Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Welcome to Colourful India. On arrival at International Airport
you will be received by our

representative and assisted to your hotel. After rest local sightseeing
of the Old and New Delhi covering ancient building like
Qutub
Minar,
Humayun’s
Tomb,
Red Fort,
Raj Ghat. Overnight at New Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi – Agra – Bharatpur. (210+55 Km)
After breakfast proceed for
Agra.
Enroute visit Sikandara the mausoleum of the greatest emperor
of India Akbar. Proceed for sightseeing tour of
Agra,
covering places like
Taj
Mahal – the most extravagant monument ever built for
love Mumtaj Mahal by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1633.
Agra
Fort – visit of Agra Fort is must since so many incidents
took place here. Evening we drive to (
Ghana
Bird Sanctuary)
Bharatpur.
Check in Hotel. Overnight stay at
Bharatpur.
Day 03: Bharatpur – Jaipur (180 Km)
Early morning we take a rickshaw ride into the
bird
sanctuary return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast leave
for
Jaipur.
Afternoon check in hotel. Overnight at
Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts
of
Jaipur
followed by
Elephant
ride to the fort. Proceed for sightseeing of Palace of Winds
better known as
Hawa
Mahal,
City
Palace Museum,
Jantar
Mantar (Observatory). Overnight at
Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur –Mumbai/Delhi – Chennai
After breakfast drop at Airport for flight to Chennai. On Arrival
at airport you will be received by our representative and assisted
to your hotel. Proceed for sightseeing of Chennai - the gateway
to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company,
is one of the oldest cities of the country. Assistance and transfer
to hotel. After lunch at hotel, half day sightseeing tour, visiting
Gandhi Memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marine beach.
Overnight stay at Chennai.
Day 06: Chennai – Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram
After breakfast we drive to Kanchipuram is the ancient capital
of the Pallavas famous

as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first
temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century
and has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha,
Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram
is also famous for its silks. Afternoon we drive to Mamallapooram
and check in at hotel. Evening visit the city - built in 7th century,
earlier called Mahabalipooram, this ancient Pallava port, is today
the sight of several antique sculptural marvels. Overnight stay
at Mahamallapuram.
Day 07: Mahamallapuram – Pondicherry
After breakfast we drive to Pondicherry, once a French settlement
and now home to the Aurobindo Ashram - It spiritual tenets represent
a synthesis of yoga and modern science and Auroville or the City
of Dawn, an International settlement where community living is
the focus of life. Visit Pondicherry Museum, which has an outstanding
collection of artifacts. Evening Relax at the beach, which runs
along the city. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Day 08: Pondicherry – Trichy Enroute Tanjore
After breakfast leave for Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli,
situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and
tradition as well as pilgrim centre, it is famous for Ranganath
temple at Srirangam. Enroute visit Tanjore Visit the magnificent
Brahadeeswara temple, where the shade of the tower (gopuram or
vimanam) will not fall on the ground. The second largest monolithic
sculpture, Nandi (Bull) can be found in the portal of the shrine.
Check in at hotel. Evening visit rock-Fort is the landmark of
Trichy. A climb of 434 steps leads to the ancient temple of Ganapati
on top and a further climb to a Shiva temple Visit Srirangam temple
and Rockfort temple. Overnight stay at Trichcy.
Day 09: Trichy - Madurai
After breakfast we drive to Madurai, known for 1000-pillared meenakshiamman
temple. Visit Meenakshi temple, famous for its Court of Thousand
Pillars, built in 1560 A.D and visit to the temple to witness
the famous night ceremony when the Temple bronze of Lord Siva
is carried to the bed chamber of Goddess Parvathy to the accompaniment
of religious prayers and music. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 10: Madurai – Periyar (160 Km)
After breakfast we drive to Periyar the one of the best game sanctuaries
in India. Journey to Thekkady is through breathtaking, winding,
dense rubber, etc. A boat ride on the spending Lake Periyar is
the best way to experience the sanctuary. Visit the Spice plantations
like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee and tea estates. Check
in Hotel. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 11: Periyar - Kumarakom
After breakfast we drive for Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Relax at
the waterfront, with the

occasional native rowboat gliding silently. We also enjoy a sunset
cruise. Overnight stay. Enjoy massage that would do wonders on
your body. The splash of water slapping softly on the banks provides
soothing background music. Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The
breathtaking view of the lake during the dawn and dusk and the
glimpse of the formation of birds flapping in and out of the bird
sanctuary can be seen from any spot of the island. Overnight stay
at Kumarkom.
Day 12: Kumarkom - Allepey
Enjoy early morning sunrise, after breakfast drive to Allepey.
This is the heart of backwaters and it is
Naturally known for its snake boat racing events. Spending an
overnight at the resort is an ideal getaway from the madding crowds
of everyday life. For those in search of peace and tranquility,
this is a refreshing interlude. Day free to relax at backwater
resort or proceed for a backwater cruise (Optional).
Day 13: Allepey - Kochi
Morning drive to Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala. Kochi
is the natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar
mud-banks whose quality ensures that the rougher the seas are
outside the calmer the waters are within the Harbour. Vasco-da-Gama
placed it on the world map. It has a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese
churches, mosques & Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing
Nets. In the evening proceed for traditional Kathakali Dance Show.
Overnight stay at Cochin.
Day 14: Cochin – Mumbai/Delhi
After breakfast drive to Airport for flight to Mumbai / Delhi.
Meet and assist and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15: Mumbai / Delhi – Back home
After breakfast free to explore the city and finish last minute
shopping We ensure timely transfer to International Airport for
back home flight with sweet memories of India.