Overview

This trip combines both north India widely known as Golden Triangle and tropical Kerala. At the beginning of this trip, you will enjoy Golden Triangle just before heading towards exploring colonial Cochin, tropical Kerala. You will have opportunity to explore coffee plantations, spot mysterious birds and backwaters into a different side of Kerala. To top up, you will have few days to relax on the beach.

Short Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival Delhi
Day 02 Delhi
Day 03 Delhi-Jaipur
Day 04 Jaipur
Day 05 Jaipur-Agra
Day 06 Agra-Delhi
Day 07 Delhi - Cochin: (Flight)
Day 08 Cochin- Munnar
Day 09 Munnar
Day 10 Munnar – Thekkady
Day 11 Thekkady
Day 12 Thekkaddy – Alleppey
Day 13 Alleppey-Kovalam
Day 14 Kovalam
Day 15 Kovalam
Day 16 Kovalam
Day 17 Kovalam – Trivandrum-Out

£10 from the purchase of this holiday goes directly towards supporting disadvantaged young children in Nepal through a charity chosen by Lumle Holidays Ltd. 

Trip Facts

Itinerary Detail

DAY 01 ARRIVAL DELHI

On arrival you will be picked up by company representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 02 DELHI

Morning after breakfast you will proceed for a tour of Delhi. Delhi is divided into two parts- New Delhi and Old Delhi. Detailed tour itinerary and Local Map, Today will be visiting both New and Old part of Delhi. First we will be proceeding to Old part of Delhi. Visiting real India Experience of Spice Markets, Vendors, Fish markets and busy streets full of Rickshaws. First we will be visiting Red fort, Raj Ghat and Jamia Mosque. As India is famous for its spices, get your taste buds ready for Traditional Mughlai food, with fresh Tandoor roti and Spicy Biryanis. Proceed for a tour of New Delhi visiting Lakshmi Narayan temple, India Gate, Humuyus Tomb, Qutub Minar, and Bahai temple. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 03 DELHI-JAIPUR

After Breakfast will proceed to Jaipur, on arrival in Jaipur check in hotel. Afternoon take a glimpse of Pink city of India, enjoy the Pink city. During the tour of Jaipur, you will be visiting the landmark of Jaipur, The wind Palace – A palace of Winds, A palace without any rooms, it is a landmark Monument in Jaipur. Overnight in hotel. 

DAY 04 JAIPUR

Morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort. 

AMBER FORT PALACE - 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 it's ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing.

CITY PALACE - 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.

JANTAR MANTAR - 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.

DAY 05 JAIPUR-AGRA

Morning drive to Agra, visiting Fateh-Pur-Sikri- A deserted city also known as ghost town of India. On arrival Agra transfer to hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz  Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Also visit Itmad-up-Dau's tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 06 AGRA-DELHI

Today morning you will proceed to visit Taj Mahal for morning view; later drive to Delhi. En-route visit Mathura- Birth place of Lord Krishna, Also known as Music God, Enjoy the visit the temple town. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 07 DELHI - COCHIN: (FLIGHT)

After breakfast drive to Delhi Airport to catch the flight to Cochin. On arrival in Cochin transferred to hotel. Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 08 COCHIN- MUNNAR

After breakfast you will proceed for a tour of Fort Cochin and the Jew Street in Mattancherry. Visit the synagogue, century’s old churches etc. Spend your evening on the nearby Fort Cochin beach or ferry across to Cherai Beach which is half an hour away. Come back to the hotel or visit Ernakulum city for souvenir and other shopping on Mahatma Gandhi Road. Later drive to drive to Munnar. Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful streams small waterfalls, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests. Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel.  Overnight in hotel.

DAY 09 MUNNAR

After breakfast you will start for a full day sightseeing of Munnar. Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air. Visiting beautiful mist kissing romantic green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green carpet(Tea Gardens) visit Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation. Overnight  in hotel.

DAY 10 MUNNAR – THEKKADY

After breakfast check out of hotel and start for Thekkady. Drive through panoramic western ghat hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of waterfalls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady check into hotel.

Thekkady - one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe the special ecological pattern of Thekkady. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 11 THEKKADY

Morning after breakfast, then you will proceed for Thekkady boating in Periyar Lake (optional). You can see elephants, Tiger, Deer, Monkeys, Wild Buffalos, variety of birds etc. Thekkady is the ideal place to purchase best quality of Spices. Evening back to the hotel. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 12 THEKKADDY – ALLEPPEY

After breakfast you will start for Alleppey. Arrive Alleppey and check in at Houseboat and enjoy an overnight cruise cum stay in your houseboat. Food will be served in the houseboat. Enjoy the unique experience of a day on backwaters in a houseboat, and meander through the labyrinth of canals, that makes Kumarakom a top world destination. The backwater ride paints vivid picture of the traditional country life in all its natural beauty. Overnight in houseboat. 

DAY 13 ALLEPPEY-KOVALAM

Alleppey - Washed by the silvery waves of the Arabian Sea, Alleppey, the Venice of the East welcomes you to the backwaters of Kerala. The Palm fringed canals and shores bustling with glimpses from the day to day life in the country side, the mirror still lagoons, picture book lakesides and its long sandy beach has blessed Alleppey, the water locked district, to become one of the best Backwater tourism destinations in God's Own Country. Later drive to Kovalam. On arrival at Kovalam ; check into hotel. Overnight in hotel. 

DAY 14 KOVALAM

After breakfast you will proceed to sightseeing of Kovalam. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. Azure water and favorable climate make Kovalam a favorite year-round spot for swimming. Sea here is pacific and shallow where you can take a dip in the saline waters. Surfing and swimming are among the other water sports possible in Kovalam beach. Many people from different countries and cultures intermingle with each other and get together in this paradise of the South and spend their leisure time joyfully. Overnight in hotel. 

DAY 15 KOVALAM

Full day free to spend in Kovalam. Relax on Beach. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 16 KOVALAM

Full day free to spend in Kovalam. Relax on Beach. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 17 KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM-OUT

Today you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport to catch the flight to onward destination.

Date And Cost

Start Date	End Date	Price In GBP (£)		Status	Booking
7th Sep, 2013	23rd Sep, 2013	GBP 1,999.00 per person
21st Sep, 2013	7th Oct, 2013	GBP 1,999.00 per person
5th Oct, 2013	21st Oct, 2013	GBP 1,999.00 per person
19th Oct, 2013	4th Nov, 2013	GBP 1,999.00 per person
2nd Nov, 2013	18th Nov, 2013	GBP 1,999.00 per person
16th Nov, 2013	2nd Dec, 2013	GBP 1,999.00 per person
7th Dec, 2013	23rd Dec, 2013	GBP 1,999.00 per person

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Your Program Duration = 17 Days
All the Prices are in GBP (£) Per Person.

Cost Includes

London-Delhi-London economy flight
Hotels with Breakfast 
AC car + English speaking driver
Parking, permit, gasoline and all taxes for the car
Food + Lodging for the driver
Arrival + Departure transfers in Delhi, Cochin
English Speaking Guide at Delhi/Agra/Jaipur

Cost Excludes

Things of personal nature
Domestic Flights
Travel insurance
Tips
Lunch, Dinner, Beverages
Entry fees to the Monuments
Anything extra which is not included in “TOUR COST INCLUDES”

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