coconut Lagoon.
Day Fourteen House Boat Cruise
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay
overnight in the Houseboat. The backwaters of Kerala are a unique product
of Kerala and are found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network
of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain
into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting Eco-system
teeming with aquatic life. The canals connect the villages together and are
still used for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world
is navigable. Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on
a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat
with all modern comforts lets you discover the countryside at your own pace.
You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the
houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
Cruise through the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight will be at Houseboat.
Day Fifteen Allepey - Cochin
Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Allepey. Alappuzha
is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha
remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerala as one of the major centres
for backwater boat trips. "Kuttanad" in Alappuzha is one of few
places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land
of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad stretches
for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the hills. Check in at the resort.
This resort is one of the finest one in Allepey Here you can enjoy the lively
villages and backwaters. Overnight will be at Cochin.
Day Sixteen Cochin
After breakfast spend the day shopping. In the evening proceed for KATHAKALI
DANCE PRESENTATION. Overnight will be at Cochin.
Day Seventeen Cochin - Departure
Breakfast will be at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway
station according to the timings of flight/train.
The tour will include:
• Twin sharing accommodation at mentioned hotels,
• Daily breakfasts at hotels,
• Car at disposal all through the tour till houseboat cruise,
• All transfers & sightseeing.
• Driver allowance, parking and toll taxes,
• All hotel and government taxes,
• English speaking guides for sightseeing wherever required,
• Service tax as per government regulations,
• Luxury houseboat for two nights cruise,
• All entrance fees
• All meals during stay at houseboat,
• Meet and assist services on arrival & departure.
• Elephant ride at Amer Fort - Jaipur.
• Rickshaw ride in old Delhi.
• Airfare between Delhi - Cochin
• AM + PM Jungle safari inside Ranthambhore National Park
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