Central India with Kerala Best Tour

Central India with Kerala Best Tour (23D / 22N)

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi international airport and met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast, half day guided tour of historic city of Delhi including magnificent Red Fort, the Jama Masjid one of Asia’s largest mosque, Rajghat - the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi - the "Father of the Nation", India Gate, President'' House and drive through Connaught Place, Humanyun’s Tomb, Bahai Temple (Lotus temple). Afternoon drive to Agra, the city of world famous 'Taj Mahal' – 7th Wonder of the world. On arrival check-in hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3: Agra – Gwalior
After breakfast guided sightseeing tour of Agra City, visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj). Afternoon drive to Gwalior where one sees the co-existence of a rich cultural
tradition and modern day life,

where a royal by-gone era lives on in great palaces and their
museums. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Gwalior- Shivpuri
Post breakfast enjoy a half day guided tour of Gwalior including the Gwalior Fort, Teli-ka-Mandir, Sas-Bahu Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace and Tansen’s Tomb. Evening proceed for Shivpuri. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Shivpuri- Chanderi- Orchha
An early morning safari to Madhav National Park. After breakfast guided sightseeing of Shivpuri summer capital of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior including Chhatris, Madhav Vilas Palace, Sakhya Sagar Boat Club, Bhadaiya Kund. Afternoon drive to Orrcha enroute visit Chanderi, surrounded by hills, lakes and forests, and there are several monuments of Bundela Rajputs and Malwa Sultans. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Orchha- Khajuraho
After breakfast a guided tour of Orchha including Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxminarayan Temple and Chhatris (Cenotaphs). In the afternoon drive to Khajuraho. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Khajuraho
Breakfast followed by a guided tour of Chandela dynasty temples famous

for their spectacular sculptures and carvings. Visit the Northern and Eastern group of temples. Evening for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Morning visit to the southern groups of temples, then drive to Bandhavgarh National Park. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also known as the ‘white tiger country’. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. On arrival check in resort. Overnight at jungle resort.

Day 9: Bandhavgarh
Take an early morning jungle safari. After breakfast day at leisure until evening safari to get a chance to view and enjoy more than 22 species of mammals and 250 species of birds. Overnight at resort.

Day 10: Bandhavgarh- Jabalpur – Bhopal
After breakfast drive to Jabalpur to board flight to Bhopal. On arrival Bhopal met and assisted at airport, transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sanchi. Sanchi is known for its Stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from the 3rd century B.C. to 12th century A.D. The most famous of these monuments, the Sanchi Stupa 1 was originally built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Bhopal –Bhojpur– Bhimbetka -Bhopal
Post breakfast excursion tour to Bhojpur founded by the legendary Parmar King of Dhar, Raja Bhoj (1010-1053), and named after him, renowned for the remains of its magnificent Shiva temple and cyclopean dam. Later visit Bhimbetka, 46-kms south of Bhopal. The northern fringes of the Vindhya range surround the town. In this rocky terrain of dense forest and craggy cliffs, over 600 rock shelters belonging to the Neolithic age were recently discovered. Here, in vivid panoramic detail, paintings in over 500 caves depict the life of the pre-historic cave dwellers making the Bhimbetka an archaeological treasure, an invaluable chronicle in the history of man. Return to Bhopal. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Bhopal – Ujjain – Indore
Post breakfast proceed for Ujjain, situated on the banks of the river Shipra and has been regarded since times immemorial as sacred. The belief in the sacredness of Shipra, has its origins in the ancient Hindu mythological tale of churning of the Ocean by the Gods and the Demons. After sightseeing drive to Indore and check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Indore – Mandu – Indore
Breakfast followed by a guided sightseeing of Indore to include Lal Baag Palace, Bada Ganapati and Kanch Mandir. Then drive to Mandu. Mandu is a celebration in stone, of life and joy, of the love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for his beautiful consort, Rani Roopmati. The balladeers of Malwa still sing of the romance of these royal lovers, and high up on the crest of a hill, Roopmati's Pavilion still gazes down at Baz Bahadur's Palace, a magnificent expression of Afghan architecture. Evening, return to Indore. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Indore- Maheshwar- Omkareshwar- Indore
After breakfast proceed for guided sightseeing of Mahaeshwar. This temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. In addition, Omkareshwar, the sacred island, shaped like the holiest of all Hindu symbols, 'Om', draws hundreds of pilgrims to this island. Drive back to Indore. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Indore- Mumbai
After breakfast, free time. Transfer to airport to catch a connecting flight to Delhi/ Mumbai. On arrival transfer to hotel for wash and change & later proceed for International airport to board flight for Trivanduram. On Arrival at Trivanduram Airport/ Railway station you will be welcomed by our tour representative board the cab and drive to Kovalam. Thirty years ago, Kovalam was a hippy idyll: a picture perfect tropical beach; a traditional fishing village providing fresh fish, fruits and toddy (coconut beer). Today it is one of the world famous tourist destinations for Beach lovers. Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore .On arrival Kovalam transferred to beach resort rest of the day is at leisure to relax on the beach shore and you can make use of resort facilities, Swimming pool, Health club, out door and indoor games and you can also take a Ayurveda Massage at resort and over night stay at resort .

