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The North and South India tour is a private journey that perfectly blends Rajasthan and Kerala, two of the most enticing regions of the subcontinent. Traveling by plane, car, and houseboat, on this tour you’ll be able to experience the diversity of India, with the tigers and glittering forts and palaces of Rajasthan being complimented and contrasted with the scenic beauty, spices and easy routes of tropical Kerala. Your Rajasthan and Kerala tour begins in the vibrant Indian capital, Delhi, then continues to Agra, where you’ll see the sunrise over the magnificent milk-white Taj Mahal. A journey by rail will then bring you to Ranthambore, where you’ll go in search of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Continue to the pink city of Jaipur – the regal capital of Rajasthan – where experiences include driving up to the spectacular yellow-hued Amer fort, gazing at the Maharaja’s private art collection at the City Palace, and staying in a luxurious palace hotel or charming traditional haveli. On flying south to the historic spice port of Cochin, you’ll swap the glittering culture of Rajasthan for the idyllic tropical landscapes of Kerala. From historic Cochin on the Indian Ocean, a journey inland will bring you to the tranquil shores of Lake Vembanad, where there will be time to relax among the manicured lawns and swaying coconut palms of your resort. Next, a sedately paced cruise on a privately chartered traditional houseboat will enable you to explore the enchanting waterways of Kerala’s backwaters. Concluding the North & South India tour, there is some leisure time on Kovalam beach where you will be able to relax.
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After pick up from the central location in Delhi you will be dropped off to your hotel for rest and refreshing. After that you can start your Delhi sightseeing tour which will be the first clash with India and a really enormous and busy city.
The driver will show you the Old Delhi and you will be taken for a memorable and exciting rickshaw ride Chandi Chowk in narrow street of Old Delhi. You will be shown places like Kinari bazar – a wedding market where you will be able to see a visual kaleidoscope of colours. Next stop will be Jama Masjid (the biggest 400-year-old mosque in India).
The Rickshaw will take you to the aromatic and really exotic spice market Khari Baoli and stop to take a picture of the Red Fort. Later on, visit the cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi. After that you will be taken for sightseeing of a few important landmarks in New Delhi such as: India Gate and nearby Raj path where are situated The Parliament house and the Secretariat buildings.
Next place which is absolutely must is a famous Sikh temple called Gurudwara Bangla Sahib where you can see stunning marble temple complex as well as the kitchen where food is prepared by hundreds of volunteers for the people in need in the name of idea of unity. Even 40 thousand people are fed every single day.
At the end you will be taken to New Delhi centre for a walk and maybe shopping to see the contrast between the Old and New part of the city. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast you will be taken for further sightseeing of Delhi. You will see places which are on UNESCO list such as: Qutub Minar which is the world’s tallest brick minaret. Later on, explore Humayun tomb - the structure that inspired years of Mughal architectural innovations including Taj Mahal.
Then, visit the Lotus Temple in lotus flower shape, which is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. After that, drive further along the Lodhi Road to reach Lodhi garden, a historical park dotted with many age-old structures like Bara Gumbad, Shisha Gumbad and tombs of Mohammed Shah and Sikandar Lodi. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast journey to Agra.
Agra is a home for one of the seven wonders in the world, the symbol of eternal love - The Taj Mahal. The monument was built by the emperor Shahjahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is located on the banks of Yamuna and brings a huge tourism to Agra.
Meet the guide and do local sightseeing of Agra. First, you will do sightseeing of the monument on UNESCO list - Agra Fort which is one of the most wonderful forts in India. Overnight at the hotel
Visit Taj Mahal at the sunrise. After breakfast departure for Ranthambore Natonal Park.
On the way you will stop in Fatehepur Sikri and do sightseeing of the Royal and Sacral part of the city. The driver will also stop to show you Abhaneri step well - one of the biggest in India. Check in the hotel, overnight in hotel.
There is also a possibility to take part in an afternoon or a night safari.
Safari in the National Park. After breakfast, travel to the Pink City Jaipur. Check in the hotel.
Local sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit Galta Gi - monkey temple beautifully situated among the hills, the place inhabited by different monkey species which reside among temples and hills. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast meet the guide and do local sightseeing of the city. Visit places like Amber fort - a magnificent fort palace situated among hills, the City Palace complex with beautiful displays, Jantar Mantar - Astronomic Observatory, Gaitor tombs - the Royal tombs of the Jaipur Kings, stop for a picture at Jal Mahal - the palace on the wate and Hawa Mahal - the most characteristic Wall in Jaipur with 1000 small windows. Shopping at the local market Bapu Bazar. Overnight at the hotel.
On your request you can also be taken for sightseeing of another fort in Jaipur which is called Nahargarh fort, which will allow you to enjoy beautiful landscape of Jaipur city.
After sightseeing you will be taken to the domestic airport to catch a flight to Kochi. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Kochi.
After breakfast go sightseeing of Cochin - a town famous for its spices and seafood. Visiting the Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue.
Transfer to the Fort Cochi district where we will visit the Church of St. Thomas - the place where Vasco da Gamma was buried. Then, walk in the port where you can admire the fishermen preparing the nets for fishing.
Dinner at one of the charming seafood restaurants. In the evening Kathakali show - southern art and make-up preparation. Night at a hotel in Cochin.
After breakfast and check-out from the boat, drive to Munnar which is a picturesque mountain village located among tea fields. You can enjoy wonderful views and feel the unique atmosphere of the town. You will visit a tea plantation and the "Tata museum" tea museum. Time for shopping or other activities such as ayurvedic massage. Overnight in a hotel in Munnar.
After brekfast spend one beutiful and leisure day in Munnar. Apart from stunning tea plantations that you will be shown you will see a show of martial arts characteristic for Kerala is planned. Another places are Mattupetty dam, Pothamedu view point. Overnight in Munnar.
After breakfast travel to Periyar Sanctuary. South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds and even the odd tiger!
Kumli, close to the sanctuary and where you’ll stay, is a pretty little town dotted with small spice and handicraft shops. There is plenty to do in and around Periyar, so we leave the choice to you. Enjoy an included boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot herds of wild elephants or do local sightseeing of spice plantation.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey, where we will have a deluxe cruise by houseboat made only of natural materials in the famous Kerala backwaters, during which one will have an opportunity to admire the natural beauty of Kerala, relax and photograph the everyday life of the villagers. During the cruise we will taste the houseboat chef's dishes. Overnight at the boat.
After Breakfast Check out from the houseboat and proceed to Kovalam, the countryside that God connected with the Seas in his own Country. Check-in to Hotel, relax and later you can proceed for sightseeing around Trivandrum Town visiting Museum complex, Sri. Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli tourist village. Overnight at Kovalam.
After breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari, enroute visiting Padmanabhapuram Palace, Suchidram Temple. Later visit Gandhi Memorial, Devi Kanya Kumari Temple, Vivekanand Rock Memorial, built on a rock on which Swami Vivekanand meditated in year 1892. Evening, you will get to see the mesmerizing Sunset at the confluence of 3 Oceans, Arabian Sea, Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. Evening return to Kovalam. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast rest and relax at Kovalam. You can try one of ayurvedic treatment packages or just spend this time on the beach. Overnight at the hotel.
After brekfast check out and proceed to the domestic airport in Trivandrum to fly back to Delhi.
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