Tour Info:

SOUTH INDIA AND NEPAL TOUR

Operation Head:

RAISHA SIMKHADA

+9779810650405 (Whatsapp/Viber)

Region Inter-country Tours
Duration 15 Days

Enjoy India National Capital Delhi Guided Sightseeing.

Enjoy the beauty of tea gardens and the houseboat cruise along the Kerala backwaters.

Munnar not only is a beautiful hill station, but a tea growing town of Kerala as well. Numerous tea fields forms an irresistible green canvas as you drive up to the town.

Taste both Kerala backwaters as well as the tea gardens with relaxed sightseeing.

Outline Itinerary ( 15 Days )

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport/Hotel/railway station, our representative will meet you to pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi.




Day 2 : Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast start s sightseeing tour of OLD & New Delhi visit

Red Fort:-Delhi's most famous monument, the Red Fort, stands as a powerful reminder of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. Its walls, which stretch for over two kilometers (1.2 miles), were built in 1638 to keep out invaders. 

(Note: Red Fort closed on every Monday)

Jamia Masjid:-Jama Masjid is another marvelous treasure of the Old City, and is the largest mosque in India. 

Humayun’s Tomb:-If you think Humayun's Tomb looks a bit like the TajMahal in Agra, that's because it was the inspiration for the TajMahal's creation. 

Lotus Temple:-The Bahai Temple is commonly referred to as the Lotus Temple, as it's shaped like a lotus flower. It's particularly pretty at night, when it's attractively lit up. (Note: Lotus Temple closed on every Monday) 

QutubMinar:-QutabMinar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, is an incredible example of early Indo–Islamic architecture. It was built in 1206, but the reason remains a mystery. 

India Gate:-The towering archway of India Gate at the center of New Delhi is a war memorial, built in memory of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army in World War I. 

Laxmi Narayan Temple:-Built in 1938 by the Industrialist G.D. Birla, it is one of the major temples in Delhi and is located near Connought Place. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi and her consort Narayana.  

Later drive back for Stay overnight at Hotel in Delhi.




Day 3 : Delhi / Cochin:

In this Day transfer to Airport for flight to Cochin. On arrival meet and greet our representative later transfer to Hotel. Later visit to the following activity for:

Kathakali Dance show Centre in AC Theater: (Timings: 17:30 pm – 19:30 pm)

Elements of the art of Kathakali are found in the ancient ritual plays of Hindu temples and various dance forms that are believed to have been gradually developed in Kerala from as early as the 2nd Century until the end of the 16th Century. Many of its characteristics are very much older than its literature, as they are a continuation of older traditions, but these did not crystallize until the 17th Century when the Rajah of Kottarakkara, a small principality in central Travancore, wrote plays based on the Hindu epic "Ramayana" in sanskritized Malayam, which could be understood by ordinary people.

Later drive back for Stay overnight at Hotel in Cochin.




Day 4 : Cochin:

After breakfast start a sightseeing tour of Cochin Here you can see the:

Mattancherry Palace & Jewish Synagogue:

The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The Palace was built and gifted by the Portuguese as a present to the king of Cochin around 1555. 

Above monument Timings: Dutch Palace/Mattancherry: Timings 10:00am to 5pm, Closed on Fridays and National holidays / Jewish Synagogue: 10 am to 5pm, Break Time - 12pm to 3pm, Closed on Friday & Saturday & Jewish Holidays




Day 5 : Cochin / Munnar (Drive: 135 Kms / 3.5 HRS):

After breakfast day free or you also can enjoy with the “Add On trip” which is Cooking Class by the expert in an cooking institute in Kochi . Later in the afternoon you proceed to Munnar.

On arrival check in Hotel. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, Munnar is 1600 Meter above sea level. This majestic hill station was once the summer resort of the British government in South India. Local sightseeing of Munnar includes visit to Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake and Echo point. Evening free.

Stay overnight at Hotel in Munnar.




Day 6 : Munnar Jeep Safari Tour (10am – 3pm)

After breakfast Jeep safari guide will be meeting you in hotel lobby and later your day explore for the tea-plantations by the exciting Jeep ride in Munnar.

