Golden Triangle with Goa, Hampi & Kerala Backwater
Description
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Rest time for personal activities.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra (210kms)
Drive to Agra check in at hotel. Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri & Abhaneri step wells. Drive to Jaipur check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal & Birla temple. Further explore local market of Pink City.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Jaipur - Goa (flight)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Goa. On arrival transfer to resort. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Goa
Visit Old Goa Churches, Aguada Fort, Portuguese lighthouse, Mangueshi & Shanta Durga Temple & Margao town. Drive Pass charming beaches of Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar & Baga.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Goa - Badami (184kms)
Drive to Badami check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole home to over 125 Chalukyan temples & Pattadakal a treasure trove of Hindu & Jain temples. Also visit Badami Fort, cave & Lake.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive Hampi check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Hampi
City tour of Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage sites dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire on the bank of the River Tungabhadra. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex and ASI Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Hampi - Hubli (170kms)/ Cochin
Transfer to Hubli airport to board flight for Cochin. On arrival transfer hotel check in at hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Evening watch Kathakali Dance.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13: Cochin - Munnar (130kms)
Drive to Munnar, check in at hotel. Later tea estate visit & tea testing.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14: Munnar
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15: Munnar - Thekkady (110kms)
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu the windiest places in Asia. Evening watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 16: Thekkady
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on boat safari followed by spice plantation tour. Drive to Kumarakom check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 17: Thekkady - Alleppey (130kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters.
O/n in houseboat. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 18: Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Departure transfer to Cochin airport.
Meal plan: B.
Arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Rest time for personal activities.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra (210kms)
Drive to Agra check in at hotel. Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri & Abhaneri step wells. Drive to Jaipur check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal & Birla temple. Further explore local market of Pink City.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Jaipur - Goa (flight)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Goa. On arrival transfer to resort. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Goa
Visit Old Goa Churches, Aguada Fort, Portuguese lighthouse, Mangueshi & Shanta Durga Temple & Margao town. Drive Pass charming beaches of Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar & Baga.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Goa - Badami (184kms)
Drive to Badami check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole home to over 125 Chalukyan temples & Pattadakal a treasure trove of Hindu & Jain temples. Also visit Badami Fort, cave & Lake.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive Hampi check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Hampi
City tour of Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage sites dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire on the bank of the River Tungabhadra. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex and ASI Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Hampi - Hubli (170kms)/ Cochin
Transfer to Hubli airport to board flight for Cochin. On arrival transfer hotel check in at hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Evening watch Kathakali Dance.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13: Cochin - Munnar (130kms)
Drive to Munnar, check in at hotel. Later tea estate visit & tea testing.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14: Munnar
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15: Munnar - Thekkady (110kms)
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu the windiest places in Asia. Evening watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 16: Thekkady
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on boat safari followed by spice plantation tour. Drive to Kumarakom check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 17: Thekkady - Alleppey (130kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters.
O/n in houseboat. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 18: Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Departure transfer to Cochin airport.
Meal plan: B.
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 17 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- 1-Time shared boat safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with forest department naturalist.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Excluded
- Jaipur - Goa & Hubli - Cochin flight fare approx INR 10,500 per person in economy class.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.