All India travel package 23 Days

All India travel package 23 Days

Undoubtedly, Kerala is one of the most beautiful states of India. May it be in terms of wildlife or history or culture or natural beauty, it is proficient in all aspects. Hence it is a perfect place to spend vacations. It is rightly nicknamed as the “God’s Own Country”. During the 14-day tour, you will be visiting several major tourist attractions of Kerala. The destinations that you will cover during the Kerala tour include:
• Cochin – Dutch Palace, Marine Drive, Jewish Synagogue and Kathakali dance performance
• Munnar –Eravikulam National Park, Lakkom Falls, Pothamedu View Point, Top Station, Tea Museum
• Periyar National Park
• Kumarakom – Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Alleppey – Stay in a houseboat amidst languid backwaters
• Kovalam –Ayurvedic treatment, Kovalam Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Eve’s Beach
• Kanyakumari – Enjoy the beautiful sunset view at Vivekananda Rock
• Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Kuthira Malika Palace Museum

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Delhi

Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
Upon your arrival at Airport our representative will meet and greet you then He'll assist you to check-in at Hotel. Later you have a full day tour of Delhi. Your tour starts with Old Delhi, you will visit the Raj Ghat where father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Driven past the iconic Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, a very popular and a busy market in Old Delhi.

Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Jama Masjid, one of the iconic, historic and largest mosques in India - built by Shah Jahan. A rickshaw ride (optional) in Chandni Chowk.
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
In the afternoon, you will visit Qutub Minar, touted as India’s largest Minaret. Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 1192 by Turk ruler Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
Our next stop is India Gate, built in memory of the Unknown Soldier. You will be driven past the Parliament House, President’s House and other Government Secretarial Buildings.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan), Connaught Place, New Delhi 110002 India
Your final stop will be at Lakshminarayan Temple, a temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Lord Narayana. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 35 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel " Le Meridien" or similar.

Day 2: Delhi to Agra by road

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
After breakfast drive to Agra. On arrival check-in at your hotel. Later visit to Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world. This beautiful building is elegantly built with white marble by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between the years 1631 to 1648 and it was built in the memory of his favorite beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Standing majestically on banks of Yamuna River, this breathtaking, immensely beautiful monument is a synonymous to romance and love. Your next stop Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its architectural structure and was built in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire. This place comprises of several fairy-tale palaces like Khas Mahal and Jahangir Palace. Over here you will also get a chance to see Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas, which are also known as private audience hall and public audience hall. Agra is famous for inlaid marble work and handicrafts.
TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "ITC Mughal Luxury Collection" or similar.

Day 3: Agra to Jaipur by road via Fatehpur Sikri

Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri India
After breakfast drive to Jaipur en-route Fatehpur Sikri visit. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar and is dotted with many beautiful historical structures, dating back to the 16th century. With Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Salim Chishti and five storied Panch Mahal for you to see and revel in, this city has a lot for its tourists to offer. Other points of attraction are the Ibadat Khana, Mariam-ul-Zamani’s palace, Naubat Khana and Birbal’s House. Later proceed to Jaipur upon arrival at Jaipur check in at Hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Radisson Blu Hotel Airport" or similar.

Day 4: City Tour of Jaipur

Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After breakfast, you will visit the iconic places of Jaipur. You will visit the Amer Fort, which is a magnificent red-stone palace, built by Raja Man Singh. Diwan-e-Khas and Diwan-e-Aam, Sheesh Mahal and Sukh Niwas, situated inside the fort, are an incredible sight. The fort can be reached by way of Jeep, walking. Later you will be taken to Maharaja City Palace, which consists of seven storeys and is known to have an architectural style which is a blend of Mughal, Rajput and European styles. You will also be taken to visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory which is renowned all over the world. You will also visit Hawa Mahal, Pink Rose Garden and other various attractions of the city. The city of Jaipur offers you a beautiful look at the ancient architecture of the various monuments. You can also indulge in shopping- you could buy various artefacts, silk clothing as well as other things Jaipur is famous for. Once you are done travelling, you will be transported to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Radisson Blu Hotel Airport" or similar.

Day 5: Jaipur to Mumbai by flight

Pass By: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport from where you will board your flight to Mumbai. Mumbai is one of the largest cities and the financial capital of India. It is also known for Bollywood cinema, Gateway of India and the beautiful beaches. You will land in Mumbai and will be transported to the hotel. Once you check in, you can enjoy your time be relaxing or visiting the nearby places.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Vivanta by Taj President" or similar.

Day 6: City Tour of Mumbai

Stop At: Juhu Beach, Mumbai 400049 India
This morning you will be visiting this Bollywood city. Your morning city tour of Mumbai will take you to the Hanging Gardens located on the beautiful slopes of the Malabar Hills as well as Kamla Nehru Park offering a marvelous and panoramic view of the Chowpatty Beach as well as the Marine Drive. You will continue your tour and taken to Mani Bhawan, Prince of the Wales Museum, Gate of India and Dhobi-Ghat and will drive through Marine Drive, Flora Fountain and Crawford market.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Vivanta by Taj President" or similar.

