11 Days Golden Triangle and Kerala Tour

Itinerary

• Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

  On arrival at Airport / Railway station, meet our representative and proceed to Hotel for Check in. Delhi is a blend of ancient & modern known as city of Djinns. Delhi is a Dream home for everyone.

  Day to relax and enjoy your hotel.

  Optional : Visit to Lotus Temple- Bahai temple & Bangla Saheb

• Day 02 : Delhi

  After a lavish breakfast visit Jama Masjid- Located in the heart of Purani Dilli. Drive Pat Red Fort- known as Lal Quila. Visit Busiest & Oldest market in Delhi known as Chandni Chowk.

  After lunch proceed to New Delhi known as Lutyens Delhi. Drive past government buildings including Indian Gate, Parliament House, Presidents’ Palace. Visit Humayun’s tomb – built by his wife after his death. Continue your visit to Qutub Minar – tall minaret. Drive back to hotel for overnight stay.

  Optional : Old Delhi Food Walk: Shahjahanabad, known as Purani Dilli, was a city established by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan in 1648. It was considered a gem of the empire and continues to be the heart of the Capital as well. The average middle class urban Delhi resident has acquired a global palate and is familiar with a range of cuisines from across the world. Yet, notwithstanding the profusion of European, Asian, American and Mediterranean food options, locals keep returning to Old Delhi aka Purani Dilli for their fill of soul-satisfying food. Authentic Old Delhi food is best enjoyed in its original setting, in the noisy labyrinthine by-lanes of Chawri Bazaar and Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid, where a golden Gurudwara share space with historic mosques. Time: 5:00 pm -9:00 pm

• Day 03 : Delhi – Agra (204 Kms)

  After breakfast drive to the Taj City – Agra. One of the most visited destinations in India Agra is home to main important UNESCO world heritage site like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri.

  On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon visit one of the seven wonders of world – The Taj Mahal. It was constructed by Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj after her death. Spent few hours in Taj Mahal & praise the beauty of Taj Mahal which looks same from all four sides. After sightseeing of Taj Mahal visit another marvellous monument called the Agra Fort. Built by Akbar in 1565 and modified by his grandson Aurangzeb in 1658. Overnight in Agra.

  Optional : Sheroes Hang out cafe.

• Day 04 : Agra – Jaipur (223 Kms)

  After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit a massive fort called Fatehpur Sikri. Some of the best places to visit in Faethpur Sikri is Buland Darwaza- largest gate, Diwan-i-khas, Jodhabai Palace, Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, Paanch mahal. Continue your drive to Jaipur – Gateway to colourful state of Rajasthan. Day free to relax.

  Optional : Visit to Gaitore Cenotaphs or Birla Mandir. Dinner with Cultural Programme.

• Day 05 : Jaipur

  After breakfast visit magnificent Amer Fort. Ascend Fort on Elephant Back. Fort is a mix of Muslim & Hindu architecture & art. Follow by a visit to Hawa Mahal – palace of winds, City palace Museum, Jantar Mantar – The Observatory.

  Optional : Food Walk Moview show at Raj Mandir

• Day 06 : Jaipur – Kochi by flight (Connecting flight)

  After breakfast departure transfer to airport to board flight to Kochi. The ideal point to start your unforgettable trip to Kerala – God’s own country. Kochi is rated as one of the top three travel destination by the World Travel & Tourism Council.

  On arrival you will be met by Max Holidays representative and transfer you to your hotel in Kochi.

• Day 07 : Kochi

  After breakfast enjoy the guided tour of Kochi. Visit Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi, which is a very popular tourist spot. Follow by a visit to Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue known as Mattancherry Synagogue.

  If time permits, in evening witness the fascinating Kathakali Dance Performance consist of dance, acting, music & expression. Drive back to hotel for overnight stay.

  Optional : Cycling Tour in Cochin

• Day 08 : Kochi – Munnar (150 Kms)

  After a lavish breakfast drive to Munnar – breathtakingly beautiful. On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon visit Eravikulam National Park famous for Nilgiri Tahr and the green mountains covered with tea plantations. Later visit Tea Museum, where you can see the Machinery used during British Raj for manufacturing the Tea. Visit Mattupetty Dam – a beautiful Picnic Spot.

  Optional : Mountain Biking

• Day 09 : Munnar – Periyar (100 Kms)

  After having your breakfast in Munnar leave for your next destination Periyar – one of the famous wildlife sanctuary in India. Afternoon boat ride at Lake Periyar.

  This is the best way to witness the wildlife in boat and herds of wild Elephants. The Periyar Lake attracts grey heron, ibis, the great Malabar hornbill and grey hornbill. The other birds include kingfishers, ospreys and kites as well as orioles, hill mynas, racket tailed drongos, parakeets, including the unusual blue winged parakeet and flycatchers

• Day 10 : Periyar – Alleppey (130 Kms)

  After a lavish breakfast drive to Alleppey known as Venice of East for embarking Ketuvallam – Kerala traditional houseboat which was used for carrying rice and other agricultural products converted into modern houseboats now for tourist. Sailing through the small waterway, villages and experience the daily life of Kerala’s villages before you anchor in the middle of the lake for dinner under the stars

• Day 11 : Alleppey – Kochi (85 Kms). Departure

  Morning after breakfast in houseboat leave for Kochi airport to board flight for onward destination.