Overview
The 16 Days
Golden Triangle with Goa and Kerala Tour are the combination of some of the
best tours of India. While on this tour you would get a chance to visit “God’s
Own Country”- Kerala.
The tour
begins with an explorative tour to Delhi and excursions are scheduled for all
major tourist hotspots such as Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, Parliament
House, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and the Gandhi Memorial. As you move further to
the next leg of the journey in Agra and visit Agra Fort and Taj Mahal for their
great architecture. Enjoy the guided tours to major tourist attractions in
Jaipur, covering the City Palace, Royal Observatory and the Hawa Mahal, Jal
Mahal and the Central Museum.
Towards the
latter stages of the tour, visit the Periyar Wildlife Tiger Reserve on a jeep
safari. Visit the bird sanctuary in Kumarakom. Cruise along the famous
backwaters of Alleppey, all perfect ingredients for a memorable trip!
Highlights
- Explore Delhi city by visiting places like Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, Parliament House, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and the Gandhi memorial.
- Explore Agra Fort and Taj Mahal for its great architecture on the visit to Agra City.
- Visit to Salim Chisti's Tomb, Jama Masjid and Panch Mahal in Agra.
- Guided tour to major tourist attraction covering City Palace, Royal Observatory and the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal and the Central Museum in Jaipur.
- Enjoy visit to the Pillar monastery Margao city, Colva beach, Vasco city, and Mama Goa harbor while in Goa.
- City tour of Cochin covering places like Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church and the Jewish Synagogue.
- Enjoy boat ride on Periyar Lake.
- Visit to Periyar exotic wildlife tiger reserve on a jeep safari.
- Explore the bird sanctuary in Kumarakom.
- Cruise along the famous backwaters of Alleppey.
- Full day excursion to Kovalam Beach.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive
at Delhi
Day 02: Delhi
Day 03: Delhi
- Agra
Day 04: Agra
- Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Day 05: Jaipur
Day 06: Jaipur
– Goa (Flight)
Day 07: Goa
Day 08: Goa
Day 09: Goa
– Cochin (Flight)
Day 10: Cochin
- Periyar
Day 11: Periyar
- Kumarakom
Day 12: Kumarakom
Day 13: Kumarakom
- Alleppey
Day 14: Alleppey
- Kovalam
Day 15: Kovalam
Day 16: Kovalam
- Trivandrum - Delhi – Departure
DAY
01: ARRIVE AT DELHI
After
arrival at Delhi, meet our representative who’ll escort you to your hotel.
Check-in at the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy an
overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY
02: DELHI
In the
morning after breakfast, head straight out for a city tour in and around Delhi.
Delhi’s major tourist attractions include Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate,
Parliament House. Later in the afternoon visit Old Delhi which includes places
like the Jama Masjid, Red Fort and the Gandhi Memorial. In the evening enjoy
the light and sound show at the Red Fort. Overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY
03: DELHI - AGRA
In the
morning leave for Agra by road. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. In the
afternoon pay a visit to the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal that was commissioned by
the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her
mortal remains. Return to your hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at your
hotel.
DAY
04: AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR
Post
breakfast, leave from Agra to Jaipur by road. Stop mid way for visiting
Fatehpur Sikri that was commissioned by Emperor Akbar. Enroute, visit places
like Salim Chishti's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal and some more palaces.
After reaching Jaipur, check-in to hotel. Spend overnight at your hotel.
DAY
05: JAIPUR
In the
morning after breakfast, ride up to Amber fort on a caparisoned, painted
elephant. Later in the afternoon after lunch, head straight to the sightseeing
tour of Jaipur covering major tourist hotspots like the City Palace, Royal
Observatory, the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal and the Central Museum. In the evening
visit the bazaar in Jaipur for souvenir shopping. Stay at your hotel for
the night.
DAY
06: JAIPUR – GOA (FLIGHT)
Next morning
post breakfast, transfer to Jaipur airport, to board a flight to Goa. Upon
arrival in Goa you will be escorted to the hotel by our representative.
Check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax for the day. Night to be spent in
Jaipur.
DAY
07: GOA
In the
morning wake up early and, post breakfast, proceed to a guided sightseeing tour
of South Goa covering major tourist attractions like visiting Pillar monastery
Margao city, Colva beach, Vasco city, and Mormugao harbour. Later in the day
enjoy a special tour of Panaji city, Miramar beach and Dona Paula. In the
evening return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Goa.
