Kerala and Tamil Nadul Dreamscape Journey (South India) -- Luxury Accommodation
Highlights
- Safety measures
- 16 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Tamil Nadu is the homeland of one of humanity’s living classical civilizations, stretching back uninterrupted for two millennia and very much alive today in the Tamils' language, dance, poetry and forms of Hinduism. Discover the region and Kerala´s magical backwaters.
Visited cities: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Ajanta & Ellora Caves, Mumbai, Cochin, Alleppey, Thekkady & Munnar.
- Day 1 - Delhi - Fascinating city with chaos translated into a unique energy where old and new merge.
3 Stops
1.- New Delhi
You will be picked up from Delhi Airport with a signed board under your name, as per your arrival details. Taken to your hotel to be recovered. Early arrivals have the possibility to explore Delhi, depending on your preferences.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free2.- Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included3.- Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid)
The Masjid-i Jehan Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India.
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Grand Godwin Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj Luxury: Taj Palace
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 2 - Delhi
5 Stops
1.- Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included2.- Red Fort
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included3.- India Gate
The India Gate (originally the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath. It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in between 1914–1921 in the First World War.
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free4.- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the holly river inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included5.- Gandhi Memorial Hall
Visit de Gandhi Memorial Hall
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Grand Godwin Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj Luxury: Taj Palace
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3 - Jaipur - Capital of Rajasthan.
3 Stops
1.- City Palace of Jaipur
The Palace was the location of religious and cultural events, as well as a patron of arts, commerce, and industry. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included2.- Amber Palace
Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake,which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included3.- Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
"The Palace of Winds" or "The Palace of Breeze" is a palace in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone.
2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Khandela Haveli Semi Luxury: Shahpura House Luxury: Samod Haveli
Meals: BreakfastDinner
- Day 4 - Jaipur - A flamboyant state where past and present merge in a unique way.
6 Stops
1.- Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included2.- Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range; it overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included3.- Birla Mandir Temple
Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Jaipur and is one of many Birla mandirs. It was built by the B.M. Birla Foundation in 1988 and is constructed solely of white marble. It is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu (Narayan),whose images appear inside, along with other Hindu gods and goddesses and selections from the Gita and Upanishads. Festivals such as Diwali and Janamashtami are celebrated at the temple.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included4.- Albert Hall Museum
The Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan, India.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included5.- Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defense ring for the city.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included6.- Royal Gaitor Tumbas
The Royal Gaitor is a wonderful palace set in a beautiful valley at the foot of a mountain. Its white marble exterior gives it a very majestic appearance.
2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Khandela Haveli Semi Luxury: Shahpura House Luxury: Samod Haveli
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5 - Agra - Arriving to Agra means to experience the utmost romantic history of all times in front of your eyes.
3 Stops
1.- Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal could be visited during sunrise, sunset or both. Being a Wonder of the World must be seen at different times, if possible.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included2.- Agra Fort
It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included3.- Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Bachcha Taj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Parador Semi Luxury: Radisson Luxury: Mughal Sheraton
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 6 - Ajanta & Ellora - Buddhist monasteries as well as Hindu and Jain temples are comprised in the complex.
1 Stop
1.- Ajanta Caves
The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India.
5 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Green Olive Semi Luxury: Green Olive Luxury: Vivanta by Taj
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 7 - Ajanta & Ellora
1 Stop
1.- Ellora Caves
Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period.
6 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Green Olive Semi Luxury: Green Olive Luxury: Vivanta by Taj
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 8 - Mumbai - Feel the energy of this impressive city.
