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Highlights: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Alleppey

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✅Delhi - Cochin is an instant purchase AI domestic flight

Hotels Featured:
✅NUO by jüSTa, Greater Kailash
✅Amar Hotel
✅Arya Niwas
✅Abad Atrium Hotel
✅Abad Copper Castle
✅Abad Green Forest
✅Houseboat Cruises

Itinerary
Thu 08 Feb 2024: Abu Dhabi Delhi
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Delhi
2 nights Stay in NUO by jüSTa, Greater Kailash in a Superior Room with Bed and Breakfast
Arrive at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Welcome to India!!! Meet and Greet at the Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Hotel check-in time is at 1400 Hrs. Delhi is the capital city of India and is regarded as the heart of the nation. The city is popular for its enriched culture and heritage. The city hosts some famous historical monuments and is developing with the passing of time. The influence of religious diversity can be seen in the city along with the cultural impact of the Mughal, the ancient Indian, and the British. There are many beautiful gardens in the city that provide opportunities to walk leisurely in the midst of greenery.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Fri 09 Feb 2024: Delhi
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day tour of Old & New Delhi.
Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat which is located on the banks of the river Yamuna, This is Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. The memorial lies in the midst of landscaped gardens and made of a simple square platform of black marble inscribed with his last words Hey Ram. Drive pass Red Fort the 17th century imposing fortress built in red sandstone is surrounded by a huge boundary wall 33m high. Inside are exquisite palaces and beautiful gardens. Board the 'Cycle Rickshaw' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Humayuns Tomb Humayuns Tomb, Delhi is the first of the grand dynastic mausoleums that were to become synonyms of Mughal architecture with the architectural style reaching its zenith 80 years later at the Taj Mahal. Humayuns Tomb stands within a complex of 27.04 ha. that includes other contemporary, 16th century Mughal garden tombs such as Nila Gumbad, Isa Khan, Bu Halima, Afsarwala, Barbers Tomb, and the complex where the craftsmen employed for the Building of Humayuns Tomb. Qutub Minar the landmark of Delhi, a huge tower of victory started in 1199 and completed in 1368. The Minar is 72.5m high with a diameter at the base of 14.4m and 2.7m at the top. Later proceed to Rashtrapati Bhawan (Drive Pass) once the Viceroys residence and now the official residence of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens, it combines Western and Eastern styles the dome reflects the Buddhist stupa, the Chhattris Hindu, and the graceful colonnades very British. It has 340 rooms. The India Gate commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. 13516 names of British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan War of 1919 are engraved on the arch and foundations. Under the arch, glows the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame commemorating Indian armed forces' losses in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Also, visit the Parliament house just opposite to India Gate.
Return to the Hotel for rest and relax. Overnight at the Hotel.

Sat 10 Feb 2024: Delhi Agra (Drive: 210 Kms / 4 Hrs. Approx.)
1 Night Stay in Amar Hotel in an Executive Room with Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel, drive to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra, check in to your hotel. Proceed to visit the tour of Agra Fort & Taj Mahal. Agra Fort Agra Fort was originally a brick fort and the Chauhan Rajputs held it. It was mentioned for the first time in 1080 AD when a Ghaznavide force captured it. Sikandar Lodi (1487-1517) was the first Sultan of Delhi who shifted to Agra and lived in the fort. He governed the country from here and Agra assumed the importance of the second capital. He died in the fort in 1517 and his son, Ibrahim Lodi, held it for nine years until he was defeated and killed at Panipat in 1526. He built several palaces, wells and a mosque in the fort during his period. Visit the World Famous monument to Love Taj Mahal Overlooking the River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is a classic example of Mughal architecture, with the Taj itself built as a mausoleum at the northern end of an extensive formal walled garden designed in the charbagh style and structured on the Islamic theme of paradise. The whole site was built by Shah Jahan between ad 1632 and 1653 as the final resting place of his favourite wife Arjumand Bann Begum (also known as Mumtaz Mahal) who died in ad 1631 shortly after giving birth to their fourteenth child. Upon his death in ad 1666, Shah Jahan was buried alongside his wife in the Taj.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Sun 11 Feb 2024: Agra Jaipur (Drive: 235 Kms / 5 Hrs. Approx.)
2 Nights stay in Arya Niwas Hotel in an Executive Room with Bed and Breakfast
Breakfast at the Hotel. Later drive to Jaipur. En route stop for a guided visit to Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is a beautiful and deserted medieval city, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. It was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. Today, it is perfectly preserved as a ghost city built at the height of the empire's splendor. The name of the city is derived from the village called Sikri which occupied the spot before. An Archaeological survey of India excavation from 1999 to 2000 indicated that there was a habitation, temples and commercial centers here before Akbar built his capital. The region was settled by the Sungas following their expansion. Post visit, continue drive to Jaipur and Upon arrival check into your hotel. Jaipur is known as the Pink City of India, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings. It is also known as the Paris of India It is located 268km from the national capital, New Delhi. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Rajput Ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named. It was one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya during the British Colonial period, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State. After independence in 1947, Jaipur was made the capital of the newly formed state of Rajasthan.
Overnight at the Hotel.

Mon 12 Feb 2024: Jaipur
After breakfast, proceed to visit Amber Fort situated 130m high with the Aravalli hills around and 11 km north of Jaipur. Amber Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amber Palace.
Afternoon visit the Maharajahs City Palace A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
Jantar Mantar This is the largest and best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. Hawa Mahal The ornamental facade of this Palace of Winds is a landmark in Jaipur. Its five-story structure of pink sandstone encrusted with fine tellies work and balconies have 953 inches and windows. It was built in 1799 by Pratap Singh and was a royal grandstand for palace women. Johari Bazaar The main bazaar is in the old city for jewelry and saris.
Overnight at the Hotel.

