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Geniet van 18 nachten/19 dagen waarin je de rijkdom van Noord- en Zuid-India verkent. Deze rondreis omvat de grote steden Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jojawar, Udaipur, Kochi, Munnar, Periyar en Allepey. Het is een compleet vakantiepakket voor je dat een zeldzame mix biedt van erfgoed, spirituele, door UNESCO beschermde en wilde plaatsen die je terugbrengen naar de eeuwenoude geschiedenis, gekoppeld aan leuke activiteiten. Deze tour zal van je vakantie een once-in-a-lifetime ervaring maken. Dus laten we beginnen.
Delhi is India’s capital, a vibrant metropolis that blends ancient heritage with modernity. Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Check in and relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore nearby markets or simply enjoy the hotel’s amenities.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
After breakfast, begin your immersive Delhi tour.
Morning Highlights:
Jama Masjid — India’s largest mosque, built by Shah Jahan between 1644–1656. It can accommodate over 25,000 worshippers and is a striking example of Mughal architecture, with majestic domes and red sandstone walls.
Fatehpuri Masjid — an iconic mosque located at one end of Chandni Chowk.
Chandni Chowk — Delhi’s oldest market. Enjoy a 1 km rickshaw ride through bustling lanes filled with shops selling spices, jewellery, textiles, and street food. This is an authentic taste of Old Delhi’s charm.
Midday Highlights:
Drive past Red Fort — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of India’s independence struggle.
Visit Rajghat — a peaceful memorial to Mahatma Gandhi surrounded by gardens.
Explore Humayun’s Tomb — a 16th-century Mughal mausoleum and India’s first garden tomb, said to inspire the design of the Taj Mahal.
Afternoon Highlights:
Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s residence) and India Gate (a war memorial).
Visit Qutub Minar — the tallest brick minaret in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1193.
Travel Tip: Chandni Chowk’s street food is legendary — try parathas, jalebis, and chaat for a memorable culinary experience.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
After breakfast, drive to Agra, the city that once was the heart of the Mughal Empire.
Agra’s crown jewel is the Taj Mahal, but the city also offers a rich tapestry of history, craftsmanship, and culture.
Afternoon Highlights:
Agra Fort — built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, this sprawling red sandstone fort is an architectural masterpiece housing several palaces and halls, such as Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-i-Khas.
Learn the history of the fort’s role as a military base and royal residence.
Evening Highlight:
Mohabbat: The Taj Show — a spectacular theatrical production at Kalakriti Cultural and Convention Center. This show uses music, dance, and lights to tell the timeless love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, alongside a 12×12 replica of the Taj Mahal.
Travel Tip: Agra is also famous for marble inlay work and leather goods — you can visit artisan workshops for souvenirs.
Overnight stay in Agra.
Early Morning:
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise (closed on Fridays) — a magical experience when the white marble glows softly in morning light. Learn about the architectural symbolism, Mughal gardens, and the legend of Shah Jahan’s eternal love.
Mid-Morning:
Breakfast at your hotel before check-out.
Enroute to Jaipur:
Stop at Fatehpur Sikri — the abandoned Mughal capital city built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Explore:
Panch Mahal — a five-storey palace with open colonnades.
Buland Darwaza — the grand gateway built to commemorate victory over Gujarat.
Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti — a revered shrine of a Sufi saint.
Evening:
Arrive in Jaipur — the Pink City of India, famed for its vibrant culture and royal heritage.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Jaipur’s architectural marvels and colourful bazaars offer an enchanting blend of history and culture.
Morning:
Visit Amber Fort, a magnificent hilltop fort blending Hindu and Mughal architecture. Enjoy a jeep ride up the fort and explore its ornate halls, Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), and expansive courtyards.
Learn to tie a traditional Rajasthani turban in a cultural session.
Afternoon:
Lunch at a traditional Jaipur restaurant.
Photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) — built in 1799 with an intricate façade allowing royal women to observe life without being seen.
