Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will be there to greet you and then take you to the accommodation. After check-in formalities, rest of the day will be free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel in New Delhi

Meal plan: CP – Breakfast only

After breakfast, today will be a full day local tour around New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate.

Post lunch at Delhi local city restaurant, proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort, an optional can be taking a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and shop some souvenirs.
Overnight at Hotel in New Delhi.

Meal Plan: Breakfast only

After breakfast, drive to New Delhi airport to board for a flight to Jodhpur. Upon arrival at Jodhpur airport, our representative will assist you and transfer to your hotel for night stay.

After check-in and refresh yourself proceed to visit massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (Now converted into the luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens and Balsamand Lake.
Overnight at hotel in Jodhpur.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

Jodhpur: 

Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue. It is popularly known as the “Blue City” among people of Rajasthan and all over India. 

Jodhpur’s most notable attractions are Mehrangarh Fort which overlooks upon the city, the blue bylanes of the old city are also an attraction, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, and the Ghanta Ghar, or Clock Tower. Tourists are also within proximity to Mandore Garden, Kaylana Lake and Garden, Balsamand Lake, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Ratanada Ganesh Temple, Toorji Ka Jhalra, Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Masooria Hills, Veer Durgadas Smarak (monument, park, and museum) and Bhim Bhadak Cave. Other attractions of people are at markets of food, antique items, traditional clothes and traditional shoes (also called Jodhpuri Mojari) held in Jodhpur. 

After breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Udaipur, en route visit  Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in 12th Century.

Later continue drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Optional tour to Eklingji and Nagda Temples which is 25 Kms one way from Udaipur city.
Overnight at hotel in Udaipur.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

Ranakpur: Ranakpur is a village located in Desuri tehsil near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan in western India. It is located between Jodhpur and Udaipur. 162 km from Jodhpur and 91 km from Udaipur, in a valley on the western side of the Aravalli Range.

Ranakpur is widely known for its marble Jain temple, said to be the most spectacular of the Jain temples. There is also a small Sun temple which is managed by the Udaipur royal family trust.

After breakfast, proceed for full day guided tour to Udaipur, visit City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, Vintage collection of classic car museum, Shilpgram and Saheliyon ki Bari. Enjoy boat ride at lake pichola.
Overnight at hotel in Udaipur.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

Udaipur: Udaipur, also known as the ‘ city of lakes’,  formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics. 

Udaipur, with its lakes, and historic palaces and architecture, is a major destination for tourists, both domestic and foreign nationals visiting the state.

With numerous hotels to serve visiting tourists, Udaipur is home to some of the country’s most popular luxury hotels and resorts. The Oberoi Udaivilas has been ranked as the world’s number 1 hotel in 2015. The Taj Lake Palace and the Leela Palace Udaipur are also amongst the most expensive hotels in the country. With various other renowned hotel chains present in the city, the tourism sector has been a fairly large contributor to the economic growth and fame of Udaipur.

As a capital of the erstwhile Mewar kingdom, Udaipur is also the launching point for visits to the historic forts of Khumbhalgarh and Chittor and the temple of Ranakpur, Shrinathji at Nathdwara and Eklingji. Religious tourism is a major source of regular visitors to Udaipur.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Udaipur, en route visit to Chittorgarh Fort, Rana Kumbha Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, Tower of Fame, Padmini’s Palace, Chittaurgarh Museum & Jaimal and Patta Palaces.

Upon arrival at Pushkar, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Meal plan:  Breakfast only.

Pushkar: Pushkar is a city in the Ajmer district in the Indianstate of Rajasthan. It is situated about 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of Ajmer and about 150 kilometres (93 mi) southwest of Jaipur. It is a pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs. Pushkar has many temples. Most of the temples and ghats in Pushkar are from the 18th century and later, because many temples were destroyed during Muslim conquests in the area. Subsequently, the destroyed temples were rebuilt. The most famous among Pushkar temples is the red spired Brahma Temple built by Pushkar, who is father of Vedmata Gayatri, who was a chechi kanya married to Lord Brahma. It is considered a sacred city by the Hindus particularly in Shaktism, and meat and eggs consumption are forbidden in the city. Pushkar is located on the shore of Pushkar Lake, which has many ghats where pilgrims bathe. Pushkar is also significant for its Gurdwaras for Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh. One of the bathing ghats is called Gobind ghat built by the Sikhs in the memory of Guru Gobind Singh.

