Duration :- 27 Nights / 28 Days
Destinations:- Delhi - Corbett - Ranikhet - Nainitaal - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Goa - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Katmandu - Delhi
Day 01. Delhi (Arrival)
Fly from your country to New Delhi, you will be greeted & assisted upon arrival. Transfer to Hotel for check in. Depending upon your flight timings you will have time for acclimatization and leisure activities in and around the hotel on the busy streets of Delhi Markets. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 02. New & Old Delhi
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel leave for full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting Jamia Masjid, Enjoy rickshaw ride in narrow alleys of old Delhi through Kinari Bazaar and the 400 years old Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Birla Temple, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Humanyu Tomb, Crematory of Mahatma Gandhi, Parliament House, Presidential House, India Gate, Government buildings & Qutab Minar and other countless monuments. In the evening you will have time for shopping activities. Return to the Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03. Delhi - Corbett (265 Kms - 06 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and drive to CORBETT- the National Park is known for its numerous wild animals and most importantly the Tiger. Arrive and check into your Jungle Resort. Evening is free for leisure activities in the jungle resort. Enjoy the dinner over bonfire and traditional folk dance and musical show in the deep forests. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 04. Corbett
After breakfast in the morning; drive into deep forests for Jeep safari in the National park to watch different varieties of animals especially The Tiger. You can also watch here leopard, panther, spotted deer, antelopes & many varieties of birds. Return to Hotel late in the afternoon for Lunch; you can take up some adventurous activities or visit the wild life center / museum and have an interactive session with the experiences wild life associates in the resort. Evening you can watch some flora and fauna in and around the jungle Resort. After dinner at the resort you can go of to sleep.
Day 05. Corbett - Ranikhet ( 80 Kms - 2.0 hrs) 
After breakfast in the morning at the resort check out and drive to Ranikhet. In the midst of dense pine forests in the Kumaon Hills of Uttaranchal is the sylvan cantonment town of Ranikhet. Ranikhet has an old world charm with graceful churches and sprawling colonial bungalows fronted by flower-bedecked gardens. The town is spread over a series of ridges and pretty, tree lined paths wind into the surrounding alpine forests. Locals have been known to spot the occasional leopard on the outskirts of town. It is ofcourse one of the most beautiful hill resorts in the Kumaon region.
Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free in and around the hotel admist the most panoramic vies of the Kumaon hills. In the evening you can do a little shopping in the Mall. Dinner will be served in the hotel. Overnight stay is a the hotel
Day 06. Ranikhet
Wake up in the morning to watch beautiful sunrise. Unrivaled for the panoramic views Ranikhet offers the best of the Western Himalayas. While at Ranikhet you may enjoy the excellent view of the great Himalayan peak of Nanda Devi that stands 7816 m above sea level. After breakfast in the morning at the hotel enjoy the full day in this serene panoramic hill station. Tourists love to stroll around the town of Ranikhet and its sylvan surroundings. Go for the sightseeing of Jhula Devi temple and the Chaubatia orchards that are within walking distance, south of the main Mall Road of Ranikhet. Also visit the artificial lake of Bhaludham. Upat Kalika, 4 km north of Ranikhet and on the main road to Almora, offers panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and has a nine-hole golf course is another must visit. In order to enjoy the beauty of nature at its best you may move to the vintage points of Chubatia and Majkhali. Later in the day return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 07. Ranikhet - Nainitaal (75 kms - 2hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at this beautiful place check out and drive to one of the most visited hill stations Nainitaal. The popular summer retreat of India, Nainitaal attracts innumerable tourists during the summer heat. The hill resort is indeed a pleasure. The gorgeous greens and the majestic mountains add to the beauty of the hill resort. The small town of Nainitaal in Uttaranchal is dotted with cottages, villas and bungalows. Situated at an altitude of 1,938 meters the hill resort of Nainitaal offers several places of interest to the tourists. The hill resort is believed to have derived its name from the goddess Naina. There is a temple dedicated to the goddess Naina too in Nainitaal. Other legend claims that the Naini Lake in Nainitaal lends its name to the hill resort. The natural beauty and the charm of the scenic spots besides the cool weather make Nainital the place to be in during the summers.
Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure activities in this beautiful town. In the evening go boat ride on the Naini lake and to the Mall for shopping and other activities. Dinner and overnight stay is
at the hotel
Day 08. Nainitaal - Agra (350 kms - 7hrs)
Wake up to see the beautiful sunrise on the lake. After breakfast at the hotel check out and drive to Agra. Later in the day arrive Agra and check into the hotel. You may spend the evening for some rest at the hotel or can go out to explore the city in the busy markets. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 09. Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (220 kms - 5hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel visit one of the wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal (monument of love), founded by 5thgreat Mughal Emperor Shahi Jahan in the memory of his beloved queen Anjuman Bano Begum (with love emperor called her Mumtaz). After her death in 1627 AD, in her memory emperor started to built Taj Mahal ( Taj means crown & Mahal means Palace, so it is Crown Palace ) from 1631 to 1653 AD with twenty two thousand labors working since sun rise to sun set in twenty two years. Marble was transported from Makrana in Rajasthan by the help of animals. Later in the day visit Agra Fort, which was built by three emperors, Akbar & Jahangir in red sand stone & Shahi Jahan in white marble. The Fort is 2.5 Km long and during Mughal rule one third of the Fort was occupied by the army. When British ruled India, they repeated same tradition and now traditionally Indian army has occupied the same. Afterwards visit Itma-ud-ullha Tomb - The Baby Taj. Return to the hotel for check out and drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit one of the most important places of Mughal era Fatehpur Sikri founded by Akbar in 1569 AD as a ceremonial capital. But unfortunately this magnificent city was abandoned due to scarcity of drinking water and Akbar went back to Agra. After the visit to Fatehpur Sikri continue your drive to Jaipur, arrive and check in at Hotel. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 10. Jaipur
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel go for full day sightseeing of Jaipur. This historic city was founded by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh in 1727 AD after shifting his capital from Amber valley to newly formed and planned city of its time after consulting so many maps of the world and finally organized own religious map Shilpa Shastra with the help of a young Bengali architect Vidyadhar Batacharya. Maharaja Swai Jai Singh was a builder, astronomer, astrologer, soldier, and philosopher. Presently, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan & is world famous as the Pink City. Visit the Amber Fort where from Elephants will carry you to the famous Amber Fort, the elephant ride gives you the experience and impression of how Maharajas & royal family members were using the services of elephants. Later visit the City Palace, Museum, Astrological Observatory, Hawa Mahal (wind palace) where from royal ladies were watching daily processions and daily life. Evening is for shopping in the busy streets and some excellent souvenir shops. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11. Jaipur - Jodhpur (Flight)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and transfer to the airport to board connecting flight to Jodhpur. You will be received at the airport and transferred to the hotel for check in. After change and wash go for full day sightseeing of this historic city. Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD after shifting his capital from Mandore to Jodhpur by the advise of a holy man. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort 125 meters above plains, Jaswant thada and Sardar market clock tower. Evening is free for leisure activities in and around the hotel or for shopping activities in the colorful bazaars of Jodhpur. Overnight stay is at Hotel.
Day 12. Jodhpur - Udaipur (Flight)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and transfer to the airport to board connecting flight to Udaipur. You will be received at the airport and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Udaipur, founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559 AD, ( Maha means great & Rana means warrior, so Maharana means a great warrior ). Udaipur is a beautiful city of lakes at the altitude of 577 MSL surrounded by Aravalli Hills. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities in and around the hotel in this beautiful city of lakes. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 13. Udaipur
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel go for full day sightseeing of Udaipur visiting The City Palace, Jagdish Temple built in 1651 AD, Fatehsagar Lake, Sahalion Ki Bari. Afternoon enjoy Boat Ride in Lake Pichola to visit Jagmandir Island. Later in the evening enjoy exciting cultural folk dances of Rajasthan at Meera Kala Mandir. Return to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14. Udaipur - Goa (Flight Via Mumbai)
After breakfast at the hotel check out and transfer to the airport to take your flight to Goa (via Mumbai). Reach Goa and transfer to the beach resort / hotel for check in. rest of the day is for leisure activities in and around the resort amidst the beautiful beach and hill surrounding. Dinner and overnight stay is at the hotel/ resort.
Day 15. Goa
After breakfast at the hotel the day is free for your own leisure activities. Take a stroll around the scenic beaches of Goa, or engage yourself in the fun filled water sports adventure activities or relax in the resort. Overnight stay is at the resort.
