Destinations : Kolkata - Varansi - Khajuraho - Orchha – Agra - Jaipur - Mumbai-Chennai - Kanchipuram -Mahaballipuram - Pondicherry - Madurai - Perriyar - Kumarakorn - Varkala - Kovalam- Thiruvananthapuram - Kochi
Day 01 : Arrival at Kolkata
You will be welcome by our representative at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 : Kolkata
After your breakfast, its time experience the city of joy…Kolkata. Starting with Indian Museum - One of the oldest museums in Asia, the Indian Museum was founded in 1814. You'll enjoy the fossils, coins, stones, Gandhara art, meteors and much more that go to make up this museum. Don't miss the 4,000-year-old mummy here, also on display is an urn said to contain the Buddha's ashes. Next you’ll visit the homes of the Missionaries of Charity. A good place to start would be Motherhouse, the headquarters of the Missionaries - Nirmal Hriday, Prem Dan,or at Nirmala Shishu Bhavan ,Howrah Bridge - It's among the Kolkata's best-known landmarks. The Howrah Bridge or Rabindra Setu, a cantilever bridge, is forever bustling with people and vehicles,The second bridge to come up over the Hooghly. Vidyasagar Setu, then a tour through Victoria Memorial is a great way of reliving the grandeur of imperial-era Britain, Rabindra Bharati Museum - The rambling Thakurbari built in the 18th century by Dwarkanath Tagore, grandfather of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, has been converted into a museum. Board your overnight sleeper to Varansi.
Day 03 : Varansi
Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. The city stands by a curve of the Ganga river, with the stone steps of the numerous Ghats sweeping down to the water.Begin the sightseeing with Dasashawamedha, one of the holiest Ghats then most fascinating ghat of all, Manikarnika.Later visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the holiest shrine of Lord Shiva. Here he is also called Vishweshwara, the lord of the world and the city is said to sit atop his trishul (trident).Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 04 : Varanasi – Khajuraho
Today you will go to Khajuraho, the temple city of central India, is famous throughout the world for its exquisitely carved temples in stones. Thousands of visitors and tourists from all over the world flock together to envisage this immortal saga of Hindu art and culture engraved in stone by shilpies (stone craftsmen) a millenia ago.
The temples lay forgotten for many centuries, covered by the encroaching forests, victim to the ravages of the elements. Re-discover the glorious past yourself there. Relax at your hotel.
Day 05 : Khajuraho – Orchha – AgraPack your bags to move to Agra via Orchha. Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time; a rich legacy to the ages. In this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and the palaces and temples built by it's Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries retain much of their pristine perfection.From there continue your journey to Agra. The city known for the famous monument of love - the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal was constructed by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jehan. It is said he built this monument in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is ethereal at any part of the day - blushing in the rosy glow sunset.
After visiting the one of wonders of the world ,overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Agra
After your breakfast at your hotel. We will proceed for the city sight seeing.Firstly we will visit Sikandra i.e the tomb of Akbar the great,made up of red sandstone & marble. Agra Fort where son Auranzeb imprisoned his father Shah jahan. Later we will visit Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Noor Jahan for her parents…here works of pietra dura can be seen. Rest of your day is at leisure.
Day 07 : Agra – Jaipur
After your breakfast, we will leave for our next destination Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is a wonderful tourist attraction in Rajasthan. Enroute, we see Fatehpur Shikri which is built by Akbar. After reaching the pink city,we will visit the following places.. Hawa Mahal is one of the most common and popular tourist attractions in Jaipur. Hawa Mahal was basically used as a veil by the royal women folk to watch the proceedings on the road below. Today it is the one of most visited monuments in Jaipur. The City Palace is another beautiful landmark that was built by Kachchwah Rajput rulers of Jaipur. The City Palace is a classic example of Mughal and Rajput architecture. A part of the palace today is museum that houses a collection of rare manuscripts, weapons, Mughal carpets and costumes, and Mughal and Rajasthani miniatures.Jantar Mantar makes another wonderful sight to visit. Built in 1718 by Sawai Jai Singh, Jantar Mantar Observatory is one of the five observatories that were built by the king. The observatory was built to study the movement of stars. The observatory is built in stone and marble.
Day 08 : Jaipur
After your breakfast,you will enjoy the elephant ride at Amber Fort built on the hilltop is another famous tourist attraction in Jaipur. The Amber Fort was built by Raja Man Singh in the 16th century and was completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century. The fort offers magnificent views of the surrounding area. The fort is a mix of Mughal and Rajput architecture and is built in red stone and white marble Enjoy rest of your day relaxing.
