Kerala Travel Packages :: Kerala
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Kerala with Rajasthan
Travel Duration : 25
Nights/ 26 Days for Cultural Kerala with Rajasthan
Places Covered :
Mumbai - Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram - Kovalam - Quilon - Alleppey -
Periyar - Munnar - Cochin - Delhi - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Pushkar - Jaipur -
Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day Tour 1: Mumbai/Delhi :
(Arrival) Arrive at Mumbai/Delhi. Overnight at hotel in Mumbai/Delhi.
Day Tour 2: Mumbai/Delhi -
Thiruvananthapuram (Tiruvanthapuram Arrival) Breakfast at
hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Tiruvanthapuram. From the airport
drive straight to Kovalam which has one of the most beautiful beaches of the
world. The surf here is ideal for surf riding and the water invites the
visitor to ride the "Catamaran" or log with the fisherman, or to
take a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach centre of aquatic sports. Arrive &
check in hotel. Rest of the day free to relax & exploring the beach.
Overnight at hotel.
Day Tour 3:
Kovalam 
Breakfast at hotel. After lunch excursion to Kanya Kumari to visit the
stunning Padmanabhapuram Palace and to enjoy the unique experience of Sunset
& Moon rise over the ocean simultaneously. Return to Kovalam in the
evening. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day
Tour 4: Kovalam Breakfast at hotel. For the half-day visit
Shree Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Chitralayam Art Gallery,
Zoological Gardens, Reptile House Observatory and Kanakakannu Palace at
Trivandrum. . Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day Tour 5 - Kovalam - Quilon : (By Road)
After breakfast, we drive to Quilon one of the oldest ports of the Malabar
Coast and were once the centre of international spice trade. Quilon is
famous for its delicious Cashew and Seafood. After checking in hotel we set
out to see some historic remains and the temples built in ornate style. We
also visit the village to know the life style and culture of locals.
Overnight at Quilon.
Day Tour 6 & 7 - Quilon - Alleppey(By the backwaters)
Breakfast at hotel. From Quilon, we take Kerala's traditional houseboat for
Alleppey, which is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the
backwaters. We reach Alleppy by next day morning. Use the rest of the day in
exploring and in shopping. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day
Tour 8 - Alleppey - Periyar : (By Road) Leisurely breakfast
in the morning. We reach Periyar by noon. After lunch we take safari to a
nearby Coffee Plantations & villages.
Day
Tour 9 - Periyar : (By Road) Early morning we take boat
ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat on the
water's edge. While cruising on Lake Periyar, you are likely to see animals
like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys and Wild Elephants. For
the lunch we return back to hotel. Late After noon we again visit the park
by cruise, as once is not enough to explore it fully.
Day Tour 10 - Periyar - Munnar: (By Road) From Periyar we
continue to Munnar set amid Southern India's most dramatic mountain scenery
and the combination of craggy Peaks, Manicured Tea Estates.Crisp mountain
air makes Munnar a delightful alternative to the better known hill stations
of Tamil Nadu. It is a perennial favorite of 'Honeymooners' and offer
magnificent scenery and wonderful walks. At Munnar you are free to explore
its beauty of nature.
Day Tour 11 -
Munnar : Complete day at leisure.
Day Tour 12 - Munnar - Cochin : (By Road) We reach Kochi by
noon and keep the day for the shopping and personal activities. At the time
of sunset we take Boat Cruise on the backwater which gives an opportunity to
behold the great charm of this city.
Day Tour 13 - Cochin - Delhi: Breakfast at hotel. Transfer
to airport for flight to Delhi.
Day
Tour 14: Arrival at Delhi Company representatives will
receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the
evening. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day Tour 15: Delhi - Udaipur
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Udaipur.
Reach and check in at hotel.
The
city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by
the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance and
beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and
inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow
lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing
valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE
PICHOLA is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a
kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
Proceed for
sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the afternoon, stopping first at City Palace.
Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored
glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and
the local folk Museum.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise
on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From he boat you will be able to view
the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of
the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island
palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day
Tour 16: Udaipur - Jodhpur By Road 250 km/6 hr
After
breakfast drive to Jodhpur.
En-route, visit the RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century. 200
pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds
with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain
temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur
echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the
capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of
the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic
hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on
the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is
encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable
bastions.