Day 7: Mumbai to Bangalore by flight Bangalore to Mysore by road

Pass By: Mysuru, Karnataka, India
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport from where you will board your flight to Bangalore. Once in Bangalore, you will be directly transferred to Mysore. The ancient city of Mysore offers you various attractions and scenic beauty with an essence so beautiful that puts any other kind of beauty to shame. In Mysore, you will be taken to your hotel for the night.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Wind Flower Resorts and Spa" or similar.

Day 8: City Tour of Mysore

Stop At: Mysuru, Karnataka, India
This morning city tour of Mysore will take you to the Mysore palace that was originally built by the Maharaja of Mysore in the year 1911-1912. The palace is of harmonious synthesis of the Hindu and Saracenic styles of architecture having archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures. Visit the art gallery. Drive to the Chamundi hill to visit the Chamundeshwari Temple. From the hill itself you will get a panoramic view of the city of Mysore. On your way back to Mysore, visit the Nandi bull. Mysore is a good place for buying the famous "Mysore silk". Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Wind Flower Resorts and Spa" or similar.

Day 9: Mysore to Cochin by flight

Pass By: Kochi, Kerala, India
Today you will be transferred to Bangalore Airport in time for your flight to Kochi. On your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Kochi earlier known as Cochin is referred as the Queen of Arabian Sea. Kochi has remained the popular centre in across the world for the trade of spices for number of centuries. The name of the city comes from Malayalam term “Kochazhi” that actually means small lagoon. Kochi was put on the world map by Vasco-de-Gama. The Arabs, Portuguese, British, Dutch, all have left their impression on the history of Kochi. After Mumbai, Kochi is probably the second most important city on the west coast of India.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight night stay at Hotel "Crowne Plaza" or similar.

Day 10: City Tour of Cochin

Stop At: Kochi, Kerala, India
Today after breakfast, you will be taken to view the various attractions of the city, which include various religious places. You can also witness the use and operation of the Chinese Fishnets by the fishermen here. Apart from this, the visit to Kochi will also include visits to Cherai Beach, Kochi International Marina, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Hill Palace, Kochi Palace and many more attractions.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight night stay at Hotel "Crowne Plaza" or similar.

Day 11: Cochin to Periyar by road

Stop At: Periyar Lake, Thekkady India
Today you will drive to Periyar Animal Sanctuary. Periyar is famous as an Elephant Reserve and shelters various animals like Bengal Tiger, Indian elephant, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur, monkeys, etc. It has an abundance of birds and plants. A boat ride in the Periyar Lake gives you the possibility of watching the different animals The Park is surrounded by various plantation regions for coffee, tea, etc. and a visit to these plantations is a worth.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Spice Village" or similar.

Day 12: Periyar to Madurai by road

Pass By: Madurai, Madurai, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
On your 12th day, you will be transferred to Madurai via road. One of the oldest cities in the country, this city is known for its beauty and religiousness. You can visit the Rani Mangamma palace, which has been converted to Gandhi Memorial Museum, and the Meenakshi Temple. You will be transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Heritage Madurai" or similar.

Day 13: Madurai Temple Tour

Stop At: Madurai, Madurai, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
Today after breakfast, you will visit the iconic temples in the city. Meenakshi Temple, TiruparaKundran Rock temple, TirumalaNayak Palace and Alagar Hills are some of the places that you will visit here. The main attraction of the city is the Meenakshi Temple, which has various architectural attractions to view. With musical pillars and life-like figures on the pillars, you can find the perfect way to finish your day-tour of the city.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Heritage Madurai" or similar.

Day 14: Madurai to Tanjore by road

Stop At: Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to Tanjore. In Tanjore, you will visit the various places that served the Chola dynasty. Famous for Tanjore paintings and Bharatnatyam dance, this city offers you a lot to view. You will then visit Brihadeeswara Shiva Temple, built by King Raja Raja Chola. The temple is magnificent in various aspects. Then you will visit Thanjavur Maratha Palace, Saraswati Mahal Library, and the Raja Raja Chola art gallery. Once you are done with your visit to various places, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Svatma" or similar.

Day 15: Tanajore to Pondicherry by road

Pass By: Puducherry Beach, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to Pondicherry by road. The city of Pondicherry is known for its beautiful British Colonial architecture and churches. View the systematically planned French Avenues, colonies and other attractions of the city. With beautiful beaches, such as the Serenity Beach, Auroville Beach, Paradise Beach and much more, you can find a way to relax here. You will be transferred to your hotel and will stay overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Palais De Mahe" or similar.

Day 16: Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram by road

Stop At: Pondicherry, Pondicherry, Union Territory of Pondicherry
Today you will be visiting Pondicherry which traces its origin to the revered sage Saint Agasthya. Puducherry is divided into the French Quarters "Ville Blanche" and the Indian quarter "Ville Noire". Some of the streets still have their French names. In the French Quarters, it is common to see French style villas and colonial style buildings. Sri Aurobindo Ashram is globally quite popular. Auroville is a universal town where people from all nationalities live together in harmony and peace. The Lord Ganesha Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple is a quite visited Hindu Temple.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Mahabalipuram, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu
After excursion f Pondicherry you will be transferred to Mahabalipuram by road. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram check in at Hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Radisson Resort Temple Bay" or similar.

