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16 Days Golden Triangle Tour with South India and Backwaters

16 days
From New Delhi to Kochi (Cochin)
4.5
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 20
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Start point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (On arrival Delhi Airport meet and greet our representative later transfer to Hotel.)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Delhi including Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid
    • Visit Lotus Temple (Bahai Temple)
    • Visit Qutub Minar
    • Visit India Gate
    • Visit Rashtrapathi Bhawan
    • Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Chandni Chowk spice market
    • Visit local markets
    Landmarks
    Raj Ghat
    Red Fort
    Jama Masjid
    Chandni Chowk
    Lotus Temple
    Qutub Minar
    India Gate
    Rashtrapathi Bhawan
    Laxmi Narayan Temple
  2. Day 2

    Delhi to Agra

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Agra Fort
    • Visit Taj Mahal

    Optional Activities

    • Visit government approved local marble shops
    • Visit Mehtab Bagh
    Landmarks
    Agra Fort
    Taj Mahal
    Mehtab Bagh
  3. Day 3

    Agra to Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
  4. Day 4

    Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amber Fort
    • Visit Jal Mahal
    • Drive past Hawa Mahal
    • Visit City Palace and Museum
    • Visit Jantar Mantar

    Optional Activities

    • Elephant ride at Amber Fort (own expense)
    • Visit government approved local shops
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Jal Mahal
    Hawa Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
  5. Day 5

    Jaipur to Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6

    Delhi to Chennai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon sightseeing in Chennai including Besant Nagar Beach, Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwar Temple, Ramakrishna Temple
    Landmarks
    Besant Nagar Beach
    Marina Beach
    Kapaleeshwar Temple
    Ramakrishna Temple
  7. Day 7

    Chennai to Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mahabalipuram sightseeing including Thirukadal Mallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, caves, and Krishna's Butterball
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
  8. Day 8

    Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Pondicherry sightseeing including Pondicherry Beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Boat House, Auroville, and Museum
    Landmarks
    Pondicherry Beach
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Auroville
  9. Day 9

    Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Remaining Pondicherry sightseeing including Arrikamedu, JN Street, Ayee Mandapam, Bharathi Park, and Memorial House

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Paradise Beach if time permits
    Landmarks
    Arrikamedu
    Bharathi Park
    Paradise Beach
  10. Day 10

    Pondicherry to Tanjore

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tanjore sightseeing including Brihadeeswara Temple, Palace, Art Gallery, and Saraswati Mahal Library
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswara Temple
  11. Day 11

    Trichy Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Same-day excursion to Trichy from Tanjore
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Visit Tiruvanaikkaval Temple
    • Visit Elakurichi
    • Visit Vayaloor
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Tiruvanaikkaval Temple
  12. Day 12

    Tanjore to Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Madurai sightseeing including Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thiruppara kundam Temple, Alagar Koil, and Gandhi Museum
    Landmarks
    Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
    Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    Gandhi Museum
  13. Day 13

    Madurai to Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Game viewing cruise on Periyar Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Elephant ride at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
  14. Day 14

    Houseboat

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (South Indian Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Backwater cruise on deluxe houseboat through Kerala villages and paddy fields
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
  15. Day 15

    Alleppey to Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cochin sightseeing including Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, and Fort Cochin Beach
    Landmarks
    Dutch Palace
    Jewish Synagogue
    St. Francis Church
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    Fort Cochin Beach
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  16. Day 16

    Departure

    End point
    Kochi Airport, Alwaye, Ernakulam, Kerala, India (on this day transfer to Kochi Airport for flight to your onward destination.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • 16 Days Golden Triangle Tour with South India and Backwaters reviewer 1
    February 8th, 2020
    5.0
    16 Days Golden Triangle Tour with South India and Backwaters is a great option to see some of the north and the south...
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    Reply from: Ghum India Ghum
    Dear Ms Maria, Namaste & Greetings from Ghum India Ghum!! Thank you for sharing such a lovely feedback on our Tour Radar Page. Its pleasure arranging your tour for 16 Days Golden Triangle Tour with South India and Backwaters , Thank you for continuously trusting us and everything end as per our plan. Your heart touching appreciating word keep us motivated to work hard and bring smile to all our guests. I will be happy to coordinate your next visit and urge you to write in with any requirement. My team and I look forward to maintaining a long and fruitful association with you. Hope to welcome you back soon. Warm Regards, Sarvjeet Sankrit (Saurav)
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  • 16 Days Golden Triangle Tour with South India and Backwaters reviewer 2
    November 25th, 2019
    4.0
    Ok. A couple of altercations. One at the elephant rescue. Misunderstanding about cost. Made me go to atm. WHEN...
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    Reply from: Ghum India Ghum
    Dear Ms Alexandra Mam, Namaste & Greetings from Ghum India Ghum!! Thank you for sharing such a lovely feedback on our Tour Radar Page. Its pleasure arranging your tour for Golden Triangle tour with South India , Thank you for continuously trusting us and everything end as per our plan. Your heart touching appreciating word keep us motivated to work hard and bring smile to all our guests. I will be happy to coordinate your next visit and urge you to write in with any requirement. My team and I look forward to maintaining a long and fruitful association with you. Hope to welcome you back soon. Warm Regards, Sarvjeet Sankrit (Saurav)
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