Mahabalipuram - South & North India Tour

South & North India Tour

Start from Kochi (Cochin) and end in New Delhi - An ultimate 30 day experience to know about the South and North India culture & history - including accommodation, breakfast and expert guides

Kochi / Cochin, India

Duration
30 Days 29 Nights

Max Group Size
10

Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Included

Fitness Level
Low

Languages
English

Meals
Included

What's Included

29 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
Daily breakfast at Hotel
All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
Local English speaking guide at Cochin, Mysore, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Madurai, New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Bundi, Udaipur and Pushkar
Enjoy kathakali dance performance show at Cochin
Visit to the Bandipur and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake
Enjoy the houseboat journey at Alleppey
Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal and Tonga ride in Agra
Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
2 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist
Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort
Enjoy a boat ride at Lake Pichola in Udaipur
One mineral water bottle per person per day
All currently applicable taxes including GST

Dining Inclusions

29 Breakfast at Hotel
1 Lunch at House Boat
1 Dinner at House Boat

What's excluded

Visas Fee (if applicable)
Monument entry fees
Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

What to Expect

Day 1 : Arrival at Cochin
Day 2 : At Cochin
Day 3 : Cochin - Ooty (298 Kms / 6 Hrs)
Day 4 : At Ooty
Day 5 : Ooty - Mudumalai (45 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)
Day 6 : Mudumalai - Bandipur - Mysore (105 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Day 7 : At Mysore
Day 8 : Mysore - Mahabalipuram (520 Kms / 8 Hrs)
Day 9 : Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (66 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)
Day 10 : Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (110 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Day 11 : Pondicherry - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai (354 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Day 12 : At Madurai
Day 13 : Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady (147 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Day 14 : At Periyar/Thekkady
Day 15 : Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (129 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Day 16 : Alleppey - Cochin (65 Kms / 1:30 Hrs) - New Delhi (By Flight)
Day 17 : At New Delhi
Day 18 : New Delhi - Agra (220 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Day 19 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (238 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Day 20 : At Jaipur
Day 21 : Jaipur - Ranthambore (160 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Day 22 : Ranthambore - Bundi (130 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Day 23 : Bundi - Bijaipur (185 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Day 24 : Bijaipur - Pangarh (26 Kms / 30 Mins)
Day 25 : Pangarh - Chittorgarh - Udaipur (148 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Day 26 : At Udaipur
Day 27 : Udaipur - Deogarh (127 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Day 28 : Deogarh - Ajmer - Pushkar (158 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Day 29 : Pushkar - New Delhi (410 Kms / 7:30 Hrs)
Day 30 : Departure from New Delhi

Itinerary

Start Point:

Cochin Airport

End Point:

Cochin Airport

> Day 1 - Arrival at Cochin (Cochin)

On the day of arrival at Cochin airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 2 - At Cochin (Cochin)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Cochin visit Fort Kochi, St.Francis Church, Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace "Dutch Palace" and Chinese Fishing Market. Evening enjoy the Kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 3 - Cochin - Ooty (298 Kms / 6 Hrs) (Ooty)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Ooty. Upon arrival at Ooty check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 4 - At Ooty (Ooty)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, Later proceed for sightseeing tour to Ooty, also known as the ‘Queen of the Blue Mountains’ which offers spectacular view of Doddabetta Peak. Later drive to Coonoor and visit Dolphins Nose Point and Sims Park. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. After sightseeing drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 5 - Ooty - Mudumalai (45 Kms / 1:30 Hrs) (Mudumalai)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mudumalai. Upon arrival at Mudumalai check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself proceed for jungle safari at Mudumalai National Park, it is the home of various wild animals like, tigers, panthers, elephants and spotted deer.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 6 - Mudumalai - Bandipur - Mysore (105 Kms / 2:30 Hrs) (Mysore)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mysore, via en-route visit to Bandipur National Park - is known for its small population of tigers. Once the private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Mysore, the park also harbors Indian elephants, spotted deer, gaurs (bison), antelopes and numerous other native species.

Later continue drive to Mysore. Upon arrival at Mysore check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 7 - At Mysore (Mysore)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mysore, visit Mysore Palace - is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the Indian State of Karnataka. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. Also visit the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery, which is houses of remarkable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 8 - Mysore - Mahabalipuram (520 Kms / 8 Hrs) (Mahabalipuram)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 9 - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (66 Kms / 1:30 Hrs) (Mahabalipuram)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion trip to Kanchipuram, visit to Kanchipuram the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred cities in India, here you can visit the Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple etc.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 10 - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (110 Kms / 2 Hrs) (Pondicherry)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival at Pondicherry, check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Later proceed to explore the city, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Vedapureeswarar Temple. Enjoy boating at Chunnambar backwater & the beautiful beaches of Pondicherry.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 11 - Pondicherry - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai (354 Kms / 5:30 Hrs) (Madurai)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, check out from the hotel and drive to Madurai, via en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple and Srirangam Temple.

