Classical India with Kerala Backwater

Duration of Trip : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Key Places Covered : Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Cochin - Mumbai.

Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi

Detailed Tour Itinerary: As soon as you'll arrive at the international airport of the Delhi, you'd be received by the representatives of the eIndia Travel Packages. The representatives will guide you to the hotel where you need to check in.
Overnight Stay at the hotel.

Jama Masjid, Delhi

Day 02 : Delhi

After breakfast proceed for day sightseeing of Delhi covering the following areas of New Delhi and Old Delhi
Rajghat - A memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Bapu (Father of Nation)

Red Fort (Lal quila) - Old Delhi is centered on the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1636 & 1658, when the mougal empire was on its peak.

Jama Masjid (Mosque) - Work on the Jama Masjid mosque was begun in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to complement his palace at the Red Fort. More than 5,000 workers toiled for six years to complete the largest mosque in India.

Qutub Minar - is the tallest stone tower in India. Some believe it was erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the Muslim rule in India. Others say it served as a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful to prayer

India Gate - Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931.
Built from sandstone, the arch also houses the Eternal Flame, a gesture in memory of the Indian soldiers who laid their lives in the 1971 war with Pakistan.

Rashtrapati Bhawan - Formely the Viceregal Lodge, the building is the highlight of Lutyen's New Delhi and was completed in 1929 at a cost of 12,53,000 pound sterling. Located in an area of 130 hectares, the palace has 340 rooms

Overnight in Delhi - we will be happy to recommend places for an evening stroll or a restaurant for dinner tonight.

Day 03 : Delhi - Varanasi

After Breakfast, you have to leave for the Varanasi by flight. Varanasi is the place of religious importance for the Hindus and moreover, a perfect place to notice the great culture and rituals being listed along with this nation. As soon as you'll reach the airport of the Varanasi, you'd be directed to the selected luxurious hotels where you are supposed to check-in. Overnight Stay will be provided.

In the morning drive to the Ghats (steps on river bank) to board a boat for a ride on the Hindu holy river Ganga. During this boat ride witness the morning religious rituals on the Ghats and in the temples along the river bank. Later visit the ancient and modern Hindu temples of the holy city dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening experience the Prayer ceremony at the banks of River Ganges - homage to the holy river with oil lamps and incense etc.
Overnight at hotel in Varanasi

Ganga Aarti, Varanasi

Day 04: Varanasi

The fourth day starts early morning with your visit to Daswamedh Ghat. Here you get a chance to experience the living Hindu traditions by watching how Hindus cremate the dead bodies. You guide will accompany you as a boat takes you to the middle of the Ganges to watch the unique sight of thousands of people coming to the ghats for a holy dip. You'll explore the streets along the ghats before visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After having your breakfast, you move out of the hotel to visit Bharat Mata Temple, Durga temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, and Banaras Hindu University.

Day 05 : Khajuraho - Agra

Early in the morning after the breakfast, pack your bags for the next destination i.e. Khajuraho which is just 175 Kms by road and takes only 3 hours to reach there. In the afternoon, visit the famous temples of the Khajuraho along with the sculptures. The Khajuraho temples and the sculptures are famous for depicting the lust, passion and love. People always get attracted to these sculptures due to the fact that they are erected in a most excellent way showcasing the rich culture of the ancient India. Overnight Stay is included.

You'd be travelling in the coaches of the Shatabdi Express which are luxurious and spacious to reach Agra. It won't leave you to bother much about the stress during the journey. You will arrive at the railway station of the Agra at 2000 hr.
From there you'd be taken to a hotel in Agra by the representatives.

Day 06 : Agra

Early in the morning, you have to leave for Taj Mahal to visit it before the sunrise. Taj Mahal, built by the Emperor Shah Jehan is an evidence of the love story which was between him and his wife Mumtaz. Purely made out of white marble, the architecture of this wonder is close to the Persian touch. After breakfast, you'd be taken for a visit to the Agra Fort which has been considered as a sister of the Taj Mahal. The architecture depicts the style of architecture which was there during its construction.
Visit to the Itmad-Ud-Daula's tomb is on the cards.
Overnight Stay is provided.

