THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR

DAY 1 - Arrive Delhi : :
Arrive Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at 12 Noon. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 - Delhi : :
Full day City Tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Qutab Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), Lakshmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, drive past President's House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 -Delhi/Agra: :
Morning transfer to railway station to board the train for Agra. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon City Tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. City sightseeing tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of Private and Public audience and other palaces. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 4 - Agra/Jaipur : :
Morning leave Agra by surface for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (40 kms.) built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful building including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5 - Jaipur : :
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with elephant ride. Amer Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Ascend on Elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated. Afternoon City Tour of Jaipur. Half day city sightseeing tour visiting Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose-pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6 - Jaipur/Delhi : :
Morning leave Jaipur by surface for Delhi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7 - Leave Delhi : :
In time transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination.

BEST OF SOUTH INDIA

DAY 1 - Arrive Mumbai : :
Arrive Mumbai. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at 12 Noon. Afternoon City Tour of Mumbai. Visit Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum (Museum is closed on Mondays) Fish Aquarium, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan (Where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) then to Dhobi Ghat. Also drive past Afghan Church, Flora Fountain (Bombay nerve-centre), colourful Crawford Market and Marine Drive. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 - Mumbai/Bangalore: :
Morning excursion to the Elephanta Caves (Subject to weather conditions). Across the harbour to the world famous, 1200 years old Elephanta Caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The famous TRIMURTI sculpture signifying the trinity of the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer is located here. Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Bangalore. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 -Bangalore/Hassan: :
Morning City Tour of Bangalore. Half day sightseeing tour of the "GARDEN CITY" visiting the Lal Bagh which has a variety of old Trees, Fountains, Lotus Pools, Terraces and an assortment of Tropical Herbs and Sub- Tropical Herbs. Also see the Government Buildings and the Maharaja's Palace. Later leave for Hassan by surface enroute visiting Sravanbelagola. Arrive Hassan and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 4 - Hassan/Mysore : :
Morning City Tour of Belur and Halebid. Belur famous for it Hoysala architecture. Its Temple of Lord Channakeshava is embellished with carving which has few equals in the world. Halebid - The seat of Hoysala Kingdom, its great Hoyaleswara Temple was built in the typical Hoysala style architecture. A stellar base with the emblem of the lion and elephants seemingly supporting the temple, signify stability. Afternoon leave Hassan for Mysore by surface enroute visiting Srirangapatnam. Arrive Mysore and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5 - Mysore : :
Morning City Tour visiting Srirangapatnam - 16 kms from Mysore, this fort was the stronghold of Tipu Sultan, son of Haider Ali. Tipu made a last minute ditch against the British in 1799 before surrendering his kingdom. Among the many fort buildings still intact, are Tipu's airy Summer Palace and his tomb at the Darya Daulat Bagh (garden). Here, is also the celebrated Sri Ranganatha Temple. Afternoon excursion to Somnathpur. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6 - Mysore/Ooty/Coonoor : :
Morning leave Mysore by surface for Coonoor enroute visiting Ooty. On arrival at Coonoor check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7 - Coonoor/Madurai : :
Morning leave Coonoor by surface for Madurai. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 8 - Madurai : :
Morning City Tour of Madurai visiting the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes and arches. Evening visit Meenakashi Temple during Aarti ceremony. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 9 - Madurai/Periyar : :
Morning leave Madurai by surface for Periyar enroute visiting tea plantation. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10 - Periyar : :
Morning and evening boat cruise at lake Periyar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11 - Periyar/Kumarakom : :
Morning leave Periyar by surface for Kumarakom. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12 - Kumarakom/Houseboat : :
Move from hotel to the houseboat. You will enjoy backwater cruise crossing the narrow canals of Kerala. Overnight at the houseboat.

DAY 13 - Houseboat/Cochin : :
Morning houseboat will drop you at the Jetty. Proceed by surface to Cochin. On arrival at Cochin check-in at the hotel. Afternoon City Tour of Cochin.Visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing Nets, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Church. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 14 - Cochin/Mumbai : :
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 15 - Leave Mumbai : :
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.