Rajasthan with South India

Day 02: Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Delhi.
Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Later visit Jaipur city.
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 04: Jaipur - Pushkar
Morning after breakfast visit the majestic Amber Fort where you ride up on elephants back to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of wooded hills. Alos explore shopping centres of Jaipur.
Later in the afternoon drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
Evening enjoy the camel Fair.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05: Pushkar
Enjoy the various events and activities in Pushkar fair the whole day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 06: Pushkar - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur-Lake City. Arrive Udaipur in the evening and check into your hotel. Relax for rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 07: Udaipur
City tour of Udaipur
You can enjoy Boat Cruise (at your own cost) on Lake Pichola
Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum)
Boat curise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments
Overnight: Hotel

Day 08: Udaipur - Mt.Abu via Ranakpur
Morning drive to the only hill resort of Rajasthan Mt.Abu enroute visiting the famous Jain temples of Ranakpur.
Arrive Mt.Abu and check into your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 09: Mt.Abu - Jodhpur
Morning at leisure to enjoy the scenic beauty of this hill station.
Later in the afternoon transfer to Jodhpur. On arrival, check into your hotel to stay overnight.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 10: Jodhpur
City tour of Jodhpur
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorium built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid Public gardens.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 11: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer situated deep in the heart of the Thar desert. Arrive Jaisalmer and later after freshen-up visit the Chhatris of Maharwals.
Also enjoy Camel ride (at your own cost) at Sand Dunes for sunset.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
This morning drive to Bikaner and transfer to hotel.
Visit Bikaner
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 13: Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast transfer to Mandawa and transfer to hotel. Later visit Mandawa.
Visit Mandwa, founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum.
A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 14: Mandawa - Bharatpur
Drive to Bharatpur (famous for Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary).
Evening make a visit to the sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 15: Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning make a visit to the sanctuary to see the birds in their natural habitat. Later drive down to Agra Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Relax for a while and then proceed for city tour of Agra.
City tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) , Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 16: Agra - Delhi - Madras (Chennai)
Morning transfer to Delhi domestic airport to catch flight for Madras. Arrive Madras and you will be transfered to your hotel by our representative. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 17: Madras
Today enjoy Full day city tour of Madras which includes visit to the Snake park and Kapaleeswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the museum etc.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 18: Madras - Tanjore
Morning drive to Tanjore and check in to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 19: Tanjore - Madurai
Morning start the tour of Tanjore visiting the Brihadeshwara Temple, a typical architecture from the 11th century. Later visit the Saraswati Mahal Library.
Later in the afternoon depart for Madurai.Arrive in the evening and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 20: Madurai - Periyar
Morning visit the world famous Meenakshi Sundereshwara temple, a huge Dravidian temple complex.
In the afternoon depart for Periyar wild life sanctuary. Arrive Periyar in the evening and check in at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 21: Periyar - Alleppey
Early in the morning visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and later drive to reach the small beautiful town of Alleppey situated on the backwaters of Kerala.After arriving at Alleppey, board the beautifully decorated houseboats & enjoy a cruise along the famous backwaters of Alleppey. Spend the next 24 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life from a close quarter. Enjoy the sunset and stay overnight on the houseboat. The stay includes all three meals i.e. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. It will definitely be a unique and unforgettable experience for your lifetime.
Overnight: Houseboat

Day 22: Alleppey - Cochin
This morning houseboat comes to halt. Disembark the houseboat after breakfast and then drive to Cochin.
Arrive Cochin and check into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 23: Cochin
City tour of Cochin
Visit the Dutch palace, Jewish Synagogue, chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Church. Also visit the Hill Palace Museum which displays articles of archeological importance.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 24: Cochin - Coimbatore
After breakfast drive to Coimbatore also called the " Manchester of South India ". Upon arrival, check into your hotel and then visit the Maruthamalai temple.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 25: Coimbatore - Ooty
Morning drive to the queen of hill stations, Ooty known for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty. On arrival check into your hotel. Later proceed on a city tour of Ooty.
Visit Ooty Lake, Botanical Gardens, Dodda Betta, Tea Gardens, Sim's Park and Dolphin's Nose, various film shooting points in Ooty etc.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 26: Ooty - Mysore
Morning depart for Mysore, wonderful historic town and evidence city to exhibit the oldest Indian richest economy. Check into your hotel on arrival and relax for a while. Later proceed for the sightseeing of Mysore.
Visit the Mysore Palace, once the capital seat of power of the ruling Wodeyars. Also visit the Brindavan Garden, Chamundeeswri temple, Tipu's summer palace etc.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 27: Mysore - Belur - Halebid
On the day 27th of your tour transfer to Belur, the superbly preserved Chennkesava Temple here is a tribute to the skill and genius of the medieval craftsman. On arrival check into your Hotel. Later visit Halebid temple 10 kms.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 28: Belur - Bangalore-Mumbai
Today morning drive to Bangalore Airport to catch flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to your hotel. Relax for the rest of day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 29: Mumbai
After breakfast proceed for a half day city tour of Mumbai.
Visit Kamla Nehru park, Hanging gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chawpatty beach, Prince of wales museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford market.
In the evening transfer to International airport to board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of ''Rajasthan with South India Tour " escorted by Vardhman Vacations.