Rooms booked from today noon. Meet upon arrival & check-in at Hotel.
Proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi starting with drive past the Red Fort to Jama Masjid followed by rickshaw ride in narrow lanes of Old Delhi. Later continue to New Delhi visiting Indian gate, Parliament house, Sikh temple and Qutub Minar.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast drive to Agra and check-in at Hotel. Later visit the Agra Fort.
Meal: Breakfast
Visit Taj Mahal at Sunrise (Closed on Fridays). Later drive to Jaipur en-route visiting stepwells in Chand Baori. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at hotel. Evening is free for strolling in bazaars (Market).
Meal: Breakfast
Morning proceed for a visit to brief photo stop at Hawa Mahal before visiting Amber fort. Later continue with visit to City palace and observatory. Later free time in local markets.
Meal: Breakfast
Drive to Holy city of Pushkar. Visit Famous Brahma temple, Holy Lake and several temples scattered around the Ghats of the lake. Enjoy short walk in the local markets.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur & check-in at Hotel. Later explore local spice & vegetable market.
Meal: Breakfast
Morning proceed for 5Km long Mehrangarh Fort. This is one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Rajasthan. Visit Jaswant Thada, the tour culminates with a visit to the Museum housed in the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palaces.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast drive to Udaipur en-route visiting Ranakpur, the Jain Temples of Ranakpur, built in the 15th century, are situated in the lovely Aravalli valley. Continue drive to city of lakes Udaipur.
Meal: Breakfast
Morning proceed with sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting the City Palace, the Jagdish Temple built in 1651 is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver in gardens of the maids-of-honour, with beautiful lawns, gardens and fountains. Later drive around the Fateh Sagar Lake. Enjoy boat cruise on famous Lake Pichola on shared basis
Meal: Breakfast
Transfer to airport to board flight to Mumbai. Meet upon arrival check-in at Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Sightseeing of Mumbai includes visit to the Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill, the Dhobi Ghats a huge open-air laundry, Mani Bhawan, Victoria Terminus and some free time in local markets.
Meal: Breakfast
Departure transfer to airport to connect flight to Chennai. Meet upon arrival check-in at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Proceed with Chennai city tour including 16th Century Kapaleeshwarar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, sacred to Tamil Shivaties. Non-Hindus are only allowed up to the outer courtyard. Drive past Fort St. George, Marina Beach and San Thome Cathedral. Later visit DakshinaChitra is a center for the living traditions of art, folk performing arts, craft and architecture of India.
Meal: Breakfast
Drive to Pondicherry & check-in at Hotel. Later proceed for city tour of Pondicherry. Visit Auroville, an 'Ashram' for peace and harmonious living, founded by saint-philosopher Sir Aurobindo. Enjoy walk in the French quarters of Pondicherry.
Meal: Breakfast
Drive to Trichy en-route visiting famous Brihadishvara Temple in Tanjore. Continue drive to Trichy and check-in at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast proceed with sightseeing of Trichy visiting the Rock Fort Temple, dominating the city from atop a most ancient rock. In Srirangam visit the multi-tiered Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, the largest Hindu temple in India. Later drive to Madurai and check-in at your hotel
Meal: Breakfast
On a city tour of Madurai visit the Thirumalai Nayak Mahal built in 1523 and the Gandhi Museum, housed in a 300-year-old palace and dedicated to promoting the Mahatma’s teachings. Walk in the bazaar area for some shopping time before visiting the adjacent Meenakshi Temple complex.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast drive to Periyar and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on lake at Periyar WildLife Sanctuary with opportunity to view wildlife specially elephants, wild boar, sambar, etc.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast Travel to Alleppey to board your kettuvalam, a traditional rice barge houseboat, for an overnight cruise on the tranquil, palm-fringed Kerala backwaters. An onboard chef is at your service preparing local cuisine.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Early in the morning you can have the panoramic view of sunrise from your houseboat. After breakfast disembark your houseboat and drive to Cochin. Evening enjoy a Kathakali dance Show
Meal: Breakfast
Proceed for sightseeing of Kochi visiting the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Basilica. Also view the unique and still-in-use "Chinese Fishing Nets" which were introduced by the Chinese traders in the 14th Century. Visit the historical Dutch and Portuguese buildings. Some parts of this nearly 500-year-old Fort are still amazingly well preserved.
Meal: Breakfast
Drive to Cochin airport to board flight for onward destination
Room till 1200 noon.
Meal: Breakfast
- Accommodation sharing twin on Bed & Breakfast Basis inclusive of taxes except Houseboat where plan will be on full board basis ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner ).
- All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours to be by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Monument entrance fees as per itinerary (1 visit per monument).
- Service of Local stationed English Speaking Guide (Different for South & North India).
- Assistance at airports by our company representatives.
- Cycle Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi.
- Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur.
- Boat cruise on lake Pichola, Udaipur (sharing boat basis).
- Boat ride in Lake Periyar.
- Kathakali dance show in Cochin.
- All presently applicable Governments taxes (GST).
With Best compliments
- Two bottles of mineral water daily in the vehicle.
- Traditional Indian welcome by flower garlands on arrival.
- Any item of personal nature such as table drinks, Laundry, Telephone calls.
- Camera fees (Still/video) at any monuments.
- Any tipping, gratuities or porterage anywhere.
- Lunches, Dinner unless specified.
- Any International airfare/Visa Fees.
- Any Domestic air fare.
- Any item not mentioned in above cost inclusions.
Hotels Used Or Similar
HOTELS (Combination of 4* & Basic 5* Category)
Delhi - The Muse Sarovar Portico OR Similar
Agra - Howard Plaza – The Fern OR Similar
Jaipur - Holiday Inn City Centre OR Similar
Pushkar - Dera Masuda OR Similar
Jodhpur - The Ummed OR Similar
Udaipur - Udai Kothi OR Similar
Mumbai - Ambassador OR Similar
Chennai - The Residency OR Similar
Pondicherry - Accord Pondicherry OR Similar
Trichy - Courtyard By Marriott OR Similar
Madurai - JC Residency OR Similar
Periyar - Spice Groove hotel OR Similar
Alleppey - Deluxe air-conditioned houseboat OR Similar
Cochin - Crowne Plaza OR Similar
Note: Rates are not applicable from 20 Dec’2024 Till 10 January’ 2025 & 20 Dec’25 Till 10 January’2026 & Pushkar Period.
Pre/Post accommodation rates (Per Room Per night rates inclusive of breakfast & taxes):
Hotel/City : Hotel The Muse Sarovar, Delhi
April' 2024-September' 2024 - AUD 167/room/night
April' 2025-September'2025 - AUD 199/room/night
October’ 2024-March’ 2025 - AUD 200/room/night
October' 2025-March'2026 - AUD 229/room/night
Hotel/City : Hotel Le Maritime, Cochin
April' 2024-September' 2024 - AUD 144/room/night
April' 2025-September' 2025 - AUD 175/room/night
October’ 2024-March’ 2025 - AUD 178/room/night
October' 2025-March' 2026 - AUD 211/room/night
Domestic airfare supplement (Below airfare are Subject to change at the time of issuance)
Udaipur-Mumbai : AUD 421 per person (Economy Class Fare)
Mumbai-Chennai : AUD 515 per person (Economy Class Fare)
IMPORTANT:1. Standard check in and check out time at hotels is 1400 hrs.
2. Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. In the event of accommodation not becoming available at any of the above mentioned hotels we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable)to you.
3. Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
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