Explore City Palace & Armory Museum — a blend of Mughal and Rajput styles, with royal artefacts, courtyards, and museums.
Stop at Jantar Mantar — an astronomical observatory built in 1728, showcasing unique instruments.
Evening:
Optionally, watch a Bollywood movie at Rajmandir Cinema — one of India’s most famous movie theatres.
Travel Tip: Jaipur is famous for its handicrafts, textiles, and jewellery. Shop for block-printed fabrics, meenakari jewellery, and blue pottery.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, the Blue City. On arrival:
Check in and visit Mehrangarh Fort — one of India’s largest forts, with intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. Highlights include Jai Pol and Fateh Pol gates, and Sheesh Mahal.
Explore Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum — home to the royal family and a collection of vintage cars and artefacts.
Visit Jaswant Thada — a marble cenotaph built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.
Travel Tip: The fort offers panoramic views of Jodhpur’s blue-painted old city rooftops, a photographer’s delight.
Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Drive to Jojawar, a quaint village in Rajasthan’s heartland. Check into your hotel and enjoy:
Optional: Countryside Jeep Safari — explore rural life, camels, temples, and scenic vistas of Aravalli Hills. Learn about village traditions and crafts.
Overnight stay in Jojawar.
After breakfast, enjoy an optional Train Safari through the scenic Kambli Ghat Pass (payable locally).
Stop at Ranakpur Jain Temples — an architectural marvel with 1,400 intricately carved pillars, built in the 15th century.
Continue to Udaipur, the City of Lakes.
Evening: Relax and soak in the lakeside ambiance.
Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Udaipur is a city of romance and royal elegance.
Explore City Palace Complex — Durbar Hall, Palace Museum, Crystal Gallery, and Jagdish Temple.
Sahelion Ki Bari — gardens designed for royal ladies.
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal — showcasing folk art, crafts, and traditions.
Boat ride on Lake Pichola, admiring palaces reflected in shimmering waters.
Overnight stay in Udaipur.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Udaipur Airport to board your flight to Kochi (flight cost extra).
Arrival in Kochi:
Kochi, the “Queen of the Arabian Sea,” is a charming coastal city where history meets modernity. This city reflects a rich blend of cultural influences. from the Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial eras to traditional Kerala heritage.
On arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Check-in and relax. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, take a gentle stroll along the waterfront, enjoy the coastal breeze, or explore nearby cafés.
Travel Tip: Try Kerala-style seafood delicacies in the evening, especially fresh catch fried fish or prawn curry.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kochi.
After breakfast, embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Kochi.
Morning:
Fort Kochi: Wander through cobbled streets lined with colonial buildings, cafés, art galleries, and antique shops. This historic area reflects a fascinating blend of European and local culture.
St. Francis Church: Built in 1503, it is India’s oldest European church and once the resting place of Vasco da Gama, the legendary Portuguese explorer.
Chinese Fishing Nets: Unique shore-operated nets introduced by Chinese traders in the 14th century, a great spot for photographs.
Afternoon:
Jewish Synagogue (Paradesi Synagogue): Built in 1568, it showcases exquisite Belgian chandeliers, Chinese tiles, and ancient artefacts.
Mattancherry Dutch Palace: Gifted by the Portuguese to the king of Kochi in 1555, the palace features royal murals, courtyards, and Kerala’s royal history.
Evening:
Witness a mesmerizing Kathakali dance performance, one of India’s oldest classical dance forms. Be enthralled by the elaborate makeup, vibrant costumes, intricate facial expressions, and storytelling drawn from Hindu epics.
Travel Tip: Carry a light shawl for evening performances, as air-conditioned theatres can be cool.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kochi.
After breakfast, drive to Munnar, a peaceful hill station renowned for its lush tea gardens, misty valleys, and breathtaking mountain views.
