Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Meals

• 21 Breakfast, • 2 Lunch at Hotel • 2 Dinner at Hotel, • 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner at House Boat.

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 4 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 1 Night in New Delhi • 2 Nights in Jaipur • 2 Nights in Ranthambore • 1 Night in Agra • 3 Nights in Varanasi • 1 Night in Chennai • 2 Nights in Puducherry • 1 Night in Thanjavur • 2 Nights in Madurai • 2 Nights in Munnar • 2 Nights in Thekkady • 1 Night in Alleppey • 1 Night in Kochi Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Others

• 20 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis. • Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At. • All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle. • 21 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 2 Dinner at Hotel, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner at House Boat. • Local English Speaking guide at New Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Varanasi, Sarnath, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Kochi. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • Cycle Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi at Chandni Chowk. • Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort. • 3 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist. • Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri. • Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal in Agra. • Train Ticket from Agra to Varanasi. • Boat Cruise and Evening aarti in Varanasi. • Visit to the famous ancient temples of Thanjavur and Trichy. • Experience the wildlife at Eravikulam National Park. • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake. • Experience the wildlife at Preiyar and Eravikulam National Park. • One mineral water bottle per person per day. • All currently applicable taxes including GST.

Guide

• Local English Speaking guide at New Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Varanasi, Sarnath, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Kochi. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Not included:

Others

• Monument entry fees. • Visas Fee (if applicable). • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip. • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature. • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

Insurance

• Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Flights

• Flights form Varanasi to Chennai

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Day 1 Arrival At New Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival At New Delhi

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself later proceed for half day guided tour to New Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 New Delhi - Jaipur (5.30 Hrs / 285 Kms)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

New Delhi - Jaipur (5.30 Hrs / 285 Kms)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for half day guided tour to Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market. After finish your sightseeing tour at Old Delhi, later drive to Jaipur known as “Pink City”. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 At Jaipur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Jaipur

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple. After finish your guided tour to Jaipur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Jaipur - Ranthambore (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Jaipur - Ranthambore (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Ranthambore National Park. Upon arrival at Ranthambore National Park check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for afternoon jungle safari at Ranthambore national park. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories during the jungle safari / Game drive. Evening return back to your hotel for night stay. (Ranthambore safari closed on every Wednesday)

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 At Ranthambore
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Ranthambore

Early morning before breakfast drive to Ranthambore national park. It is a former royal hunting ground and home of royal Bengal tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. After finish your morning game drive, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast and spend some quality time with leisure activities. After lunch at hotel, later proceed for another safari / Game drive to the National Park. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories during the jungle safari / Game drive. Evening return back to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Ranthmabore - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (250 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ranthmabore - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (250 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Agra “City of Love”, via en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal. After finish your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, later continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Agra - Varanasi (By Night Train)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Agra - Varanasi (By Night Train)

Early morning before breakfast Sunrise, visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday). After finish your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast. later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb and Jama Masjid. After finish your sightseeing tour at Agra, later check out and transfer to Agra railway station to board the night train to Varanasi.

Overnight at Train.
Day 8 Arrival At Varanasi - Sarnath (12 Kms / 30 Mins - One Way)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival At Varanasi - Sarnath (12 Kms / 30 Mins - One Way)

Upon arrival at Varanasi railway station, our Holidays At representative will meet you and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery- The peaceful and traditional Monastery. After finish your guided tour to Sarnath, later drive back to Varanasi for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 At Varanasi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Varanasi

Early morning boat ride at River Ganges, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi, visit Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi. Also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University and Birla Mandir. Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Varanasi - Chennai (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Varanasi - Chennai (By Flight)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Puducherry, via en-route visit to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, Krishna’s Butterball and India Seashell Museum. Also explore the Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing & Shore Temple views. After finish your sightseeing tour at Mahabalipuram, later continue drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 At Puducherry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Puducherry

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Puducherry, visit Auroville town, Aurobindo Ashram, Government Museum, The Sacred Heart Basilica, French War memorial, Mahe de Labourdonnais St and Pondy Bazaar. Also visit Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple. Evening enoy the heritage walk in the French colonies, will spot the beautiful yellow & white walls, European styles streets and a walk along the sea.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Memorial & Church, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace. After finish your sightseeing tour at Thanjavur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (195 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (195 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai, via en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple and Sri Rangam Temple. After finish your sightseeing tour at Trichy, later continue drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 At Madurai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Madurai

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Adhi Chokkanathar, Subramaniya Suwami Temple and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Also visit Chokkanathar Temple and Samanar Hills also known as Samanar Malai or Amanarmalai at Keelakuilkudi. After finish your guided tour to Madurai, later experience the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16 Madurai - Munnar (170 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Madurai - Munnar (170 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”, via en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 17 At Munnar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Munnar

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 18 Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (100 Kms / 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (100 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India’s which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. In the evening, enjoy a walk around Estate or free for own activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 19 At Periyar/Thekkady
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

At Periyar/Thekkady

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Periyar visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Also enjoy the Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 20 Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.

Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 21 Alleppey - Kochi (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Alleppey - Kochi (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast, later check out and drive to Kochi. Upon arrival at Kochi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive. In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India’s most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 22 Departure From Kochi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure From Kochi

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Kochi airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

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Arrival At New Delhi

New Delhi - Jaipur (5.30 Hrs / 285 Kms)

At Jaipur

Jaipur - Ranthambore (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

At Ranthambore

Ranthmabore - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (250 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Agra - Varanasi (By Night Train)

Arrival At Varanasi - Sarnath (12 Kms / 30 Mins - One Way)

At Varanasi

Varanasi - Chennai (By Flight)

Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

At Puducherry

Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (195 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

At Madurai

Madurai - Munnar (170 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

At Munnar

Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (100 Kms / 3 Hrs)

At Periyar/Thekkady

Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Alleppey - Kochi (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

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