Day 1: Arrive Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Rest time free for personal activities. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 2: Delhi

Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the majestic Red Fort (closed on Monday) the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination. 

In New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun`s first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-metres tall minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Bahai House of Worship notable for its flowerlike shape. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 3: Delhi - Agra (204km) 

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Agra check in at hotel. 

Later visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638. And Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb commissioned by Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 4: Agra - Jaipur (245km)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri an abandoned predominately a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area. See the graceful buildings including Diwan-E-Khas hall, Jodha Bai Palace, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & Buland Darwaza.

Next visit Abhaneri a small village popular for India`s deepest, largest and amazing step well & a Hindu Temple. 

Continue drive to Jaipur check in at hotel. Evening explore the local market of Pink City. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 5: Jaipur

Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Jaipur the first planned city of India. Established in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the king of Amber when he shifted his capital from Amber to the new city because of the rapidly-growing population and an increasing water scarcity. Noted architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya used the established principles of Vastu Shastra to build the city. In 1876, the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur and the entire Jaipur city was painted in pink the symbolic colors of hospitality to welcome him. Jaipur rises up majestically against the backdrop of the forts Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Garh Ganesh Temple. In morning visit Amber Fort followed by Jaigarh Fort.

Later visit City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Sisodia Rani Garden & Birla temple. Explore the famous bazaars of Pink City with its rich history and heritage exudes an amazing mix of royalty and art. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 6: Jaipur - Cochin / Cochin - Kalari (100km)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport to board flight for Cochin.

On arrival at Cochin airport meet your driver and transfer to Kalari check in at Ayurvedic Retreat for next six night.

 

Day 7: Kalari Kovilakom

Ayurvedic Treatment, all meal & overnight at Kalari Kovilakom.Kalari Kovilakom a restored 19th century mansion offers a program of only the most traditional Keralan Ayurvedic treatments. Ayurvedic herbs and ingredients used in the facility are sourced locally & many even from Kalari Kovilakoms own on site gardens & while expert therapists offer complete, full - body care, from customised vegetarian meals and purifying baths to massages, medicines, and other treatments. Mindfulness, awareness, a therapeutic engagement of the senses and an inward integration of the body, mind and spirit aspects of the Ayurvedic healing process are what one gains at Kalari Kovilakom.

 

Day 8: Kalari Kovilakom

Ayurvedic Treatment, all meal & ovrnight at Kalari Kovilakom.

 

Day 9: Kalari Kovilakom

Ayurvedic Treatment, all meal & ovrnight at Kalari Kovilakom.

 

Day 10: Kalari Kovilakom

Ayurvedic Treatment, all meal & ovrnight at Kalari Kovilakom.

 

Day 11: Kalari Kovilakom

Ayurvedic Treatment, all meal & ovrnight at Kalari Kovilakom.

 

Day 12: Kalari Kovilakom - Cochin/ Coimbatore

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to either Cochin or Coimbatore airport to board flight for onward destination.

Private airport transfer with assistance of office executive.

11 Night accommodation in selected category hotels or similar.

Daily breakfast at hotels. Any other meal (lunch/ dinner) if clearly mentioned in the itinerary).

Deluxe air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program.

Monuments entrances of sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.

English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide).

Bottled water in car

Applicable GST (government taxes).

Any air fare

Camera charges at monuments 

Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned

Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.

Or anything not mentioned above.