Munnar lies on the banks of three rivers, Madupetty, Nallathanni, and Periavaru, and boasts over 50 tea estates, making it one of the largest tea-growing regions in South India. The area is also famous for its unique flora, including the rare Neelakurinji flower, which blooms once every 12 years.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, enjoy the serenity of Munnar or stroll through local markets.
Travel Tip: Munnar mornings can be chilly even in summer, carry a light sweater.
Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour around Munnar before departing for Periyar.
Morning Sightseeing:
Mattupetty Dam: Set amidst rolling tea plantations, the dam offers boating and beautiful scenic views.
Echo Point: Known for natural echoes, a great spot for fun photos.
Tea Museum & Factory: Explore the history of tea production, witness tea processing, and sample fresh varieties.
Afterwards, drive to Periyar.
Arrival in Periyar:
Periyar, in Kerala’s lush Western Ghats, is famous for its wildlife sanctuary, spice plantations, and scenic landscapes. On arrival, check in at your hotel.
Travel Tip: Keep your camera ready, Periyar’s landscapes are perfect for photography.
Overnight stay at hotel in Periyar.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day exploration of Periyar.
Morning:
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: One of India’s most pristine wildlife reserves. Embark on a serene boat ride on Periyar Lake, surrounded by dense forests. Watch for elephants, sambar deer, wild boars, and a variety of birds. With luck, you may spot a tiger or leopard in their natural habitat.
Afternoon:
Visit a Spice Plantation, where you will experience the aroma of cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla. Learn about the medicinal uses of spices in Ayurveda, Kerala’s traditional healing system.
Travel Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring insect repellent for your wildlife visit.
Overnight stay at hotel in Periyar.
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey, the gateway to Kerala’s famous backwaters.
On arrival, board your traditional Kerala houseboat, a floating home carved from wood, with modern amenities, open decks, and a warm, rustic charm.
Houseboat Experience:
Welcome drink of fresh coconut water upon boarding.
Cruise through serene backwaters lined with lush paddy fields, swaying coconut palms, and village life.
Enjoy freshly prepared Kerala-style lunch onboard.
Afternoon cruise to experience the tranquility of Alleppey’s waterways.
Evening tea/coffee with snacks as the houseboat anchors near a village.
Dinner served onboard, with the gentle sounds of water and rural life all around.
Travel Tip: Keep your camera ready for stunning backwater sunrise and sunset moments.
Overnight stay on houseboat in Alleppey.
After breakfast on the houseboat, disembark and drive to Cochin Airport. Board your flight back home carrying beautiful memories of Kerala’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and the timeless charm of India.
Valid from 14.12.2023
Amendment to a Booked Tour
We do not encourage changes in the confirmed arrangements. But if you do need to make amendments in the arrangements already confirmed, we will do all possible to accommodate the changes, depending on the availability of various segments of the tour, for the new requirements. However, the changes will be subject to certain minimum amendment / administration charges.
Booking Policy:
20% of the Tour Cost is required as an initial Deposit. 80% of the Tour cost is required 2 months prior to arrival date.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation Policy for Flight Tickets:
Flight Tickets booked are non-refundable. Name change and date change can be considered as per the rules stipulated by the airline.
Cancellation Policy for Wildlife Safaris:
Wildlife safaris booked into any of Indian Wildlife National Park/Sanctuaries are non refundable. Even date change request will be considered as cancellation and no payment can be refunded/ adjusted against it.
Please note that the prices quoted are as per the prevailing foreign exchange conversion rates. The final costing will therefore be subjected to fluctuations, if any, and will be accordingly adjusted at the time of receipt of payment.
Other Terms and Conditions
The Users availing services from GeTS shall be considered and reckoned to have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions. Liabilities of GeTS shall be restricted to the scope of this agreement.
The User expressly agrees that use of the services is at their sole risk to the extent that GeTS acts only as a booking agent on behalf of third-party service providers, and therefore, all services provided shall be subject to "as is" and "as available" basis and shall be governed by the terms and conditions under which these services are provided by service providers.
