DAY 01 : Arrival in Delhi
Hotel
Tajmahal
As soon as you catch your flight and reach the international airport of Delhi, you will be greeted by our company representative,
who will safely transfer you to the city hotel after clearing all the required formalities at the airport. He will take care that
your luggage is carefully transferred into your room as soon as possible.
In the way to hotel, he will explain you about the fun and excitement that you are going to face in this tour. He will also talk to
you about the Indian culture and traditions, when you could easily feel his words looking out of the window of your car, where you
would find the people of the capital city of India busy in their daily schedules.
After you reach your room, you will be provided your meal. You might be tired of a long journey to India, so refresh yourself
and have some rest. This will make you feel better in the coming days of your tour.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
DAY 02 : In Delhi
Hotel
Tajmahal
This is the first day of your exciting Golden Triangle with Goa and Kerala tour. So get up early in the morning and have
your breakfast. We will start with sightseeing in Old Delhi and end in New Delhi, today. A special luxury deluxe bus will be host,
who will carry you the entire day, giving you first class comfort. The bus starts and so does your tour!
While sitting in the bus, you will be able to see the busy streets of Delhi, full of life and colors. We will stop at Raj Ghat,
which is the place where Mahatama Gandhi, an Indian hero was cremated. This is nothing less than a holy place for all the Indians,
who have still left this man alive in their hearts. Next we move towards the famous fort and palace of
the Mughal Empire - The Red Fort.
After Old Delhi, the bus will take you to the other part of Delhi, which is New Delhi, a more modernized place than its
counterpart. We start with the tallest brick tower of the world
- the Qutub Minar.After enjoying all the historical spots of Delhi, the package gives you something more to be excited of.
There is a lovely "Dances of India Show", specially organized for you, where you can come close to Indian style of dancing.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
DAY 03 : Delhi - Agra
ITC Sheraton
Have your breakfast and set yourself ready for Agra, the city of the world-famous Taj Mahal.
It would be a 200 km long journey by road. In your way, you will be told a bit about the history
regarding this artistic city of India. Once said to be small village, this city was completely
remodeled by the two great Mughal emperors - Akbar and Shah Jahan. They renamed this city,
Dar-ul-Khilafat, which signifies the seat of the Emperor.
Once you reach Agra, check in your hotel and have your lunch. We will be visiting some of the best artistic monuments
of the world today. So, be ready as soon as possible. We will start with, what you were waiting for so long. Yes, the time has came,
when you will be able to see the epitome of love, the stunning Taj Mahal, standing in front of your eyes. This would be a moment
of your lifetime. Do not forget to capture some of these moments in your camera. While you move around the palace, you will be able
to feel the love that the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan had for his wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Not soon than you have relaxed after watching
the beauty of Taj, you will be taken to another historical fort, built by Akbar - the Agra Fort. It is totally made up of red
sandstone and is really worth seeing place.
Also get a chance to visit the Baby Taj. The local people say that the interiors of this Taj is however better than the original one.
Check it yourself.
Overnight will be at Agra.
DAY 04 : Agra - Jaipur
Hotel Oberoi Raj Vilas
Have your breakfast in the city hotel and prepare yourself for Jaipur, which is the capital of the
beautiful state of India, Rajasthan. In our way to Jaipur, we will stop at a historical town,
Fatehpur Sikri, built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar in the 16th century. The king thought of making a
super luxurious palace for himself at this very place. Though the maximum part of this palace is not
in order today, there is enough, which can give you the feel about the lifestyle of the Mughal rulers
in India.
After spending some time in Fatehpur Sikri, we will continue our journey to Jaipur. It will be a tiring 6 hours ride on
the bus. So once you reach Jaipur, check in your hotel and relax.
In the evening, you will be taken to the lovely Birla Mandir of Jaipur. It's a dream spot for all the Hindus.
Participate in the Aarti ceremony in the evening and have fun looking at the interiors of "Mandir", which are wonderfully designed.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
DAY 05 : In Jaipur
Hotel Oberoi Raj Vilas
This day is meant for sightseeing in Jaipur, the pink city of India. We start with the classic Amber Fort, whose construction was initiated by Raja Man Singh I and finished by Raja Jai Singh I. The beautiful part in your visit to this fort would be your entrance, when you would be sitting on the back of an elephant. The interior and exterior of this fort palace is a result of the fusion of Hindu and Muslim styles. It is one of the most beautiful forts built by the Mughal rulers during their reign.
