Golden Triangle & Kerala tour combines the most popular sights of northern India, often referred to as the Golden Triangle, with the very best of tropical Kerala.
An ideal introductory tour for the first time visitor to India, combining the highlights of Northern India & Kerala.
Visit Humayun’s Tomb & Jama Masjid, Delhi
Rickshaw ride through Chandini Chowk
Explore Taj Mahal, an eternal symbol of love
Elephant ride to Amber Fort
Colonial port town of Cochin flanked by Chinese Fishing Nets
Cruise along the backwaters of Kerala in your own private houseboat
Relaxing stay at the palm fringed beach of Mararikulam
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Arrive Delhi International Airport. You will be met on arrival by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Delhi. Check in to your hotel for two nights. The rest of the day is free for you to relax after the long flight.
Enjoy a full days sightseeing tour of the historical city of Delhi, beginning in the wide avenues of New Delhi, to see Lutyen’s buildings and the India gate memorial, along with the impressive tomb of Humayan and Qutab Minar. Afternoon you will visit the bustling and vibrant streets of Old Delhi to see the Jama Masjid and Rajghat, the resting place (Samadhi) of Mahatma Gandhi. You will also have an opportunity to take a rickshaw ride through the streets of Old Delhi before heading back to your hotel.
After breakfast proceed to Agra. On arrival you will check in to your hotel. Visit the impressive Agra Fort and the tomb of Itamud-ud-Daula. Later you visit the Taj Mahal to see it as the light changes at the sunset.
Today you drive to Jaipur, stopping at the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. Continue to Jaipur and check in to your hotel.
Visit the impressive Amber Fort in the morning, which is accessed, on elephant’s back. Later in the afternoon visit the sights of Jaipur including the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and the Museum.
Today in good time you will be transferred to Jaipur Airport to board your onward flight to Cochin. On arrival in Cochin you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in the historic Fort Cochin.
Enjoy a fascinating tour of historic Fort Cochin & Mattancherry in the morning. You will visit the St. Francis Church, the Chinese fishing Nets, local fish market, the Dutch palace, spice market and the Jewish Synagogue. In the evening attend the Kathakali dance performance, the traditional dance drama of Kerala.
A short drive will take you to Kumarakom famous for its tranquil backwaters. On arrival check-in to your backwater resort overlooking the Vembanad Lake for the night. Remainder of the day at leisure to relax by the backwaters or to experience some authentic ayurvedic therapies at the Ayurveda Spa.
Afternoon board your private houseboat for an overnight cruise through the famous Vembanad Lake. Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the tranquil backwaters and narrow canals enjoying the village life. Your lunch, evening tea and dinner will be served on board the houseboat. Overnight on board the houseboat.
After a leisurely breakfast you disembark from the houseboat at Alleppey boat jetty, where you will be picked by your driver and transferred to Mararikulam, a quaint little sleepy fishing village north of Alleppey. Enjoy a relaxing stay at your beach resort for two nights. Remainder of the day at leisure to relax by the beach or to experience some authentic ayurvedic therapies at the Ayurveda Spa.
Full day at leisure.
Depending on your flight schedule, in goodtime you will be transferred to Cochin International Airport to board your return flight.
We are specialists in offering customized travel experiences. The program shown is designed to give you an idea of what is possible and we can use this itinerary as a basis to plan your holiday and design a different program to suit your interest.
Varanasi - one of the oldest living cities in the world. Visit Sarnath where Buddha first taught the Dharma. Head to the Ganges River and experience the evening aarti ceremony, which is absolutely spell-binding. Rise early and head to the river for a morning boat ride as the sun rises over the holy city. After sunrise boat trip, walk along the Ghats and through the famous narrow alleys of the old city with your guide.
Ranthambore National Park -is the best place to spot tigers in Rajasthan. Stay at your resort and set off on game drives in the national park.You will have the chance to see a great deal of wildlife, including the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Mumbai - Head to the Gateway of India, and the pefect starting point tofor any visit to Mumbai. Take a ferry to Elephanta Islan to see the amazing cave temples. Another morning activity is a visit to the Sassoon Market, where you can see Koli fisherman bringing in their daily catch. Continue to Crawford Market before wandering to Churchgate Station to see the ‘Tiffin Wallahs’ at work. Also see Dhobi Ghat to see the biggest open-air laundry in the world before taking a walking tour through Old Mumbai.
Munnar - The rolling hills around Munnar, South India’s largest tea-growing region, are carpeted in emerald-green tea plantations, contoured, clipped and sculpted like ornamental hedges.Visits to tea gardens, to watch pluckers at work and experience the manufacture process at close quarters is a popular activity. For the energetic and adventure enthusiasts, we can offer a range of trekking options or mountain biking.
Periyar National Park (Thekkady) – South India’s best-kept Tiger Reserve, encompasses 777 sq km and a 26-sq-km artificial lake created by the British in 1895. The vast region is home to bison, sambar, wild boar, langur, elephants and hard-to-spot tigers. Enjoy trekking or bamboo rafting in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to get scenery of the lake, the hills and the jungle. Thekkady is also an ideal spot for spice plantations trails and to learn more about the spices grown here.
Udaipur– “The Lake City”. Beside shimmering Lake Pichola, with the ochre and purple ridges of the wooded Aravalli Hills stretching away in every direction, Udaipur has a romance of setting unmatched in Rajasthan and arguably in all India. Fantastical palaces, temples, havelis and countless narrow, crooked, timeless streets add the human counterpoint to the city’s natural charms. For the visitor there’s the tranquility of boat rides on the lake, the bustle and colour of ancient bazaars, a lively arts scene, endless tempting shops and some lovely countryside to explore on wheels, feet or horseback.
Kovalam Beach - Once a calm fishing village clustered around its crescent beaches, is now an internationally renowned beach destination. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for swimming... With large number of beach resorts from budget to luxurious, it’s a convenient place to have some fun by the sea, and it makes a good base for ayurvedic treatments.
| Luxury | Deluxe | Superior | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial, New Delhi | The Claridges, New Delhi | Oberoi Maidens, New Delhi | Royal Plaza, New Delhi |
| The Amar Vilas, Agra | ITC Mughal, Agra | The Trident, Agra | Sarovar Premiere, Agra |
| Rambagh Palace, Jaipur | Samode Haveli, Jaipur | ITC Rajaputana, Jaipur | Holiday Inn, Jaipur |
| Brunton Boatyard, Fort Cochin | Malabar House, Fort Cochin | Xandari Harbour, Fort Cochin | Killians Hotel, Fort Cochin |
| Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kumarakom | Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom | Lakesong Resort, Kumarakom | Abad Whispering Palms, Kumarakom |
| Luxury Houseboat | Luxury Houseboat | Deluxe Houseboat | Deluxe Houseboat |
| Marari Beach Resort, Mararikulam | Marari Beach Resort, Mararikulam | Xandari Pearl, Mararikulam | Abad Turtle Beach Resort, Mararikulam |
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