Golden Triangle with Kerala Ayurveda Tour
Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi- Agra- Jaipur-
Cochin- Thekkady- Kumarakom- Alleppey- Kovalam
Special package We brings together best of North India and
Kerala. Through this trip experience the Golden Triangle
special and magic of Gods own country – Kerala. From
exotic boat rides on tranquil lakes, hiking through forests,
to visits to plantations and vineyards, Kerala allows you
to be one with nature. The backwaters, plantation visits,
visits to tiger reserves, ayurvedic treatments and massages,
and adventure activities will allow you to experience India,
take on an active holiday, or simply experience total relaxation.
All this at destinations that will redefine the term exotic.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi either late night or early morning, meet
our representative at airport for assistance. Transfer to
hotel & relax there to over come jet- lag.
Day 2: Delhi
ancient with the cosmopolitan. Revel in marvellous shopping,
a treasure trove of architectural monuments, some of the
swankiest restaurants in India and heavenly street food.
Enjoy a full day city tour of Delhi. Visit: Qutab Minar,
Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India
Gate & Raj Ghat in Delhi. Over night at the hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven wonders
of the world-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour
of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder
of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. Morning
drive to Agra en-route visiting Sikandra. Sikandra houses
Emperor Akbar's Mausoleum and is just 4 kms from Agra. On
arrival in Agra, check into the hotel. In afternoon, visit
the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan
in 1630 A.D. to enshrine his Queen Mumtaz Mahal's mortal
remains. Later, visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl
Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri
(old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty). See the beautiful
Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza, palace of Queen Jodha
Bai, Birbal's (a Minister) Palace. On arrival at Jaipur,
check in to your hotel. Evening visit to Chokhi Dhani, an
ethnic village resort. The vitality of Rajasthani folk culture
comes alive as children dance rhythmically to the loud tenor
of folk songs sung by men and women, festooned in bright
clothes. Gaily caparisoned camel, horses and bullock carts
offer joy rides. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and leave for a half-day
sightseeing tour to the hilltop fortress at Amer. Ascend
the imposing fort on a painted elephant(optional). In the
afternoon, tour the old walled city of Jaipur. Founded by
Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously
constructed on the lines of the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient
Hindu treatise on architecture. Visit the unique Jantar
Mantar Observatory situated in the heart of the city. Built
in the 1700's (A.D), it still looks futuristic. Nearby is
the ornate Hawa Mahal (the palace of winds). The old City
Palace & its museum display a rare fusion of Mughal
and Hindu architecture, and house a rare collection of paintings,
Rajasthani armory and costumes. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Jaipur - Delhi
After an early breakfast, depart for Delhi. Check in to
your hotel & rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 7: Delhi – Cochin
After an early breakfast, depart by air for Cochin a city
of Kerala.
Welcome to Kerala, God's Own Country. With the Arabian Sea
on the west, the western ghats towering 500 - 2700m on the
east and Kerala is networked by forty-four rivers. Kerala
is a very easy place to simply sit back and enjoy. The name
means "land of coconuts" and the palms shade nearly the
entire state from the tropical sun; many call the beach
at Kovalam the best in India, tranquil stretches of emerald
backwaters, lush green hill stations and exotic wildlife,
ayurvedic health resorts, enchanting art forms, magical
festivals, historic and cultural monuments, an exotic cuisine…
all of which offers a unique experience. From beaches to
lush green countryside, tea-estates, wild life sanctuaries,
magestic temples and peaceful backwater cruises & ayurvedic
health tours.
Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' declared by the
National Geographic Traveler & places Kerala in “One
of the 50 greatest destinations list”. Cosmopolitan
describes Kerala as one of the ten love nests in India.
Travel & Leisure recommends Kerala as “One of
the 100 great trips for the 21st century”.
On arrival check into your hotel & after refreshment
leave for local sightseeing of Cochin. From times immemorial,
Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese seafarers
followed the sea route to Cochin and left their impressions
on the town. The harbour is the nucleus around which Cochin
has grown to become the Queen of the Arabian Sea. The Chinese
fishing nets, believed to be erected in 1350 AD, swaying
in the breeze over backwaters, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch
Palace, Portuguese Architecture, Bolghatty Palace etc. enrich
the heritage of Kerala.
