Delhi: Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid Mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.
Agra: Agra is best known for the Taj Mahal (17th century), designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. A complex mausoleum, the Taj Mahal is often considered to be the world's best example of Mughal architecture. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahān built it for his favorite wife, Mumtāz Maḥal, in the mid-17th century.
Jaipur: Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.
Kochi: Kochi also known as Cochin,city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical of Kochi, have been in use for centuries.
Munnar: Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats Mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century.
Thekkady: Thekkady is a town near Periyar National Park, an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India. The name Thekkady is derived from the word "thekku" which means teak. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. The wildlife sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 1978.
Allepey: Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Delhi
Arrive Delhi by evening International Flight – Check in and relax.
Overnight in Delhi.
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Day 2
Delhi
Full day Sightseeing @ Delhi | Jama Mosque, Rikshaw Ride, Welcome Lunch @ Lazeez Affaire, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Parliament House, Secretariat buildings. Overnight in Delhi.
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Day 3
Delhi - Agra
Transfer overland to Agra (185 km/3.30 hrs.)
Full day Sightseeing @ Agra | Lunch, @ Pinch of Spice, Agra Fort, Local sweet shop, and Walking Tour of Old City. Overnight in Agra.
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Day 4
Agra
Full day Sightseeing @ Agra | Sunrise at Taj Mahal, Inlay marble factory - live demonstration of inlay work, learning and lunch with local family, Taj Mahal Live Drama Show. Overnight in Agra.
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Day 5
Agra – Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (188 km/3.45 hrs.) | enroute Fatehpur Sikri, Lunch @ Laxmi Vilas Palace, Upon arrival check in and relax.
Walking tour of Albert Hall Museum Area. Overnight in Jaipur.
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Day 6
Jaipur
Full day Sightseeing @ Jaipur | Hawa Mahal, Elephant Ride, Amber Fort, Jeep Ride, Gems Place, Lunch, City Palace,150 years old camera picture and Walking tour of local Bazaar. Overnight in Jaipur.
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Day 7
Jaipur - Kochi
Transfer to Jaipur Airport to board flight to Kochi. Half day Sightseeing |Visit Dutch Palace, St. Francis church, Jew Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at Kochi
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Day 8
Kochi – Munnar
After breakfast drive to Munnar (3.5hrs drive) | Visit Aromatic tea plantations, panoramic view of Anamudi, visit Christ Church and then proceed for Eravikulam National Park
Overnight at Munnar
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Day 9
Munnar -Thekkady
After breakfast drive to Thekkady (04hrs drive) |
Boat ride at Periyar lake, Visit Thekkady National Park, tribal Villages. Overnight in Thekkady
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Day 10
Thekkady - Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to kumarakom | Boat Ride at Vembanad lake, Day leisure for own activities. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
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Day 11
Kumarakom - Alleppey
After breakfast drive to Allepey (33kms ) Stay in Houseboat cruise the land of backwaters | Full day leisure activities. Overnight at houseboat.
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Day 12
Allepey - Cochin
Departure
After breakfast check out and transfer to Cochin Airport to catch your international flight for your onward destination. Meal B.
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Special Experiences with Cal India Tours and Travels (Included) for Rotarians
- Hand-picked accommodations.
- Airport Meet and greet with private transfers.
- Full time English Speaking Tour Director for entire tour ( except in south India ) and local guides.
- Welcome lunch at award winning restaurant in “Lazeez Affaire “in Delhi
- Room drop - Miniature of Lord Ganesha
- 4 Lunches (Delhi, Agra, Laxmi Vilas, Jaipur) and 01 Cooking Session.
- Enjoy your rikshaw ride at Chandni Chowk streets.
- Visit to local sweet shop @ Gopaldas Petha Wale -100 years old.
- Watch Taj Mahal once in lifetime experience.
- Cooking session with local family of Agra, they will teach to make Indian curries and bread.
- Taj Mahal Drama Show at Agra per person = A LIFE TIME EXPERIENCE.
