Experience the beauty, culture, and heritage of India on this memorable 13-day journey. Explore the iconic landmarks of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur before heading to Kerala, where lush tea plantations, scenic backwaters, and tranquil beaches await. Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, Amer Fort, and Qutub Minar, enjoy an elephant safari in Munnar, experience authentic village life in Kumbalanghi, cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey, and relax on the serene shores of Mararikulam. With premium accommodation, all meals, guided sightseeing, luxury coach transfers, and thoughtfully planned experiences, this tour offers the perfect blend of history, nature, culture, and relaxation.
Fly from Australia to Delhi.
Arrive at Delhi Airport, drive to visit Bahai’s House of worship also known as Lotus Temple. Later visit Akshardham Temple displays millennia of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality and architecture.
Later proceed for an orientation tour covering India Gate, Parliament house, Rashtrapati Bhawan (The President's House -1929) and the Government buildings (1921-30).
Visit to Qutab Minar, 73 meters high built in 1193 AD which tapers from a 15 m diameter base to just 2.5 m at the top. The walls have intricately carved quotations from the Koran (the holy book of the Muslims) and are one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world.
Check into the hotel after the visit. Overnight in Delhi.
After breakfast check out and drive to Agra. Arrive at Agra and visit Agra Fort. Visit one of the seven wonders of the world - Taj Mahal. (Closed on all Fridays). Check in to the hotel after the visit. Overnight stay at Agra.
Check out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur sikri, built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. Arrive at Jaipur and check in to the hotel.
Evening enjoy a shopping tour. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take a trip to Amer Fort, an ancient capital of Jaipur (12 km from Jaipur). The City Palace covers a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings, a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthan architecture. Enjoy a photo stop at Jal Mahal & Hawa Mahal. Drive to Jaipur airport after the visit.
Board the flight to Cochin. Cochin – “Queen of the Arabian Sea” has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. The ancient churches, palaces and synagogues in this city are famous.
Arrive at Cochin and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Check out after breakfast and drive to Munnar, once the summer resort of erstwhile British Government in South India and the best hill station with sprawling tea plantations in the state. Visit the spice plantations. Enjoy and Ayurveda rejuvenation massage.
Check into the hotel. Overnight stay at Munnar.
After breakfast proceed to enjoy an Elephant safari.
Later drive to visit the country’s first ever Tea Museum located at Nallatanni estate depicts the growth of more-than-a century-old tea plantation from the rudimentary tea roller to the present day fully automated tea factory. The Tea Museum gives a firsthand knowledge about tea processing and the operations that go into the making of black tea.
Enjoy a walk through the Tea Estate. Overnight stay at Munnar.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Cochin.
Arrive at Cochin and visit Fort Kochi and visit the famous Chinese fishing nets.
Later proceed for Village Life Experience tour at Kumbalanghi, a typical Kerala village surrounded by backwaters & Chinese fishing nets literally encircle the island – village bearing witness to the rich aquatic life.
Overnight in Cochin.
Full day visit to Priest’s Parish & family
Overnight stay in Cochin.
Check out from the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Cochin. Jew Street, famous for the Jewish Synagogue and Jew Town. Visit St. Francis Church, the first European church built in India. Then visit the Dutch Palace in Mattanchery. Free time in the Jews street.
After the visit drive to Alleppey. Located in the heart of Kerala's famous labyrinthine backwaters, the hotel is known as the "Venice of the East".
Arrive in Alleppey and board the houseboat for a backwater cruise. Overnight stay in Houseboat.
Disembark from the houseboat after breakfast and drive to Mararikulam. Feted as the cleanest sandy beach and an enchanting fishing hamlet, Marari beach would be a right spot to unwind, relax and soak up the sun and the sand to your heart’s content. The pristine shoreline, the thatched huts, the stunning sunset and the small village roads Mararikulam covers some of the interesting tourist attractions including coir villages, ancient religious places and village markets among others, which would give you a feel of its culture and the way of living. Plan a bicycle tour to the many villages where people make hand spun coir, take a look at the arts and crafts at the village markets. Overnight stay at Mararikulam.
You are at leisure on this day to enjoy the beach or the facilities available at the resort on your own.
Overnight stay at Mararikulam.
You are at leisure in the morning. Check out from the resort and drive to Cochin.
Afternoon enjoy a shopping tour.
Later drive to airport. Board the flight to your onward destination feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in “Incredible India”
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