2 Stops
1.- Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included2.- Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth century in the city of Mumbai. It was erected to commemorate the landing in December 1911 at Apollo Bunder, Mumbai of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary, the first British monarch to visit India.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Fort Residency Semi Luxury: Suba Palace Luxury: Taj Mahal Tower
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 9 - Mumbai
3 Stops
1.- Dharavi
Dharavi is Mumbai’s largest slum (and the third-largest in the world) made famous by the film Slumdog Millionaire.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free2.- Dhobi Ghat
Dhobi Ghat is an open air laundromat. The washers, known as dhobis, work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free3.- Colaba Market
The everyday carnival of the Colaba Causeway market is a shopping experience like no other in Mumbai. That infamous Indian saying of "sab kuch milega" (everything is possible) certainly applies at this market.
3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Fort Residency Semi Luxury: Suba Palace Luxury: Taj Mahal Tower
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 10 - Cochin - Called as the Queen of the Arabian Sea
1 Stop
1.- Kochi (Cochin)
You will be picked up from Cochin Airport with a signed board under your name, as per your flight details. Early arrivals have the possibility to explore Cochin, depending on your preferences. Some places would be visited according to your time and personal interests. Bustling commercial port city with a trading history that dates back to at least 600 years. Called as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, the city is the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala.
5 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Old Courtyard Semi Luxury: Trident Luxury: Grand Hayat
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 11 - Alleppey
1 Stop
1.- Kerala Backwaters
Enjoy a Boat Ride at Vembananad Lake, which offers a fascinating insight into the life of Keralan Backwater. On the narrow strip of land you could appreciate the fishing fishermen, children swimming, and women doing their daily chores. Experience any place you find on the way, loose yourself and unravel the magic of the place.
6 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Houseboat in the Backwaters of Kerala
Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner
- Day 12 - Thekkady
1 Stop
1.- Thekkady
Boating on the Lake Periyar and witness the fascinating Wildlife and unique animal sanctuaries in India. Visit the fragrant spice plantations of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, and coffee. Enjoy the Tea States as well. Shop in the local market for natural seasonings to take home.
6 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Tree Top Semi Luxury: Elephant Court Luxury: Naramaya Retreats
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 13 - Thekkady
1 Stop
1.- Thekkady
Boating on the Lake Periyar and witness the fascinating Wildlife and unique animal sanctuaries in India. Visit the fragrant spice plantations of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, and coffee. Enjoy the Tea States as well. Shop in the local market for natural seasonings to take home.
7 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Tree Top Semi Luxury: Elephant Court Luxury: Naramaya Retreats
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 14 - Munnar
1 Stop
1.- Munnar
One of the highest Tea growing lands in the world. Visit Eravikulam National Park, home of the endangered Nilgiri Thar (Ibex). Experience Mattupetty Dam, the Indo Swiss Dairy farm and the Kundala Lake.
7 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Abad Cooper Castle Semi Luxury: Tea County Resort Luxury: Panaromic Gateway
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 15 - Delhi
1 Stop
1.- New Delhi
You have the option to prepare for the next day departure and stay relaxed at your hotel. Or visit Delhi if you are very active and would like to explore some markets in the city.
5 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Grand Godwin Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj Luxury: Taj Palace
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 16 - Delhi - Departure
1 Stop
1.- New Delhi
Relaxed and ready for travelling back home, your driver will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.
2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
- Lunch
- Selected 16 night accommodation based on single/double occupancy in mentioned hotels
- Cooking class in Jaipur with Dinner
- Flight Ticket from Delhi to Aurangabad
- Flight Ticket from Aurangabad to Mumbai
- Flight Ticket from Mumbai to Cochin
- Flight Ticket from Cochin to Delhi
- Boat Ride in the Periyar Lake to observe Wildlife
- A Naturologist short lecture in Thekaddy about the Kerala’s Plantation Spice Gardens
- Bottled Water while in the car
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
- Thekkady – visit of spice gardens of Kerala
- House Boat Cruise Backwaters – All meals are included in the cruise only
- Boat trip excursion to observe Periyar Wildlife centaury
- Breakfast (16)
- Dinner (2)
Important Information
Luxury Accommodation: Luxury Hotel Accommodation in every city visited.
Pickup included
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
-This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.