Colourful Rajasthan with Kerala

Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations : Delhi / Agra / Jaipur / Bikaner / Jaisalmer / Jodhpur / Udaipur / Cochin / Munnar / Alleppey / Kovalam / Delhi.

Day 01: Abroad - Delhi
Welcome to Colourful India. On arrival at Airport you will be received by representative of Colourful Indian Holidays and assisted to your hotel. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi – Agra drive (205 Km)
After breakfast sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, the India Gate, the Raj Ghats (Gandhi Memorial), and drive past President's House and Parliament House. Late afternoon drive to Agra, check into hotel for 01 night stay. Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 03 : Agra – Jaipur drive (240 Km) via Fatehpur Sikri
Taj visit by sunrise Taj Mahal ( Closed on Friday) - the most extravagant monument ever built for love Mumtaj Mahal by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1633. Later back to hotel for breakfast and visit Agra fort: The visit to Agra fort is must since so many historical events took place here.

Noon drive to Jaipur. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri (old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) visiting The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai / Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check into hotel for 02 nights stay. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur
After breakfast at hotel. Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur followed by Elephant ride to the fort. Proceed for sightseeing of Palace of Winds better known as Hawa Mahal, City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar (Observatory). Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 05 : Jaipur – Bikaner drive (350 Km)
After breakfast drive to bikaner, upon arrival check in hotel, later sighseeing of Bikaner visit to Juna Garh fort, Lal garh palace museum, Camel Breeding farm, over night at hotel.

Day 06 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer drive (330 Km)
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer, upon arrival, check into hotel for 02 nights stay. Rest of the day leisure and over night at Hotel.

Day 07 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast morning sighseeing of Jaisalmer visit to Jaisalmer Fort, Salem Singh Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli & Nathmal ki Haveli, evening visit to SAM SAND DUNES ( 50 km from Jaisalmer), enjoy camel ride over there, over night at Hotel.

Day 08 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur drive (280 Km)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, upon arrival check into hotel for 01 night stay. Afternoon visit to Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada & Mandore Garden. Evening free on own. Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 09 : Jodhpur - Udaipur drive (280 Km) via Ranakpur
Morning breakfast at hotel and later drive to Udaipur. En- route visit to Ranakpur Jain Templs : Ranakpur is widely known for its marble Jain temple, and for a much older Sun Temple which lies opposite the former. The dating of this temple is controversial but it is largely considered to be anywhere between the late 14th to mid-15th centuries. Rest of the day free on own. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Udaipur
After breakfast visit City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal and Jagdish temple. Evening enjoy the boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Udaipur – Cochin by flight via Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel and later transfer to airport for flight to Cochin. Upon arrival, received by our representative and transferred to hotel for 01 nights stay. Relax & overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Cochin - Munnar drive (130 Km)
Breakfast at hotel and later sightseeing tour of Cochin, we'll visit the Jewish Synagogue, one of the oldest in India. Dutch Palace well known for its mural paintings. Also see the Chinese fishing nets in operation, at the entrance of Kochi Harbor....they are a fascinating sight. Afternoon drive to Munnar. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 13 : Munnar
After breakfast visit Tea plantations, Elephant Lake was named so, due to the number of elephants that came here to drink water. Mattupetty: Mattupetty is known for its specialized diary farm which has over 100 varieties of cattle. You are allowed into three of the 11 cattle sheds of the farm. The Mattupetty lake and dam is also at a short distance from the farm and it is one of the popular picnic spots.Overnight at Munnar.

Day 14 : Munnar - Alleppey drive (110 Km)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Alleppey to board your Houseboat. Cruise on the Vembanad Lake towards Kovalam. Overnight in Houseboat.

Day 15 : Arrive Kovalam
Morning disembark and drive to Kovalam (Trivandrum). Upon arrival check-in into hotel for 02 nights. Later enjoy sightseeing in Trivandrum, visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple, Napier museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery and relax on the beautiful beaches. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 : Kovalam
Day at leisure to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17 : Kovalam – Trivandrum & flight to Delhi
Today you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for flight to Delhi, arrival transfer to hotel 01 night stay. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 18 : Delhi – Onward Journey
After breakfast departure transfer to International airport for flight to onward journey.