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-: Taj with Kerala Backwater :-
Duration of Trip -::- 14 Nights / 15 Days
Key Places Covered -::- Delhi - Varanasi
- khajurao - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Cochin - Mumbai
Day 01 : Arrival in Delhi
Vacations International representative receives you at New Delhi International Airport with warm welcome. Then you will be transferred to your hotel booked. Relax. Enjoy welcome dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit historical and heritage monuments like Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Old Fort, India Gate, etc. Also visit religious monuments like Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Birla Temple, etc. Other attractions are President House, Parliament House, National Museum, etc. Enjoy the DANCES OF INDIA SHOW in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi – Varanasi
Proceed to the airport after breakfast for flight to Varanasi. Reach Varanasi. On arrival check in at hotel and relax till lunch. In the afternoon, go on for day guided tour of Varanasi including the Bharat Mata Temple, which features a big relief map of Mother India carved in marble. Also visit the 18th century Durga Temple, frequently known as the Monkey Temple due to the huge population of the monkeys. Continue to the Tulsi Manas Temple, crafted from white marble which features the complete Ramayana emblazoned on its walls. Also visit the BHU (Benaras Hindu University) considered as the biggest residential university in Asia. The University Campus houses an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 04 : Varanasi – Khajuraho
In the early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. Fly to Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel booked. Later proceed for a sightseeing tour of Eastern Group of temples in Khajuraho. Khajuraho temples are known for erotic sculptures. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 05 : Khajuraho – Agra
Visit the Western Group of Khajuraho Temples after breakfast at the hotel. Then you will be transferred to Jhansi Railway Station to board train to Agra – the City of Taj Mahal, one of Seven Wonders of the World. Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be in Agra.
Day 06 : Agra
Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) at sunrise. Take your breakfast at the hotel and then visit & explore other attractions of Agra city such as Agra Red Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daullah Tomb. In the evening, explore local bazaars. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
About Taj Mahal : - Taj Mahal is a mausoleum monument located in Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh India. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This beautiful building was built in white marble by mughal emperor Shah Jahan in commemoration of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is considered as the finest example of Mughal architecture and also called the ultimate symbol of eternal love. It is the star attraction of India tourism and attracts a large number of tourists through out the entire globe. This beautiful building was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year of 1983. The beauty of the Taj is unmatched and never fails to lure visitors coming for India tours and travels from different parts of the world. If you ask some people what to see in India, probably majority of people will recommend you about the Taj Mahal, the symbol of love.
Day 07 : Agra – Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Fatehpur Sikri. Visit Buland Darwaza and Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri. Buland Darwaza is the largest gateway in the world. Continue your drive to Jaipur, the pink city of India. Upon arrival in this beautiful city, you will be transferred to your hotel booked. Relax. In the evening visit the Birla Temple or explore local bazaars. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 08 : Jaipur
After breakfast, take excursion to Amber Fort situated atop a hill. Enjoy elephant ride to ascend the fort complex. Later enjoy Jaipur sightseeing visiting attractions like City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and Albert Hall Museum. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09 : Jaipur – Udaipur
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Take flight to Udaipur in the morning. Upon arrival in this beautiful city, you will be transferred to your hotel booked. Relax. In the evening, enjoy boat cruise over Pichola Lake. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 10 : Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on full day sightseeing tour of Udaipur the city of lakes. Visit attractions like City Palace, Lake Palace, Jag Mandir Palace, Pichola Lake, Fateh Prakash Palace, Monsoon Palace, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11 : Udaipur – Mumbai – Kochi
After having breakfast at the hotel, board flight to Mumbai. Reach and take connecting flight to Cochin. Our representative meets you at Kochi airport and transfers you to the hotel booked. Relax. Proceed in the evening for the HARBOUR CRUISE and watch the fishing island, dolphins and old town from the sea. Enjoy the sunset from here. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12 : Cochin
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed on sightseeing tours of Kochi visiting interesting sites like Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, Vasco Da Gama Square, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi, Santa Cruz Basilica, St Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Take a boat ride and visit Bolgatty Palace and Vyppin Island. In the evening proceed for Kathakali Dance Presentation. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13 : Cochin – Backwaters & Houseboats
Proceed to the jetty after breakfast at the hotel. Board a traditional boat of Kerala and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake. Discover the countryside at your own pace. You will have lunch in the boat. A canal cruise is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Reach Alleppey which is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Drive back to Cochin and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 14 : Cochin – Mumbai
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Relax in the evening and visit the Chowpatty Beach for local flavor. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 15 : Mumbai – Home
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a city tour of Mumbai. Visit attractions like Mumbai Fort, Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Flora Fountain, Victoria Terminus, Haji Ali Mosque, Prince of Wales Museum, etc. Finish your last minute shopping in time. After a farewell dinner at the hotel, you will be transferred to Mumbai International Airport to board flight for your home or onward destination.
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