‘Images of India’ is an absolute tour enduring you with the best destinations showcasing India’s diversity. From north to south, this package will lead you to the best of what India has, from divine ancient temples of Ranakpur and Trivandrum to magnificent cultural heritage of Agra and Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi fully metro cities to Udaipur and Jodhpur rural cities, from architectural wonders of central India to natural beauty of south India, from beaches of Goa to spectacular backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom, it has it all, words are less to characterize this package so one has to witness it in person.

Being a colorful and prosperous country, the country is known by its cultural richness, tradition, heritage and nature. The place is perfect destination for those whom want to get imbibed by Culture, history and Nature. In this trip the visitors can go to Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Bombay - Goa -Cochin - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam – Trivandrum where one can see all the things together and even take pleasure of Natural beauty. In Delhi - Agra - Jaipur – Jodhpur the visitors can have glance of forts, Places which are presenting the history of the places. Goa is the city which is perfectly surrounded by natural beauty and in this place the tourists can enjoy the beaches and spend their time in peace. Moreover, in Trivandrum, the tourists can see the ancients’ temples which are part of magnificent history. Further, in South the tourists can enjoy their time with the local people and can easily come to known about the culture.

Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.

Day 02 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's House, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.

Day 03 / Delhi - Agra
Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer to railway station to board the superfast airconditioned train to Agra. Breakfast in the train .Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours & transfer to hotel. Later visit the magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Also visit the Agra fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Agra.

Day 04 / Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri- a perfectly preserved red sandstone ?ghost town? which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 05 / Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned Elephant for the climb to the main gate. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. Afternoon tour of the Pink City will include City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here. Also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colorful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 06 / Jaipur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur (290 kms) - transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Jodhpur.

Day 07 / Jodhpur
After breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.

Day 08 / Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur ,the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples. The most distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, of which no two are exactly alike. Continue drive to Udaipur, Arrive & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.

Day 09 / Udaipur - Bombay
After breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Later in the evening transfer to airport to board the flight for Bombay. Arrive Bombay & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Bombay.

Day 10 / Bombay
Morning half day city tour of Bombay, political capital of Maharashtra, and commercial capital of India, Mumbai is many cities in one. As the world's largest textiles market, a major industrial centre and the country's busiest port handling over 40 percent of India's maritime trade, it contributes around 50 percent of the national exchequer. Bombay's colonial legacy is the Gateway of India. Built to commemorate the royal visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911 but only completed in 1924, the gateway is a combination of European and Indian ceremonial architecture. The last British troops marched out through this gate when India became independent in 1947. Today it is a favorite haunt of tourists. Night stay in Bombay.

Day 11 / Bombay - Goa
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Goa. Arrive Goa & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Goa.

Day 12 / Goa
After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops for cashewnuts, buy holiday wear. Night stay in Goa.

Day 13 / Goa- Cochin
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Cochin. Arrive Cochin & transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin covering The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India. Night stay in Cochin.

Day 14 / Cochin - Kumarakom
Early morning depart for kumrakoram, one of the most beautiful area of kerala. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. In the evening a boat ride on the back waters of kerala discovering various villages and the life of the locals. Night stay in Kumarakom.

Day 15 / Kumarakom - Alleppey
After a relaxed breakfast transfer to your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut, get disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional ripples in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of you by your Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy a cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board. Night stay in Alleppey.

Day 16 / Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam & transfer to hotel. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of Kerala, with three adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful Bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programs, Catamaran cruising etc. Evening enjoy the beach. Night stay in Kovalam.

Day 17 / Kovalam - Trivandrum - Delhi
Morning drive to Trivandrum & visit The ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy, one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal and Rajput schools of art. Later in the afternoon transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi.

Day 18 / Delhi - Departure ( Hotel checkout time : 1200 Hrs)
Transfer to airport for onward flight.

