Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Kochi – Munnar – Alleppey – Madurai – Chennai
If you are planning to explore the beauty of India and planning to explore both the North and south part of India together, then the Grand North and South India tour is a perfect choice. This tour allows you to experience the cultural diversity and explore the various traditions both in north and south. The tour is going to be exhaustive as it involves travelling and discovering places but it will be the most memorable journey of your life that showcases the beauty of India in a luxurious manner. You can easily book your Grand North and South India Tour Packages via the official website of Travel People India.
Tour Highlights
On reaching Delhi, our representative will welcome you and take you to a hotel. The reason behind keeping this day light is to allow you to relax after a long day of traveling and to get used to the pace of India, climate and environment. Once checked-in, rest and have a refreshing time. During the evening, take a leisure drive in New Delhi, where you can see the city monuments like the India gate, Rashtrapati bhavan and the parliament house. This is a very mild introduction to the capital without having to walk long distances or stand in long queues. One can have dinner either at the hotel or in a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Delhi.
After having breakfast, have a leisurely sightseeing tour of Delhi. The Tomb of Humayun is another exquisite Mughal monument located in the middle of gardens, which provides a peaceful and free atmosphere. Then proceed to Qutub Minar, which is among the tallest of the minarets in the world and whose stone carvings reveal history at its slow pace. In the afternoon, pay a visit to a quiet place, Gandhi Smriti, where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last days. The silence provides room to contemplate. As a guest, you can spend the evening in relaxation or taking a small stroll around your hotel premises. Overnight stay in Delhi.
After breakfast take a calming drive to Agra from Delhi. Upon arrival, get into your hotel and sleep. In the Afternoon, explore Agra Fort, a huge red sandstone citadel, which had been the seat of the Mughal authority. Explore its courtyards, halls and balconies at a slow pace and get to know the life of the royalties. Evening can be spent in a garden or cafe and have Taj Mahal as a view. Overnight stay in Agra.
Visit the Taj Mahal in the early morning at the time of the sunrise when the monument is most peaceful and has the least traffic. Stop by and enjoy the beauty, symmetry and work done with marble. Breakfast at the hotel and have a rest. The remainder of the day is left at liberty and you have the option of visiting local marbles workshops, markets or just sitting back in the hotel. This is a leisure day that will help you to explore Agra in a non-rush way. Overnight stay in Agra.
Breakfast, and then leave Jaipur. Break on the way at Fatehpur Sikri, an abandoned Mughal city; it has large courtyards and palaces. Take a leisurely stroll through the compound, and hear about the intriguing history of the compound. Arrive in Jaipur and get into a hotel and take some rest after enjoying snacks and tea. In the evening you are at liberty to rest or make a visit to a local market. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Breakfast after which visit Amber Fort which is situated on the hilltop overlooking the Maota Lake. Wander around its halls, courtyards and mirror work. Then head to City Palace and Jantar Mantar which are centrally located and easy to walk around. Stop for photos at Hawa Mahal. Evening is at liberty to relax or to enjoy the culture. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
It is a day of rest and sightseeing around. Post breakfast, take your time and savor Jaipur. You can go to the workshops of artisans, go to bazaars, or you can cafe hop. Additional recreational activities such as block printing or cooking classes can be provided. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
In the morning transfer to the airport and fly to Kochi after sitting down to breakfast, so that the long overland journey between North and South India is a thing of the past. On arrival, have check-in in your hotel and rest. Evening is at liberty to relax in the serene coastal setting of Kochi. Overnight stay in Kochi.
In the morning after breakfast, go out to explore Fort Kochi of China Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Jewish Synagogue. The sites are not far apart and hence sightseeing is quite easy and not a strain. During the evening, watch a special Kathakali dance performance which is a major cultural heritage of Kerala. Overnight stay in Kochi.
In the Morning, have breakfast, then drive to Munnar, along curvy-twisty roads, waterfalls, tea plantations. It is also scenic and pleasant with scheduled stops. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and have a good rest in cool weather and vegetation. Night is free to appreciate nature. Overnight stay in Munnar.
In the morning visit tea plantations, and then explore the Eravikulam National Park and scenic viewpoints. Spend time in gardens and have a relaxing time and explore the art of brewing. The day is concentrated on nature and relaxation. Overnight stay in Munnar.
In the morning have breakfast and then drive to Alleppey and board on a houseboat that is traditionally built, which will be the best experience of your trip. Going slowly through the backwaters of Kerala, explore the villages, coconut groves, paddy fields. Eat freshly-cooked meals in the cabin. Stay in the night and rest in the accommodation built on the houseboat.
In the morning, have breakfast and relax. and at noon prepare yourself for your next adventure, and go to Madurai. Check in and rest for some time. During the evening, go to Meenakshi Amman Temple and observe the evening rituals and explore the architecture of the temple. It is spiritual and full of life. Stroll in the vibrant markets and enjoy a dinner at a local eatery. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Post breakfast walk to Chennai on an onward journey. This is the culmination to a hassle-free and truly informative Grand North and South India Tour full of culture, history, nature and comfort.
