AMAZING INDIA
14 Nights / 15 Days |
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Day 1/ Delhi
Arrival in Delhi. On arrival, you will be assisted by our meet & greet team to transfer you to the Hotel. Day for sightseeing or walking around. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
Arrival in Delhi. On arrival, you will be assisted by our meet & greet team to transfer you to the Hotel. Day for sightseeing or walking around. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Delhi's culture has been influenced by its lengthy history and historic association as the capital of India. The Old City is the site where the Mughals and the Turkish rulers constructed several architectural marvels like the Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque) and Delhi Fort (Red Fort). Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb (Two World Heritage Sites), other monuments include the India Gate, Jantar Mantar and Purana Qila (a 16th century fortress). Raj Ghat and associated memorials houses memorials of Mahatma Gandhi. New Delhi houses several government buildings and official residences reminiscent of the British colonial architecture. |
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Day 2: Delhi – Agra
After breakfast, more sightseeing in Delhi and later drive to Agra (5 hrs), on arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
Standing along the west end of the Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Right from shopping to sightseeing, a New Delhi tour is sure to throw up many delightful moments for you to cherish. For shopping, you can visit places like Dilli Haat, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk.
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. |
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Day 3: Agra – Jaipur
After an early breakfast sightseeing in Agra. Then drive to Jaipur (6 hrs), the capital city of Rajasthan. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal Architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim Art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage." Taj Mahal is an integrated symmetric complex of structures that was completed around 1648. |
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Day 4: Jaipur
After breakfast day for sightseeing. Visit Amber Fort, once the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire and see Sheesh Mahal, Dewa-n-Khas, Dewan-e-Aam in the Fort. Thereafter proceed for the city tour of Jaipur and drive through business and residential areas & some time for shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
Jaipur is one of the most popular destinations on a tourist's itinerary. The magnificent forts, beautiful havelis and colourful bazaars make Jaipur a popular tourist destination among tourists. Forts and palaces are what attracts most tourists to Jaipur. There are a number of forts and palaces in and around Jaipur that tell the tales of Jaipur's rich and vibrant heritage. Some of the important landmarks in and around Jaipur include the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar observatory, Jaigarh Fort, Gaitore, and Nahargarh Fort. |
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Day 5: Jaipur- Delhi -Goa
Drive back to Delhi to connecting flight to Goa. On arrival in Goa you will be received by a hotel representative to transfer you to the beach hotel. |
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Day 6: Goa
Day to explore the beach. Overnight stay at the resort. |
Beaches of Goa are much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of popularity and the facilities that are available here. The beaches here have been accepted as a matter of life, an exotic cuisine is backing the pleasure of having fun with sun and sand, and water sports facilities that include everything from water scooters to water gliding. You can furthermore shake your legs for some time with a glass of fenny and beer, engage in shopping on the beachside, or have a midnight bonfire on the beach. |
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Day 7: Goa
In the morning after breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing, followed by boat cruise (if the weather permits). Overnight stay at the resort. |
Panaji is the official capital of Goa. It was called Panjim during the times of the Portuguese and was one of the three principal Portuguese cities along with Velha Goa (Old Goa) and Margao. Though it began as a suburb of Velha Goa it ended up becoming the capital of Goa in 1843. It is also one of India's smallest and most charming state capitals. More places to see in Goa: The places to visit in Goa are the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa State Museum, Church of St Augustine Ruins, Braganza House etc… |
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Day 8: Goa – Cochin
Today you will be transferred to Goa Airport for a connecting flight to Cochin. On arrival in Cochin, you will be met by our meet & greet team to transfer you to a Cochin Hotel. |
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Day 9: Cochin
Day for sightseeing of Cochin. In the morning you will proceed to Poothotta Village for a village backwater cruise witnessing coir making, toddy tapping, village life etc. followed by a cooking demo and lunch at a farm house. In the afternoon explore Cochin with a guided city tour. |
Village backwater Cruise - A journey in a country boat into the pristine purity of a typical village backwater of Kerala.... goes through the zigzagging narrow canals and paddy fields fringed with coconut palms.....watch rare birds....country boat making....a natural fish farm where you can go fishing....a delicious traditional Kerala meal at the village Farm House or under a tree.....
