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Heritage and Culture: North and South India Studienreise
Duration of trip : 22 Days
Ideal for :

People with a keen interest in experiencing India 's rich and diverse heritage and culture!

Main Activities: Visit temples, palaces and historical towns and sites. Witness and participate in cultural ceremonies (dances, religious ceremonies, etc), visit markets, bazaars and villages and interact with local people.
Key Places:

Delhi , Agra , Jaipur, Jodhpur, Deogarh/Devigarh, Udaipur, Bangalore, Hampi/Badami, Mysore, Chennai, Cochin, Bangalore

Accommodation: Luxury resorts, palace hotels, high-end 5-star hotels, boutique hotels, heritage hotels, Havelis and mid – range hotels.
Price per person: US$ 9,800 (luxury), US$ 6,800 (deluxe), US$ 5,600 (superior)
The price quoted above is an approximate price per person on a twin sharing basis in the high season (Oct to Mar). Prices may be higher during the Christmas – New Year period and lower in the low season (Apr – Sep). Travel Insurance is not included in the cost.
Services Included :

Accommodation including breakfast, internal flights within India on economy class, train journeys on highest available class, all airport train station and hotel transfers, private air-conditioned car with driver throughout your trip, English-speaking local tour guides, sightseeing and activities including all entrance fees.

Day: 1-3 Arrival in Delhi
Welcome to Enchanting-India! Our tour manager will receive you at the airport in Delhi and take you to your hotel for check in.

Visit the various historical and cultural marvels of New and Old Delhi including the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar , India Gate, Lotus Temple , etc the following day with a tour guide. Enjoy an evening rickshaw ride through Old Delhi – a truly memorable experience. Stroll through the bustling markets and bazaars and get a feel for life in India 's capital city!

Hotels: The Oberoi / The Claridges/ Oberoi Maidens
 
Day: 4 Agra
Drive Delhi to Agra (6 hours) or take the morning express train (3 hours). Arrival in Agra in the morning.

Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort the following day.

Hotels: The Oberoi AmarVilas / Trident Hilton / Taj View
 
Day: 5-6 Jaipur
Drive from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (6 hours).

Evening at leisure. Take a tour of this colorful historic “pink city” with a local tour guide the next morning. Visit the Amber Fort, City Palace , the Palace of the Winds, Samode Palace and be transported back to the world of Maharajas and their lives . Stroll through the textile, jewelry markets and local handicrafts in this "shoppers' paradise", as the city is known.

Hotels: The Oberoi RajVilas / Taj Jai Mahal Palace / Taj Rambagh Palace
 
Day: 7-8 Jodhpur
Drive from Jaipur to Jodhpur (6 hours).

Jodhpur, the "Blue City", famous for its local arts and crafts, has an impressive fort with an interesting museum. Also visit the cenotaphs of the Maharajas in the vicinity. Wander around the bell tower in the old city and visit the local markets..

Hotels: Taj Umaid Bhawan / Taj Hari Mahal / Ajit Bhawan
 
Day: 9 Deogarh / Devigarh
Drive from Jodhpur to Deogarh (5 hours) or fly from Jodhpur to Udaipur (1 hour) and drive to Devigarh (1 hour).

Take a half day tour of Deogarh village. Alternatively relax and enjoy the fortress of Devigarh situated 18 km outside of Udaipur.

Hotel: Devigarh / Fort Seengh Sagar / Deogarh Mahal
 
Day: 10-12 Udaipur

Drive from Deogarh to Udaipur (3.5 hours).

Drive from Devigarh to Udaipur (1.5 hours)

Take a tour of one of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan and visit the grand City Palace , the Jagdish Temple and the royal garden, Saheliyon ki Baadi. Wander through the narrow streets of the old town and visit the markets. Go on a boat ride on Lake Picchola and experience the true beauty of this "City of Lakes ".

Hotels: Oberoi UdaiVilas / Taj Lake Palace/ Trident Hilton

 
Day: 13 Bangalore

Internal morning flight from Udaipur to Bangalore via Mumbai (4 hours).

Take a tour of the garden city by strolling through the botanical gardens of Lalbagh, Cubbon Park and local markets. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife. Visit electronic city and other cultural attractions such as Bull temple.

Hotels: Leela Palace / The Park / Ivory Tower

 
Day: 14-15 Hampi/Badami

Internal flight from Bangalore to Bellary (1 hour) followed by a 1.5 hour drive to Hampi.

Visit the magnificent historical ruins of the capital of the erstwhile Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar . The place has a certain aura with the mammoth boulders and the amazing architectural ruins. Visit the ruins at Badami.

Hotels: Hampi Boulders / Malligi Hotel

 
Day: 16 Mysore

Interna flight (1 hour) from Bellary to Bangalore followed by a drive (3.5 hours) to Mysore.

Mysore is a sign of a rich culture and heritage in South India . Visit the majestic city palace, huge monolithic image on Nandi Hills and various other temples. Visit the beautifully lit Brindavan gardens in the evening.

Hotels: Metropole

 
Day: 17-18 Chennai

Day train from Mysore to Chennai (6 hours).

Take a sightseeing tour of this huge metropolis - visit temples and churches and the Marina Beach the following day with a local tour guide. You can also watch cultural programmes at the Kala Kshetra. Excursions to the ancient temples and ruins of Mamallapuram and Kanchipuram.

Hotels: Taj Coromandel / The Park / GRT Grand Hotel

 
Day: 19-21 Cochin
Internal flight from Chennai to Cochin (1.5 hours).

Take a tour of Cochin . Browse through the spice and antique markets. Go on boat ride to watch the Kathakali dance performance.

Hotels: Brunton Boatyard / Malabar House / Casino Hotel

 
Day: 22 Bangalore

Internal flight from Cochin to Bangalore (1 hours).

Drop off to international airport for departure in the late evening.

Hotels: Leela Palace Resort / Park Hotel / Ivory Tower

 

If you want to book this itinerary or if you want to receive more information on it please contact us at info@enchanting-india.com . We will be happy to customize and adapt this itinerary to your specific interests and requirements.

 
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