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Classical Golden Triangle & Kerala Break
£3,495.00
A 15-day India journey that pairs the Golden Triangle’s defining sights with two very different southern coast finales. Begin in Delhi with Old and New Delhi’s grand monuments and lived-in street scenes, then continue to Agra for the Taj Mahal at first light and Mughal-era landmarks. From here, shift gears into Rajasthan with two nights in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve for shared jeep game drives, then carry on to Jaipur for Amber Fort and the Pink City’s palaces and observatory. Fly south to Kochi for its layered trading-port history and cultural colour, before slowing right down on Kerala’s backwaters by houseboat and ending with beach time in Mararikulam.
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and meet assistance on arrival, then transfer to your hotel by private chauffeur-driven, air-conditioned car. Later, take an afternoon Old Delhi visit with a cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk’s lanes to Jama Masjid, with time to take in the area’s Indo-Islamic architecture and the older city’s shifting street life. Overnight at Haveli Hauz Khas.
Day 2: Delhi
Guided New Delhi sightseeing, including Gandhi Smriti Museum and key monuments such as Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and India Gate, then an afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Haveli Hauz Khas.
Day 3: Delhi – Agra
Transfer to the railway station and travel to Agra by train, then meet assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Continue with a city tour including Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Overnight at The Coral Tree Homestay.
Day 4: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambore
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, then return for breakfast and check out. Drive towards Bharatpur, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route, then continue onwards to Ranthambore by train from Bharatpur to Sawai Madhopur, with assistance and transfer to your hotel on arrival. Overnight at The Tigress Resort & Spa, Ranthambore.
Day 5: Ranthambore
Morning and afternoon game drives in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in a shared jeep, focusing on the park’s mixed habitats and the Project Tiger reserve setting. Overnight at The Tigress Resort & Spa, Ranthambore.
Day 6: Ranthambore – Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur, then the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at The Shahpura House, Jaipur.
Day 7: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with ascent by jeep, then afternoon Jaipur city sightseeing including the Palace of Winds, the City Palace complex and Jantar Mantar Observatory. Overnight at The Shahpura House, Jaipur.
Day 8: Jaipur – Kochi
Transfer to the airport and fly to Kochi via Bangalore, then meet assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Secret Garden – A Heritage Hotel.
Day 9: Kochi
Morning sightseeing in Kochi, including Jewish Town and Synagogue, the Dutch Palace, St Francis Church and the Chinese fishing nets. In the evening, attend a Kathakali performance, with the option to arrive early to watch the make-up process. Overnight at Secret Garden – A Heritage Hotel.
Day 10: Kochi – Alleppey
Drive to Alleppey and board a Kettuvallam houseboat for cruising on Kerala’s backwaters. Spend the day on the waterways with stops arranged en route, which may include villages and local crafts such as coconut farms and coir spinning. Overnight on Spice Coast AC Houseboat by CGH Earth.
Day 11: Alleppey
Continue cruising on the backwaters with the day shaped around the route and mooring points arranged by your crew. Overnight on Spice Coast AC Houseboat by CGH Earth.
Day 12: Alleppey – Mararikulam
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Mararikulam, then the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at The Marari Beach Resort.
Day 13: Mararikulam
Day at leisure. Overnight at The Marari Beach Resort.
Day 14: Mararikulam
Day at leisure. Overnight at The Marari Beach Resort.
Day 15: Mararikulam – Kochi
Transfer to Kochi airport for your return flight.
Price includes:
- Accommodation as per the itinerary in sharing one double or twin room
- Services of an English-speaking representative for arrival and departure transfers
- All transfers and sightseeing by chauffeur-driven private car
- Services of an English-speaking guide during sightseeing as specified
- Entrance fees to monuments during sightseeing as specified
- Complimentary mineral water while driving
Price excludes:
- India visa fee
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Camera fees at monuments and other places of interest
- Travel insurance
- Any local or government tourist taxes
Highlights
- Old Delhi rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid via Chandni Chowk’s back streets
- Taj Mahal at sunrise, followed by Fatehpur Sikri en route west
- Shared jeep game drives in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
- Amber Fort by jeep ascent, plus Jaipur’s Palace of Winds and Jantar Mantar
- Kerala backwaters houseboat stay, then beach time in Mararikulam
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