Later continue drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay. In the evening, visit the Meenakshi Temple for the special evening Aarti.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 12 - At Madurai (Madurai)

After breakfast at hotel later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar, one of the largest temple complex in India. Later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil and Gandhi Museum.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 13 - Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady (147 Kms / 4 Hrs) (Periyar)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India which covers 777 Sq.Kms (300 Sq.miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 14 - At Periyar/Thekkady (Periyar)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Periyar enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also visit Kumily and Mangaladevi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 15 - Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (129 Kms / 3:30 Hrs) (Alleppey)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.

Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.

> Day 16 - Alleppey - Cochin (65 Kms / 1:30 Hrs) - New Delhi (By Flight) (New Delhi)

Today morning after breakfast at houseboat, later check out and drive to Cochin airport to board the flight for New Delhi.

Upon arrival at New Delhi airport our representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 17 - At New Delhi (New Delhi)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 18 - New Delhi - Agra (220 Kms / 3:30 Hrs) (Agra)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Agra “City of Love”. Via en-route visit to Sikandra Fort (Akbar's Tomb). Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your hotel for night stay. After relax at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 19 - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (238 Kms / 5 Hrs) (Jaipur, Inidia)

Early morning before breakfast Sunrise, visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.

After finishing your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later back to your hotel for enjoy your breakfast and check out later drive to Jaipur, via en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal.

After finishing your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, later drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 20 - At Jaipur (Jaipur, Inidia)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour of Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride, (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple.

After finishing your sightseeing tour, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 21 - Jaipur - Ranthambore (160 Kms / 3:30 Hrs) (Ranthambore)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Ranthambore. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to the elusive tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. Upon arrival at Ranthambore check-in to your hotel and refresh yourself, later proceed for capture some wildlife photographs and enjoy afternoon jungle safari at Ranthambore national park.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 22 - Ranthambore - Bundi (130 Kms / 3:30 Hrs) (Bundi)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Bundi. Upon arrival at Bundi check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day guided tour to Bundi, Taragarh Fort built in 1354 A.D, Bundi Palace, Chhatra Mahal, Ratan Daulat, Chitrashala, Nawal Sagar Lake, Raniji ki Baori (Step well), Sukh Mahal, Phool Sagar, and eighty four pillared cenotaph (All near Taragarh Fort and Bundi Palace).
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 23 - Bundi - Bijaipur (185 Kms / 2:30 Hrs) (Bijaipur)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bijaipur, via en-route visit to the Bijolia Fort.

Upon arrival at Bijaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later enjoy your jeep or horse safari to Menal water falls and tribal villages of Bijaipur.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 24 - Bijaipur - Pangarh (26 Kms / 30 Mins) (Pangarh)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and enjoy a drive in an open-top jeep out into the countryside to visit pastoral villages. As the area is teeming with wildlife, your guide should be able to point out some native animals. While in the villages, perhaps get a temporary souvenir in the form of a Henna tattoo. Spend the night under the stars camping beside a lake.
Overnight at Camp.

> Day 25 - Pangarh - Chittorgarh - Udaipur (148 Kms / 3 Hrs) (Udaipur)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Udaipur, via en-route visit to Chittorgarh Fort, Rana Kumbha Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, Tower of Fame, Padmini's Palace, Chittaurgarh Museum & Jaimal and Patta Palaces.

Upon arrival at Udaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Optional tour to Eklingji and Nagda Temples which is 25 Kms one way from Udaipur city.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 26 - At Udaipur (Udaipur)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Udaipur, visit City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, Vintage collection of classic car museum, Shilpgram and Saheliyon ki Bari. Enjoy boat ride at lake pichola.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 27 - Udaipur - Deogarh (127 Kms / 2:30 Hrs) (Deogarh, Rajasthan)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Deogarh. Upon arrival at Deogarh check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Later visit Deogarh Mahal, A 200 year-old fort and evening enjoy a Jeep safari in nearby villages with Rajsathani folk music and dance. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 28 - Deogarh - Ajmer - Pushkar (158 Kms / 3 Hrs) (Pushkar)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pushkar via en-route visit to Ajmer Dargah Sharif “sufi shrine of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti” and Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra - a mosque. Upon arrival at Pushkar check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself later proceed half day guided tour to Pushkar, visit Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple Mahadev Temple, Varah Temple, Ramavaikunth Temple, Rangji Temple and the Apteshwar Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 29 - Pushkar - New Delhi (410 Kms / 7:30 Hrs) (New Delhi)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 30 - Departure from New Delhi (New Delhi)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home.

Policies

Cancellation Policy:

If you Cancel your Holiday
You or any member of your party may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our office. The cancellation charges applicable are as per the published cancellation policy below:

Cancellation charges per person

80 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost
79 - 60 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost
59 - 31 days before date of departure: 75% of total cost
30 - 1 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost

If we change or cancel your holiday

We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements.
Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date.
We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (e.g. bad weather):We shall first try to offer alternative dates for the tour if the tour hasn’t already commenced.
If the tour has already commenced, then we shall refund the booking price/fee charged to you on a pro-rata basis depending on the portion of the tour utilized by you.
In all circumstances, however, our liability shall be limited to refunding to you the price we charged as tour fees.

If you want to change your holiday plan
After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you.