Classic India - A North and South Odyssey
Trip at-a-glance
| Price: | From $5,550* per person |
| Lodging: | hotel |
| When: | February, November |
| Number of days: | 19 |
| Group size: | 15 |
This trip is offered by:
Asia Adventures and Study Tours
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Trip details
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Day 1. Arrive Delhi
Early morning arrival and transfer to hotel. Day at leisure to rest after your long flight. Welcome dinner and evening briefing to learn about the wonderful events ahead.
B/L/D The Claridges Hotel
Day 2, Delhi
City tour exploring the city of two faces - the old and the new. In New Delhi visit the Secretariat Building, Parliament House, the Presidential palace, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. In Old Delhi visit the historic Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s memorial site, the marketplace of Chandni Chowk, and India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid.
B/L/D The Claridges Hotel
Day 3, Delhi/Agra
Depart for Agra by road. Afternoon guided tour of Agra city visiting the world famous “Taj Mahal” built in 1630 by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan to enshrine the mortal remains of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Visit historic Agra Fort and the city bazaar.
B/L/D Jaypee Palace Hotel
Day 4, Agra/Jaipur
Depart for Jaipur by road visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted one-time capital city of Emperor Akbar, en route. This nearly intact Moghul city is a masterpiece of Muslim architecture unique in India.
B/L/D Trident Oberoi Hotel
Day 5, Jaipur
Morning guided tour of the Pink City visiting Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), the Observatory, City Palace and colourful bazaars. Afternoon excursion to the Amber Fort where we ride on decorated elephants to reach the top of the fort. At Amber Fort, visit Jagmandir, the chamber of glittering mirrors, Jai Mahal and the Temple of Goddess Kali.
B/L/D Trident Oberoi Hotel
Day 6, Jaipur/Jodhpur
Morning at leisure. Later in the day drive to Jodhpur, a resplendent city in the Thar desert with many palaces and handicraft shops.
B/L/D Taj Hari Mahal Palace Hotel
Day 7, Jodhpur
Guided tour to the nearby old capital of Mandore. In the afternoon visit the famous Meharangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada.
B/L/D Taj Hari Mahal Palace Hotel
Day 8, Jodhpur/Udaipur
Morning departure for Udaipur, an enchanting city often called the Venice of the East.
En route visit the famous Jain Temples of Ranakpur. Remainder of day at leisure in Udaipur, whose rugged fortresses and palaces are straight out of fairy tales.
B/L/D Trident Oberoi Hotel
Day 9, Udaipur
Morning guided tour of Udaipur visiting the City Palace, Eklingji, a complex of 108 temples chiseled out of sandstone and marble, and the temples of Nagada.
B/L/D Trident Oberoi Hotel
Day 10, Udaipur/Mumbai/Aurangabad
Morning flight to Mumbai. City sightseeing tour visiting Marine Drive, the Gateway of India, the Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill, the Parsi Towers of Silence, and the Prince of Wales Museum. Evening flight to Aurangabad.
B/L/D Taj Residency Hotel
Day 11, Aurangabad/Mumbai
Today a full-day guided excursion to Ajanta and Ellora Caves dating back over 2,000 years and ranking among the wonders of the ancient world. Here whole cities of frescoed, sculptured halls were carved into rock faces by great armies of monks and craftsmen.
Late evening return to Aurangabad airport for flight to Mumbai.
B/L/D Ramada Palm Grove Hotel
Day 12, Mumbai/Bangalore
Morning flight to Bangalore, the ‘Garden City’ of India. Afternoon city tour visiting the Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park, Nandi Bull Temple, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, the Botanical Gardens (Lal Bagh) and a drive past the bustling M.G. Road.
B/L/D Royal Orchid Park Hotel
Day 13, Bangalore/Mysore
Morning drive to Mysore via Srirangapatnam. Afternoon guided tour of this Sandalwood City, visiting the Maharajah’s Palace, Chumundeshwari Temple and the sprawling Brindavan Gardens, set amid spectacular cascading fountains.
B/L/D Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel
Day 14, Mysore/Ooty
Morning drive to Udhagamandalam, the Queen of hill stations, otherwise known as Ooty. This charming colonial city, located in the Nilgiri mountain ranges of Tamil Nadu, is known for its beautiful lake and colonial architecture.
B/L/D Taj Savoy Hotel
Day 15, Ooty
Morning guided tour of this charming city visiting Dodabetta peak, the botanical garden, and Mariamman temple. Afternoon, take a spectacular ride on the toy train to Coonoor, a hill station situated 1,858 metres above sea level.
B/L/D Taj Savoy Hotel
Day 16, Ooty/Kochi
Morning departure from Ooty for the beautiful drive to Kochi in the state of Kerala, known for its canals and waterways. En route you will see some of the most spectacular views of the hills in South India.
B/L/D Trident Oberoi Hotel
Day 17, Kochi
Full day sightseeing tour of Kochi. Visit the beautiful Dutch Palace at Bolghatty, the Portuguese church of St. Francis built in 1562, and view the Chinese fishing hamlets. Afternoon harbour cruise. In the evening enjoy a performance of Kathakali dance.
B/L/D Trident Oberoi Hotel
Day 18, Kochi/Mumbai
Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight back to Mumbai and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Farewell dinner.
B/L/D Ramada Palm Grove Hotel
Day 19, Depart Mumbai
Morning transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
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