North India with Kerala

Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days.
Destinations : Mumbai - Delhi - Varanasi - Khauraho - Agra - Jaipur - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkey - Houseboat.

Day 01 : Mumbai Arrival
Welcome to Colourful India. On arrival you would be received by representative of Colourful Indian Holidays. Transfer to your hotel. & overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Mumbai
After breakfast guided tour of Mumbai visit Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and afternoon excursion to Elephanta Caves . Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Mumbai - Delhi (Late Morning Flight)
Breakfast at hotel and on time transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Arrival transfer to your hotel for 01 night stay. Day at leisure and overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Delhi - Varanasi (O/N Train) train no.12560 at 1845 hrs
After breakfast tour of Delhi visit Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple, Raj Gath, Chandni Chowk, India Gate. And drive past parliament house and President house. Evening transfer to railway station for board overnight train to Varanasi

Day 05 - Varanasi Arrival at 0730 hrs
Upon arrival your will be received by our representative and transfer to your hotel for 02 nights stay. Relaxing at hotel. Afternoon visit Sarnath: where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma and also where the original Sangha was formed. Consequently, it is one of the 4 main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. Evening attend the prayer ceremony at the Ghats. Overnight at hotel.

Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras and Kashi is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and probably the oldest of India.

Day 06 : Varanasi.
Early morning enjoy the boat ride on river ganges. Later back to hotel for breakfast and tour of Ancient city ghats, temples & streets bazaars. Rest of the day leisure at hotel or explore the Ancient city. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 - Varanasi – Khajuraho by flight
Breakfast at hotel and later transfer to airport for flight to Khajuraho. Afternoon visit the Khajuraho temples.
Khajuraho : It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India and has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples in India. The temples are famous for their erotic sculptures, as well as depiction of life in all its forms.

Day 08 : Khajuraho – Jhansi drive (170 Km) & train to Agra at 1755 / 2025 hrs
Morning breakfast at hotel and later drive to Jhansi, en-route visit to Orchha. Evening transfer to Railway station for train to Agra. On arrival our company representative would assist you to check into hotel. Overnight at Agra.

Day 09 : Agra – Jaipur drive (240 Km)
Taj visit by sunrise Taj Mahal - the most extravagant monument ever built for love Mumtaj Mahal by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1633. Later back to hotel for breakfast and visit to Agra fort. The visit to Agra fort is must since so many historical events took place here.

Afternoon drive to Jaipur. Enroute 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. Relax & overnight at Jaipur hotel.

Day 10 : 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). Rest of the day free for individual activities. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 11 : Jaipur - Cochin Flight
After breakfast transfer to Jaipur 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 - Thekkedy (Periyar) drive (106 Km)
After breakfast visit Tea plantations, later drive to Thekkaddey, checkn-in into hotel for 01 night stay. Afternoon visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Overnight at Periyar.

Day 14 : Thekkedy - Alleppey drive (164 Km)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Alleppey to board your Houseboat. Cruise on the Vembanad Lake. Overnight in Houseboat.

Day 15 : Disembark from House baot & drive to Cochin & flight to Mumbai
Morning disembark and travel to Cochin. Departure transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai and further flight back to onward journey.