Luxury India and Nepal Trails
Day 1. Arrival at Kochi
Day 2. Kochi - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Day 3. At Munnar
Day 4. Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
Day 5. At Periyar/Thekkady
Day 6. Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom (110 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Day 7. Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hr)
Day 8. Alleppey - Kochi - New Delhi (By Flight)
Day 9. At New Delhi
Day 10. New Delhi - Agra (220 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
Day 11. Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (260 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
Day 12. At Jaipur
Day 13. Jaipur - New Delhi (275 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
Day 14. New Delhi - Kathmandu (By Flight)
Day 15. Kathmandu - Swayambhunath - Boudhanath - Kathmandu (50 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Day 16. Kathmandu - Patan - Kathmandu (30 Kms / 1.5 Hrs)
Day 17. Departure from Kathmandu
On the day of arrival at Kochi airport, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing, proceed for a guided tour of Cochin, visiting Fort Kochi, the Dutch Palace, the Chinese Fishing Nets, the Indo-Portuguese Museum, and Marine Drive. In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances. Lavish costumes, exotic makeup, and masks intensify the beauty of the dancers and their intricate movements.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Munnar, the "Scenic Hills of Kerala." En route, enjoy the scenic beauty and the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and low-flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival in Munnar, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town, and the local market. In the evening, enjoy a walk through a Tea Estate or relax with your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Periyar. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India, covering 777 sq. km (300 sq. miles) and is also a Tiger Reserve.
Upon arrival in Periyar, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. In the evening, enjoy a walk around the estate or relax with your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Periyar. Visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking, a unique program available in Periyar. You can also enjoy an Elephant Safari in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Kumarakom, the "Town of Backwaters." Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. Later, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (Closed at 4 PM). The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for a backwater houseboat journey. Upon arrival in Alleppey, check in to your pre-booked houseboat for an overnight stay. Enjoy a serene cruise through the backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha. Have lunch and dinner aboard the houseboat. In the evening, take a walk around the local streets of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.
Overnight at Houseboat.
After breakfast at the houseboat, check out and drive to Kochi airport for your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar, drive past the Lotus Temple, and visit Humayun's Tomb. Later, drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local city restaurant, proceed for an Old Delhi sightseeing tour, visiting Raj Ghat and driving past the Red Fort. You will also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk, the famous spice market.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Agra, the "City of Love." Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing, proceed for a guided tour of Agra, visiting Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas) and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Also, visit Mehtab Bagh for a sunset view of the Taj Mahal. After the guided tour, you have free time for shopping or can return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Early morning, before breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s most popular and beautiful monument (closed on Fridays).
After the guided tour of the Taj Mahal, return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, check out and drive to Jaipur, the "Pink City." En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by the Mughal Kingdom in 1571 with red stone, and see the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane-e-Khas, and Panch Mahal.
After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, continue your drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort with an Elephant ride/Jeep ride (optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Also visit Birla Temple. After the guided tour, enjoy shopping or return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to New Delhi. En route, visit the Rail Museum in Rewari and enjoy tea/coffee and snacks. Upon arrival in New Delhi, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay. In the evening, take a walk through the nearby streets, explore the local market, interact with locals, and taste street food.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour around the Kathmandu Valley. Visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple), which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, and explore the fine arts and historical architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square, reflecting the ancient Nepalese culture. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a guided day tour to Patan. Visit numerous temples, statues, and palaces in Durbar Square, and explore the Patan Museum, which showcases traditional sacred arts of Nepal in an illustrious architectural setting. As a traditional center of handicrafts, Patan is also a great place to purchase jewelry, Buddha statues, and masks. After lunch, visit the Tibetan district of Kathmandu to see the stupa of Boudhanath and the surrounding Buddhist temples.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Kathmandu airport for your flight back home.
Inclusion
- 16 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
- Assistance during arrival and departure by GTIndia Tours.
- Daily breakfast at hotel.
- All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
- English speaking guide at Kochi, Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Kathmandu.
(Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost) - Flights form Kochi to New Delhi.
- Flights form New Delhi to Kathmandu.
- Visit to Eravikulam and Periyar National Park.
- Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake.
- Visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal in Agra.
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri.
- Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort.
- Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
- One mineral water bottle per person per day.
Dining Inclusions
- 15 Breakfast at Hotel.
- 1 Breakfast at Houseboat.
- 1 Lunch at Houseboat.
- 1 Dinner at Houseboat.
Exclusion
- 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 flights to/from the start/finish of the trip
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And why do we offer this?
Well it's quite simple, we love to travel just as much as you do and we understand that it's hard to find dates to suit your work, family and personal commitments, so we guarantee you that if you can't get the dates you want we will give you a full refund. Yes, that's right a 100% money back guarantee if you aren't able to book the dates that you want! It can't get much better than that!
How does it work?
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