24 Days India Mesmerizing Tour

Post breakfast you will enjoy city tour of  Chennai visit historic Fort St George and St Mary's Church, St Thomas Cathedral, Kapaliswara Temple & Marina beach.. Transfer back to hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Chennai.

Post breakfast check out from hotel & drive  further to see here the fine examples of Tamil architecture in the Kanchepuram Temples, Kailasanatha Temple and Vaikunda Perumal Temple.  Now drive continue towards Mahabalipuram, the seven pagodas city.  On arrival check in at your room. 

Overnight at hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Post breakfast enjoy Mahabalipuram tour.  There are so many things to see in Mahabalipuram so we have reserved a full day for this city. Miles of unspoiled beaches and stunning rock carvings wait for you at Mahabalipuram. Enjoy the  day  with city tour which includes visiting the remnants of the Shore Temple which are a World Heritage Monument, come back to your hotel .  Relax in the luxurious hotel or walk on the sun kissed beach.

Overnight at hotel in  Mahabalipuram.

Post breakfast drive back to Chennai, board the flight to Madurai, on arrival meet at Madurai airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Madurai.

Post breakfast explore the city during 8^th day of your South India Tour.  The most prominent temples to be visited are Meenaksh Amman Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her consort Lord Shiva, now visit Tiumalai Nayak Palace .  Post lunch explore the local market & surroundings.

Overnight at hotel in Madurai.

Post breakfast leave for next city of Kerala. It is known as Periyar (3hrs. approx. by drive) and Thekkady, which is an important tourist destination of Kerala, a beautiful hillstation . Thekkady is considered a haven for natural spices. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening enjoy visit to Periyar National Park, which is famous as Tiger and Elephant reserve. You are going to enjoy bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake where you can spot both resident and migratory birds. On your way back to hotel you can stop at the local market & pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight at hotel in Periyar.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Kumarakom (4hrs. approx.), the backwater destination of Kerala, on arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon enjoy local surroundings, visit Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at hotel/ Resort in Kumarakom.

Today morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey by drive (1hrs approx.), known as the Venice of the East. On arrival check in at Traditional Houseboat of Kerala Style. Embark on a scenic cruise along the vast stretches of palm-fringed backwaters. Cruise through the backwaters is the fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of this backwater. You will be served with lunch & dinner on houseboat , this is well –fitted with all the facilities to provide you a comfortable stay with unique experience. Overnight at Alleppey houseboat.

Post breakfast checkout from houseboat & leave for Cochin by drive (1.5hrs. approx.). On arrival check in at hotel.

Cochin  is one of the most popular cities of Kerala. Also referred to as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea", it has a number of famous tourist attractions.

Afternoon enjoy the sightseeing tour covering  the Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568. Observe the beautiful hand painted Chinese tiles in white and blue color used here, visit Oldest European church of the country, the St. Francis Church., next  the Dutch Palace, also known as Mattancherry Palace. You are going to see the murals, Palanquins and many more ancient things here &  the last is Chinese Fishing nets.  Evening Kathakali dance show (Optional). 

Overnight at hotel in Cochin.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and board the flight to Mumbai, on arrival meet at Mumbai airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Mumbai.

Post breakfast enjoy city tour, some of the popular sites of Mumbai covering Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty beach,  Dhobi Ghat and colourful Crawford Market. 

Overnight at hotel in Mumbai.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and take flight to Udaipur as per schedule. On arrival meet at Udaipur airport and transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Udaipur.

Post breakfast you are scheduled for fullday city tour visit City Palace- it was built by the Maharana Udai Singh in 1559, Saheliyon ki Bari (Gardens of the maids of Honor) and Museum,  .  Jagdish temple                dating back to 1651AD, it is an exquisite example of Indo Aryan Architecture . Next is boat ride at Pichhola lake and evening folk dance show at “Bagore ki Haveli (19.00 – 20.00 hrs. each evening).

Overnight at hotel in Udaipur.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Jaipur. (One can go by drive to Jaipur, it is approx. 8hrs. by drive). On arrival meet at Jaipur airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Post breakfast leave for sightseeing tour, proceed to Amber city with guide, enroute take a stop at Jal Mahal for photo shoot, proceed & visit to Amber Fort built in 16th century, enjoy an elephant ride at Amber (Optional/ direct payment).  Now proceed back to city visit City Palace and museum, take a stop at Hawa Mahal-a Palace of winds.   Transfer back to hotel.

Optional Activities –

• Elephant ride to Amber fort.
• Shopping – Jewellery, Textiles, Handloon & Handicrafts

Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Post breakfast leave to Mughal city, Agra by drive (5hrs. approx.), on arrival enjoy Agra city tour visit Agra Fort built by the great Emperor Akbar, next is the famous Taj Mahal (remains closed on Friday) – the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.  Evening free for own activities.  Transfer to hotel, get smooth check in.

Optional Activities –

• Tonga Ride at Taj Mahal.
• Shopping – Fine Quality Marble, Textile, Handloom & Handicrafts.

Overnight at hotel in Agra.      

Post breakfast leave for railway station to board the train to Jhansi, on arrival meet at Jhansi railway station and proceed to medieval town of Orchha by drive. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon take local sightseeing of Orchha, found along the banks of River Betwa, visit Jahangiri Mahal, Raj Mahal and Laxmi Narayan temple, you can see the fine frescoes and mural paintings here. Overnight at hotel in Orchha.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Khajuraho (3.5hrs. approx.). Khajuraho located at Indian state of Madhya Pradesh .  On arrival check in at hotel .  Afternoon visit Khajuraho temples which is a group of Hindu & Jain Temples was built during the rule of Chandela dynasty, it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites.  These are well known worldwide for their spectacular erotic sculptures and carvings. Transfer back to hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Khajuraho.

Post breakfast check out from hotel to board the flight to your next destination Varanasi , the popular pilgrim site in India , on the bank of the Ganges in Northern state of India. On arrival meet & assist at airport by Raheja Vacations representative & get transferred to hotel. Evening step out to visit local ghats , temples. Evening witness Ganges Arti. Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.

Drive to Daswamedh Ghat in the morning. Take a boat ride on the Ganges (sacred river) to see the cremation Ghats. Drive back to hotel for breakfast.

Later enjoy Varanasi city tour covering BHU (Banaras Hindu University), Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata temple, now take excursion trip to Sarnath which is about 13kms north east of Varanasi.  After attaining enlightenment Buddha the great saga, preached his first sermon at Sarnath. Drive back to hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.

Post breakfast check out from hotel & get transferred to airport to board the flight to Delhi, on arrival meet at airport and transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Delhi.

Post breakfast you will enjoy Delhi city tour, the main attractions are Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid (India’s largest mosque), drive pass Red Fort,  Qutab Minar- tallest stone tower in India, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple (Bahai Faith Temple), drive pass  India Gate that’s also called All India War Memorial, President’s House.  Transfer back to hotel.  Evening free at leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Delhi.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to International airport to board the flight for onwards journey.