Arrival Mumbai

Meet and greet assistance on arrival in Mumbai .Transfer and check into the hotel for overnight stay.

Hotel : The Taj Lands End

Car and driver at disposal in Mumbai

In the morning, leave for an excursion to 7th century Elephanta Island , a World Heritage Site , with ancient cave temples. Watch out for some magnificent Shiva sculptures and the spectacular Maheshamurti panel which depicts Shiva as the creator, protector and destroyer. Visit the glamorous city of Mumbai and it's famous sights - the Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Flora Fountain, Prince of Wales Museum and the Hanging Gardens . Drive by the Marine Drive , Chowpatty Beach and the Parsi 'Towers of Silence'. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Fly Mumbai / Udaipur : 55 mins by air

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Udaipur , known as the " Venice of the East". On arrival, check into the hotel.Enjoy the day at leisure or take a walk through the city's streets. In the evening, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola . Stay overnight at the hotel.

Hotel : The Taj Lakepalace

Car and driver at disposal in Udaipur

After breakfast, take a half day city tour. Visit the City Palace , a marvel of marble and granite. This is the largest palace in Rajasthan and never fails to delight one with its exquisite workmanship. The shrine of Dhuni Mata and the museum of Rana Pratap are the highlights of this complex. Sahelion-Ki-Bari, a short distance away, has four pools and delicately carved kiosks in marble. The Jagdish Temple houses some imposing sculpted figures and heavily ornamented interiors. Built in the early 18th century, this is now a popular tourist spot. The Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir and the Fatehsagar Lake are the other sights that one could catch. In the evening,take a boat ride on Lake Pichola . Stay overnight at the hotel.

Drive Udaipur/Jodhpur 255 kms | 6 hrs by road

Today drive to Jodhpur is set at the edge of the Thar Desert. This imperial city echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. In the past, it was the capital of the Marwar state, founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha - the chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs. A high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions encompasses the city. It was once a major trade center.Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan..The graceful palaces, forts and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the
historic grandeur of this city. Lending a romantic aura to Jodhpur, are its exquisite handicrafts, folk dances, folk music and the brightly attired people. The desert people are quite affable. With their sweet smiles and warm hospitality, they win the hearts of the tourists.

Hotel : The Taj palace

Drive Jodhour/ Jaipur: 275 kms | 6 hrs by road

In the morning, drive to Jaipur, the Pink City . Visit the magnificent city of Fatehpur Sikri en route. Built in red sandstone by Akbar the Great, it was the capital of the Mogul empire between 1571 and 1585. Abandoned due to water problems, it is popularly known as the ghost city. On arrival in Jaipur, check into the hotel. In the evening, visit the massive Birla Temple and watch the evening prayer ceremony. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Hotel : The Rambagh Palace

Car and driver at disposal in Jaipur

In the morning, enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort with an elephant ride up the Fort's ramparts. The Fort was originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh. It encloses within it superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome Goddess Kali. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace Museum , which contains elaborate wardrobes, magnificent armory and intricate carved weapons. Close by is the Observatory built in 1728 by Jai Singh II. Also admire the Hawa Mahal, from where the palace women could watch the activities of the big bazaar below, without being observed. A must-do in Jaipur is shopping - jewellery,handicrafts, clothes and the famous lakh bangles. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Drive Jaipur /Agra : 205 kms | 4 hrs by road

In the morning, drive to Agra , home to the Taj Mahal. Agra is a city rich in monuments that reflect the delicate fusion of Islamic and Hindu styles, known as Mogul architecture Visit Sikandra en route, where Emperor Akbar was buried. On arrival, check into the hotel. At sunset, visit the Taj Mahal, built by the Emperor Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The immortal legacy with its flowing curves of marble domes and elegant minarets enchants every visitor. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Hotel : The Tajview

Drive Agra/Delhi : 225 kms |5 hrs by road Car and driver at disposal in Delhi

After breakfast, transfer to New Delhi

Later car and driver at disposal to enjoy a full day city tour. Visit the Red Fort lay out along the River Yamuna as an irregular octagon. Surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 kms in circumference, it is built of red sandstone. The Mogul ruler Shah Jahan transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi and, after nine years, the fort was completed in 1648. The fort has two main entrances, the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate.

