16 Days Golden Triangle Tour with South India and Backwaters

After delicious breakfast at your hotel, drive to Mughal city Agra(220 kms/04 hrs) and check into your hotel. This afternoon visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar, and the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.  Later visit govt approved local artisians Marbel shops, You may also visit Mehtab Bagh. By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Note :- Taj Mahal is closed on Friday 

After healthy breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur - the fabled pink city of the desert named after Jai singh, the former maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universethrough the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces andforts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendorous are now living monuments en-route visiting Fatehpur sikri- a perfectly preserved red sandstone ghost town which was the estranged capital of Mughal emperor Akbar,built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. On Arrival at Jaipur in late evening and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.

This Yummy morning after breakfast visit most important the Amber fort, built in 16th century, enjoy an elephant ride at Amber (own expense). Later visit Jal Mahal situated in middle of Man Sagar lake which is located in heart of city. Drive past the Hawa Mahal-a Palace of winds. In the afternoon post Lunch you will visit the City Palace and Museum, walk to adjacent Jantar Mantar anastronomical observatory , Later visit govt approved local shops. Later Rest of the evening is at leisure. Stayovernight at hotel in Jaipur.

This morning after temptimng buffet breakfast at hotel, Check out from hotel and drive to Delhi. On arrival check in Hotel. Rest of the day is free. Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.

After breakfast transfer to Delhi Airport for flight to Chennai. On arrival meet and greet later transfer to Hotel. On arrival check-in to the hotel. relax for a while and proceed for the afternoon sightseeing in chennai which includes besant nagar beach, marina beach, kapaleeshwar temple, ramakrishna temple etc.. overnight stay at the chennai hotel.  

After breakfast proceed to Mahabalipuram. On arrival check-in to the hotel on arrival. relax for a while and proceed for the mahabalipuram sightseeing which includes the thirukadal mallai, shore temple, pancha pandava rathas, arjuna’s penance, caves, and krishna’s butterball. Overnight stay in mahabalipuram hotel.  

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and transfer to pondicherry. check-in to the hotel on arrival. relax for a while and proceed for the pondicherry sightseeing which includes the Pondicherry beach, sri aurobindo ashram, boat house, auroville, museum. Overnight stay at the Pondicherry hotel.

After breakfast proceed for the remaining sightseeing in Pondicherry which includes, Arrikamedu, arrikamedu, JN street, ayee mandapam, bharathi park, memorial house, if time permits than visit breathtaking Paradise beach. Overnight stay in Pondicherry hotel.

This morning after yummy breakfast, proceed to other famous destination Tanjore. After checking into the hotel at Tanjore and relaxing for a while, proceed for sightseeing of  Tanjore  which includes visit to Brihadeeswara temple, The palace, Art gallery and Saraswati mahal library. overnight stay at the hotel in Tanjore.  

After healthy buffet breakfast at hotel, proceed for a same day excursion to Trichy from Tanjore, On arrival  visit Rock fort temple, Tiruvanaikkaval temple, Elakurichi and Vayaloor. Evening drive back to Tanjore. overnight stay at the hotel in Tanjore.  

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Madurai, On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Madurai by visiting Sri meenakshi sundareswarar temple, Thirumalai nayak palace, Thirupparankundram temple, Alagar koil and Gandhi museum. Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.  

Post Mouthwatering breakfast proceed to Thekkady . is a world famous wildlife sanctuary and it is also called as Periyar. On arrival check in Hotel Afternoon proceed for a game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc evening you can take a Elephant ride at Periyar wild life and rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Thekkady.

After yummy breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to most exciting destinataion of this tour to Alleppey, on arrival transfer to houseboat. Around 1200 hrs check in at the Houseboat and start your cruise through the rich and splendid backwater. Just relax at the deluxe houseboat. It will be a unique and exclusive experience in your lifetime. You will be cruising along the village sides and paddy fields witnessing the core life of the Kerala villages for the whole day. The house boat is fully furnished with bedrooms and a kitchen. Dinner and overnight at the houseboat.

After breakfast proceed to Cochin. On arrival check in Hotel. After noon proceed for Cochin Sightseeing. Visit the Dutch Palace-built by the Portuguese in 1557 and subsequently renovated by the Dutch after 1663. The murals are perhaps the best in India. Jewish Synagogue - built in 1568 and the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth are at Mattancherry. St. Francis Church - built in 1510 and the oldest European church in India, Chinese Fishing Nets- introduced by the court of Kublai Khan can be seen in Fort Cochin. Fort Cochin Beach etc. Evening back to the hotel and overnight.

This morning post yummmy breakfast at hotel, check out from hotel and transfer to Cochin international Airport for flight to Your onwards destination. Return home with lifelong memories of your incredible India tours.