Day 16. Goa
After breakfast at the hotel go for a half day sightseeing of North and South Goa visiting different beaches, different ancient churches, Old Goa, Dauna Paula, Panjim City, free shopping time to buy some souvenirs. Return back to the hotel / resort for overnight stay.
Day 17. Goa - Cochin (Flight via Bangalore/ Chennai)
Early morning after breakfast at the resort check out and transfer to the airport to board connecting flight to Cochin. Arrive Cochin, you will be greeted on the airport and transferred to the resort / hotel for check in. Later in the day go across the Cochin Harbor, which takes you to the gateway of the Arabian Sea. On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour, which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay is at the hotel / resort in Cochin.
Day 18: Cochin - Munnar (150 km-4.5 hrs)
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, check out & embark on a fascinating journey to Munnar enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantation enroute. On arrival, check in at Hotel/ Resort. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight stay is at the hotel / resort in Munnar.
Day 19: Munnar
In the morning after breakfast in the hotel go for a sightseeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, the Mattupetty Dam & Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market etc. Rest of the day at leisure and enjoy another overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 20: Munnar - Thekkady (120 km-4 hrs)
After an early breakfast, check out from the Hotel & proceed to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar /Thekkady and check in at the Hotel/Resort. Go on an evening game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Later, come back to the hotel; relax & enjoy your stay overnight.
Day 21: Thekkady - Houseboat / Kumarakom(130 km-4 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning check out of your resort and transfer to Alleppey, check into your houseboat, enjoy the magic of Kumarakom by going on a Houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Spend the next 24 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the house boat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 22: Kumarakom - Cochin - Delhi (140 km-2.5 hrs) / (Flight)
After breakfast in the morning at the houseboat check out and drive to Cochin to take connecting flight to Delhi. You will be greeted at the Delhi airport and transferred to the hotel for check in for the day. Evening is free for leisure activities and shopping activities. You will be taken for some excellent souvenirs shops and excellent handicraft emporiums. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 23: Delhi - Khajuraho (Flight)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport to board connecting flight to Khajuraho. Khajuraho is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India. It has the largest group of medieval Hindu temples famous for their erotic sculptures. Arrive and transfer to the hotel for check in. Later in the day after change and wash visit the temples which were built over a span of over 100 yrs 950 AD - 1050 AD depict an example of religion laced with erotica. They have been listed in the UNESCO Heritage Site. There were originally 80 Hindu temples of which only 22 stands now. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 24. Khajuraho - Varanasi (Flight)
After breakfast in the morning visit the Eastern and Western group of temples where fortnight sculptures celebrate the joy of life and love for which there is probably no equivalent in the world. Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges, Varanasi has been a center of pilgrimage and learning for over 2000 years and is considered to be one of the oldest surviving cities in the world. Arrive and check in at Hotel. Later in the day visit the old city visiting the principle temples including Kashi Hindu University where more than fifty thousand students from all over the world are learning. In the afternoon drive outside the city to Sarnath where the Buddha first preached his message of enlightenment 24 centuries ago. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 25. Varanasi - Kathmandu (Nepal) (Flight)
Early morning go for the boat ride on the holy river Ganges to watch the sunrise over the river when hundred of people are worshiping & taking bath. Breakfast is at the hotel. Return back to Hotel for check out and transfer to the international airport to take your flight to Katmandu (Nepal).
You will be greeted at the Katmandu International airport and transferred to the hotel for check in. Rest of the day is free for leisure activities. Dinner will be served at the Casino. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 26. Kathmandu (Nepal)
Wake up in the capital of Himalayan Kingdom. After breakfast in the morning at the hotel go for half day sightseeing of Katmandu visiting the most famous Hindu Temples- Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath & Bhaktapur City. Return back to the hotel for Casino / Dinner or overnight stay.
Day 27. Kathmandu (Nepal)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel go for half day sightseeing of Katmandu city and Swaymbhunath. Afternoon is free for leisure and shopping activities and to explore the city at your own. Return back to the hotel for Casion/ Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 28. Kathmandu (Nepal) - Delhi - Fly Back to your country
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi. Depending upon your flight timings you have few hours to explore the busy markets of Delhi or Transfer to the international airport to take your connecting flight to your final destination. Fly back to your country with the everlasting memories of the magnificent glimpses of Incredible India and Magnificent Nepal.
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