Day 07 : Agra - Jaipur

After breakfast, leave for Jaipur from Agra by a road journey so that you could have a look at the elegant and gorgeous city i.e. Fatehpur Sikri built by the Mughals. The tombs and the monuments of the Fatehpur Sikri give you an idea of the rich and excellent Mughal architecture. The sandstone materials used in the construction of the tombs and monuments are one of the best materials of the earlier times and add to its beauty.

City Palace, Jaipur

In the evening, do visit the famous Birla Temple. The structure of the Narayan and the Goddess Laxmi are well made. The temple is made in such a way that it depicts the architecture of those times when it was built.
Overnight Stay in Jaipur is on the cards.

Day 08 : Jaipur

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of famous places of Jaipur has to be done like the Amber Fort Palace which was built by the Rajputs of the ancient times and well determines the architecture of royal Rajputs. City Palace is one of the preserved palaces of the ancient times and provides as a great medium to give information about the royal times. Jantar Mantar, this famous place is known for its observatories and ancient astronomical instruments should be visited during the day. Hawa Mahal, the five storey monument was made for the royal ladies and is also known as the 'Palace of the Winds'.
Overnight Stay at the hotel is included.

Day 09 : Jaipur - Udaipur

After breakfast, you have to leave for Udaipur by flight. Better known as the Venice of the east, Udaipur has a lot to look for. After reaching Udaipur, you'd be directed to the hotel. In the evening, visit the Lake Pichola.
Overnight Stay is provided.

Day 10 : Udaipur

After breakfast, leave for a full day sightseeing tour of places like the City Palace, Saheliyon-Ki-Badi and the Jagdish Temple. Saheliyon-Ki-Badi is a place famous for the botanical gardens and rich flora. City Palace has a royal architecture and luxury to look for as it has been made out of an ancient palace. The Jagdish Temple in Udaipur attracts a lot of tourists due to the beauty of the structures present over there.
Overnight Stay is provided.

Day 11 : Udaipur - Mumbai - Cochin

After breakfast, you have to leave for a flight which is destined to Cochin via Mumbai. Arrive at the Cochin airport and then you have to check-in to the hotel.
Overnight stay is included.

Day 12 : Cochin

After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Cochin is scheduled. Chinese fishing nets is the first one to be visited. Built out of teakwood and other material, this place is a site of attraction. Jewish Synagogue must be visited as it is close to the Jewish culture. Vasco-Da-Gama Square and some other famous buildings are some interesting places.
A dance presentation in the evening is scheduled.
Overnight Stay is included.

Chinese fishing nets, Cochin

Day 13 : Cochin

After breakfast, you'd be taken to experience the backwater experience which is a must thing to do if you are in Kerala. Chirping of birds, natural greenery, silent green water brings you close to the nature and perfectly enhances the experience of the tour. Aleppey is known for its boat races and is a perfect place to haunt for some of enjoyment. Allapuzha and some other backwater regions are scheduled to be visited.
Overnight Stay at the hotel is provided.

Day 14 : Cochin - Mumbai

After breakfast, departure to Mumbai by Air is scheduled. After reaching the hotel of Mumbai, relax in the room for a while. Visit to the Chowpatty Beach is included in the package for the evening. You may leave for a visit to the local markets later on.
Overnight stay is included.

Day 15 : Mumbai - Home

Sightseeing tour of places in Mumbai has to be done after the breakfast. Mumbai Fort is a place which covers the north of Colaba, a region in Mumbai. The St. John's Church located is a place which has been dedicated to the soldiers who fought for a reason to save the motherland. Gateway of India is the tourists attracting place in the Mumbai and looks like the India gate. Marine drive has been structured on the sea and looks beautiful in the nights when the street lights are switched on. Flora Fountain and Mumbai High Court are the other places of interest over here. Visit to the Victoria Terminus and the Rajabai Clock Tower is scheduled during the day.

After visiting the places, you have to check out of the hotel. You would be guided to the airport by the representatives and this would mark the end of the Classical India with Backwaters tour.

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Joco & Mike
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On behalf of Gill and I this is to say a big thank you for a great vacation. rohit and the team in Delhi did a good job in managing the tour. The organisation and service was excellent and everything went without a hitch. I would like to make special mention of ricky...» Read more

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