After Amber Fort, we will move towards the City Palace, which covers about one - seventh of the total area of the walled city.
Inside this massive palace, you will be able to find the beautiful Chandra Mahal together with Shri Govind Dev Temple and the
City Palace Museum.
Next we heed towards one the best conserved observatories, built by Raja Jai Singh II. You will be amazed to see that many
of the astronomical units of this observatory are still in use. From here, we will move towards "Hawa Mahal", the windy palace
of Jaipur. It was built by Pratap Singh in 1799 and has more than 950 niches and windows in its entire structure.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
DAY 06 : Jaipur - Mumbai 
Hotel Taj President
Have your breakfast in the city hotel and set yourself ready for the flight to Mumbai. It would be
early morning departure and you might reach Mumbai well within 2 hours. On reaching the capital of
Maharashtra, you will be able to understand, what makes this city a bit different from the other
cities of India. Formerly, known as Bombay, the people of this city are known for their "Bindas",
which means carefree attitude.
On reaching the roads of Mumbai, you would first see the lovely Gateway of India, which was built to memorialize the visit of the
first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. This lovely monument will start your sightseeing in Mumbai.
You can also spend some time shopping in the Colaba area.
In the evening, we will go to enjoy the local culture at the Chowpatty Beach. It is one of those places in Mumbai, where people
come with their family to have some picnic or enjoy their holiday. Being the only beach in the central part of Mumbai,
the Chowpatty beach becomes the host to a lot of Hindu religious ceremonies including the Ganesh Chaturthi immersions.
Overnight will be at Mumbai.
DAY 07 : In Mumbai
Hotel Taj President
After having your breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in Mumbai. The first of so many worth seeing
spots would be the Mumbai Fort. It is a wonderful place and the house to a number of impressive
buildings. One of them is the St. John's Church, which is dedicated to the warriors, who laid down
their lives in the, 1838 Sindh Campaign. Next we visit the Marine Drive and the Hutama Chawk in
Central Mumbai. The first one was built in 1920 on the land reclaimed from sea, while the latter
one was built in 1869 in honour of a British Governor of Bombay, Sir Brtle Frere.
After this, we would move towards the famous Hanging Garden of Mumbai. Also called Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, this garden was built
in 1880 and is located on the slope of a hill. The beautiful sight of the city that one can see from this garden is really impressive.
After spending some time in the Hanging Gardens, we will pass visiting Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai High court and the
Rajabai Clock Tower. Enjoy shopping in the streets of this beautiful city of Bollywood.
Overnight will be at Mumbai.
DAY 08 : Mumbai - Goa
Hotel Taj Exotica
Have your breakfast in the city hotel of Mumbai.
Today we will catch our flight to Goa, the Rome
of the East. It would be a one and a half hour
flight in the noon.
Goa is known to be one of the favourite tourist
spot in India, because of its enthralling beaches,
never ending waters and supreme accommodation.
It is located in the western coast of India
and is surrounded by Sindhudurg district of
Maharashtra in the North, Belgaum on the East,
Karwar Districts of Karnataka on the South and
the never ending Arabian Sea on the West.
Reach Goa and check in your hotel. Have your
meal and relax.
Overnight will be at Goa.
DAY 09 - 13 : In Goa
Hotel Taj Exotica
These four days in Goa is completely left for having fun and relaxing in the beaches of Goa. Together with the beaches you will
be taken to the beautiful temples, churches, forts and palaces of the city.
One of the days you will be taken to the beaches of North Goa including the Vagator. Here you will be also able to climb the
Chapora Fort, built in 18th century. The scene of the surrounding areas from the top of this fort can impress anybody. Also get a
chance to enjoy nightlife at the Anjuna beach. The tour package also includes your visit to the Baga - Calangute - Candolim beach
stretch in Goa.
Have a day visiting the churches of Old Goa, which
will not only impress you being a holy place,
but the Renaissance, Baroque, Iberian and Manuline
style of architecture is also worth noticing.
St. Cathedral is the largest church in the Asian
continent and is built in the honour of St Catherine.
Have complete relaxed and fun-filled days in the
beaches of Goa.
DAY 14 : Goa - Cochin
Have your final breakfast in Goa during this tour and drive to the airport.
