Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Agra - Delhi - Trivandrum - Varkala - Kumarakom - Cochin - Thekkady - Delhi

Day 01: Delhi Sight-Seeing
You will be picked up from your hotel and proceed for a full-day tour of Old & New Delhi. After the sightseeing, check in hotel. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02: Agra
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Agra. Visit Fatehpur Sikri en-route.

The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.

Reach Agra and check in at hotel.

Badal Singh established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharat as Agraban. This city in those days was considered to be the sister-city of Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra came into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the RIVER YAMUNA to be their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babar defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the foundation of the Mughal empire.

The coming of Babar heralded a new era, which was to see Agra at its zenith during the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. It was during Akbar's period that Agra became the center of art, culture and commerce and learning. This trend reached its height when Shah Jahan became the ruler.

In the Mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality. The same is still reflected in whatever monuments remain in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman who are busy in crating master pieces with their skill all remind of the Mughal royalty which this city had once experienced. Today whatever remains, has become a major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to the heights of glory but this time as a major tourist destination of India.

Visit the TAJ MAHAL - one of the Seven Wonders of the World was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan' s second Wife). Overnight at Agra. Morning drive to Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Trivandrum - Varkala
Arrive Delhi. Proceed to Trivandrum. Arrive at Trivandrum airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Varkala (100 kms) Upon arrival in Varkala - check into the hotel. Rest of the day free for own activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Varkala
Morning visit the Portugese church of Anjengo dated to the time of occupation, which maybe the Elanchoros of the geography of Ptomempee (2nd century A.D.). Also visit the English Fort constructed in 1695 A.D. by the English 'East India Company'. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Varkala - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom (100 kms), check into hotel. Afternoon visit the superb Bird Sanctuary in adjacent wooded marshland - which boasts of egrets, tree pies, black headed orioles, bee-eaters and a whole host of herons. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Kumarakom - Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin (100 kms), check into the hotel. Afternoon free for a stroll in Jew town. Evening witness the Kathakali dance performance - Kathkali. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin or "Kochi". Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the famous Chinese fishing nets. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel

Day 08: Cochin - Thekkady
Morning drive to Thekkady (160 kms), check into the hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore the neighboring spice market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Thekkady - Trivandrum
Drive to Trivandrum (120 kms) Upon arrival in Trivandrum - proceed straight to airport for flight.

Day 10: Trivandrum
Abroad Depart Trivandrum.

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