Golden Triangle With Goa, Hampi & Kerala Backwater 18 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
- Eco Aware
Experience a taste of India on this outstanding tour of the country's most fabled sights. Explore the Golden Triangle that combines the country's capital city, Delhi, with the wondrous sites of the Mughal capital of Agra, the legendary Fatehpur Sikri, and the Pink City of Jaipur. Then fly to Goa & unwind on the renowned, endless beaches. Visit the intrinsically Hindu collection of temples at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal & Hampi to see some of India's most intricate historical stone carvings. Next, fly to Cochin & witness the unparalleled natural, historical and heritage charm of Kerala while visiting Cochin, Munnar, & Thekkady & cruising on the backwaters in Alleppey.
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrival, transfer to hotel (check-in/out time 12pm). Rest time for personal activities.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Delhi
On a cycle rickshaw, visit the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, the Chandni Chowk, and the Khari Baoli Spice Market. Also, visit Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar, and Lotus Temple. Drive past the President's House, Parliament, and India Gate.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Delhi - Agra (210kms)
Drive to Agra, check in at the hotel. Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri & Abhaneri step wells. Drive to Jaipur, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal & Birla Temple. Further explore the local market of Pink City.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Jaipur - Goa
Transfer to the airport to board a flight for Goa. On arrival, transfer to the resort. Rest time is free to relax.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Goa
Visit Old Goa Churches, Aguada Fort, Portuguese lighthouse, Mangueshi & Shanta Durga Temple & Margao town. Drive Pass the charming beaches of Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar & Baga.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Goa - Badami (184kms)
Drive to Badami, check in at the hotel. Rest time is free to relax.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Badami
Excursion to visit Aihole, home to over 125 Chalukyan temples & Pattadakal, a treasure trove of Hindu & Jain temples. Also visit Badami Fort, the cave & Lake.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10 Badami - Hampi (180kms)
Drive to Hampi via visiting a few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive at Hampi, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11 Hampi
Explore Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12 Hampi - Hubli (170kms)/ Cochin
Transfer to Hubli airport to board a flight for Cochin. On arrival, transfer hotel and check in at hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Evening watch Kathakali Dance.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13 Cochin - Munnar (130kms)
Drive to Munnar, check in at the hotel. Later tea estate visit & tea testing.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14 Munnar
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala Hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15 Munnar - Thekkady (110kms)
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu, the windiest place in Asia. Evening watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 16 Thekkady
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat safari, followed by a spice plantation tour. Drive to Kumarakom, check in at the hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 17 Thekkady - Alleppey (130kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board a houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside, enchanting backwaters.
O/n in a houseboat. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 18 Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Departure transfer to Cochin airport.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- 1-Time shared boat safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with a forest department naturalist
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
- 17 Nights' accommodation in 3* hotels DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- 17 Nights' accommodation in 4* hotels DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- 17 Nights' accommodation in 5* hotels DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Agra x 1 night Radisson Hotel/ Crystal Sarovar Premier DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Agra x 1 night, Howard Plaza, The Fern/ Atulyaa Taj DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Alleppey x 1 night Premium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Alleppey x 1 nights Deluxe Houseboat (AC during night)Luxury Houseboat DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Alleppey x 1 nights Deluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Badami x 2 nights Badami Court DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Badami x 2 nights, Krishna Heritage DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Cochin x 1 night Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Cochin x 1 night The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Delhi x 2 nights The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suites Saket DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Delhi x 2 nights, Madhuban Hotel/ Emerald Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Goa x 2 nights Varca Le Palm/ Lambana Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Goa x 2 nights, Lemon Tree Hotel Candolim/ The Chances Resort & Casino DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights Heritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights Malligi Hotel/ Krishna Palace DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hampi x 2 nights, Malligi Hotel/ Krishna Palace DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Jaipur x 2 nights Holiday Inn City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Jaipur x 2 nights Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Munnar x 2 nights Fort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Munnar x 2 nights Nature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Thekkady (Thekkady) x 2 nights Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Thekkady (Thekkady) x 2 nights The Elephant Court/ Cardamom County DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Jaipur - Goa & Hubli - Cochin flight fare approx INR 10,500 per person in economy class
- The camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- Expenses of a personal nature, like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Delhi , National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Delhi Airport
Ends at: Delhi Airport
Nearest airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
We are Eco Aware:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment -
Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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