Day 01: Delhi Arrival
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.

Day 02: In Delhi
Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi

Morning visit Qutub Minar, one of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb - a red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, Also drive past Parliament House and Presidency House.

Afternoon visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, one of the largest and best-known mosques, and drive past Red Fort later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa (250 Kms / 5 & ½Hrs)
Morning proceed for Mandawa by surface and on arrival check–in into the hotel.

Mandawa former capital Shekhawati region famous for its beautiful heritage havelies and colorful frescos art works. Mandawa, a remote feudal principality in the centre of the Shekhawati region, was a trading outpost for the ancient caravan routes that stopped here from China and the Middle East. 

Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Mandwa

Visit Mandawa Fort and explore the most important havelis (mansions) like Gulab Rai Haveli is famous for the erotic images, Bansidhar Newatia haveli is known for its curious Paintings, Chokhani, Ladia and Saraf havelies has beautiful frescoes, and temples of Shiva.
Stay Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Mandawa - Jaipur
Morning proceed for Jaipur by surface, and on arrival check-in into your hotel.

Jaipur has been like that since 1727 when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had it built. And In 1876 A.D. Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria and earned the epitaph ‘PINK CITY', it is also a home of excellent handicrafts especially known for the exquisite gold jewellery enameled or inlaid with precious stones, blue pottery, carving on wood, stone & ivory, block print, tie & dye textiles, hand made paper, miniature painting etc.

Stay Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: In Jaipur
Morning we take an excursion to the Amber Fort and afternoon visit the city.

Visiting impressive Amber Fort situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. A royal elephant ride to ascend the fort (depending upon the availability else by jeep). Also visit Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors.

Next visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory, & Ram Niwas Gardens.

Later stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photography. Hawa Mahal was built in 1799, its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.
Stay overnight at hotel. 

Day 06: Jaipur - Ranthambore
Morning proceed for Ranthambore by surface and on arrival check–in into the hotel.

Ranthambore Fort is a formidable fort and has been a focal point of historical developments of Rajasthan. It is surrounded the famous Ranthambore National Park which was formerly the hunting grounds for the Maharajahs of Jaipur.

Afternoon you will proceed for 01st Jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park to view the wild life & bird species.

Stay overnight at the wildlife resort.

Day 07: In Ranthambore
After tea / coffee, early morning proceed for 02nd jeep safari to the park with packed breakfast, later visit The Ganesh Temple and The Ranthambore Fort is an impressive historic monument spreads over an area of 7 Km and offers spectacular views of the National Park Ranthambore.

Afternoon you will be free to take rest at hotel.

Evening proceed for 04th Jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park to view the wild life & bird species.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Drive to Agra, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri is 40 Kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.

On arrival at Agra check-in the hotel.

Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Empire.
Later visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Agra – Delhi - Cochin
Morning proceed for Delhi and on arrival check-in into hotel for day use.

Late evening as per schedule you will be transferred to domestic airport to board flight Cochin and on arrival transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.

One of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a port of all for foreign traders from early times. The city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub .Chinese Fishing Nets at the entrance of Cochin harbor are a fascinating sight.  Bolgatty Island houses Bolgatty Island built by the Dutch in 1774, which is former residence of the British Resident of Kochi. The Portuguese led by Vasco Da Gama arrived in 1502 and later the Dutch and the British.  And descendants of the Jews who arrived in ancient days still live here.

Day 10: In Cochin
In the morning you will take Half day city tour of Cochin

Visiting Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour to attractions such as the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets named after the country of their origin. Jewish Synagogue,  in Mattancherry was built in 1568 and rebuilt in 1664 with Chinese willow-patterned tiles and gold crowns and has ancient scrolls,  Mattancherry Palace,  See St. Francis Church, the first European Church in India, where Vasco Da Gama was buried until his remains were taken back to Portugal, and Fort Cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1510 and later taken over by the Dutch.

A boat cruise in the backwaters takes you in the midst of a lush green setting of shady lagoons, wooded islands and canals.

Relax in the afternoon and spend time at leisure.

Day 11: Cochin – Munnar (168 Kms / 6 Hrs.)
Morning proceed for Munnar by surface, Enroute enjoy the Cardamom hills and green tea plantations, and on arrival check-in into the resort.

Munnar, Tea estates provides a panoramic view of the valley and tea plantation. The enchanting high range of lakes and streams, the low-flying clouds and the mist-filled valleys cast a magical spell, which lingers long in the memory. The hill area is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world.

Morning take visit to Eravikulam National Park,

Eravikulam National Park, where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, and The Mattupetty Lake and dam, just a short distance from the farm, Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market. 

Day 12: Munnar – Periyar
Leave Munnar and proceed for a visit to the Periyar National Park.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the well-known wildlife sanctuaries in the south. Also called the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal for watching the animals in their natural habitat. This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals and they come here to drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even tigers can be spotted here.

Later a boat ride to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. During your boat cruise, you will also be able to have a good look at many wild animals lazing on the banks of Lake Periyar. 

Arrival, check-in into resort near Periyar.

Evening visit the Kumily spice village and retire to the forest lodge for overnight stay.

Day 13: Periyar – Kottayam -Houseboat
Depart Periyar for Kottayam to board a traditional houseboat for an overnight backwater cruise.

Day 14: Arrive Alleppey – Kovalam
The houseboat cruise ends the next morning at Alleppey, proceed on a drive to Kovalam, and on arrival, check-in into hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15: In Kovalam
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the beauty of the picturesque beach town Kovalam. You can also avail traditional Ayurvedic massage packages to help soothe your spirits.

Day 16: In Kovalam
Recharge your senses in the day with herbal oil Ayurvedic massages and spend the remaining day at Kovalam enjoying nature at play.

Day 17: Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure
In time proceed to Trivandrum airport to board flight for onward journey.