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No. of Days :-
(09 Nights / 10
Days )
Places to be covered :-
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Trivendrum - Alleppey -
Kumarakom - Cochin
Day
1 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive airport Delhi, meet Canter Tours
representative there and transfer to the hotels
for overnight stay.
Day 2 / Delhi
In the morning after breakfast proceed for
sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour
of New Delhi would include a visit to the
Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along
the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the
imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the
President's Residence, Lotus Temple and would
end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave
overnight stay in Delhi
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old
Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the
memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and
the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and
palace of the Moghul Empire. Enjoy the cycle
rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
Day 3 / Delhi - Agra -
Jaipur ( By train and Car )
In the morning pick up from hotel & transfer to
railway station to board the superfast
air-conditioned train to Agra. Breakfast in the
train. Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours & visit
the magnificent Taj Mahal. Also visit the Agra
fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort
of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna
& enjoy a lavish buffet lunch in a 5* hotel in
Agra.
After lunch proceed to Jaipur enroute visiting
Fatehpur Sikri- a perfectly preserved red
sandstone which was the estranged capital of
mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted
when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur &
transfer to hotel overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 4 / Jaipur
In the morning after delicous breakfast, visit
the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be
easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the
former capital of the royals set against the
backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit the
City Palace, Palace of Winds also known as Hawa
Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more
than a façade, is encrusted with delicate
screens and carved balconies from which the
royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could
sneak views of the outside world. Past, present
and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory,
where time has been accurately measured since
the 17th century. Evening enjoy an authentic
Rajasthani dinner at CHOKHI DHANI VILLAGE RESORT
overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 5 / Jaipur - Mumbai-
Trivandrum
In the morning after delicious breakfast check
out from hotel and transfer to airport to board
the flight for Trivandrum via Mumbai. Arrive
Trivandrum. Meet Canter Tours representative at
the airport/station and transfer to hotel. Rest
of the day free. Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Day 6 / Trivandrum
In the morning after delicious breakfast
sightseeing of Trivandrum including excursion to
Kanyakumari and also:
1. Padmanabha Swami Temple the only one
in Kerala where foreign nationals are allowed
near the Sanctum Sanctorum. Known for its mural
paintings and stone carvings, the temple is a
blend of Kerala and Dravidian styles of
architecture.
2. Kuthiramalika a palace of the
erstwhile Composer King of Travancore, displays
a rare specimen of workmanship in the
traditional Travancore style of architecture
with exquisite woodcarvings.
3. The Napier Museum houses a rare
collection of archaeological and historic
artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a
temple chariot and ivory carvings.
4. Shree Chitra Art Gallery, displays
select paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlava &
Nicholas Roerich, including some exquisite works
from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of
art in India. The collection includes paintings
from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali. The evening
is free to relax on the Beach. Overnight stay in
Trivandrum.
Day 7 / Trivandrum -
Alleppey
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed
to alleppey by surface 165 kms. On Arrival
transfer to Kettuvallam (House Boat). Cruise
start after Lunch on board and overnight stay at
house boat.
Day 8 / Alleppey -
Kumarakom
In the morning after delicious breakfast move
out from house boat at Kumarakom and transfer to
the backwater resort. Rest of the day free at
leisure. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day 9 / Kumarakom -
Cochin
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed
to cochin 75 kms. On arrival transfer to hotel.
1. Chinese Fishing Nets, this unique style of
huge cantilevered fishing nets were erected
between 1350 and 1450 AD by traders from the
Court of Kubla Khan, a Chinese King.
1 visit The Hill Palace Museum, a
fully-fledged archeological museum and Kerala’s
first ever Heritage Museum are the main
attractions (closed on Mondays).
2.. Santa Cruz Basilica, this historic
church was built by the Portuguese and elevated
to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558. Pope
John Paul II proclaimed the Church a Basilica in
1984.
3. The Jewish Synagogue, constructed in
1568, this is the oldest Synagogue in the
Commonwealth.
The area around the Synagogue, called Jew Town,
is the centre for Spice & Handicraft shops.
4. Mattanchery Palace built by the
Portuguese in 1557 and presented to the Regent
of Kochi.
Return to hotel rest of the day free/ shopping
at Ernakulam. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 10/ Cochin -
Departure
In the morning after breakfast check out from
hotel and transfer to airport. |