23-Day Royal Rajasthan & Kerala Grand Tour: Mumbai to Backwaters

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves (closed on Mondays), Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden, and Juhu Chowpatty. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Mumbai airport to board your flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Optional. Visit Eklingji and Nagda Temples, located approximately 25 km from Udaipur city.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum, Shilpgram, and Saheliyon Ki Bari. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Jodhpur, with an en-route visit to the Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in the 12th century. After visiting the temples, continue the drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay.

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After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Jodhpur. Visit the massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (now converted into a luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens, and Balsamand Lake.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer, “The City of Sands,” check in to your camp for the night stay. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride and cultural activities in the dunes, including traditional Rajasthani dance performances.

Overnight at Camp.

After breakfast at the camp, check out and proceed to Jaisalmer city. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for the overnight stay. Later, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Jaisalmer. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli, Thar Heritage Museum, Gadisar Lake, Silk Route Art Gallery, and various temples. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for the overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for the overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast, proceed for a half-day guided tour of Pushkar. Visit Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, Mahadev Temple, Varah Temple, Ramavikunth Temple, Rangji Temple, and Apteshwar Temple. After completing the half-day tour, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for the overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort with an elephant ride or jeep ride (optional visit to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. Drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and visit Birla Temple. After completing your sightseeing tour, the rest of the day is free for shopping or you may return to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Ranthambore, a former royal hunting ground and home to elusive tigers, leopards, and marsh crocodiles. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and refresh yourself. Later, proceed for a jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park and capture some wildlife photographs.

Overnight at Hotel.

Early in the morning, proceed for a jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park, a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards, and marsh crocodiles. After completing the morning safari, return to your hotel to refresh yourself. Later, enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari and capture some amazing photographs of the park’s wildlife.

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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Agra. En route, visit Abhaneri village, established by the Pratihar Gurjar King Samrat Mihir Bhoj. Explore the Harshat Mata Temple and Chand Baori, one of the largest and deepest stepwells in India. Continue the drive to Agra and check in to your hotel for the overnight stay.

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Early in the morning, visit the world’s most famous and beautiful monument, the Taj Mahal, and Mehtab Bagh to witness the sunrise. After the guided tour, return to your hotel for breakfast and to freshen up. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Agra, visiting Agra Fort (including Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-i-Aam, and Diwan-i-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, and Jama Masjid. En route, visit Sikandra Fort (Akbar’s Tomb). After sightseeing, drive to New Delhi. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar and drive past the Lotus Temple. Explore Humayun’s Tomb, then drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local Delhi restaurant, continue with Old Delhi sightseeing. Visit Raj Ghat and Jama Masjid, drive past the Red Fort, and enjoy a short rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, exploring the spice markets and bustling clothing markets.

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After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight to Kochi. Upon arrival at Kochi airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kochi. Visit Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, the Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), and the Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance, one of India’s most famous classical dances. The lavish costumes, elaborate makeup, masks, and intricate movements enhance the beauty and storytelling of the performance.

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After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, drive to Munnar, the scenic hill station of Kerala. En route, enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, lush tea plantations, and beautiful waterfalls, with misty clouds floating over the high mountains. Upon arrival in Munnar, check in to your hotel for the overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar, visiting Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town, and the local market. In the evening, enjoy a walk through the tea estates or spend time at leisure.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Alleppey to enjoy a houseboat experience on the backwaters. Upon arrival, check in to your houseboat for the overnight stay. Cruise through the scenic backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha while enjoying lunch and dinner on board. In the evening, you may take a walk around the local streets of Alappuzha.

Overnight at Houseboat.

After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and drive to Kochi airport to board your flight for your onward journey home.