Tue 13 Feb 2024: Jaipur Delhi (Drive: 265 Kms / 5 Hrs. Approx.) Delhi Cochin
2 Nights stay in Abad Atrium Hotel in a Superior Room with Bed and Breakfast
After an early breakfast at your hotel drive to Delhi Airport to board the flight to Cochin. Arrive at Cochin Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Kochi Gateway to Kerala was once an important spice-trading route on the Arabian Sea where Vasco D Gama landed in 1498 and boasted that he had come for soul and spices. Cochin is virtually the spice capital of the world from where the Portuguese were exporting 10,000 KG of spices to the East Indies and other countries and has derived its name from Calico the famous fabric manufactured in this town. Cochin also forms the part of emerald island of India. Harbour Cruise of Cochin is very much popular. With one of the finest natural harbors in the World, Cochin was once a major center for commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.
Overnight at the Hotel.

Wed 14 Feb 2024: Cochin
Breakfast at the Hotel. Post Breakfast, proceed for a half-day city tour of Kochi city visiting Chinese Fishing Nets, the Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace / Dutch Palace. Jewish Synagogue was built in 1568, almost 1500 years after the beginning of the Jewish connection with Kerala. It was built on the land, adjacent to the Mattancherry Palace, given by the erstwhile king of Cochin. The synagogue, the oldest in the Commonwealth, was built by the Jewish community of Cochin. Dutch Palace also known as Mattancherry Palace was built and gifted by the Portuguese as a present to the king of Cochin around 1545. The palace was built to appease the king after they plundered a temple nearby. The landing of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer at Kappad in 1498 was welcomed by the Kochi rulers. They were given the exclusive right to construct factories. The Portuguese repulsed the repeated attacks of the Zamorians and the Cochin Rajas practically became vassals of the Portuguese. The influence of the Portuguese was supplanted by the Dutch and they took over Mattancherry in 1663. Subsequently, the area was taken over by Hyder Ali and later by the British East India Company. Post-visit return to your hotel. This evening you will be picked up from your hotel and proceed to witness Kerala's fascinating Dance show Kathakali Dance. It will take approx. An hour or a little longer.
Later, return to your hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Thu 15 Feb 2024: Cochin Munnar (Drive: 130 Kms 4 Hrs. Approx.)
2 Nights stay in an Abad Copper Castle in a Superior Room with Bed and Breakfast
Breakfast at the Hotel. Later drive to Munnar and upon arrival check into your hotel. Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in Indias Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri thar, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails, and the 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.
The rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Fri 16 Feb 2024: Munnar
Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed to visit Tea Plantation in & around followed by a visit to the Tea Factory/Museum to see how fresh Tea is made from the green leaves. Return to the Hotel after the visit for some rest and relax. This evening you will be taken to the nearby Dam (Mattupetty Dam) for a short visit.
Overnight at the Hotel.

Sat 17 Feb 2024: Munnar Periyar
(Drive: 145 Kms 5 Hrs. Approx.)
2 Nights stay in Abad Green Forest in a Jungle Cottage Room with Bed and Breakfast.
Breakfast at the Hotel. Later drive to Periyar. Upon arrival at Periyar check in to your hotel. Periyar the town located in the southernmost state of Kerala is one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country. Periyar is one of the sixteen Project Tiger reserves in India. Also, a notable elephant reserve, the region is blessed with various species of the animal kingdom including rare and endangered flora and fauna. Located in the Cardamom Hills, the sanctuary covers rolling hills, grasslands, and the merge of the Periyar and Pamba Rivers. Wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world seek Periyar tours to enjoy an adventure expedition in the nature-blessed region.
The rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Sun 18 Feb 2024: Periyar
Early morning after Tea/Coffee at your hotel, proceed to visit the park and take a Boat ride on the lake in the Periyar National Park, a Project Tiger reserve. A boat ride is the only way to observe closely the giant Periyar Elephants and Gaurs (The giant Indian Bison) without disturbing them on their way. Return to your hotel. Breakfast and relax. Afternoon enjoy the Spice Plantation visit in & around Periyar.
Overnight at the Hotel.

Mon 19 Feb 2024: Periyar Alleppey
(Drive: 140 Kms 4/5 Hrs. Approx.)
1 Night stay in a Houseboat cruise in a Delux Houseboat on a Full Board Basis.
After an early breakfast at your hotel drive to Alleppey boarding point and embark on the houseboat. Cruise through narrow lakes and canals. Enjoy Backwaters on board. Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board the houseboat.
Alleppey The Backwaters of Alappuzha are one of the most popular tourist attractions in India which attracted millions of domestic and international tourists in 2016, the Centre for Science and Environment rated Alappuzha as the cleanest town in India. Alappuzha is considered to be the oldest planned city in this region and the lighthouse built on the coast of the city is the first of its kind along the Laccadive Sea coast. The city is 55 km from Kochi and 155 km north of Thiruvananthapuram. A town with canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, Alappuzha was described by George Curzon, Viceroy of India at the start of the 20th century, as the "Venice of the East. Hence, it is known as the "Venetian Capital" of Kerala. It is an important tourist destination in India. It connects Kumarakom and Cochin to the North and Kollam to the South. It is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha, on the second Saturday of August every year. This is amongst the most popular and competitive boat races in India.

Tue 20 Feb 2024: Departure
Alleppey Cochin (Drive: 82 Kms / 2 Hrs. Approx.) Cochin Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi London
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and proceed to visit the St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica. Proceed to visit St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz Basilica. St. Francis Church Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a witness to the European colonial ambitions in the subcontinent. Post visit drive to Cochin Airport to board the flight for London (via) Abu Dhabi.

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