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The tour is a personalised private
tour. The car, guides will be exclusively for you only. The tour is
based on private departures, whereby you can benefit from having a
private air-conditioned car, stop en-route for breaks or photo
opportunities.
Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour
of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the
Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab
Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's
House, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple
popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.
 Day 03 / Delhi - Agra
Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer to
railway station to board the superfast airconditioned train to Agra.
Breakfast in the train .Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours & transfer
to hotel. Later visit the magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the seven
wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever
created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial
to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Also visit the Agra fort - the rusty and
majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river
Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the
Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of
red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the
Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private
audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal
ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met
foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Evening at leisure.
Night stay in Agra.
Day 04 / Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visiting
Fatehpur Sikri- a perfectly preserved red sandstone ?ghost town? which
was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and
deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 05 / Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a
ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount
your caparisoned Elephant for the climb to the main gate. The Fort,
completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and
now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle
of the Moghul ruling families. Afternoon tour of the Pink City will
include City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the
rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging
to the ruling family are housed here. Also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace
of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the
vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colorful
bazaar before returning to your hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 06 / Jaipur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur (290 kms) - transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 07 / Jodhpur
After breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of
Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was
founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a
low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal.
Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory
of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night
stay in Jodhpur.
Day 08 / Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute visiting
Ranakpur ,the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples. The most
distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, of
which no two are exactly alike. Continue drive to Udaipur, Arrive &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 09 / Udaipur - Bombay
After breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of
Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has
been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by
Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple,
Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala
Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Later in the evening
transfer to airport to board the flight for Bombay. Arrive Bombay &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Bombay.
 Day 10 / Bombay
Morning half day city tour of Bombay, political capital
of Maharashtra, and commercial capital of India, Mumbai is many cities
in one. As the world's largest textiles market, a major industrial
centre and the country's busiest port handling over 40 percent of
India's maritime trade, it contributes around 50 percent of the national
exchequer. Bombay's colonial legacy is the Gateway of India. Built to
commemorate the royal visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911 but only
completed in 1924, the gateway is a combination of European and Indian
ceremonial architecture. The last British troops marched out through
this gate when India became independent in 1947. Today it is a favorite
haunt of tourists. Night stay in Bombay.
Day 11 / Bombay - Goa
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Goa.
Arrive Goa & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in
Goa.
Day 12 / Goa
After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour
of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of
Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to
relax on the beach. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops
for cashewnuts, buy holiday wear. Night stay in Goa.
Day 13 / Goa- Cochin
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for
Cochin. Arrive Cochin & transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Cochin covering The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for
its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish
Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St.
Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz
Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese
fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought
to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named
after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command
of India. Night stay in Cochin.
Day 14 / Cochin - Kumarakom
Early morning depart for kumrakoram, one of the most
beautiful area of kerala. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. In the evening
a boat ride on the back waters of kerala discovering various villages
and the life of the locals. Night stay in Kumarakom.
Day 15 / Kumarakom - Alleppey
After a relaxed breakfast transfer to your floating
houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for
your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut, get
disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional ripples in water
and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of you by your
Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy a cruise on
the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly
caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board. Night stay in
Alleppey.
Day 16 / Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam & transfer to hotel.
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of Kerala, with three
adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of
tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky
promontory on the beach has created a beautiful Bay of calm waters ideal
for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and
diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special
cultural programs, Catamaran cruising etc. Evening enjoy the beach.
Night stay in Kovalam.
Day 17 / Kovalam - Trivandrum - Delhi
Morning drive to Trivandrum & visit The ancient
temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy, one of the major attractions in the city
of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a
harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural
styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal
and Rajput schools of art. Later in the afternoon transfer to airport to
board the flight to Delhi.
Day 18 / Delhi - Departure ( Hotel checkout time : 1200 Hrs)
Transfer to airport for onward flight.
Includes:
» 17 Nights accomodation as per the itinerary with daily breakfast.
» All three meals ( breakfast , lunch and dinner ) in air-conditioned Houseboat.
» Surface travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
» Train ticjkets from Delhi to Agra by air-conditioned chair car.
» All transfers, sightseeing, excursion as per the itinerary by exclusive airconditioned car.
» Local English speaking guides.
» Elephant ride in Jaipur. (Subject to availability), boat ride in Udaipur.
