Kerala, Goa & The Great Golden Triangle 22 nights & 23 days
Starting Point: Trivandrum
Ending Point: Delhi
Day 01,Trivandrum Kovalam
On arrival at Trivandrum airport, we will transfer you to Kovalam (20 Kms / 30 miniuts). On arrival at Kovalam, check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure on the beach. Enjoy the scene of Arabian waves embracing virgin sands in Kerala -Gods own country. Overnight stay at the hotel/resort.
Day 02, Kovalam
After breakfast, full day is at leisure at the beach resort; enjoy the facilities at the resort.
Day 03, Kovalam
Today you have the entire day to yourself to relax at leisure. Laze around at the silver sands of the beach or refresh your mind and body with a traditional Ayurvedic massage at the specialized Ayurveda Resort. Spend another night at the resort in Kovalam
Day 04, Kovalam Alleppey
Check out at 12 00 noon and proceed to Alleppey. Check in at the resort; rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 05, Alleppey
The whole day is at leisure at the resort; enjoy the facilities at the resort, overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06, Alleppey Kumarakom
After breakfast, check out from the resort at 11 00 clock and check in at the houseboat. Enjoy the magic of the backwaters by going on a Houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Spend the next 22 hours in your floating villa; get a glimpse of the village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the houseboat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 07, Kumarakom Thekkady
Check out from the hotel & proceed to Thekkady. Check in at the hotel; enjoy the facilities at the resort. Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 08, Thekkady
Half day is at leisure. In the afternoon go on an evening game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Return to the hotel; relax & enjoy your stay overnight.
Day 09, Thekkady Munnar
Check out at 10 00 clock and proceed to Munnar. Check in at the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 10, Munnar
In the morning, you will be taken on a sight seeing trip of Munnar covering Blossom Park and Tea museum. After lunch, proceed for a sightseeing trip to Mattupetty, Kundala and Eco point. Evening is at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay is at your hotel.
Day 11, Munnar Kochi
Check out at 12 00 noon and proceed to Kochi. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12, Kochi
In the morning go for a city tour of Cochin visiting Jewish synanogue – the oldest synanogue in the entire commonwealth, St. Francis Church, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Cochin Harbour Terminus, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese known for its murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and dresses and palanquins used by Cochin’s erstwhile rulers. In the evening, experience the Kathakali Dance show.
Day 13, Kochi Goa
Today you will be transferred to the railway station for your journey to Goa. Overnight stay in the train.
Day 14, Goa
On arrival at Madgaon(Goa) you will be transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to relax at the beach. In the evening enjoy the Goan Carnival theme, which is a part of Goa’s rich Portuguese heritage where revelry, song and dance, great food and good wine come together beautifully. Discover the joy of Goan cuisine at a delightful buffet dinner. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 15, Goa
Today you will explore North & South Goa. In the evening we have for you the Fishing village: that are part of Goa’s rich cultural heritage. Local Goan fishing village is created on the grounds of the hotel, forming a perfect backdrop for a charming evening in a very rustic atmosphere. Artisans display their skills whilst the village dancers whirl to the music of a local band. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 16, Goa
Today you are free to relax on the beach. In the evening, enjoy the seafood Bar-be-cue on the beach – Dine under a starlit sky on succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns and other local seafood delicacies. Guests may also cook their own food on skewers over a campfire. A local musician captures the magic of the moment on his guitar strings. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 17: Goa – Delhi
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 18, Delhi
In the morning you will be taken on a city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Rastrapati Bhawan, Parliament Street, Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk.
Day 19, Delhi Agra
After breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour of Delhi. In the afternoon depart to Agra, 210 kms from Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel; overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 20, Agra
Morning is at leisure. Later in the afternoon depart for a half day sightseeing of Agra visiting Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays), Agra fort, Itmad-Ud-Doulah’s Tomb. Evening is at leisure; overnight at the hotel.
Day 21,Agra Jaipur
In the morning depart to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikhri, the city built by Akbar(235 kms,6 hours plus time for sightseeing). Arrive at Jaipur in the afternoon; check in at the hotel, overnight at the hotel.
Day 22, Jaipur
This morning, visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is an excellent example of Rajput (medieval Hindu) style of architecture. In the afternoon go on a tour of City Palace and the Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of Winds – a five storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the Royal household to watch everyday life.
Day 23, Jaipur Delhi
Later in the day depart for Delhi (approx 270 kms).On arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.