INCREDIBLE INDIA – 3 WEEK TOUR

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : Delhi Arrival
Upon arrival at Delhi international airport, our company representative will meet & assist you with traditional welcome and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day free & easy for own activities and acclimatization with Indian weather conditions.
Overnight at Delhi hotel

Day 02 : Delhi – Full day tour
Post breakfast; proceed for a full day guided tour in Delhi starting with Old Delhi visiting Raj Gaht, Jama Maszid, drivepass through Red Fort & Chanidi Chowk.
Afternoon; visit to Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, drive pass through Parliament Street & President house and visit Qutub Minar.
Overnight at Delhi hotel

Day 03 : Delhi – Udaipur (By Flight)
Post breakfast; transfer to Delhi airport to board the flight to Udaipur; also known as the “City of Lakes”. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day free for won activities.
Optional: Optional visit can be arranged to Nathdwara Temple or Chittaurgarh Fort
Overnight at Udaipur hotel

Day 04 : Udaipur – Full day tour
Post breakfast; proceed for a guided tour visiting City Palace, an intriguing collection of buildings built in the year 1725. Also visit Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of Maids of Honour) and Jagdish Temple; the Indo-Aryan Temple. Evening; enjoy the relaxing boat ride at Lake Pichhola on sun-set.
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Day 05 : Udaipur – Jodhpur via Ranakpur (260 kms. / 05 hours drive)
Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur; yet another beautiful city in Rajasthan state. Jodhpur; founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459. En-route visit to Ranakpur Jain Temples and further continue to Jodhpur. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Jodhpur hotel

Day 06 : Jodhpur – Pushkar (186 Kms. / 04 hours)
Post breakfast; leave for a half day guided tour in Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Fort Museum and Jaswant Thada.
Afternoon; drive to Pushkar; the holy Hindu city known for its Lake and Lord Brahma’s Temple. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel.
Overnight at Pushkar hotel

Day 07 : Pushkar – Jaipur (180 kms. / 03 hours drive)
Morning post breakfast; proceed for a half day guided tour visiting Lord Brahma’s Temple and Holy Pushkar Lake. Afternoon; drive to Jaipur; the capital city of Rajasthan State and also known as the “Pink City”. Upon arrival Jaipur; check-in to the hotel and rest of the day free & easy for own activities.
Optional: Optional tour can be arranged for Samode Village Excursion or Chokhi Dhani Village Excursion.
Overnight at Jaipur hotel

Day 08 : Jaipur – Full day tour
Post breakfast; leave for an excursion to Amber Fort. Enjoy the Elephant ride to ascend the Amber fort. After visiting Amber fort, visit to a traditional Rajasthani Handicraft & handloom factory to see the craftsmen performing.
Afternoon; visit to City Palace and Jantar Mantar observatory. Before returning your hotel; a short stop in front Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photo shoot.
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Day 09 : Jaipur – Agra via Fathehpur Sikri (240 kms. / 05 hours drive)
Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and drive to Agra; the city of Taj Mahal. On the way stop at Fathepur Sikri to visit Buland Darwaza, Diwan-e-aam and Diwane-e-Khas. Further continue to Agra.
Upon arrival in Agra; check-in to the hotel and later proceed for a half day guided tour in Agra visiting Agra Fort. After visiting Agra Fort; proceed to Taj Mahal to see it at sun-set when it looks most beautiful.
Post tour; spend some time in shopping the world’s best Marble products and the famous James & Jewelry.
Overnight at Agra hotel

Day 10 : Agra – Jhansi (By Shatabdi Train at 0811/1045 hrs)
Jhansi – Khajuraho via Orchha (165 kms. / 04 hours drive) Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and transfer to Agra railway station to board the train to Jhansi. Once reaching Jhansi; meet & assist by our company driver and drive to Khajuraho. En-route visit to Orchha; the historical town. Here you will visit Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Ram –Raja Mandir and laxmi Narayan Temple.
Further continue your drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and evening enjoy the sound & light show.
Overnight at Khajuraho hotel

Day 11 : Khajuraho – Varanasi (By Flight)
Post breakfast; proceed for a guided tour to visit Khajuraho Group of Temples famous of its erotic art. Afternoon; transfer Khajuraho airport to board the flight to Varanasi, the oldest city in India.
Upon arrival in Varanasi, transfer to the hotel for check-in and evening free at leisure for won activities and explore the oldest living city of India.
Overnight at Varanasi hotel