Enjoy Jeep Safari to explore tea plantation and visit tea factory & museum.

Start sightseeing tour of Munnar by Jeep safari drive through the Hills tea plantations, scenic beauty valleys, Lock heart gap, spice plantations etc. After around 25 kms of jeep ride through the normal road we will reach the jeep able, jumpy, bumpy, rugged road to the World’s highest organic tea growing estate. From there drive or walk little further to one of the oldest orthodox tea factory in this region. 

After visiting the Factory we will have fresh tea picked, processed and made on the spot. Soon after we will start walking to a small ground to have lunch near the cliff at local south Indian restaurant with wonderful view around, then will proceed to Munnar in the jeep itself. Ride will be through the tea plantations jeepable rugged road and we can have a close look to the spectacular country side and the rural Tamil people, working in the tea plantations.

Later drive back to Hotel stay overnight at Hotel in Munnar.




Day 7 : Munnar / Alleppey (170 Km. 4:45 HRS):

After breakfast proceed to Alleppey on arrival check in Houseboat.  Following a lunch board the Houseboat for a unique experience through the narrow canals and channels of the backwaters of Kerala. The materials that go into the making of houseboat are all local and Eco-friendly; bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjali ".

The Houseboat provides all comforts - Beds, a kitchen, western toilets and an upper deck. Traditional lanterns are used as lights. Spend the day cruising on boat. Through remote tribal villages along the tranquil backwaters of Kerala is a superb experience. Sensational in its own silent way, the cruise takes you along Snake boat docks, friendly cheering villagers, coir (Jute) making communities, toddy (local spirit) shops, fishing nets pitched for the day's catch, bounded paddy fields and manual canoes of different sizes criss-crossing each other. The experience enables you to reach beautiful untouched areas.

Stay overnight at in Houseboat in Alleppey.




Day 8 : Alleppey /Cochin (Drive: 83 Km 2.15 Hrs.) - Delhi (By Flight):

After breakfast proceed to Cochin airport By Car (Approx 83 Km) Day transfer to Airport for flight to Delhi. Upon Arrival in Delhi meet & assist with our tour representative later he will be transfer to your hotel in Delhi. Overnight stay in Delhi




Day 9 : Delhi/Kathmandu (Nepal) – By Flight:

In this Day transfer to Airport for flight to Kathmndu and transfer to Himalayan Suite Hotel. At evening welcome dinner with cultural program.




Day 10 : Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu:

Swyambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bouddha & Patan Durbar square




Day 11 : Kathmandu to Pokhara by private vehicle 5-6hours or flight. (Flight is optional)

Kathmandu to Pokhara by private vehicle 5-6hours or flight.




Day 12 : Pokhara Sightseeing

After breakfast sightseeing in Pokhara (Davis falls, Gupteshor cave, World peace pagoda & Phewa Lake etc. . .). Overnight at hotel




Day 13 : Sunrise in Sarangkot:

Early morning drive to Sarangkot for sunrise and stunning Mountain View.Overnight at Sarangkot




Day 14 : Return to Kathmandu (drive or flight)

After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu by private vehicle or flight (flight is an optional)




Day 15 : Transfer to airport

Departure farewell




Include
A safe and comfortable air-conditioned private Bus with driver, all inclusive. (Fuel for car, road and state taxes, toll fees, parking fees, Insurance for Customer & Driver and driver’s food and lodging).
The bus will be with you from your arrival to departure with as many stops to sight see as you want
Experienced English speaking local guides for following places, they will be available for you as much as you need them
Morning breakfast at the properties
Transfers and land transportation according to itinerary
Jeeps safari cost in Munnar with lunch
Kathakali dance show at AC Theatre on the day arrival in Cochin
Tour Excort from Day 01 till Last Day
Accommodation in Kathmandu (Himalayan Suite Hotel), Pokhara (Mount Kailash Resort), in twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
Transportation by private transportation (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu)
All sightseeing tour with English speaking guide by private vehicle
Welcome dinner with cultural program
Exclude
Meals unless specified
Movie/video camera fee at monuments
Medical and baggage insurance
Any other service that has not been specified
Entrance Tickets (sightseeing)

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