Pushkar is famous for its annual fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) featuring a trading fete of cattle, horses and camels. It is held over seven days in autumn marking Kartika Purnima according to the Hindu calendar (Kartik (month), October or November). It attracts nearly 200,000 people. In 1998, Pushkar hosted about 1 million domestic (95%) and international tourists over the year.

After breakfast at hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour to Pushkar visit Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple Mahadev Temple, Varah Temple, Ramavaikunth Temple, Rangji Temple and the Apteshwar Temple at Pushkar.

Post lunch, check out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. En route visit  Ajmer Dargah Sharif “sufi shrine of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti” and Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra – a mosque. Later continue drive to Jaipur. Check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

Jaipur: Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings. It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi. 

Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in India and forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agra (240 km, 149 mi).^[11] It also serves as a gateway to other tourist destinations in Rajasthan such as Jodhpur (348 km, 216 mi), Jaisalmer (571 km, 355 mi), Udaipur (421 km, 262 mi), Kota (252 km, 156 mi) and Mount Abu (520 km, 323 mi). 

On 6 July 2019, UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Jaipur the ‘Pink City of India’ among its World Heritage Sites.^[12] The city is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar.

After breakfast, proceed for full day guided tour of Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple.

After finishing your sightseeing tour, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at hotel in Jaipur

Meal plan:  Breakfast only.

After breakfast at hotel, check out and drive to Agra, en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal. Later continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at hotel in Agra.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

Taj Mahal, Agra: The Taj Mahal, literally means ‘ crown of the palace’ is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.

Early morning before breakfast Sunrise visit to the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.

After finishing your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later get back to your hotel for breakfast and refresh. Check-out from hotel and proceed for guided tour to Agra – visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb and Jama Masjid, also en-route visit to Sikandra Fort (Akbar’s Tomb). Later continue to drive to New Delhi. Upon arrival New Delhi check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at hotel in New Delhi.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

New Delhi: New Delhi is the capital of India and an administrative district of NCT Delhi. New Delhi is also the seat of all three branches of the government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, and the Supreme Court of India. Delhi itself is often considered as a hub for international trade. New Delhi is home to several historic sites and museums. 

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi airport to board the flight for Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin airport, our representative will greet you at airport and transfer to your hotel for night stay.

After refreshing yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin. Visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at hotel in Fork Kochi.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

Cochin: Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India’s coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical of Kochi, have been in use for centuries. 

After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”. En route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to the hotel for night stay. In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.

Overnight at hotel in Munnar.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

Munnar: Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it’s surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar. Visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Evening enjoy the walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.

Overnight at hotel in Munnar.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refreshing yourself, later proceed for half day tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar, one of the largest temple complex in India. later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Tirumal Nayak’s Palace, Alagar Koil and Gandhi Museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at hotel in Madurai.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

Madurai: Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Millions attend the processions and ceremonies of April’s Chithirai Festival celebrating Meenakshi and Lord Vishnu. 

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India, which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve.

Upon arrival at Periyar National Park, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for a visit to cardamom plantation areas.
Overnight at the hotel in Periyar.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

Periyar: Periyar National Park, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, southern India. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers and a significant elephant population, as well as rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison. In the park’s north, Periyar Lake is popular for boat rides. Farther north, spice plantations surround the town of Kumily.

Today morning after breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Periyar. Enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking, Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and also visit Kumily, Mangala and Devi Temple.
Overnight at hotel in Periyar.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refreshing yourself,  proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing tour – visit Vembanad Lake, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach, Kumarakom Backwaters, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Pathiramanal Island, Juma Masjid and Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple.
Overnight at hotel in Kumarakom.

Meal plan: Breakfast only.

After breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed to Alleppey for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.

Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.

Meal plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.

Alleppey: Alleppey: Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It’s best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse. The city’s Mullakkal Temple features a traditional design. Punnamada Lake’s snake boat races are a well-known annual event. 

Our beautiful trip ends here. We drop you at the airport or railway station. Bid Adieu. Until we meet again for another adventurous tripwith The Exotic Odyssey. Thank you for travelling with The Exotic Odyssey.

Meal Plan: Breakfast only