Description
Destination: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi - Tiruvananthapuram - Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Thekkady - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Munnar - Cochin - Delhi
Kerala integrates tradition with modernity and make up a lovely seaside city with a Portuguese influence, Kerala is blessed with beautiful treasures of nature - beaches, backwaters and very pretty shores lined with mighty Coconut trees. Built around aaltwater lagoon of the Arabian Sea. On the other hand, northern cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur (Golden Triangle destinations) have several world famous monuments and structures erected by the former rulers (Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, City Palace etc.). When we bring these two together in a travel schedule then you will appreciate it thoroughly as North and South India make give you a widely diversified but lovely experience. Visit the famous monuments like Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Taj Mahal, Red Fort of Agra, Buland Darwaaza, India Gate, Qutub Minar etc while on the northern exploration and as soon as you come to south you will be getting a pleasurable visual treat at every stop especially the houseboat cruise that takes you through some strikingly impressive backdrops of Kerala. Let's discover the incredible land of India with 14 Days Itinerary of Golden Triangle with Kerala Beaches.
Day 1 :Arrive at Delhi
As you arrive at Delhi, you will be warmly welcomed by our Mystic India Vacation representatives who will transfer you to a pre-booked hotel. They will guide about your tour program and handed over all the tour related document. Freshen up in the hotel and spend the day yourself in leisurely activities. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi Sightseeing tour
Having a buffet Breakfast after You will be taken to visit the pride of Old Delhi - Red Fort which is a massive fortress showing the grandeur of Mughal empire. Take a rickshaw ride from Red Fort to the adjoining ‘ever-busy’ Chandni Chowk. Two other places to see in Old Delhi are Rajghat (the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated) and Jama Masjid. Later, you will be taken for a tour of New Delhi: Temple of Baha’i faith - Lotus Temple (constructed in the shape of lotus flower), Rashtrapati Bhawan or the President’s official residence, India Gate, Qutub Minar etc.Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3 : Delhi - Agra (250 km - 4 Hours approx by road)
after breakfast, You will be drive to Agra on day three of the trip and upon arrival you will be meet my staff at hotel he will be help you check-inn at hotel. Later in the afternoon, watch the most beautiful tribute given by a king to his beloved: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort or the Red Fort of Agra featuring several striking architectural features also visit Baby Taj ( itmad -tu-dulla ) evening enjoy the local marketing .Return to the hotel to spend your night there.
Day 4 : Agra - Jaipur
early moning after breakfast drive from Agra to Jaipur by a privite car, Stopover at Fatehpur Sikri, the desolated city. Prime attractions here will be Buland Darwaaza (world’s largest gateway) and the well known Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti’s burial. Assisted check-in at a hotel on arrival at Jaipur. overnight stay at hotel
Day 5 : Jaipur - Delhi by Road
early morning start the sight seen after breakfast and check-out at hotel visit exploration of the Pink city - Jaipur visiting Amber Fort (reach the fort by an elephant ride), Hawa Mahal/Palace of Winds, Museum in City Palace and the ever spectacular Jantar Mantar.Also you can shop from markets like Johari Bazar and Bapu Bazar. evening drive to delhi overnight stay at hotel .
Day 6 : Delhi- Thiruvananthapuram
Check-out from the hotel with the help of our office staff who will drop you to the airport afterwards so that you can board a flight in time for Trivandrum (earlier called as Thiruvananthapuram).On arrival at Trivandrum you will be again met by our office staff who will take you to a hotel in Kovalam. Evening free to engage yourself in leisurely activities at the picturesque Kovalam beach. Night stay at the hotel in Kovalam.
Day 7 : Kovalam
This day will bring with itself the much needed relaxation from a hectic city life as you spend the whole day easing out at the Kovalam beach. You will be spell bound by scene as crystal clear waves shining under the warm sun rays will touch the sand creating music that’s very pleasant to hear. Come back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 8 : Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam
After breakfast start the day trip of kanayakumari tour . Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland. Here three water bodies surrounding the Indian peninsula (Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean) converge. A guided visit of Kanyakumari will take you to the temple of Devi Kanya Kumari and Vivekananda Rock Memorial where Swami Vivekananda used to meditate. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 9 : Kovalam - Alleppey
Come morning, you will be driven to Alleppey after a hearty meal at the hotel in Kovalam. On arrival, check in at a hotel and then head towards Vali beach (a famous surf spot) for an adventure treat.You can also take some ayurvedic treatments and spas at a specialised resort where all the rooms are bathed in exotic fragrances and the aura is perfect for de-stressing yourself. Likely ride in the sunset cruise and visit to the nearby rural settlements. Overnight in Alleppey.
Day 10 : Alleppey
This day will be the most memorable one for you amongst all days of ‘Golden Triangle with Kerala Beaches tour’ because you board the houseboat and embark on a whole day and overnight cruise in the scenic backwaters of Kerala. The palm trees lining the stream of water will be an eye soothing backdrop.Stopovers at Kattandu, R-Block, Pathiramanal Islands and Vembanad Lake (longest lake in India) during the cruise.
Day 11 : Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - Thekkady
Go off board the houseboat and kick off your day by an expedition in the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary situated at the banks of the Vembanad Lake. Bird Watchers, travellers and naturalists can come here to observe a wide variety of bird species. Have your breakfast afterwards and then transfer to Thekkady. Evening free at leisure. Reposeful night stay at the hotel booked for you in Thekkady.
Day 12 : Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a well preserved wildlife sanctuary and the best known in South India (Kerala). It houses the Indian elephant, Bengal tigers and many more flora and fauna species. The landscape is such that it will captivate your senses and will leave you speechless. Boat ride on the lake inside wildlife sanctuary.If you wish, you can visit the nearby spice market where the fragrance of fresh spices will not fail to give you a high. Night stay at Thekkady.
Day 13 : Periyar - Munnar
After Breakfast Travel to Munnar in the morning. This is a small hill station famous for its expansive tea plantations looking like a large green carpet covering the ground. You will take with yourself the most beautiful pictures in your memory as Munnar is a spot offering visual bliss to the visitors.As you reach Munnar in the afternoon go for a small tour visiting the tea estates and taking a boat ride in the lake. Spend your night in ‘forever edenic’ Munnar.
Day 14 : Munnar - Cochin - Delhi (By Flight)-Home
After breakfast drive From Munnar to Cochin airport from where you board a flight back to Delhi.We hope that this tour will be a memorable one for you and will surely find a place in your list of happy reminiscences!