Home   |  About Travelmasti   |   Sitemap   |   Contact Us
RSS Feed   |   Testimonials  |   Signup   |   Careers|   Link to us

Passage to India

New Delhi >> Agra >> Jaipur >> Bikaner >> Jaisalmer >> Jodhpur >> Udaipur >> Mumbai >> Cochin >> Thekkady >> Kumarakom >> Kovalam >> Trivandrum
Showcase Show  Hide
 
Final Words
see what our existing clients have to say

"Many thanks for your support throughout the booking process right up until and during the tour."

Amarjit K Sagoo. United Kingdom

 
Tour Details Show  Hide
20 days of India tour would besiege the hearts and minds of vacationers. Bagpackers must not lose this opportunity...

Highlights Show  Hide
Tour Highlights:
 
Dedicated English/French/German speaking guides at your service through out the trip.     
  • Stay in some of world's best hotels such as Oberoi's Udai Vilas, Raj Vilas or Taj Lake Palace and the premium hotels
  • Live like royalty in the splendid palaces of Rajasthan
  • Experience the magnificent Taj Mahal, seventh wonder of the world. Experience Taj's serene beauty on a night tour (available only on full moon nights)
  • Free lessons in Indian Paintings, Miniatures, Frescoes and Pottery making at Jaipur, a historic city & capital of Rajasthan
  • Desert Safari on Camel back in Rajasthan
  • Heena or Mehndi application on hands and arms, a sign of a joyous occasion in Indian culture
  • Visit Amer fort, Jaipur on elephant back
  • Live performance of "Kathakali", the stage dance – drama of Kerala.
  • Backwater cruise and overnight stay in traditional moving houseboat called "Kettuvallam"
  • While on the tour, why miss on Golf? Enjoy Golfing at Delhi and Jaipur
Day Wise Breakup Show  Hide
 
Day 1: Arrival Delhi
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to the hotel. In afternoon visit Indira Gandhi Museum, President House, Parliament House and later enjoy a night view of India Gate under lights. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 2: Delhi
Enjoy a full day city tour of Delhi, visiting Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, and Laxmi Narayan Temple in New Delhi. Optional golf in the evening.
 
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra en-route visiting Sikandra. On arrival in Agra, check into the hotel. In afternoon, visit the world famous Taj Mahal. Later, visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of public and private audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.
 
Day 4: Agra- Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. See the beautiful Jama Masjid /The Buland Darwaza, palace of Queen Jodha Bai, Birbal's Palace. On arrival at Jaipur, check in at the hotel and experience Rajput hospitality at its best. Evening visit to Chokhi Dhani, an ethnic village resort. Gaily caparisoned camel, horses and bullock carts offer joy rides. O/n at the hotel.
 
Day 5: Jaipur
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and leave for a half-day sightseeing tour to the hilltop fortress at Ajmer. In the afternoon, tour the old walled city of Jaipur. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory situated in the heart of the city. Overnight at the hotel.
 
Day 6: Jaipur - Bikaner
After an early breakfast, depart for Bikaner, a remote town tucked away in the Thar Desert. On arrival, check in at your hotel. Take an afternoon city sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 7: Bikaner -Jaisalmer
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 8: Jaisalmer
After breakfast, treat yourself to a visual feast as you tour the golden city of Jaisalmer. Hewn entirely out of sandstone, the city is a tawny colour in the day and at sunset it magically morphs into honey-gold hue. Afternoon drive to Khuri, a quaint village with clusters of thatch roof houses. On the sand dunes here, take a sunset ride through the scrubland of Rajasthan on a camel safari that is a lifetime experience. O/n hotel stay.
 
Day 9: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After an early morning breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, halting at Osian. Osian's ancient Jain and Vaishnava temples reflect the grandeur of Indian temple architecture. Overnight stay at the Taj Hari Mahal, Jodhpur or similar.
 