Day 8: Cochin – Thekkady
After an early breakfast, depart for Thekkady. On arrival
check in to the Hotel. Afternoon you can go for boat cruise
in the Lake to watch wild animals. Boating through Periyar
lake will be ever memorable one. Overnight at stay at hotel.
Thekkady, is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife
sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range.
The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady
are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear
semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world.
Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe
the special ecological pattern of Thekkady.
Day 9: Thekkady
After breakfast at the hotel and leave for a sightseeing
tour of Thekkady. Today morning you can go to see the rare
species of plantations and animals. Afternoon visit spice
plantation like cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, and tea estate
etc… On way back to hotel you could stop the local
market and pick up some fragrant spices Overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 10: Thekkady – Kumarkom
After an early breakfast, depart for Kumarkom check in to
your hotel by noon. Over night stay at hotel.
Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating
paradise in Kerala, God's own country. The slender coconut
palms standing here, there and everywhere, its never ending
paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves
nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm
and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your
vocation and life. Kumarakom the charming emerald peninsula
jutting into the ever-effervescent Vembanad Lake takes you
into the heart of the scenic lake where you'll come across
plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes.
The fresh water of the lake runs into the mainland making
a labyrinth of lagoons, brooks, canals and waterways. The
backwater houses a variety of species of both fauna and
flora. That is the pristine beauty of Kumarakom.
Day 11: Kumarkom
Sightseeing in Kumarakom include Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary,
an ornithologist's paradise is a favourite haunt of migratory
birds like the siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and
teal or you can relax at your hotel & enjoy scenic beauty.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12: Kumarkom – Alleppey
Pick up by houseboat at 12:00 noon from Kumarakom Hotel.
Overnight stay at Rainbow Cruises – house boat. Traditionally,
the houseboat was called kettuvallom, which means a boat
made by tying together pieces of wood. Incredable may sound,
not a single nail is used in the making of a kettuvallom.
Jack wood planks are joined together with coir rope and
then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew nut
shells. Today, these giant 80 foot long crafts have been
adapted into luxuriously furnished houseboats. A kettuvallom
usually has one or two bath attached bed rooms, an open
lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen,
a cook and guide. Alleppey is one of the most exotic backwater
sites of kerala & it is popularly known as ' Venice
of the East'. It is interlocked by a number of canals, lakes
& lagoons. Alleppey is nestling in between Arabian sea
& Vembanad Lake. Alleppey has been gifted with immense
natural beauty.
Day 13: Alleppey – Kovalam
Drop by houseboat at 09:00 am at Alleppey Boat Jetty and
then same day transfer to Kovalam by surface & check
in to your hotel. Kovalam one of India's internationally
renowned beaches, in the God's own country, Kerala. A favorite
haunt of Europeans since the 1930s, Kovalam consists of
three successive crescent beaches. Kovalam, a sheltered
natural bay, the azure blue waters and the sumptuous spread
of green palm groves make it a tropical paradise of sorts.
Sun bathing, Swimming, Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, Yoga and
meditation, Herbal body toning massages, Special Cultural
Programmers, Catamaran cruising; the possibilities are many.
The Kovalam lighthouse beach is where most visitors spend
their time.
Day 14: Kovalam
Enjoy & relax whole day at Kovalam beach.
Day 15: kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam
After breakfast at hotel, depart for day trip to Kanyakumari.
The southern most tip of India, Kanyakumari is the point
where the three mighty water bodies, the Arabian Sea, the
Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean converge. The famous
Vivekananda Rock memorial amidst the turbulent sea is a
major attraction. Kanyakumari is famous for its spectacular
sunrise and sunset views.
Day 16: Departure to Delhi
Morning after breakfast departure transfer to Trivandram
airport for Delhi. Check in to your hotel. Evening free
for shopping.
Note: This is Tailormade Itinerary. We
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