Mumbai, Backwater & Golden Triangle 10 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The tour will begin in Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. Explore the magnificent monuments of the colonial era and the historical Elephanta Cave. Then fly to Cochin, the gateway to the Alleppey backwaters of Kerala. Fly to Delhi & explore the monuments built by Mughals & the British, then head to Agra, an Imperial city of the Mughals, and visit the the Taj Mahal, an architectural wonder. Further drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri & Abhaneri in a remote village. Visit the fort, palaces and bazaar in the royal city of Jaipur.
Day 1 Arrive Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai airport, assistance & transfer to the hotel (hotel check-in/ out time 12 pm). Rest time is free for personal activities.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephant Caves (Monday closed). Later, city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Mumbai - Cochin
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Cochin. On arrival, assistance & transfer hotel check in at the hotel. Later, city tour visit Fort Cochin St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutch Palace & Chinese fishing nets. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali Dance show.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Cochin - Alleppey (60kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board a houseboat and sail through the tropical countryside, enchanting backwaters. The Houseboats have generated electricity, sitting cum dining area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a chef & driver.
O/n in a houseboat. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 5 Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)/ Delhi
Disembark from the houseboat and drive to Cochin airport to board the flight for Delhi. On arrival, assistance and transfer hotel check in at the hotel. Rest time is free to relax.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on a cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also, drive past the President's House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Delhi - Agra (204kms)
Drive to Agra, check in at the hotel. Later, visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and the Abhaneri step. Arrive in Jaipur, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 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 10 Jaipur - Departure
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Or drive to Delhi and board the flight for your onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per the 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
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
- Agra x 1 night 3* - Howard Plaza the Fern/ Atulyaa Taj DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Agra x 1 night 4* - Prime Plaza/ Crystal Sarovar Premier DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Agra x 1 night 5* - Mansion Grand/ Courtyard by Marriott DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Alleppey x 1 night 3* - Deluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Alleppey x 1 night 4* - Premium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Alleppey x 1 night 5* - Luxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Cochin x 1 night 3* - The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Cochin x 1 night 4* - Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Cochin x 1 night 5* - Xandari Harbour/ Le Meridien DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Delhi x 2 nights 3* - Madhuban Hotel/ Meridian Plaza DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Delhi x 2 nights 4* - The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Delhi x 2 nights 5* - Le Meridien/ The Claridges DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Hotels used or similar for 9 night accommodation DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Jaipur x 2 nights 3* - Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Jaipur x 2 nights 4* - Fortune Select Metropolitan/ Lemon Tree Premier DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Jaipur x 2 nights 5* - ITC Rajputana/ Hilton Jaipur DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mumbai x 2 nights 3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mumbai x 2 nights 4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mumbai x 2 nights 5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Mumbai - Cochin - Delhi & Jaipur - Mumbai flight fare approx INR 20,500 per person in economy class
- 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: Mumbai , Maharashtra, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Mumbai Airport
Ends at: Jaipur Airport
Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Eco Features:
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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 - 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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