Cost Per Person
	01 Sep 2011 - 15 Apr 2012		16 Apr 2012 - 31 Aug 2012
Category	Twin	Single	Twin	Single
Luxury (5* Deluxe)	On Request	On Request	On Request	On Request
Royal (5* Deluxe)	On Request	On Request	On Request	On Request
Classic (4*)	On Request	On Request	On Request	On Request
Jewel (3*)	On Request	On Request	On Request	On Request
Economy (2* Moderate)	On Request	On Request	On Request	On Request

City Name	Luxury (5* Deluxe)	Royal (5* Deluxe)	Classic (4*)	Jewel (3* - 4* & Heritage)	Economy (2* Moderate)
Delhi	The Oberoi / The Imperial	The Metropolitan / Hilton / The Suryaa	The Amber / City Park / The Hans / Premier Inn	Kingston Park / Sunstar Grand / Suncourt Yatri	Sunstar Residency / Sunstar Heritage / Vedas Heritage
Agra	The Oberoi Amarvilas	Radisson / Jaypee Palace / Trident	Howard Park Plaza / Yamuna View / Marina / Utkarsh Vilas	Taj Inn / Crystal Inn / Amar	Royal Residency / Taj Heritage
Jaipur	The Oberoi RajVilas	Le Meridien / Marriott / Trident	Ramada Plaza / Paradise / Country Inn By Carlson	Mosaic / Vesta Maurya / Hawa Mahal / Libra	Rajputana Haveli / Chandragupt
Jodhpur	Umaid Bhawan Palace	Vivanta By Taj Hari Mahal Palace / Raas	Ranbanka / Park Plaza	Shree Ram International / Pal Haveli	Haveli Inn Pal / Suncity International
Udaipur	The Oberoi Udaivilas	Sheraton / Trident	Inder Residency / Udai Kothi / Shikarbadi	Amantra Comfort / Karohi Haveli	Vishnupriya / Saheli Palace
Mumbai	Taj Mahal Palace / The Oberoi	Sun n sand / Leela Kempensiki	Peninsula Grand / Fariyas / Ambassador	Krishna Palace / Savoy Suites / Marigold Residency	Metro Palace / Milan International
Goa	Taj Exotica / Leela Kempensiki / Allila Diwa	Zuri white Sand / Fort Aguada / Cidade De Goa / Allila Diwa / Park Hyatt	Whispering Palm Beach Resort / Lemon Tree / Fortune Select Regina	Phoniex Park Inn / Alor Grand / Neelam The Grand	Alor Holiday / Sunshine Park / Ronil Beach Resort / Nizmar Resort
Cochin	Brunton Boatyard / Taj Malabar	Trident / Le Meridien	The Dream / Avenue Regent	Abad Plaza / Harbour View Residency	Woods Manor / Time Square
Kumarakom	Coconut Lagoon Resort	Vivanta by Taj / The Zuri	Backwater Ripples / Waterscapes / Whispering Palm Resort	Royal Riveira	Royal Riveira
Alleppery	Spice Coast Cruises	Muthoot River Escapes	Rainbow Cruises	Rainbow Cruises	AC Houseboat
Kovalam	Leela Kempinski	Vivanta By Taj	Travancore Heritage / Uday Samudra	Sagara Beach Resort / Kovalam Beach Resort	Sea View Palace

Includes:
» 17 Nights accomodation as per the itinerary with daily breakfast.
» All three meals ( breakfast , lunch and dinner ) in air-conditioned Houseboat.
» Surface travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
» Train ticjkets from Delhi to Agra by air-conditioned chair car.
» All transfers, sightseeing, excursion as per the itinerary by exclusive airconditioned car.
» Local English speaking guides.
» Elephant ride in Jaipur. (Subject to availability), boat ride in Udaipur.
» All taxes, driver allowances, permit, parking , fuel charges.

Doesn't Include:
» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Camera fee, tips, laundry, porterege.
» Any airfare
» Any item not mentioned in cost includes.

Internal airfares : ( Per person / Economy class )

Udaipur - Mumbai : USD 87 ( Jet airways / Dep. 19:25 hrs. Arriv. 21:10 hrs. )
Mumbai - Goa : USD 57 ( Jet Lite / Dep. 13:00 hrs. Arriv. 13:55 hrs. )
Goa - Cochin : USD 154 ( Kingfisher Red airlines / Dep. 15:40 hrs. Arriv. 19:00 hrs.)
Trivandrum - Delhi : USD 214 ( Indian Airlines / Dep. 06:15 hrs. Arriv. 10:30 hrs.)

( Please note that above airfares are special fares based on advanced purchased basis so they fluctuate as per the seat availability .Once you will confirm the tour we will book the ticket and let you know if there is any changes in the airfares. )

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