» All taxes, driver allowances, permit, parking , fuel charges.
Doesn't Include:
» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Camera fee, tips, laundry, porterege.
» Any airfare
» Any item not mentioned in cost includes.
Internal airfares : ( Per person / Economy class )
Udaipur - Mumbai : USD 87 ( Jet airways / Dep. 19:25 hrs. Arriv. 21:10 hrs. )
Mumbai - Goa : USD 57 ( Jet Lite / Dep. 13:00 hrs. Arriv. 13:55 hrs. )
Goa - Cochin : USD 154 ( Kingfisher Red airlines / Dep. 15:40 hrs. Arriv. 19:00 hrs.)
Trivandrum - Delhi : USD 214 ( Indian Airlines / Dep. 06:15 hrs. Arriv. 10:30 hrs.)
( Please note that above airfares are special fares
based on advanced purchased basis so they fluctuate as per the seat
availability .Once you will confirm the tour we will book the ticket and
let you know if there is any changes in the airfares. )
Hotels Selected- Luxury ( 5 * Dlx )
Delhi : The Oberoi / The Imperial
Agra : Oberoi Amar Vilas
Jaipur : Oberoi Raj Vilas / Taj Rambagh Palace
Jodhpur : Taj Harimahal Palace
Udaipur : Oberoi Udai Vilas Palace / Taj Lake Palace
Mumbai : Taj Mahal Palace & Tower / Maratha Sheraton
Goa : Taj Exotica / Radission Whitesand
Cochin : Brunton Boatyard
Kumarakom : Kumarakom Lake Resort
Alleppery : Spice Coast Cruises
Kovalam : Leela Kempinski
Hotels Selected- Royal ( 5 * hotels)
Delhi : Shangri-la / The Lalit / The Park
Agra : Jaypee Palace / Gateway Hotel / Trident Hilton
Jaipur : Trident Hilton / Le Meridien
Jodhpur : Taj Hari Mahal
Udaipur : Trident/ Fateh Prakash/ Shiv Niwas/ Laxmi Villas
Mumbai : Nariman Tower / Taj President
Goa : Fort Aguada / Taj Holiday Village
Cochin : Koder House / Trident Hilton
Kumarakom : Coconut Lagoon
Alleppery : Muthoot River Escapes
Kovalam : Taj Green Cove
Hotels Selected - Classic ( 4 star )
Delhi: The Connaught / Hotel City Park
Agra: Grand Imperial / Clarks Shiraz / Howard Park
Jaipur: Alsisar Haveli Hotel / Golden Tulip / Clarks Amer
Jodhpur : Park Plaza/ Balsamand/ The Ummeid
Udaipur : Shikarbadi/ Udaikothi/ Amet Haveli
Mumbai : Emerald/ Airport International
Goa : Cidade De Goa
Cochin : Hotel Casino / Fort Heritage / Old Harbour
Kumarakom : Cocobay / Water Escapes
Alleppery : Rainbow Cruises
Kovalam : Travancore Heritage / Uday Samudra
Hotels Selected - Economy
Delhi: Gautam Dlx. / Hotel Blue Bell / De Gold
Agra: Hotel Amar / Pusph Villa / Royal Residency
Jaipur : Hotel Saranag Palace / Hotel Mosaic / Vijay Niwas
Jodhpur : Pal Haveli/ Ratan Vilas/ Mapple Abhey/ Shreeram International
Udaipur : Rajdarshan/ Mahendra Prakash Haveli/ Swaroop Vilas
Mumbai : Suba Palace/ Royal Enclave/ Empire Royal
Goa : Hotel Marquis Beach Resort
Cochin : Abad Atrium / Hotel Arches
Kumarakom : Tharavadu Heritage / Paradise Resort
Alleppery : AC Houseboat
Kovalam : Hotel Samudra
Hotels are subject to
availability , please note that due to peak season starting from Oct
onwards , most of hotels in 4 * -- 5* category are already fully booked
for many dates starting from october , Once you finalise the booking,
we shall start booking the hotels . It may be possible that we may have
to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place &
we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price. For
Luxury Hotels Suppliment charge 16 nov. to 30th nov., 20 Dec. to 5th jan
2008.and 1st feb. to 29th feb. For Luxury Hotels Suppliment charge 16
nov. to 30th nov., 20 Dec. to 5th jan 2009.and 1st feb. to 29th feb.
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