Jewels of India Tour
21 Days Starting in New Delhi and ending in Kochi, Kerala, India
Visiting: New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Mumbai, Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Munnar, Periyar, Alappuzha, Kochi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
JOIT21
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
1-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Budget, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Activities:
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Tour Overview
Start in New Delhi and end in Kochi (Cochin)! With the Explorer tour Jewels of India Tour, you have a 21 days tour package taking you through New Delhi, India and 18 other destinations in India. Jewels of India Tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival at New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 : At New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 : New Delhi - Agra (220 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Agra “City of Love”. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas) and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Also visit to Mehtab Bagh and enjoy the Sunset view of Taj Mahal.
After finish your guided tour to Agra, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (260 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning before breakfast Sunrise, visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday).
After finish your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast. Later check out and drive to Jaipur known as “Pink City”, via 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.
After finish your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, later continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 : At Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to 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 finish your guided tour to Jaipur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 : Jaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar (145 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Location: Pushkar
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pushkar known as “the rose garden of Rajasthan”, via en-route visit to Ajmer Dargah Sharif “shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti” and Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra - a mosque.
Upon arrival at Pushkar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Pushkar, visit Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple Mahadev Temple, Varah Temple, Ramavaikunth Temple, Rangji Temple and the Apteshwar Temple.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 : Pushkar - Udaipur (280 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Udaipur known as “City of Lakes”. Upon arrival at Udaipur check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 : At Udaipur
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later 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, Saheliyon and Sahelion ki Bari.
After finish your fort and palaces tour, enjoy the boat ride at lake pichola. Also enjoy the traditional Rajasthani folk dance and music show “The Dharohar Dance Show” at Bagore ki Haveli at evening.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 : Udaipur - Mumbai (By Flight)
Location: Mumbai
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Udaipur airport to board the flight for Mumbai.
Upon arrival at Mumbai airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : At Mumbai
Location: Mumbai
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mumbai, visit Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden and Juhu Chowpatty.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : Mumbai - Chennai (By Flight) - Mahabalipuram (60 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)
Location: Mahabalipuram
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Mumbai airport to board the flight for Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later drive to Mahabalipuram.
Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Mahabalipuram - Puducherry (105 Km / 1:30 Hrs)
Location: Puducherry
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for sightseeing tour to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, Krishna’s Butterball and India Seashell Museum. Also explore the Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing & Shore Temple views.
After finish your sightseeing tour at Mahabalipuram, later continue drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Evening enoy the heritage walk in the French colonies, will spot the beautiful yellow & white walls, European styles streets and a walk along the sea.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 : Puducherry - Kumbakonam (130 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Location: Kumbakonam
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for sightseeing tour to Puducherry, Auroville town, Aurobindo Ashram, Government Museum, The Sacred Heart Basilica, French War memorial, Mahe de Labourdonnais St and Pondy Bazaar. Also visit Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple.
After finish your sightseeing tour at Puducherry, later continue drive to Kumbakonam. Upon arrival at Kumbakonam check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Evening you can explore beautiful temples in Swamimalai. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 : Kumbakonam - Thanjavur - Madurai (220 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Location: Madurai
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai, via en-route visit to Thanjavur (Tanjore), visit the Schwartz Memorial & Church, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple and Sangeetha Mahal.
After finish your visit to Thanjavur, later continue drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 : At Madurai
Location: Madurai
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Adhi Chokkanathar, Subramaniya Suwami Temple and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Also visit Chokkanathar Temple and Samanar Hills also known as Samanar Malai or Amanarmalai at Keelakuilkudi.
After finish your guided tour to Madurai, later experience the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16 : Madurai - Munnar (160 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)
Location: Munnar
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”, via 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 your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 17 : At Munnar
Location: Munnar
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market.
In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 18 : Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Location: Periyar
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Km (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve.
Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Later proceed for half day tour to Periyar enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 19 : Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (140 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Location: Alappuzha
Accommodation: Deluxe Houseboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.
Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked 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.
Day 20 : Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)
Location: Kochi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at houseboat, later check out and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive.
In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 21 : Departure from Cochin
Location: Kochi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Cochin airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.
What's Included
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20 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
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Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At.
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Meals.
20 Breakfast at Hotel, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner at House Boat.
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All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
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Local English speaking guide at New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Mumbai, Mahabalipuram, Madurai, Pondicherry and Cochin.
Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
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Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
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Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal and Tonga ride in Agra.
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Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri.
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Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort.
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Enjoy a boat ride at Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
What's Not Included
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Visas Fee (if applicable).
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Monument entry fees.
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Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).
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Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
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International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
Check out our Q&As
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
Tips always optional.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
100% Departure if there is single traveller.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 Star Hotel
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Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?
Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey. Its only suggestion from team HOLIDAYSAT.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Only for foreign national traveller.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR is local currency.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
20
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of holidays at charges.
Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 40 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