DAY
08: GOA
The 8th day
of this tour is to be spent at your discretion. You may take a leisurely walk
to explore the mesmerizing and alluring beauty of the endless white sandy
beaches of Goa. Or you can hop on a Konkan joyride and explore the pulsating
nightlife of Goa. Night is to be spent at your hotel.
DAY
09: GOA – COCHIN (FLIGHT)
Post
breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport of Goa to board the flight to Cochin.
After arriving at the International Airport in Cochin, meet our representative
who’ll escort you to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Rest for some time
in your hotel room before proceeding to the sightseeing tour of Cochin which
will include visits to places like the famous Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis
Church and the Jewish Synagogue. Also see the giant Chinese Fishing Nets
being lowered on the famous Vasco da Gama Square, offering a spectacular view
to its visitors. In the evening watch a Kathakali dance performance by trained
dancers. Overnight stay in Cochin.
DAY
10: COCHIN - PERIYAR
After
breakfast we head to Periyar, the land of wilderness and untamed wildlife. Home
to India’s premier wildlife sanctuary, one can easily spot tigers, elephants
and exotic birds on these plains. We visit the spice plantations in the
afternoon. The entire day is at leisure, with an overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY
11: PERIYAR - KUMARAKOM
We start off
early for a boat ride at the Lake Periyar, head straight to Kumarakom which is
home to the rubber plantations and a beautiful bird sanctuary. We travel for
four hours via road off the shores of the scenic Lake Vembanad. On reaching
Kumarakom you will be accommodated at a resort on the banks of backwater. Relax
in the back water. Overnight at the resort.
DAY
12: KUMARAKOM
Today
morning after breakfast , go for a visit of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, later
enjoy the water sports activities on direct payment , relax on the beach ,
overnight stay.
DAY
13: KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY
Wake up
early in the morning, to proceed to Alleppey by road, after breakfast. Upon
reaching Alleppey, check-in at the houseboat. And cruise along the famous
backwaters of Alleppey enjoying the majestic scenery. Feel delighted to witness
the sunset on this floating villa. Overnight stay on your houseboat.
DAY
14: ALLEPPEY - KOVALAM
On the 14th
day after checkout of the houseboat move towards Kovalam. On arrival at
Kovalam, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. After resting and relaxing for a
while move out for an excursion to Kovalam Beach. The beach presents you to
have a fun filled evening in the lap of Mother Nature. Stay
overnight at the hotel.
DAY
15: KOVALAM
In the
morning after breakfast, head straight to the Kovalam beach to enjoy and
explore the beautiful beach that is known worldwide for its seamless beauty and
alluring surroundings. In lunch relish the delicious seafood on Kovalam beach.
Return to the hotel in the evening. Enjoy an overnight stay at Kovalam.
DAY
16: KOVALAM - TRIVANDRUM - DELHI – DEPARTURE
After
breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport / Railway
Station for onward journey.
Note: This is just a
suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays
for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could
tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.
Inclusions/Exclusions
COST INCLUDES:
- 14 Nights air-condition accommodation on Double / Twin share room at proposed hotels.
- +01 Night stay at Premium Backwater air-conditioned Houseboat.
- Daily breakfast at hotel as per detail itinerary from Day 02.
- All meals (Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast) while staying in backwater houseboat, Alleppey.
- Meeting and assistance services on arrival / departure.
- Air – conditioned chauffeur driven Vehicle (as per above) for city sightseeing, tour, excursion etc. as per above program.
- Cycle Rickshaw ride at the narrow alley of old Delhi.
- Traditional Elephant Ride at Amber fort, Jaipur.
- Spice Plantation Tour in Thekkady.
- Early morning Boat ride at Periyar National Park, Thekkady.
- Visit to Kumarakom Bird sanctuary while staying in Kumarakom.
- English Speaking local guides during the city tour of all places as per detail itinerary.
- All parking, road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances.
- Tour assistance throughout the tour.
- All presently applicable Government taxes.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Any international and domestic airfare if it is not mention in cost inclusion.
- High season supplement from (20 Dec till 05 Jan)
- Transport during free days / any optional tour / Entrance & Camera Fees at the monuments.
- Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone calls, Laundry, soft / hard drinks, lunch, tipping etc.
- Any Porterage services at Airport/Railway Station.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the cost includes.
