18 Days Rural & Rustic Rajasthan Tour with Kerala Backwater

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.

After your breakfast we would take you to Agra which is home to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal.
Later in the afternoon proceed to visit Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar, which is a mixture of the Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture.

Early in the morning we will visit Taj Mahal at sunrise time (Closed on Fridays) which is a UNESCO Heritage Site as well as one of the seven modern wonders of the world in order to catch the sun rising over the Taj Mahal. In the soft morning light, as the mist rises from the Yamuna River, it seems to float like a mirage above the surrounding landscape.
After your breakfast we will take you to Ranthambore via where enroute 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.
Later continue to Bharatpur railway station to board the train for Ranthambore which is a tiger reserve in Rajasthan and is about 130 km away from Jaipur and is named after historic Ranthambore fortress which is there within the National Park. Upon arrival, you will be accompanied by one of our representative at the hotel who will help you with all the check in details.

Enjoy a complete day of viewing majestic animals inside the National Park such as leopard, wild pig, dhole, chital and gaur as you will be provided with two safaris – one in the morning and the other in the evening. You will stay overnight in the resort.

In the morning proceed for Jeep safari and later transfer to Pink City 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 would be taking you to Samode Village which is one of the most worth visiting destinations in the colorful Rajasthan, India and is situated on the way to Shekhawati and is known for its culture and local arts. The journey would take approximately 35 minutes.

After a relaxed breakfast we will shift you to Deogarh, and on the way we will visit Pushkar and visit the famous Brahma Temple.
As soon as you glimpse the Deogarh Mahal, you can see that its rulers must have been serious players in the Mewar aristocracy, their magnificent fort and much more as the Rawats of Deogarh once ruled over the fourth largest jagir in the whole of Rajasthan.

In the morning we will travel to Udaipur, and on the way we will visit Ranakpur Jain Temples which is amongst 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 shift you 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 houseboat and then proceed for a village walks. After you finish exploring the village return to house boat for dinner and overnight stay.

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 we will proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing and visit the Kumarakom Water Bird Sanctuary which is one of the significant backwater destinations. It is home to various species of birds and the migratory birds can also be spouted here.
The Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls are situated at a distance of 18 km from the town of Kottayam and is a wonderful picnic spot and that’s the reason why you should visit there for leisure.

In the morning as per your flight schedule transfer to Cochin airport to board flight for Delhi where rest of the day you are free to explore the streets and markets of Delhi.

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