13 Nights Itinerary Coverage: Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Kochi - Munnar - Backwaters - Delhi
With the Kerala Backwaters Tour, you can visit both the North and South of India. This golden triangle itinerary includes the most popular tourist attractions of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur and the serene beauty of the water bodies of Kerala.
You will experience pure bliss on an overnight cruise in Kerala's starry skies above the clear waters of the canal.
Agra Fort and Qutub Minar are just a few of the places you should visit when visiting the Golden Triangle cities. You will also find many other attractions here.
Moving on to the next part of the trip, Kerala, an Ayurvedic treatment at special resorts, a spectacular overnight cruise, Vembanad Lake and St. Francis Church (in Cochin), etc. You will feel at home and enjoy the southern hospitality.
A warm welcome on arrival at Delhi Airport by our reprenstative. Meet our driver & transferred to hotel. Rest of the time at leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.
After a delicious breakfast join our selected tour guide for sightseeing of Old & New Delhi. Start with Raj Ghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi). Visit Jama Masjid & the Red Fort. Also visit the oldest & famous market Chandni Chowk in Rickshaw. Post lunch visit New Delhi. Explore Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the renowned India Gate. Later drive past through President’s House & Parliament House. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Have a sumptuous breakfast in hotel & start you day with a drive to Agra. On the way visit Akbar’s Tomb in Sikandra. Check in at your pre-booked hotel. In the evening take a guided walk in old town. Overnight stay in Agra.
Early morning get ready to indulge in the beauty of Taj Mahal to experience this most visited monument at sunrise. After breakfast check out from hotel & join our tour guide for sightseeing of Agra Fort, the red sanstone building which was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Continue visit Imad-ud-daullah tomb famous as Baby Taj. After completing the sightseeing drive to Jaipur enroute stop at Fatehpur Sikri built by Akbar & abandoned on the death of Emperor. Drive straight to Jaipur, the city is famous as ‘Pink City’ because of the pink colored buildings. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
After breakfast in the morning you will be met by our guide for sightseeing of Jaipur. Starting with an excursion to Amber Fort, A perfect example of Mughal & Rajput architecture. Ride on the decorated elephant to reach at the top of fort. Visit 16th century step well famous as Panna Meena ka kund located in the foothills of mountains. While return to city stop at Jal Mahal for photo tour. Later visit City Palace – residence of former royal family of Jaipur, Jantar Mantar ( A UNESCO World Heritage Site ) is a astronomical observatory designed by Maharaja Jai Singh II & The Palace of Winds famous as Hawa Mahal, the landmark of Jaipur. Have a lunch at renowned restaurant & take a heritage walk with our guide in old city, passing through the narrow streets, exploring flower & vegetable markets. See the local artisans & experience the lifestyle of people in Pink City. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Check out from hotel in morning & board flight to Kochi. Our representative will assist you at Kochi Airport & Kochi Arrival. Welcome to Kerala, referred as “God’s own country.” In the evening enjoy world famous Kathakali Dance show at renowned theater. See the artists at backstage preparing for show followed by a lively dance show. Overnight in Kochi.
Post breakfast join our tour guide for extensive tour of Kochi begins with a walking tour of Fort Kochi area which is enough to make you feel in another world. The region was under possession of British, Portugese & Dutch in different times. It still boasts the influence of European architectures. Visit St. Francis Church is the oldest European Church in India built in 1503. Afterwards visit Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets also famous as Cheena Vala, the fixed installations which are used for unique method of fishing. Later visit Jewish Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Commonwealth Nations & the most famous tourist spot in Kochi. Overnight in Kochi.
Check out from hotel in morning & drive to Munnar enroute enjoying the fascinating view of Cardamom Hills & tea gardens. On arrival check in at pre-booked hotel. Overnight in Munnar.
Depart for sightseeing of Munnar, a magnificent hill station & major tea centre of Kerala. Munnar was the summer point for Britishers during their rule & now it’s the most favourite among the tourist from European countries. Visit the Eravikulam National Park, the Mattupetty Dam & Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market. Remaining day for your personal activities. Overnight in Munnar.
Leave Munnar & ahead straight to Thekkady also known as Periyar which is famous for wildlife sanctuary & Tiger reserve. Check in at hotel in Thekkady. Get ready for cruise on Lake Periyar is the best way to explore the National Park which is home to Elephants, Spotted Dear, Indian Gaur & various species. Elephant ride can be arranged on request. Overnight in Thekkady.
Check out from hotel & drive to Kumarakom located on tranquil waters of Vembanad Lake & among the few places in world where the boats are used for transport on backwaters. Board your houseboat which cruises through the backwaters of Kerala passing various villages & see the people still living in old style. Enjoy the meals prepared by fresh vegetables & spices sold by villagers on shore. Overnight in houseboat.
Have delicious breakfast on board & leave your houseboat. Drive to Maraikulam & check in at resort on the beach. Spend the day relaxing by the beach. Overnight in Marari.
Day free for enjoying the serenity of Marari Beach. Overnight in Marari.
Its time to say good bye. Leave to Kochi & transfer to Airport to catch flight for onward journey.