The latter faces Chandni Chowk, the city's most crowded but diverse market. Shah Jehan also built the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India . The Humayun' s Tomb, an attractive structure, is believed to be the forerunner of the famous Taj Mahal of Agra. The most well-known landmark of Delhi , Qutub Minar, is one of the earliest remains of imperial Delhi (13th century) and the tallest monuments of early times. Also drive past the India Gate, Connaught Place and the President's Palace. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Hotel : The Taj Mahal Palace

Fly Delhi/ Goa : 1 hr by air

After breakfast, transfer to airport for a flight to Goa . On arrival, transfer and check into hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure on the beach. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Hotel : The Taj Exotica

Car and driver at disposal in Goa

After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach , Basilica of Bomb Jesus and the city of Panjim . Spend the afternoon at leisure on the beach. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on River Mandovi. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Fly Goa /Cochin : 1 hr 10 mins by air

After breakfast in the morning, transfer to the airport to catch flight to Cochin . On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, go for a city tour of Cochin . Visit St. Francis Church where Vasco Da Gama was originally buried and the historic Jewish Synagogue built in 1568 AD where one can admire the great scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded, and the exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles. Also visit the Dutch Palace ,Chinese Fishing Nets and the Spice Market. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Hotel : Hotel Bruntonboatyard

Drive Cochin /Alleppy (in the House Boat) : 63 kms | 2 hrs by road

In the morning, drive to Alleppey. Enjoy sauntering through this pleasant, easy-going market town built on canals and surrounded by beautiful coconut trees. You will be in an Deluxe Non air-conditioned houseboat at 1200hrs and will have traditional lunch on Board. Later take a cruise through the fascinating backwaters, an ideal way to observe village life, the backwaters are a net work of lakes, coconut shaded canals and estuaries - tiled and thatched cottages bright with hibiscus dot the embankments. House Boat cruise in the canal by Bamboo Poles, sail through the lagoon with favourable wind.

Evening witness sunset through coconut palms. The cook prepares simple meals using as much fresh provisions that is plucked, caught or bought in the back water. Dinner under starry skies. Sleep and dream with the pleasant roll of backwater, you will be staying overnight on a House Boat.

House Boat : Lakes and Lagoon

In the morning, check out from the House Boat and transfer to Kumarakom

The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. A picturesque, clean village, Kumarakom is a tiny hamlet on the banks of a lagoon formed by the Vembanad Lake . Check into the hotel where calm, emerald backwaters reflect hundreds of thousands of gently swaying palms where the primary attraction however, is its lazy ambience. Later, visit the bird sanctuary of Kumarakom. Take a walk around the sanctuary while experiencing the sights and sounds of these birds. Stay over night at hotel.

Hotel : Coconut Lagoon

Drive Kumarakom / Periyar: 145 kms | 4 hrs by road

In the morning, drive to Periyar. On arrival, check into the hotel. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar Lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. Here the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grasslands. Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambars, tigers, gaurs, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the lake and see the wild animals in their natural habitat. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Hotel : Spice Village

Drive Periyar-Marari Beach 145 kms | 6 hrs by road

Early in the morning breakfast. Thereafter, drive to Mararikulam Village. Marari originates from "Mararikulam", one of the local fishing villages, where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago,with the men going out to sea each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch. Completely new to the holiday maker.

Rest day is free to relax in the beach or free to enjoy Ayurveda Treatment on own cost. Ayurveda - a natural way of feeling better - a relaxing massage with herbal oils is highly rejuvenating. Ayurveda is an Indian system of medicine. Ayurveda means the science of life / health and employs naturalistic methods based on the theory of panchabhuta or five elements. Tone up the nervous system with the help of aromatic and medicinal oils used by expert masseurs.Stay overnight at the hotel.

Hotel : Marari Beach Resort

Full day leisure at Marari Beach Beach

Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the individual as a whole. Making it the natural way to refresh yourself, eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus regain resistance and good health.Ayurveda removes the cause of disease and re-establishes balance to our system. According to Ayurveda, we are composed of three bodies physical, astral, causal ie. body, mind and soul.

Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the individual as a whole. Making it the natural way to refresh yourself, eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus regain resistance and good health.Ayurveda removes the cause of disease and re-establishes balance to our system. According to Ayurveda, we are composed of three bodies physical, astral, causal ie. body, mind and soul. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Departure Chennai Airport to connect flight to Mumbai

Morning breakfast ,In time transfer to straight to Cochin airport to connect flight to Mumbai

Upon arrival Mumbai there will be car and driver at disposal till departure flight to Home town