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Mix and Match: North India and Kerala Studienreise
Duration of trip : 21 Days
Ideal for :

People with a keen interest in experiencing India 's rich and diverse heritage and culture as well a wildlife experience.

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. Visit to Ranthambore National Park to catch a glimpse of India's diverse wildlife.
Key Places:

Delhi , Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra , Ranthambore, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kumarakom, Houseboat, 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$ 9,500 (luxury), US$ 6,500 (deluxe), US$ 5,200 (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 Varanasi
Internal flight from Delhi to Varanasi (2 hours).

There's no better place than Varanasi to experience Hinduism up close. Take a boat ride along the ghats on the holy Ganges and observe the people busy with their various rites and rituals in the early morning as well as in the evening. Participate in the temple ceremonies and soak in the special aura of this place. A walk through the streets of the town is an eye-opening experience. Optional morning excursion to Sarnath, which is an important Buddhist centre.

Hotels: Taj Ganges / Radisson / Palace on Ganges
 
Day: 5-6 Khajuraho
Internal flight from Varanasi to Khajuraho (1 hour).

Visit the beautiful World Heritage Site temples and architectural sites from the Chandela dynasty.

Attend the breathtaking Light & Sound Show at the Khajuraho temples in the evening.

Hotels: Taj Chandela
 
Day: 7 Agra
Drive from Khajuraho to Jhansi via the ruins in Orchha (4 hours) followed by an express train journey from Jhansi to Agra (3.5 hours). Arrival in Agra in the evening.

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

Hotels: The Oberoi AmarVilas / Trident Hilton / Taj View
 
Day: 8-10 Ranthambore
Drive from Agra to Ranthambore (7 hours) or drive to Bharatpur (2 hours) followed by a train journey (3 hours) to Sawai Madhopur.

Go on safari in a jeep, accompanied by a trained naturalist, and observe the abundant wildlife of the forest of Ranthambore, a former Maharaja's hunting ground. Experience the thrill of tracking the King of the Jungle - the tiger. You'll never forget the first time you see one!

Hotels: Sherbagh / Tigers Den / Oberoi Vanyavilas
 
Day: 11-12 Jaipur
Drive from Ranthambore to Jaipur (4 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: 13-14 Udaipur

Internal morning flight (1 hour) from Jaipur to Udaipur.

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: 15-17 Kumarakom

Internal morning flight from Udaipur to Cochin via Mumbai (4 hours). Drive from Cochin airport to Kumarakom (1.5 hours). Arrival at the resort in the early evening.

Relaxation is the key word in this beautiful part of Kerala. You can take Ayurvedic massages, houseboat rides to explore the backwaters, yoga classes or just laze around and enjoy the natural beauty of the region and the facilities of the resort.

Hotels: Kumarakom Lake Resort / Punnamada Backwater Resort

 
Day: 18 Houseboat

Mid morning boat pickup from the resort.

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:Rainbow Houseboat

 
Day: 19-20 Cochin

Drive from Alleppey boat jetty 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: Bruton Boatyard / Malabar House / Casino Hotel

 
Day: 21 Bangalore

Internal flight from Cochin to Bangalore (1 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.

Drop off to international airport for departure in the late evening or early next morning.

Hotels: Leela Palace / 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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