The user agrees that there can be "Force Maj-ure" circumstances accruing out of acts of God, fire, weather, labour unrest, epidemic, insolvency, operational and technical issues, etc. resulting in the service providers such as airlines, hotels, transportation providers not able to honor confirmed bookings. In such an event GeTS shall not be responsible and shall not be liable to pay any compensation, refund, interest or damages and shall have the right to change a schedule, booking, itinerary in the interest of safety, comfort and general well-being of the user.
GeTS hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties imputed by the laws of any jurisdiction or country and considers itself subject to the jurisdiction only of the courts of NCR of Delhi, India.
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Valid until 14.12.2023
Amendment to a Booked Tour
We do not encourage changes in the confirmed arrangements. But if you do need to make amendments in the arrangements already confirmed, we will do all possible to accommodate the changes, depending on the availability of various segments of the tour, for the new requirements. However, the changes will be subject to certain minimum amendment / administration charges.
Booking Policy:
Cancellation Policy:
For departures between 1 Apr till 30 Sep of every year:
For Departures between 01 Oct till 31 Mar of every year
Cancellation Policy for Flight Tickets:
Flight Tickets booked are non-refundable. Name change and date change can be considered as per the rules stipulated by the airline.
Cancellation Policy for Wildlife Safaris:
Wildlife safaris booked into any of Indian Wildlife National Park/Sanctuaries are non refundable. Even date change request will be considered as cancellation and no payment can be refunded/ adjusted against it.
Please note that the prices quoted are as per the prevailing foreign exchange conversion rates. The final costing will therefore be subjected to fluctuations, if any, and will be accordingly adjusted at the time of receipt of payment.
Other Terms and Conditions
The Users availing services from GeTS shall be considered and reckoned to have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions. Liabilities of GeTS shall be restricted to the scope of this agreement.
The User expressly agrees that use of the services is at their sole risk to the extent that GeTS acts only as a booking agent on behalf of third-party service providers, and therefore, all services provided shall be subject to "as is" and "as available" basis and shall be governed by the terms and conditions under which these services are provided by service providers.
The user agrees that there can be "Force Maj-ure" circumstances accruing out of acts of God, fire, weather, labour unrest, epidemic, insolvency, operational and technical issues, etc. resulting in the service providers such as airlines, hotels, transportation providers not able to honor confirmed bookings. In such an event GeTS shall not be responsible shall not be liable to pay any compensation, refund, interest or damages and shall have the right to change a schedule, booking, itinerary in the interest of safety, comfort and general well-being of the user.
GeTS hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties imputed by the laws of any jurisdiction or country and considers itself subject to the jurisdiction only of the courts of NCR of Delhi, India.
Geniet van een comfortabel verblijf in zorgvuldig geselecteerde 3-sterrenhotels, gekozen vanwege hun locatie, service en voorzieningen.
Check-in& Check-out: In India is de standaard check-in om 14:00 uur en check-out om 11:00 uur. Als je eerder aankomt dan de gebruikelijke check-in tijd, vragen we het hotel altijd om je kamer van tevoren klaar te maken. Dit is echter niet altijd mogelijk vanwege eerdere bezetting. In zulke gevallen kun je je bagage in het hotel opslaan en van de gelegenheid gebruikmaken om je nieuwe bestemming te verkennen totdat de kamer beschikbaar komt.
Voorafgaande/volgendeaccommodatie: Als je voor of na de reis extra overnachtingen hebt geregeld (afhankelijk van beschikbaarheid), houd er dan rekening mee dat je mogelijk in een andere kamer wordt ondergebracht dan de kamer die tijdens je rondreis wordt gebruikt.
Internettoegang: Hoewel de meeste hotels internetfaciliteiten bieden, kan deze service op sommige bestemmingen beperkt zijn of extra kosten met zich meebrengen (uur- of dagtarieven kunnen van toepassing zijn).