Check in at Jodhpur. Relax in the hotel and visit the
museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day Tour 17: Jodhpur
Morning
go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich
culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable
moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the
countryside.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to
the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort,
rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the
city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of
palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different
miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant
Thada Memorial.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day Tour 18: Jodhpur - Pushkar By
Road 240 km/5 hr
Proceed for Pushkar after breakfast. Reach Pushkar by
noon and relax. Check in at PUSHKAR PALACE.
PUSHKAR - Amongst
the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar. Lord Brahma -
The creator of the world in a search for his abode on earth, performed the
supremely spiritual VEDIC YAGNA at Pushkar. It is thus the site of the only
Brahma Temple in the world. Blessed with cultural blends, it is the venue
for the famous Pushkar Fair, with people coming from all over Asia to buy
and sell cattle of breeds from across the world. The consecrated mausoleum
of
Khawaja
Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer attracts pilgrims from all over the world. A city
of Pilgrimage from time immemorial with over 500 temples and Ghats Pushkar
begets a legacy of timeless architectural heritage. Pushkar radiates an
ambience of peace and spirituality that casts a lure to visit again and
again. The Pushkar fair is amongst the largest cattle fairs in the world and
amongst the oldest cities in India, with references in mythology and the
Mahabharat. There are 52 bathing Ghats, which are linked to the lunar
calendar, enclose the lake. Each Ghat has its own miraculous qualities and
powers of healing and this city of temples has over 500 temples built over
different eras with varied architectural styles. The rose garden of
Rajasthan - the essence of the famous Pushkar rose is exported the world
over. Pushkar has the most varied terrain in Rajasthan with sand, rock,
hills, and proximity to a number of heritage properties in the area and a
number of fairs and festivals - especially on the new and full moon days.
Visit the mausoleum, Anasagar and Akbar's Palace.
Overnight will be at Pushkar.
Day
Tour 19: Pushkar - Jaipur By Road 142 Kms/3 hr After
breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.
Reach and check in at
hotel.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can
be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II
who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit
of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still
retains it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears
and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use
of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the
visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with
its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Explore the city markets. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day Tour 20: Jaipur
Breakfast to be served at the hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber
Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER
FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its
construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his
descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise
where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate
expression.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
CITY
PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the
walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the
City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the
best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different
parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical
instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade
of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its
five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine
trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the
palace women.
Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the
intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing
process.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day
Tour 21: Jaipur - Agra
By
Road 221 Kms/6 hr
After breakfast drive to Agra.
Stop at
Fatehpur Sikri. 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 it's grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza,
the largest gateway in the world.
Reach Agra in the afternoon.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan,
transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of
the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the
Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint
buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals
still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its
Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets
of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai
cuisine.
Check in at hotel and proceed for sightseeing of
Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The
interiors of which are considered better than the Taj). Proceed to visit Taj
at sunset. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day Tour
22: Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho By Road 160 Kms/4 hr
Breakfast will be at hotel. Transfer to the station for train to Jhansi.
Reach Jhansi and transfer to Orchha, 12 km away.
Proceed for
sightseeing of ORCHHA sites within the Fort Complex. Enjoy your lunch at
Orchha.
Continue drive to Khajuraho.
Reach Khajuraho.
Transferred to hotel and relax. Evening will be free. You can go out for a
stroll.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day
Tour 23: Khajuraho - Varanasi Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for a guided tour of the exotic temples of Khajuraho.
Transfer
in time to airport for flight to Varanasi.
Visit Sarnath 5 miles out
of Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the
world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness the ruins
of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which
houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the
site.
Proceed to the hotel. Overnight will be at Varanasi.
Day Tour 24: Varanasi - Delhi
Morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river
Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one
of the world's oldest and most important religions. (To start at 0500 hrs.
for the best lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable
city, we'll transfer you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun
rises. Board a boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river,
where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come
daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples and
palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Return for a walk through the
cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga". As shops are
opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful are
coming and going.
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for
a day-guided tour of Varanasi including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple,
Gyanvapi Mosque, Benaras Hindu University and other important monuments.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Reach and transfer to hotel.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day
Tour 25: Delhi 
Breakfast
at hotel.
Proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the
Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid
- the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort
and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Take a cycle rickshaw ride from
Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive
sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb,
the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the
imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would
end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Relax in the
evening. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day
Tour 26: Delhi - Home Breakfast will be at hotel.
Morning will be free to explore the city and finish last minute shopping.
Transfer to the airport for flight home with sweet memories of India.
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