Today, we will precede our tour to Cochin. It will be a 1 hour 15 minutes flight. The Portuguese settled here in the 15th century
after Cochin became the first European town ship in India. Later on the Dutch took over the control of this place from the
Portuguese and then lost to the British. Today, Cochin is primarily a commercial centre and major military base.
In the evening enjoy the harbour cruise and later watch the dolphins play in the water as the sun sets in.
Overnight will be at Cochin.
DAY 15 : Cochin - Munnar
The next destination of this tour is the wonderful city of Munnar. The beauty of this city lies in high mountains, marvellous waterfalls and lovely atmosphere.
In the evening you will be taken for sightseeing in Munnar. We will start with one of the top peaks of Munnar - the Raja Malai.
Once you look at the lovely tea gardens, which are spread long and far, you will be able to compare it with a green carpet that has
covered the mountains.
Being situated at the convergence point of three mountain streams - Kundala, Nallathani, and Mudrapuzha, Munnar lies 1600 meters
above sea level.
Overnight will be at Munnar.
DAY 16 : In Munnar
Have your breakfast at the resort and then drive to Annamaudi,
the highest peak of Munnar. If you are fond of trekking, then this is the ideal place for you.
Do whatever you feel like. Have a full day enjoying the mountainous regions of Munnar.
Overnight will be at Munnar.
DAY 17 : Munnar- Periyar
Drive to Thekkady (Periyar) after having your breakfast. Check in your hotel
and relax a bit. Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is said to have 360 sq Km of thick evergreen forest. This Sanctuary is
situated on the banks of an artificial lake at Thekkady. Spend some beautiful time, capturing photographs of wild animals at close
quarters. You will be also taken to visit the Mangla Devi Temple, which is completely made up of stone and lies in the middle of
the forest.
After having your lunch, proceed for a boat cruise in the lake, from where you can safely see herds of elephants and other wild lives
of the sanctuary.
Overnight will be at Periyar.
DAY 18 : In Periyar
After having your breakfast at the resort, you can go to the National park in Periyar. Enjoy trekking the nature and in the afternoon
go for visiting some spice plantations like pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, coffee and tea estates.
If wished you can move around the markets of Periyar in the evening, for purchasing some fragrant spices, which you would love
taking back home.
Overnight will be at Periyar.
DAY 19 : Thekkady - Kumarokom
Have your breakfast and then proceed to Kumarokom, an approximately 5 hour journey. The village of Kumarokom is a group of little
islands on the Vembanad Lake. Visit the bird sanctuary of this cit, which is about 14 acres in area. The best way to visit this
sanctuary is to travel by boat round the islands.
Kumarokom offers a lovely experience of boating and fishing to its tourists. After visiting the bird park, enjoy the luxury
of the houseboat, which comforts you with all the modern facilities. You will be given your lunch and dinner in the houseboat,
while you are exploring the fascinating beauty of Kumarokom.
Overnight will be at Kumarokom.
DAY 20 : Aleppey - Cochin
After having your breakfast in the houseboat, you will be taken to Aleppey, which is famous for its boat races, fishes, lakes and
houseboats. Enjoy the short drive through the villages and markets over the numerous bridges to Cochin.
After reaching Cochin, set yourself ready for sightseeing in this beautiful city. Some of the lovely sites that you are going to
visit today are Chinese fishing nets at the Vasco Da Gama Square, St. Francis Church, Bastion Bungalow, Mattancherry Palace,
Santa Cruz Basilica, etc. The Chinese fishing nets upright on bamboo poles and teak wood work on the principle of balance. They are
said to be the first people, who settled here around 1450 A.D.
In the evening enjoy a Kathakali dance performance. This will enhance your knowledge regarding the Indian dance style.
Overnight will be at Cochin.
DAY 21 : Cochin - Delhi
Have your breakfast and then catch your flight to Delhi. Reach Delhi in the afternoon and then fly back home with sweet memories of this tour.
Tour Ends
The Golden Triangle Tour Package Includes:
- SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,
- ACCOMMODATION AT SUGGESTED HOTELS,
- AIR-CONDITIONED CAR AT DISPOSAL WITH DRIVER,
- ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE FOR ALL MENTIONED TOURS,
- MEET AND ASSIST SERVICES ON ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE,
- DAILY BUFFET BREAKFASTS,
- HORSE CART RIDE TO TAJ MAHAL IN AGRA,
- ELEPHANT RIDE AT AMER FORT - JAIPUR,
- ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES AND
- ALL PARKING, ROAD TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES.
