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A Trip4India > Best Of India Tour > Golden Triangle and Backwaters Tour

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Golden Triangle and Kerala Backwaters Tour

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DURATION: 15 Nights / 16 Days
DESTINATIONS: Agra - Jaipur - Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Delhi

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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Today morning city tour of New Delhi covering Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The Government headquarters. Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of father of the nation. Also enjoy the sound & light show in the evening. Overnight hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Morning depart by surface to Agra. Arrive and check-in to Hotel. Afternoon visit Agra Fort - a visit to the fort in 'Agra' is must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here and visit Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1630 AD for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. It's a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Overnight hotel.

Day 04 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD. Visit the graceful buildings within the city including Salim Chisti's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal and other palaces. Arrive Jaipur and check-in to hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion to Amber fort with joy ride on an Elephant. In the afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit and the Bazaar etc. Overnight hotel.

Day 06 : Jaipur - Goa
Morning transfer to airport catch the flight to Goa. On arrival in Goa transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 07 : Goa
Goa, morning proceed for a full day guided sightseeing tour of South Goa visiting Pillar monastery Margao city, Colva beach, Vasco city, Mama Goa harbour, special tour of Panaji city, Miramar beach and Dona Paula.

Day 08 : Goa
Day at leisure, you may explore the romanticism of the endless white sandy beaches of Goa.

Day 09 : Goa - Cochin
Morning transfer to domestic airport to catch the flight to Cochin. Also famous as Kochi, Cochin is one of the most famous historical cities of Kerala. On arrival in Cochin transfer to Hotel. Cochin is also famous for its exceptionally beautiful backwaters and beaches. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit the famous Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), St. Francis Church and the Jewish Synagogue. Also see the giant Chinese Fishing Nets being lowered on the famous Vasco Da Gama Square, offering a spectacular view to its visitors. Evening, enjoy a Kathakali Dance Show in a Theatre. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.

Day 10 - Cochin - Periyar
After breakfast, you will be driven to Periyar. Arrive and check into the Hotel. Afternoon, enjoy an exciting boat cruise on Periyar Lake for wildlife viewing.

Day 11 - Periyar - Kumarakom
After breakfast, you will be driven to Kumarakom. Arrive and check into the Hotel.

Day 12 - Kumarakom
Early morning go for bird watching at the bird sanctuary. Later come back to the resort for the breakfast. Rest of the day at leisure. Relax & enjoy your stay at Kumarakom.

Day 13 - Kumarakom - Kottayam - Alleppey
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Check-in at the houseboat which will take you to enjoy the magic of Alleppey-Kumarakom by going on a Houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Spend the next 24 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the house boat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. home.


Day 14 - Alleppey - Kovalam
Arrive at Alleppey in the morning and disembark the Houseboat. Later, we proceed to Kovalam by surface. On arrival check-in to Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Kovalam.

Day 15 - Kovalam
Full day free to relax on the Beach in Kovalam.

Day 16 - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Delhi - Departure
In the morning transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to International airport to catch the flight back home.