Day 16: Kovalam
Morning have breakfast at resort and later move out for a local tour of Kovalam and Trivanduram visit covering Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli tourist village, Aakulam boat club, Shangmugham Beach. And over night stay at Kovalam beach resort.

Day 17: Kovalam – Alleppey
Morning after breakfast check out Kovalam beach resort and drive to Alleppey on arrival transfer to deluxe houseboat to enjoy the 24 hours of backwater cruise from Alleppey to Kumarakom . House boat boarding time is 12.00 noon and check out time is 9.10am next day This journey is considered to be one of the best attractions. The house boat is fully furnished with single and double bedrooms, sundeck, private balcony and a kitchen. It also comprises a chef, Oarsmen & cabin assistant. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. Over night stay at House boat .

Day 18: Alleppey –Kumarakom
Morning have breakfast at house boat check out and drive to Kumarakom a place best known for the honeymooners. It is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. The lush green vegetation and the climate attract a number of tourists to this place. On reaching Kumarakom check in the backwater resort and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary, and rest of the day is at leisure at resort and you can make use of resort facilities, Swimming pool ,Health club ,out door and indoor games and you can also take a Ayurveda Massage at resort and over night stay at resort.

Day 19: Kumarakom – Thekkedy
Morning have breakfast at resort later check out resort and drive to Thekkedy .Thekkedy is a world famous wildlife sanctuary and it is also called as Periyar. On arrival check in resort afternoon proceed for a game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc evening you can take a Elephant ride at Periyar wild life and rest of the day is at leisure and over night stay at resort .

Day 20: Thekkedy – Munnar
After an early morning breakfast, check out from the resort & embark on a fascinating journey to Munnar covered with unending expanse of tea plantation. The panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantation is an un forgettable experience. On arrivalcheck in resort and rest of the day is at leisure at resort and you can make use of all resort facilities like health club ,Gym , out door games ,etc and over night stay at resort.

Day 21: Munnar
Morning after breakfast at resort proceed for an exciting local tour of Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, Pothamedu (view of tea, coffee &cardamom plantation&breath taking hills &lush mountains) the Echo point, Thoovanam falls, Top station Diary farm, Mattupety Lake &dam etc and over night stay at Munnar.

Day 22: Munnar – Cochin
Morning after breakfast drive to Cochin on arrival check in hotel . Afternoon proceed for a local tour of Cochin .You will be transferred to Cochin Harbour to board a speed boat which takes you to the gate way of the Arabian Sea .On arrival fort Cochin transfer to the island and proceed for a local tour which covers Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets. Evening return back to Cochin Harbour .Evening visit Cochin beach and 6.30pm proceed for a Kathakali show Kerala's own classical dance drama program later return back to hotel and over night stay at Cochin .

Day 23: Cochin
Morning after breakfast rest of the day is at leisure later as per your Flight/Train schedule you will be transferred to Airport/Railway station to return back home with happy memories

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