Day 12 : Varanasi – Full day tour
Early in the morning before breakfast; enjoy the boat ride on Holy River Ganges at sunrise. Later return back to the hotel to have your breakfast. Further leave for an excursion to Sarnath; where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Afternoon return back to Varanasi and visit various ancient Temples in the city.
Evening; witness the Aarti ceremony (lighting lamps) at holy river Ganges bank.
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Day 13 : Varanasi – Mumbai (By Flight)
Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight to Mumbai; also known as the The Bollywood city and commercial capital of India. Upon arrival; transfer to the hotel for check-in. Evening free at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at Mumbai hotel

Day 14 : Mumbai – Full day tour
Post breakfast; proceed for a guided tour in Mumbai starting with an excursion to Elephanta boat cruise to reach the Elephanta Caves. The caves are at the top of a gentle stairway, which begins almost immediately where the ferry wharf hits dry land.
Afternoon return back to the city and proceed for a guided tour visiting Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum and Dhobi Ghat.
Overnight at Mumbai hotel

Day 15 : Mumbai – Cochin (By Flight)
Post breakfast; transfer to Mumbai airport to board the flight to Cochin. Upon arrival; meet & assist by our company representative and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Evening enjoy the most popular Kerala Kathak Kali Dance show.
Overnight at Cochin hotel

Day 16 : Cochin – Munnar (135 Kms/04 hrs drive)
Today morning after breakfast, proceed for a half day guided tour in Cochin visiting Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, ST. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Maritime Museum and Chinese Fishing Nets.
Afternoon; drive to Munnar, a pleasing journey riding through the picturesque hills jacketed in greenish tea and spice plantations. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Sprawling tea plantations, pristine valleys, mountains and aroma of spice scented cool air make Munnar is a resort town. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
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Day 17 : Munnar
Today morning post breakfast, proceed to sightseeing at Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park at Rajamala (Here you can see the Nilgiri Thar), Echo Point, Mattupetty Lake and Dam, Tea Plantations and TATA Tea processing Factory, Kundale Lake, Anayirankal Dam, Gap Point etc.
Overnight at Munnar hotel

Day 18 : Munnar – Thekkady (110 Kms / 03 hours drive)
Post breakfast, drive to Thekkady; unending chains of hills and spices scented plantations. Periyar Forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wild life reserves in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.
On arrival, check in to the hotel and after fresh up visit spice market and spice plantations. Here you can see the Pepper, Cardamom, Vanilla, Cinnamon and other spices are grown.
Overnight at Thekkady hotel

Day 19 : Thekkady – Kumarakom (135 Kms. / 04 hours drive)
Early in the morning before breakfast; leave for a wildlife viewing to the sanctuary on lake Periyar by boat cruise. Later return back to the hotel and have breakfast. Afternoon; drive down to Kumarakom. Another scenic 4 hours drive.
An unbelievable beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Kumarakom a beautiful small water world situated on banks of the Vembanad Lake. On arrival, check in at the backwater side resort and rest of the time leisure at hotel.
Overnight at Kumarakom hotel

Day 20 : Kumarakom – Alleppey (Houseboat)
Today morning post breakfast; drive to Alleppey; caressed by the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of Lakes, Lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing the backwater county.
On arrival check-in at Houseboat cruise Alleppey round (a luxury boat made in ethnic Kerala style having well appointed sitting room, bedrooms, toilet and kitchen) enjoy the tranquil beauty of the inland waters and the countryside for one day.
Overnight at Houseboat

Day 21 : Alleppey – Kovalam (175 Kms/ 4.5 hrs drive)
Post breakfast; disembark houseboat at Alleppey and drive to Kovalam; this internationally renowned beach has been favorite haunt of tourists since 1930's. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as the -Light House beach- is the most popular. On arrival check in at beach side hotel and rest of the time enjoy the beach and relax.
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Day 22 : Kovalam
Today morning post breakfast, stroll on the beach enjoying the bay of calm water ideal for sea bathing. Afternoon; proceed to Trivandrum city sightseeing. Visit Padmanabha Swamy Temple: This temple is located inside the East Fort. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Temple is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. In the evening enjoy the beach and watch sunset.
Overnight at Kovalam hotel

Day 23 : Kovalam – Trivandrum Airport (25 Kms)
Post breakfast; on time departure transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight to onward journey.