Cochin - Known as the queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin is one of the most interesting cities of India and has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. St Francis Church, built in 1510 by friars brought to India by Vasco da Gama, is the first European church built in India and is the site where da Gama was buried. The Jewish Synagogue was built in 1568, Chinese hand-painted tiles are one of the attraction. This, the only Synagogue in India, has a nostalgic past of a Jewish Diaspora. The "Dutch Palace" was built in the 1550s; the palace contains excellent mythological murals and a rare example of traditional Keralite flooring - a subtle mix of burnt coconut shells, lime, plant juices and egg whites - which gives the effect of polished marble. |
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Day 11: Cochin-Alleppey Houseboat
In the morning, embark for a houseboat cruise to enjoy the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala. Meals will be cooked on board and supplemented with fresh fish from the backwaters. Enjoy your lunch & dinner on board. Overnight stay on the boat. |
What is truly magical about a houseboat ride is the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers. The houseboats have all the comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms and a kitchen. Meals would be cooked on board and supplemented with fresh fish from the backwaters. Today, the tradition is still continued and the food from the local cuisine is served by the Kuttanad locals on board. |
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Day 12: Kumarakom
After breakfast, the houseboat will drop you at the Kumarakom Resort. Overnight stay at the resort. |
The enchanting backwater destination of Kumarakom is a small village that is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. Kumarakom strengthens Kerala’s reputation for being God’s own country with its unbelievably beautiful mangrove forests, coconut groves and emerald green paddy fields interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with wild lilies. It is a breathtaking bout to experience a solitary and calm glide through this network of waterways. |
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Day13: Kumarakom-Cochin-Bangaram
In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Cochin Airport to board your flight to Agathi Island. On arrival at Agathi, you will be received by our resort people who will take you to Bangaram Island. Overnight at Bangaram. www.cghearth.com |
There are many things missing to this island in Lakshadweep. People, for one. But to compensate, you'll get swaying palms, crystal waters and some of the best diving in the world. Accommodation on the island is simple and unpretentious. Set in 128 acres, there are 30 tiled - roof beach huts, each with its own palm-thatched veranda, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan and fridge.
In an attempt to preserve Bangaram's unique environment, a hotel atmosphere is avoided intentionally, but fret not - there are enough comforts to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.
There are also four bungalows, which are bigger and offer total privacy. At the heart of the resort is the restaurant hut. It is a little architectural marvel made by the islanders, crafted entirely out of bamboo and palm fronds, around a single tall central pole. |
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Day 14:-Bangaram
Full day to explore the activities coordinated with the resort. |
The resort offers you a variety of outdoor pursuits - Kayaking, Catamaran sailing, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, and scuba diving. A well-equipped and professionally manned Scuba Diving facility is available at the resort. As a diving location, the virgin reefs of Bangaram have been ranked by many of the world's experienced divers as being among the best anywhere. Ancient shipwrecks get discovered every now and then since the reefs aren't even fully explored yet. That is one reason why they abound in undersea life. Manta rays, eagle rays, moray eels and Hawksbill turtles are common, as are game fish.
There are three uninhabited islands in the same atoll, Tinnakara, Parali and the not very imaginatively named Parali-II. Each can be reached by outboarding, sailing, rowing or for the incurably athletic, by kayaking or windsurfing from Bangaram. Perfect for a day's outing, if you're up to it...
Popular dive spots off Bangaram include Manta Point and the wreck of the Princess Royal, sunk 200 years ago. Diving courses and lagoon diving are offered for beginners too. Diving is permitted only within safe depths around 30 meters. Visitors can avail of a decompression chamber, except from 15 May to 15 September.
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| Day 15: Bangaram - Cochin |
After breakfast proceed to Agathi Airport to board your flight to Cochin. On arrival in Cochin, you will be transferred to the City Hotel. Day free for shopping. In the evening watch a cultural performance at Greenix Theatre to witness the classical dance forms of Kerala.
A leisurely walk through the Fort Cochin area gives you a close look at the operation of the huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, low flying turns and black kites. If you are lucky you can spot dolphins in the estuary. Kathakali explicates ideas and stories from the Indian epics and Puranas. The riches of a happy blending of colour, expressions, music, drama and dance are unparalleled in any other art form. |
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Day 16:Departure from Cochin
Like all good things, your holiday experience comes to an end. But you will always carry with you memories of this unique and unforgettable experience. Today, you will be assisted and transferred to Cochin International Airport for your flight home. |
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