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Colonial India & Backwater: A Journey Through History and Tranquility

14 days
From New Delhi to Mumbai
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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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Start point
    Delhi, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bloom Hotel Karol Bagh/ Dee Marks Hotel & Resorts ), Hotel (The Hans/ The Royal Plaza ), Hotel (Le Meridien/ The Grand New Delhi )
  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bloom Hotel Karol Bagh/ Dee Marks Hotel & Resorts ), Hotel (The Hans/ The Royal Plaza ), Hotel (Le Meridien/ The Grand New Delhi )

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive city tour of Delhi
    • Explore Old Delhi including Red Fort
    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
    • Tour of New Delhi including Qutab Minar
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit Lotus Temple
    • Drive through VVIP areas with views of President House, Parliament House, and India Gate
    Landmarks
    Red Fort
    Jama Masjid
    Chandni Chowk
    Qutab Minar
    Humayun's Tomb
    Lotus Temple
    President House
    Parliament House
    India Gate
  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Varanasi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meraden Grand/ Hotel Tridev ), Hotel (Rivatas by Ideal/ The Amayaa ), Hotel (Ramada JHV/ Radisson Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride along the Ganges River
    • Witness Aarti Ceremony at Dasashwamedh Ghat
    Landmarks
    Dasashwamedh Ghat
    Ganges River
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  4. Day 4

    Varanasi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meraden Grand/ Hotel Tridev ), Hotel (Rivatas by Ideal/ The Amayaa ), Hotel (Ramada JHV/ Radisson Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Serene boat ride along the Ganges
    • Explore Benaras Hindu University
    • Visit Ramnagar Fort Palace
    • Journey to Sarnath Buddhist pilgrimage site
    Landmarks
    Benaras Hindu University
    Ramnagar Fort Palace
    Sarnath
  5. Day 5

    Varanasi to Kolkata

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Tulip/ Polo Floatel), Hotel (The Elgin Fairlawn/ ZONE By The Park), Hotel (ITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern)
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  6. Day 6

    Kolkata

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Tulip/ Polo Floatel), Hotel (The Elgin Fairlawn/ ZONE By The Park), Hotel (ITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fort William
    • Visit Victoria Memorial
    • Visit Netaji Bhawan
    • See Howrah Bridge
    • Visit Zoological Gardens
    • Visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple
    Landmarks
    Fort William
    Victoria Memorial
    Netaji Bhawan
    Howrah Bridge
    Zoological Gardens
    Dakshineswar Kali Temple
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  7. Day 7

    Kolkata to Chennai

    Accommodation
    Hotel (ZONE By The Park/ Raj Park ), Hotel (Accord Metropolitan/ The Park Chennai ), Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai/ Hilton Chennai )

    Included Activities

    • Visit churches in Chennai
    • Visit Fort St. George
    • Visit Museum
    • Visit government buildings
    • Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • Visit Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Temple
    • Visit Marina Beach
    • Visit Dakshina Chitra living-history museum
    Landmarks
    Fort St. George
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Temple
    Marina Beach
    Dakshina Chitra
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  8. Day 8

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shenbaga Hotel/ Anandha Inn Convention Centre ), Hotel (Le Pondy/ Accord Puducherry ), Hotel (Palais De Mahe/ La Villa )

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient temples of Kanchipuram
    • Visit UNESCO-listed monuments in Mahabalipuram
    Landmarks
    Kanchipuram
    Mahabalipuram
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  9. Day 9

    Pondicherry

    Accommodation
    Hotel (ZONE By The Park/ Raj Park ), Hotel (Accord Metropolitan/ The Park Chennai ), Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai/ Hilton Chennai )

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pondicherry's streets and colonial architecture
    • Visit churches in Pondicherry
    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    Landmarks
    Aurobindo Ashram
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  10. Day 10

    Chennai to Cochin

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Tower House/ The Killians), Hotel (Casino Hotel/ Le Maritime), Hotel (Kochi Marriott Hotel/ Xandari Harbour)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Witness Chinese fishing nets in action
    • Sunset cruise around the harbor
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    St. Francis Church
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  11. Day 11

    Cochin to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Deluxe Houseboat (AC During Night Only)), Houseboat (Premium Houseboat (Full Time AC)), Houseboat (Luxury Houseboat (Full Time AC))

    Included Activities

    • Private houseboat cruise through backwaters for 4 hours
    • Canopy ride
    • View local life along waterways
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
  12. Day 12

    Cochin to Mumbai

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Godwin, Colaba/ Hotel Suba Palace), Hotel (Fariyas Hotel/ The Gordon House ), Hotel (Trident Hotel/President, Mumbai - IHCL SeleQtions )
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  13. Day 13

    Mumbai

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Godwin, Colaba/ Hotel Suba Palace), Hotel (Fariyas Hotel/ The Gordon House ), Hotel (Trident Hotel/President, Mumbai - IHCL SeleQtions )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)
    • Visit Dhobi Ghat
    • Visit Prince of Wales Museum
    • Visit Mani Bhawan
    • Visit Mount Mary Church
    • Visit ISKCON Temple
    Landmarks
    Marine Drive
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
    Dhobi Ghat
    Prince of Wales Museum
    Mani Bhawan
    Mount Mary Church
    ISKCON Temple
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  14. Day 14

    Mumbai

    End point
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer from hotel to airport.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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