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| Durata | Destinazione | Partenza |
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| 23 giorni e 22 notti | India (Nuova Delhi, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Chennai, Pondicherry, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Trichy, Madurai, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Cochin) | India (Nuova Delhi) |
Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2:
Delhi (B)
City tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3:
Delhi - Agra (204kms) (B)
Drive to Agra check in at hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4:
Agra - Orchha (220kms) (B)
Drive to Orchha. Enroute visit Gwalior Fort known for its great architecture and rich past. Arrive Orchha check in at hotel. Later visit Orchha Fort complex, which houses fort, palaces, temples & other edifices. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5:
Orchha - Khajuraho (178km) (B)
Drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of hundred years from 950-1050 AD by Chandela dynasty. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6:
Khajuraho - Varanasi (flight) (B)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7:
Varanasi (B)
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8:
Varanasi - Mumbai (flight) (B)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to hotel check in. Rest time free for personal activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9:
Mumbai (B)
Morning excursion to Elephant caves (Monday closed). Later city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10:
Mumbai - Aurangabad (flight) (B)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Aurangabad. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple & Daulatabad Fort. Also visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11:
Aurangabad (B)
Full day excursion to Ajanta which house 30 rock-cut cave from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. Drive back to Aurangabad for overnight stay.
Day 12:
Aurangabad - Chennai (flight) (B)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Chennai. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13:
Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (150kms) (B)
Drive to Pondicherry enroute stop at Mahabalipuram to visit UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance. On arrival check in at hotel. Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14:
Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjavur (180kms) (B)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. Arrive Thanjavur check in & Overnight at hotel.
Day 15:
Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms) (B)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Trichy check in at hotel. Later visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple & Jambukeshwara temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16:
Trichy - Madurai (140kms) (B)
Drive to Madurai check in at hotel. Later visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17:
Madurai - Munnar (160kms) (B)
Drive to Munnar, check in at hotel. Later tea estate visit & tea testing tour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18:
Munnar (B)
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day 19:
Munnar - Thekkady (110kms) (B)
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu one of the windiest places in Asia. Visit Frog Rock, Turtle Rock & twin-statue Kuravan & Kurathi. Arrive Thekkady check in at hotel. Evening attend Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show. Overnight at hotel.
Day 20:
Thekkady (B)
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat. Sanctuary is home to tigers, elephant, rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison. Later spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 21:
Thekkady - Alleppey (140kms) (B)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board 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 houseboat.
Day 22:
Alleppey - Cochin (60kms) (B)
Disembark from the houseboat and drive to Cochin check in at hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutchs Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 23:
Cochin - Departure (flight) (B)
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 22 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 program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.
• Khajuraho - Varanasi - Mumbai - Aurangabad - Chennai flight
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
| Giorno | Pernottamento | Informazioni addizionali |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 StelleNuova Delhi | Nuova Delhi - Delhi Airport |
| 2 | 4 StelleNuova Delhi | |
| 3 | 4 StelleAgra | |
| 4 | 4 StelleOrchha | |
| 5 | 4 StelleKhajuraho | |
| 6 | 4 StelleVaranasi | |
| 7 | 4 StelleVaranasi | |
| 8 | 4 StelleMumbai | |
| 9 | 4 StelleMumbai | |
| 10 | 4 StelleAurangabad | |
| 11 | 4 StelleAurangabad | |
| 12 | 4 StelleChennai | |
| 13 | 4 StellePondicherry | |
| 14 | 4 StelleThanjavur | |
| 15 | 4 StelleTrichy | |
| 16 | 4 StelleMadurai | |
| 17 | 4 StelleMunnar | |
| 18 | 4 StelleMunnar | |
| 19 | 4 StelleThekkady | |
| 20 | 4 StelleThekkady | |
| 21 | 4 StelleAlleppey | |
| 22 | 4 StelleKochi | |
| 23 | Kochi - Cochin Airport |
| Luogo | 3 Star Hotels | 4 star hotels | 5 star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuova Delhi | Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel o similare | The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket o similare | Le Meridien/ The Claridges o similare |
| Agra | Radisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn o similare | Courtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel o similare | |
| Orchha | Orchha Resort/ Amar Mahal o similare | Orchha Palace and Convention Centre o similare | |
| Khajuraho | Ramada/SYNA Heritage Hotel o similare | Radisson Hotel/ Hotel Chandela o similare | |
| Varanasi | Meraden Grand/ Amaya Hotel o similare | Rivatas by Ideal/ Palace On Ganges o similare | Ramada JHV/ Radisson Hotel o similare |
| Mumbai | Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil o similare | Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel o similare | Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central o similare |
| Aurangabad | Amarpreet Hotel/ Key Hotel The Aures o similare | Ambassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel o similare | WelcomHotel Rama International / Lemon Tree Hotel o similare |
| Chennai | Raj Park/ MGM East Woods o similare | The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan o similare | ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace o similare |
| Pondicherry | Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International o similare | Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa o similare | Palais De Mahe/ La Villa o similare |
| Thanjavur | Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers o similare | Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort o similare | Svatma o similare |
| Trichy | Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia o similare | Sangam Hotels o similare | |
| Madurai | Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency o similare | GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel o similare | Courtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai o similare |
| Munnar | Fort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle o similare | Nature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar o similare | Chandys Windy Woods/ Tea County o similare |
| Thekkady | Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop o similare | The Elephant Court/ Cardamom County o similare | Spice Village/ Carmelia Haven Resort o similare |
| Alleppey | Deluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) o similare | Preminum Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) o similare | Luxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) o similare |
| Kochi | The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza o similare | Casino Hotel/ Le Maritime o similare | Xandari Harbour/ Le Meridien o similare |
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