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From Delhi to Kochi (Cochin)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)
  3. Day 2

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
    • Red Fort visit
    • Chandni Chowk market
    • Jama Masjid visit
    • Raj Ghat memorial
    • Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experiences available in afternoon
    Landmarks
    Red Fort
    Chandni Chowk
    Jama Masjid
    Raj Ghat
    Agrasen Ki Baoli
  4. Day 3

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch near India Gate)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour at Salaam Baalak Trust (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
    • Paharganj bazaar walk
    • Humayun's Tomb visit
    • Local lunch near India Gate
    • Qutub Minar complex visit
    • Lutyens' Delhi drive-past

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experiences available in afternoon
    Landmarks
    Humayun's Tomb
    India Gate
    Qutub Minar
  5. Day 4

    Delhi to Agra

    Delhi to Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Saura Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Taj Mahal sunset viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Sound and light show before dinner (optional)
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
  6. Day 5

    Agra to Ranthambore

    Agra to Ranthambore
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Agra Fort visit
    • Fatehpur Sikri visit
    • Bharatpur visit
    Landmarks
    Agra Fort
    Fatehpur Sikri
  7. Day 6

    Ranthambore

    Ranthambore
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive
    • Dhonk Textile Studio visit (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
    • Second game drive
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  8. Day 7

    Ranthambore to Jaipur

    Ranthambore to Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Be My Guest dinner with traditional dishes including daal and bati)

    Included Activities

    • Hand-block printing workshop with Local Specialist
    • Local market visit
    • Be My Guest dinner at Jaideo and Devika's guesthouse
  9. Day 8

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Palace of Winds visit
    • Amber Fort visit
    • City Palace visit
    • Jantar Mantar Observatory visit

    Optional Activities

    • Aarti ceremony at the Birla Temple - Adults US$19.00
    Landmarks
    Palace of Winds
    Amber Fort
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar Observatory
  10. Day 9

    Jaipur to Varanasi

    Jaipur to Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madin)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing introducing temples, ghats and Ganges connection
    • Ganges River cruise for Aarti ritual
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
  11. Day 10

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madin)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning boat ride on Ganges
    • Heritage walk through old lanes and temple precincts
    • Sarnath visit
    • Local weavers visit (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)

    Optional Activities

    • Indian classical dance performance - Adults US$56.00
    Landmarks
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    Sarnath
  12. Day 11

    Varanasi to Kochi

    Varanasi to Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)
  13. Day 12

    Kochi to Periyar

    Kochi to Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Elephant Court)

    Included Activities

    • Kalarippayattu performance with hands-on martial arts lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Optional boat ride on Periyar Lake
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
  14. Day 13

    Periyar to Kumarakom

    Periyar to Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Backwater Ripples)

    Included Activities

    • Kumily Spice Garden visit
    • Kumarakom walking tour with local market visit
    Landmarks
    Lake Vembanad
  15. Day 14

    Kumarakom

    Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Backwater Ripples)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters

    Optional Activities

    • Optional yoga session in the morning
  16. Day 15

    Kumarakom to Kochi

    Kumarakom to Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Be My Guest dinner with local family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Mattancherry Dutch Palace visit
    • St. Francis Church visit
    • Chinese fishing nets viewing at Fort Kochi
    • Cooking demonstration with local family
    • Be My Guest dinner
    Landmarks
    Mattancherry Dutch Palace
    St. Francis Church
    Chinese Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi
  17. Day 16

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast

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