Day 09 : Jaipur-Mumbai-Chennai
Today,you will fly to Chennai & meet our representative at the airport. Post lunch we will go for a city tour. Chennai is a gracious city that has a clear skyline, long sandy beaches, parks, historic landmarks and tourist infrastructural facilities.There are a number of churches in Chennai that are connected with the life and times of this apostle. There are also several ancient temples around Chennai, and, within the city itself are two magnificent temples - a temple in Triplicane and another in Mylapore.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 : Chennai – Kanchipuram -MahaballipuramEarly morning after the breakfast,we will proceed towards Mahaballipuram via Kanchipuram, the Golden City of a thousand temples, and one of the seven sacred cities of India.Kanchi was a major seat of Tamil learning as well as an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. Today, it is known not only for its temples, but also for its handwoven silk fabrics. Once reached mahaballipuram..enjoy rest of your day at the gorgeous beach.
Day 11 : Mahaballipuram
Its time to explore Mahabalipuram, famous for its shore temples, Mahabalipuram art is divided into four categories : open air bas reliefs, structured temples, man-made caves and rathas ('chariots' carved from single boulders, to resemble temples or chariots used in temple processions). The famous Arjuna's Penance and the Krishna Mandapa, adorn massive rocks near the centre of the village. The beautiful Shore Temple towers over the waves, behind a protective breakwater. Sixteen manmade caves in different stages of completion, are also seen scattered through the area. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 12 : Mahaballipuram- Pondicherry.
Breakfast at hotel,then we will go to Pondicherry. Pondicherry is envisioned as a universal town, where people from different nationalities, faiths and beliefs, can live in peace and harmony.Places which we will visit there are..
Shri Aurobindo Ashram- Shri Aurobindo, the great seer, poet and prophet of Pondicherry his home from 1910 till his death in 1950. His vision and ideals continue to draw People from all over the world. Pondicherry Museum
-On display are the findings of Arikamedu , the chola bronzes and sculptures, glimpses Of French heritage, specimens of modern and traditional handicraft, paintings, armoires, carvings and many other things of historical interest.
Water Sports Centre Known for its virgin beaches and backwaters, chunnaamber has water sports Centre which offers exciting boating experiences. It is also great tourist place.After this long day its time go back to hotel.
Day 13 : Pondicherry – Madurai
After breakfast we will move towards to Madurai , one of the oldest cities of southern India. Madurai's history dates back to over 2000 years ago. First we will visit to MEENAKSHI SUNDARESWAR TEMPLE-
The temple is dedicated to both of Meenakshi of the limpid fish-shaped eyes, the lovely consort of Lord Siva; and to Lord Siva himself. It is one of the holiest places of worship in South India, drawing thousands of devotees everyday.
Later visit KOODAL ALAGAR TEMPLE- This ancient shrine has Vishnu in sitting, standing and reclining postures, one above the other. It has elegantly carved ornamental windows described as "miracles of the stone masons art". There are also intricate wood carvings including a panel of lord Rama's Pattabishekam (coronation).Rest of your day will be at leisure.
Day 14 : Madurai-PerriyarMorning drive to Periyar and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Periyar sanctuary spread over an area of 777 sq km, has about 35 tigers and leopards. However, sighting a tiger in Periyar is a rare occurrence. The park encompasses a 26 sq km artificial lake and is the home of sambars, wild Mboars, elephants and antelopes, which can be seen on the banks of the river during a boat cruise. Periyar, otherwise, blessed by Nature has enormous tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations and has lush green hills. Afternoon boat-cruise on Lake Periyar to view wildlife. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 : Perriyar- Kumarakorn
Drive to Kumarakom .On arrival, check-in at the backwater house boat. Kumarakom is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake. Coconut Lagoon is set on an abandoned coconut plantation in the heart of idyllic backwaters. Rest of the day free.
Day 16 : Kumarakorn
The bird sanctuary in Kumarakom is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds .The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip around the islands.
Day 17 : Kumarakorn – Varkala
After breakfast drive to Varkala, a new destination in Kerala, is for those who prefer to do absolutely nothing while holidaying.Just experience beauty of nature & live it. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 18 : Varkala –Kovalam- Thiruvananthapuram
Today we will drive to Thiruvananthapuram enroute we will go to Kovalam, meaning "a groove of coconut trees," is just 10 km from the state capital of Kerala- Thiruvananthapuram. Kovalam is actually a combination of three small beaches. Among these, the southernmost beach, named Lighthouse Beach, is the most frequented beach in Kovalam. Earlier this beach of Kovalam was an anglers' paradise. Kovalam is an ideal place for a sunbath during the winter.Here you can also experience the typical Kerala massage from the parlours available a few kilometers away along the Kovalam beaches. Late in evening reach Trivendum. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 19 : Thiruvananthpuram – Kochi
In Cochin or Kochi, dawn is not often a thing of breathtaking beauty, but just a careless smear of tinted light where sea and sky unite. Cargo and vallams or country boats move, ponderously slow, over the sprawling vastness of the Vembanad Kayal, Kerala’s largest lake that spreads full bosomed and silver gray in the sultry sun. Rest of your day is at leisure.
Day 20 : Kochi –Depart
In time get transferred to the for your flight.
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