Day 10: Jodhpur
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for a sightseeing tour of the erstwhile capital of Marwar, the south-western region of Rajasthan. At the foot of the fort, lies the "Jaswanth Thada", a richly carved white marble cenotaph. Take an afternoon jeep safari to the picturesque Bishnoi village to experience rustic Rajasthani life. The drive through the countryside abounds with black bucks and chinkaras grazing serenely and migratory birds dot the skies. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 11: Jodhpur - Udaipur
After breakfast leave for Udaipur. En route visit the Jain temples of Ranakpura, famous for their intricate friezes and sculptures. (Optional - lunch in the temple or at Maharani Bagh, Ranakpur at extra charge). Later in the day arrive at enchanting, medieval city of Udaipur and check-in at the Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur. Enjoy a leisurely late afternoon cruise on the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola. O/n stay.
 
Day 12: Udaipur
Let the glorious sunrise dazzle you at breakfast. Morning excursion to the famous temple complex of Eklingji & Nagda. Wander through the opulent City Palace grounds and the museum. Visit the Jagdish temple on the shores of Lake Pichola. The breathtaking beauty of the lakes- Pichola & Fateh Sagar truly make Udaipur an oasis in the desert. O/n stay.
 
Day 13: Udaipur – Mumbai - Cochin
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for onward flight to Trivandrum via Mumbai. Arrive at Cochin Airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, watch a captivating performance of Kathakali, a ritualistic dance drama or enjoy a sunset cruise in the backwaters. Overnight at the hotel.
 
Day 14: Cochin - Thekkady
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a sightseeing city tour of Cochin. You will cover Fort Cochin, Spice Markets, Antique shopping, Synagogue and Chinese Fishing Nets. Return to the hotel for lunch. Later depart to Thekkady by road. Arrive at the hotel in Thekkady, in time for dinner.
 
Day 15: Thekkady
After breakfast in the hotel, leave for a Spice Plantation Tour in the morning. Post lunch, enjoy a boat ride in the beautiful Periyar Lake. Return to the hotel for a screening of wildlife movie, followed by dinner.
 
Day 16: Kumarakom
Early morning, trek to the jungle followed by breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, depart by road to Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom. Afternoon, free to enjoy the facilities at the hotel. You can swim, fish, go boating or opt for a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage (at an extra cost). In the evening - a Sunset Cruise along the backwaters. Dinner at the hotel. Following dinner, enjoy optional night fishing at Kumarakom (no extra cost).
 
Day 17: Houseboat stay
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Check-in into the traditional Kettuvallam, a moving houseboat. Enjoy a relaxing backwater cruise. All meals shall be served on board.
 
Day 18: Kumarakom - Kovalam
After breakfast transfer to Kovalam. A popular sea-side beach resort, Kovalam offers unique beaches in a range of colors ranging from white to black sands. Some popular beaches are: Samudra beach, Aluwa beach, Lighthouse beach and Ashok Beach. Accommodation in Grove Chalets, beach side cottages of Le Meridien.
 
Day 19: Kovalam
Relaxed day at the beach with local sightseeing.
 
Day 20: Kovalam–Trivandrum– onward Journey

After breakfast, depart for the Trivandrum airport for flight to Mumbai. On arrival, you can go for a shor tsightseeing tour of Mumbai, if time permits before the onward flight.

 

 

 

Price Show  Hide
 See Rates in    View rates in US Dollar|View rates in Pound|View rates in Yen|View rates in Euro|View rates in INR|
Images Gallery Show  Hide
 
 

Travel Enquiry Form

choose travel dates and book instantly
 Name*  
 Mobile #*     
 eMail*  
 Travel Date*  
 Traveling From*  
 No.of Rooms*  
 
 Travel  Requirement  
 Subscribe to our news letter? Yes or No
 
 
Browse India Tours
 
Undiscovered Region : Aronda, Maharashtra
Aronda is a heritage village in the Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra state, India. Aronda is well-known for cashew nuts, mangoes, jack fruit, Kokum,
 
Leisure Packages
Newsletter Signup
Live Support
we are always there to support you