Day 1 (Delhi)Take an overnight flight from London to Delhi, via Bahrain, with Gulf Air. (N)
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Day 2 (Delhi)Welcome at the airport and then transfers to the Intercontinental Eros (or similar) for 1 night. Explore Old Delhi in the afternoon. (N)
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Day 3 (Agra)An early morning to discover the beautiful capital of India - New Delhi. Drive to Agra in the noon, and stay for 2 nights at the Mughal Sheraton (or similar). (B)
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Day 4 (Agra)Morning visit to the Taj Mahal. Visit Agra Fort after a delicious breakfast. You may also like to visit the Taj Mahal in the sunset (payable locally). (B)
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Day 5 (Bharatpur)An early drive to the forsaken sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Continue to the former royal mansion of the rulers of Bharatpur, Laxmi Vilas Palace, for 1 night.Visit the Deeg Palace in the afternoon. Enjoy the cultural show and dinner in the evening for a perfect day. (B, D)
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Day 6 (Jaipur)You may like to explore the Keoladeo National Park in the early morning. After breakfast, discover more of the Pink City - Jaipur. Enjoy a comfortable stay for 2 nights at the Rajputana Sheraton (or similar). Visit the ancient fort palace of Amber in the afternoon. (B)
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Day 7 (Jaipur)Morning visit to the City Palace, home of the Maharaja. Spend a relaxing afternoon or explore Jaipur's bazaars. (B)
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Day 8 (Delhi)A leisure drive to Delhi via Samode Palace. A pleasure stay at the Intercontinental Eros (or similar). (B)
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Day 9 (Kochi)Take an early flight to Cochin. Three nights stay at Le Meridien (or similar). (B)
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Day 10 (Kochi)Enjoy a relaxed Morning. Afternoon cruise around Cochin harbour. (B)
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Day 11 (Kochi)Morning tour of Cochin. You may enjoy the Kathakali dance performance in the evening (payable locally). (B)
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Day 12 (Thekkady)Morning drive to Thekkady. An overnight stay at Cardamom County (or similar). (B)
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Day 13 (Kumarakom)Morning sightseeing of Spice Gardens. Continue to Kumarakom and hang about for 2 nights at Kumarakom Lake Resort / Coconut Lagoon. A memorable boat tour of Lake Vembanad during the evening sunset. (B)
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Day 14 (Backwater Cruise)Drive to Alleppey for a cruise through the narrow canals and inland waterways, seeing rural life that has remained unchanged for centuries. (B)
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Day 15 (Kovalam)Drive to Kovalam. Two nights stay at Travancore Heritage. (B)
Day 16 Kovalam: At Leisure. (B)
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Day 16 (Landon)A relaxed morning. Afternoon drive to Trivandrum and flight back to London, via Bahrain, with Gulf Air. (B)
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Day 17 (Landon)Morning arrival. (N)
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