Golden Triangle and Kerala

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.

      
      
  

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