●Hotelvervangingen: De vermelde hotels zijn indicatief. In het geval van niet-beschikbaarheid als gevolg van grote vraag, zullen gelijkwaardige of soortgelijke hotels van dezelfde categorie worden geregeld om uw comfort te garanderen.
Alle transfers en sightseeing worden uitgevoerd in een comfortabel voertuig met airconditioning en een bekwame en vriendelijke chauffeur die bekend is met de lokale wegomstandigheden.
●Voertuigtype zal worden toegewezen afhankelijk van de groepsgrootte voor maximaal comfort:
GroepsgrootteVoertuigtype
1-2 personenA/C Sedan (bijv. Dzire, Etios)
3-4 personenGrote auto (bijv. Innova Crysta)
5-10 personen Minibusje (bijv. Tempo Traveller)
Onze chauffeurs zijn professioneel opgeleid, punctueel en toegewijd om je reis veilig en aangenaam te maken.
Binnenlandsevluchten: Als je reisroute binnenlandse vluchten omvat, zijn deze niet inbegrepen in de pakketprijs en worden ze apart in rekening gebracht. Vliegtarieven fluctueren afhankelijk van de reisdata; we zullen je op de hoogte houden van de actuele tarieven zodra je data definitief zijn.
Internationalevluchten: Je internationale vliegtickets moeten onafhankelijk geboekt worden. Zodra je vliegticket bevestigd is, vragen we je vriendelijk om ons je vluchtgegevens door te geven zodat we een vlotte luchthaventransfer bij aankomst en vertrek kunnen organiseren, zodat je reis probleemloos begint en eindigt.
Paspoorten & Visa:
Alle reizigers moeten in het bezit zijn van een geldig paspoort en de benodigde visa voor de reis. Het is je eigen verantwoordelijkheid om ervoor te zorgen dat je voldoet aan de immigratie- en overheidsvereisten van elk land op je reisroute. Als je reis verder gaat dan India, controleer dan ruim van tevoren de visumvereisten voor elke bestemming. Alle boetes, boetes of extra kosten als gevolg van onvolledige documentatie zijn voor rekening van de reiziger.
- Riksja rijden in Delhi.
- Kalakriti Show in Agra.
- Jeeprit in Jaipur.
- Lunch in Jaipur.
- Tulbandknoopsessie in Jaipur.
- Boottocht op het Pichola meer in Udaipur.
- Kathakali dansvoorstelling in Cochin.
- Boottocht met entreekosten in Periyar National Park.
- Kruidenplantage tour in Periyar.
- Dagelijks 01 fles mineraalwater.
- Alle huidige toepasselijke belastingen inclusief GST.
Het dagelijkse ontbijt is inbegrepen en wordt geserveerd in het restaurant of de koffieshop van het hotel.
Speciale dieetwensen: Veganistische en koosjere maaltijden kunnen op verzoek worden geregeld, hoewel de beschikbaarheid per locatie kan verschillen. Informeer ons van tevoren om de nodige afspraken te maken.
De diensten van professionele Engelssprekende lokale gidsen in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur en Kochi zijn inbegrepen bij alle bezienswaardigheden.
Als je wilt, kunnen gidsen die Spaans, Portugees, Russisch, Duits, Italiaans of Frans spreken geregeld worden tegen een kleine meerprijs.
Bij GeTS geloven we in het verbeteren van je reiservaring met lokale expertise. Onze gidsen zijn zorgvuldig gekozen vanwege hun kennis, passie en vermogen om geschiedenis en cultuur tot leven te brengen. Ze zullen je bezoeken verrijken met boeiende verhalen, inzichtelijke achtergrondinformatie en lokale aanbevelingen, terwijl ze ook je persoonlijke ruimte respecteren om in je eigen tempo van de bezienswaardigheden te genieten. Voor reizigers die dieper in de culturele ervaringen willen duiken, zal je gids je graag helpen.
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