- Walking tour of fruit and vegetable market.
- Black and white photograph taken by 150-year-old Camera at Jaipur.
- Enjoy Elephant ride, steady climb up to the main gate of Amber Fort Jaipur.
- Jeep Ride at Amber fort in returning.
- Walking tour of Bapu Bazar (Local Ethnic market) in Jaipur.
- Complimentary Transport Service only for Dinner @ Jaipur.
- Boat Ride at Lake Pichola Udaipur.
- Guided Jungle walk at the Periyar tiger Reserve.
- Enjoy Boat Ride at Kumarakom.
- Leisure at Houseboat @ Alleppey.
- A. Service of Snacks/ Cold Bottled Mineral Water/ Soft drinks/ Juices during drives.
B. Service of Chilled Indian Beer/ Wine during tour
Proposed Hotels:
| City |
Deluxe |
| Delhi |
Trident Gurgaon |
| Agra |
Trident Agra |
| Jaipur |
Trident Jaipur |
| Cochin |
Radisson Blu Kochi |
| Munnar |
Elephant Passage |
| Thekkady |
The Elephant Court |
| Kumarakom |
The Zuri Kumarakom Resort |
| Alleppey |
Dlx Houseboat |
*Or similar as per availability
Package Includes
- 11 Nights’ accommodation on Twin basis as per itinerary – at all Destinations in one private room at excellent quality for comfortable stay with safety and private facilities.
- All Days Breakfast at the hotel. Meals where most convenient.
- 4 Lunches (1 in Delhi, 1 Agra, 1 Laxmi Vilas and 1 in Jaipur). All meals @ Houseboat at Allepey.
- 1 private air-conditioned Transportation for all 12 Days with personal chauffeur for all transfers, Sightseeing and drives service from airport to airport.
- Monuments and Historical Sites Entrance Fees as per itinerary.
- Flights (25 kg check-in luggage & 7 Kg hand baggage)
- 1 Domestic Economy Return flight from Jaipur - Cochin (per person)
- Professional government approved English speaking guide at all Historical Monuments.
- Current government, hotel, road, toll and interstate taxes|Fuel charges and driver’s allowances.
- Rooms are subject on availability/similar as per category option chosen.
Package does not Includes
- International Air tickets and any visa fees |Any meals not included in the inclusions.
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, beverages.
- Optional or suggested activities|Any services not mentioned above.
Tours Deposit, Cancellation and Refund
All tours include: Tour director, 5 star accommodation, transfers, day excursions, all entry fees, meals where specified.
Booking Conditions
- Prices are in USD. All prices inclusive of taxes.
- Booking amount 50% upon registration with balance 50% payable on/before Feb 28th , 2024 .
- No bookings have been made and confirmations are subject to availability at the time of request.
- Supplement room night cost @ Delhi is extra and not included in package price.
- Rupees exchange rate USD 1 = 82.00 rupees appx. Exchange rates may vary at the time of booking/payment.
Cancellations and refunds on tour package
Cancellations must be notified in writing to Cal India Tours and Travels at engage@calindia.travel or on mobile and WhatsApp +919837061405.
Pre and Post Tour Pacakage Cancellations
- All registration cancellations are subject to a $700 non-refundable service fee .
- Less than 140 days 50%
- Less than 120 days 60%
- Less that 60 days 70%
- Less that 45 days 80%
- Less than 30 days 100%
Cancellation as per airlines rules
Airfares
International airfares are not included (unless otherwise stated / booked ) in the ground cost of pre and post tours. It is strongly recommended that you travel on the suggested flights to ensure you receive all components of the tour.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended and should be arranged by individual delegates.
Disclaimer
The services specified in these tour descriptions are available at the time of writing. However, in the event that any service(s) becomes unavailable for any reason, Cal India Tours and Travel will make every effort to supply alternative services of an equal standard and value but cannot accept any responsibility for failure to provide the specified services.