Royal Karnataka & Kerala Escape

Arrive at Delhi Airport, proceed for a 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 Quran and are one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world. Check into the hotel after the visit. Afternoon Free for leisure.

Overnight in Delhi.

After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit Akshardham Temple displays millennia of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality and architecture. Later visit Bahai’s House of worship also known as Lotus Temple.

Later proceed for an orientation tour covering India Gate, Parliament house, Rashtrapati Bhawan (The President's House -1929) and the Government buildings (1921-30).Overnight stay in Delhi.

Check out from the hotel and drive to Agra. Arrive in Agra and check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit Agra Fort. Visit one of the seven wonders of the world - Taj Mahal. (Closed on all Fridays). Overnight in Agra.

Check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi airport. Board the flight to Bangalore. This capital city of Karnataka state is rightfully proclaimed as the Silicone Valley of India because it is here that the Indian IT industry has matured to such an extent that it is now in great demand overseas. Bangalore is a beautiful city with parks and gardens, which is why the city is called the Garden city of India. Bangalore often referred to as the ‘Garden City' is known for its numerous parks and avenues. Arrive at Bangalore and check into the hotel. Overnight stay at Bangalore.

Check out from the hotel after breakfast and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Bangalore. Major attractions in Bangalore are; Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bull Temple, Lalbagh Gardens, Cubbon Park & Museum and Vidhan Soudha. After the visit drive to Mysore. Arrive at Mysore and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Mysore.

After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit Mysore Palace, St.Philomina Church and Chamundi Hills. Overnight stay at Mysore.

Check out from the hotel after breakfast and drive to Wayanad, fondly called as the “green paradise.” Arrive at Wayanad and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Wayanad.

Check out after breakfast and drive to Calicut, one of the historically important place in Kerala as the Portuguese explorer Vasco D a Gama had first set foot on its shores at Kappad beach. It was a busy port and a trading hub and was of great strategic importance. Arrive at Calicut and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Calicut.

Check out from the hotel after breakfast and drive to Cochin. Enroute visit Palayoor Church and Anakotta at Guruvayoor.

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. Overnight stay in Cochin.

After breakfast 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. Later enjoy 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. Later drive to Fort Kochi and visit the famous Chinese fishing nets. Overnight in Cochin.

Check out from the hotel and 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. Disembark from the houseboat after the cruise 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.

Check out from the hotel after breakfast and drive to Cochin airport. Board the flight to your onward destination feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in “Incredible India”