18 Days Colors of India

After completing your breakfast, in New Delhi, we will visit to the Qutub Complex in order to travel back to the time when Islamic rule had just begun in Delhi. From there, you can move on to Lutyens Delhi, in order to cover monuments that reflect the spirit of independent India such as The President’s House, Parliament and India Gate Memorial among others.

After your lunch in Old Delhi, we will take you to the Red Fort, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638 of the Mughal Dynasty along with Jama Masjid, the mosque also built by Shah Jahan and is the largest in India. Also you can go for a popular Bazaar Walk in Old Delhi which will take you to the busy and lively Chandni Chowk area.

In the morning as per your flight schedule we will shift you to airport to board your flight for Varanasi which is a historical city in northern India and is sacred to Hindus and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The scene of pilgrims doing their devotions in the River Ganges at sunrise set against the backdrop of the centuries old temples is probably one of the most impressive sights in the world.
Attend the Evening AARTI CEREMONY at the banks of Ganges.

Early morning at the time of sunrise take a boat ride on the River Ganges and see the Ghats where people ritually cleansing their sins. While on the boat you will also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindu Rituals.
Later after breakfast proceed for city tour of Varanasi where you will visit the Vishwanath Golden Temple, the abode of great God Shiva, Bharat Mata Temple, among many others.
Later we will be visiting Sarnath which is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC.

In the morning as per flight schedule we will shift to Varanasi airport to board flight for Khajuraho which was once the capital of Chandela and is famous for Khajuraho temples which were built during the Chandela period from 950 to 1050 AD. The temples are best recognized for their Indo-Aryan architecture where you can see the images of gods and goddesses, musicians and warriors, among others

In the afternoon, we will take you on a half day sightseeing tour of Khajuraho, where we will be visiting Eastern / Western group of temples that includes Laxmi &Varha Temples, Kandariya Mahadev, and Devi Jagdamba temples.

In the morning transfer to Jhansi railway station to board train for Agra and on the way visit Orchha which has now become a small hamlet in the state of Madhya Pradesh but in medieval times it served as the capital to the Bundela kings.
After visiting transfer to Jhansi railway station to board train for Agra which is the home of India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal.

In the morning transfer to Jhansi railway station to board train for Agra and on the way visit Orchha which has now become a small hamlet in the state of Madhya Pradesh but in medieval times it served as the capital to the Bundela kings.
After visiting transfer to Jhansi railway station to board train for Agra which is the home of India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal.

In the morning drive to Jaipur, on the way you can visit Fatehpur Sikri which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a deserted, red Sandstone City, which Emperor Akbar built as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. You will also be visiting the Buland Darwaza which is the largest gateway in the world
After visiting continue travel to Jaipur which is the first planned city of India and is a treasure-trove of culture, art and history, famous for its colour, life style and Rajasthani cuisine. The day will be free for you and you can either visit the local markets or stay at the hotel.

After completing your breakfast start your tour of Jaipur by visiting The Amber Fort where you can also enjoy The Elephant Ride there, Enroute photo stop at the Hawa Mahal. Later proceed for guided tour of Jaipur city starting with City Palace Museum which has some of the priceless handwritten Hindu scriptures of the ancient past, miniature delicate paintings, etc, and is also registered in the Guinness Book of Records to contain the biggest silver objects in the world.
Finish of your day with a visit to Jantar Mantar; one of the famed observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh which is a complex of astronomical instruments, chiseled out of stone.

In the morning we will travel to Jodhpur, which is set at the edge of the Thar Desert, and was once the capital of the Marwar state. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.

In the morning we will travel to Bishnoi Village Jeep safari to explore the local life of the villagers and later we will proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur where we will visit the Mehrangarh Fort, where inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room.

In the morning we will travel to Udaipur, and on the way we will visit Ranakpur Jain Temples which is among the five holiest places of the Jain community and exceptional in beauty.
Later we will continue our journey to Udaipur, which is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS and is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom which ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.

After completing your breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour and visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari. and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir which is an Indian folk arts museum and has interesting exhibits that include folks dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folks musical instruments, etc.
Also enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD, and is one of the several contiguous lakes in and around the famous Udaipur city. Conclude your day with a fantastic cultural show at the Bagore-ki-Haveli.

In the morning as per your flight schedule we will transfer to Udaipur airport to board flight for Cochin via Mumbai.
Cochin, which is a vibrant city is situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula and always had a strategic importance over the centuries.

In the morning we will proceed for Cochin sightseeing and start off by visiting the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry which is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. Then we will visit The St. Francis Church, which is the oldest European church in India and Finally, we will visit the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, which is also the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.

In the morning, drive to Alleppey, where you will board your private houseboat, and sail through the beautiful backwaters of Kerala which is a world of serenity and wonderment. This large aquatic area is a vast network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals, and the people who live in this region have created their own distinct lifestyles. After lunch we will anchor the house boat and then proceed for a village walks. After you finish exploring the village return to house boat for dinner and overnight stay.

Backwater to Kumarakom
In the morning de-board at Kumarakom which is an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies.

In the morning as per your flight schedule transfer to Cochin International airport to board flight for home with sweet memories of India. Please allow a minimum of 2 ½ hours for flight check-in formalities at the airport.