Day 17: Excursion of Mahabalipuram

Stop At: Mahabalipuram, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu
After your breakfast, you will visit Mahabalipuram, which is also known as Mamallapuram. Here you will visit the various kinds of temples and mandapams that offer you pictorial representations of various Hindu legends and mythologies. With Arjuna's Penance, chariots carved out of stone as well as various other things; you will witness the best attractions of India. You will also visit the Shore Temple before you retire for the night at your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Radisson Resort Temple Bay" or similar.

Day 18: Mahabalipuram to Chennai en-route visiting Kanchipuram

Stop At: Kanchipuram India
Today, you will drive to Chennai visiting Kanchipuram en-route. Kanchipuram was the ancient capital of the Pallavas and was the town of a 1000 temples. Kanchipuram sight-seeing takes you through some of the known temples such as Siva temple from the 7th century, Ekambareswara temple, Sri Kailasanathar Temple from the 8th century, the Sri Vardaraja Perumal Temple, the Sri Kamakshiamman Temple, etc. Kanchipuram is a paradise for the shoppers as it offers the world famous Kanchipuram silk and saris. The name Chennai was derived from Chennaipattanam, built by the English in 1639. The earlier name of Madras was a short form of Madraspattinam a fishing village. Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is the largest industrial and commercial center of South India and also an important centre for Carnatic music. The city is also famous for the Tamil movies and known as Kollywood. Chennai came into prominence because of the British who defended the town against several attacks from the French and converted it to a major naval port.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
After tour of Kanchipuram proceed to Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai check in at Hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Crowne Plaza Adyar Park" or similar.

Day 19: City Tour of Chennai

Stop At: Marina Beach Road, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
This morning, you will be taken around Chennai for visiting the various places of interest. The Government Museum of 1857 is one of the oldest museums of India and has 46 galleries and different sections for Archaeology, Zoology, Geology, Bronze, etc. The Museum is closed on Fridays and other public holidays. The Bronze Gallery with its beautiful statues going back to a thousand years is worth visiting. San Thome Basilica from the 16th century was built by the Portuguese and later in the 19th century was rebuilt by the British as a church. Drive through the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Marina Beach, and other places of interest. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Crowne Plaza Adyar Park" or similar.

Day 20: Chennai to Kolkata by flight

Pass By: Kolkata (Calcutta), Kolkata (Calcutta), Kolkata District, West Bengal
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. From there you will board a flight to Kolkata. Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is one of the most vibrant cities in the country. Popular worldwide for its select selection of sweets and food, the city is speckled with greenery and monuments. On arrival at Kolkata, you will be transferred to the hotel. You could relax or do some local sightseeing of your own to enjoy your trip.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "ITC Sonar Luxury Collection" or similar.

Day 21: City Tour of Kolkata and then board a train to Varanasi

Stop At: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1 Queen's Way, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
After your breakfast, this day will take you to the beautiful Jain temple dedicated to Lord Parasvanath, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara. You can explore the 4 temples inside the complex dedicated to different gods. Post that, proceed to visit Victoria Memorial, built in 1906 with white marble, in the honor of then Queen of England, Queen Victoria. Today, it is a museum housing valuable paintings, first copies and rare manuscripts. After an enriching experience at Victoria Memorial, you will drive past the various icons of the city including Dalhousie Square Howrah Bridge, Secretariat Building Fort Williams, and Old Court House Street. Your visit here will also take you to the Raj Bhawan, St. John’s Church and other places of interest.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Platform No 13, Cab Rd, Howrah Railway Station, Howrah, West Bengal 711101, India
After city tour of Kolkata transferred to railway station to board the train of Varanasi.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Journey by train. No Hotel.

Day 22: Arrive at Varanasi

Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
On your arrival in Varanasi you will be transferred to your hotel.

Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Dashashwamedh ghat Varanasi Dashashwamedh ghat Road, Varanasi India
In the evening you will visit the ceremony of Aarti to the river Ganges, The great 'Aarti' to the Ghat of Dasaashwamedh is held every sunset by five priests dressed in white. These five young people choreographed movements apparently worship the river goddess with incense, camphor, flowers and mud lamps. Overnight at Varanasi.
Duration: 1 minute

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel "Taj Gateway Ganges" or similar.

Day 23: Varanasi to Delhi by flight, Departure

Stop At: Manikarnika Ghat, Ghasi Tola Road, Varanasi 221001 India
After your breakfast, you are in for an incredible boat excursion on the river Ganges. We will take you to the famous Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghats for the ride. These Ghats are famous amongst Hindu devotees for the holy dip and cremation purposes. It is believed that whoever dies in Varanasi and is cremated on the banks of River Ganga, achieves salvation and is released from the cycle of "LIFE"..
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Delhi Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
After excursion of Varanasi Ghats and boat ride on River Ganges. You shall check-out from the hotel and transferred to Varanasi airport, for your flight to New Delhi. From there, you can board a flight to your home.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: No Hotel.