Duration : 10 Days / 09 Nights
Attractions : Raj Ghat - Jama Masjid - Parliament House -
President's Residence - Taj Mahal - Agra Fort - St Francis Church -
Parishath Thamburan Museum - Kathakali Dance - Backwater of Alleppey -
Padmanabhaswamy Temple - Ayurvedic Therapy/Yoga/Meditation
Day
01 : Delhi
After arriving in Delhi, you will be received upon arrival and drive
straight to hotel. Night stay at Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi

Delhi- Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for day tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - We will go for sightseeing tour of Old
Delhi that includes visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India
and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul
Empire.
A cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An elaborate sightseeing tour of New
Delhi that includes a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a
drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath. Other attractions that are
part of the tour are the imposing India Gate, the grand Parliament
House, the President's Residence and the tour ends with a drive through
the diplomatic enclave.
Evening will be at leisure. Overnight Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra - Delhi
Delhi - Agra - By road covering 201 km in 4hr.
Day 01
Fly in from Delhi, Kolkota or Bagdogra. Drive 250 Kms, through the
Brahmaputra Valley with its evergreen vistas. Overnight in tented huts
at Nameri Eco Camp.
Day 02
Choice of angling, boating, and bird watching. You can take a jungle
walk, Visit a tribal habitat or just relax at the river beach. Overnight
in camp.
Proceed by roadways for Agra after breakfast.
ENROUTE
VISIT SIKANDRA.
Reach Agra and check into hotel.
Agra was established by Badal Singh in 1475. Agra also known as the
city of Taj, finds mention in the Mahabharat as Agraban. This city was
considered as the sister city of Mathura in those days, which was more
prominent than Agraban. Agra situated near river Yamuna was chosen as
the capital city by the Lodhi Kings. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his
capital but Babar defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also
laid the foundation of the Mughal empire.
As Baber arrived here, the golden era of Agra started and it attained
zenith during the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. It was during
Akbar's period that Agra became the center of art, culture and commerce
and learning. This trend achieved its peak when Shah Jahan became the
ruler.
From mid 16th century to earlier 17th century, Agra witnessed a frantic
building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love
Taj Mahal was built. Mughals build high quality and contemporary style
buildings during this era. The same is still reflected in whatever
monuments remain in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra filled with aroma of
Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman who are busy in crating master pieces
with their skill all remind of the Mughal royalty which this city had
once experienced. Today the remains left in Agra have become a major
tourist attractions, attracting innumerable tourists to this major
tourist destination of India.
Move further for sightseeing.
Visit the
TAJ MAHAL - its construction started by
1631 AD and ended by 1651 AD. It was built by Shah Jahan and is known as
one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Taj Mahal is popularly known as
the symbol of Love and was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah
Jahan' s second Wife).
AGRA FORT - Agra fort was built by the famed Mughal
emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone.
Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major
tourist attraction.
In the evening drive back to Delhi. Night stay at Delhi.
Day 04 : Cochin
In the morning move to catch flight for Cochin. Arrive by flight to
Cochin and move to Hotel Casino. In the afternoon we will go for city
sightseeing - Dutch Palace, Synagogue Old Fort Cochin, St Francis
Church, Chinese Fishing Nets.
Day 05 : Sightseeing of Ernakulam
In the morning sightseeing of Ernakulam which includes the visit to
Parishath Thamburan Museum and the Museum of Kerala History of Edapally.
In the late evening attend a performance of Kathakali Dance.
Day 06 : Alleppey
Drive to Alleppey and board the houseboat. It will take you on a
backwater cruise and back to hotel for the night.
Day 07 : Trivandrum - Kovalam
Step down from the house boat and continue your drive to Trivandrum. In
afternoon we will go for city tour - Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Shri Chitra
Art Gallery and Fort Area. Now continue your drive to Kovalam and stay
overnight at Ayurvedic Beach Resort.
Day 08 - 09 : Kovalam Beach - Kanyakumari
The Day free for relaxation and optional Ayurvedic
Therapy/Yoga/Meditation. During your stay in Kovalam Beach you may take
time off to visit the Kalari Martial Arts Gymnasium in Trivandrum or
take a full day excursion to Kanyakumari.
Day 10 : Departure
Now leave for your final departure.