Golden Triangle & Kerala - 15 days
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Golden Triangle & Kerala

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Duration15 days
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Uncover the delights of India’s famed Golden Triangle - Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, then head south to tropical Kerala. From Kochi visit the picturesque hill station of Munnar with its verdant tea plantations, spot elephants in Periyar Wildlife Sancutary, relax in sleepy Kumarakom and spend a night aboard a house-boat, gliding along the palm fringed backwaters.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration15 days
StartsDelhi
EndsKochi
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 24
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel Rating3 - 4 star and heritage hotels
CountriesIndia
Arrival TransferYes
Departure Transfer2024: Yes | 2025: No - can be booked for a supplement
Meals includedBreakfast: 14, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 2
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Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Agra – Enjoy a guided tour of impressive Agra Fort and the legendary Taj Mahal which is a lasting symbol of love
Kerala Backwaters – Spend the night aboard our deluxe rice boat and explore the lush backwaters
Delhi – Tour highlights of the city including Jama Masjid, the Rajpath and take a rickshaw ride around the Chandni Chowk bazaar
Munnar – Stroll through a tea plantation on a guided walk and visit a local market
Kumarakom – Relax or explore the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary as we enjoy time at leisure
Jaipur – Explore highlights of the Pink City including the City Palace and Jantar Mantar Space Observatory
Kochi – Enjoy free time to explore the coastal city and perhaps enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance show
Amber Fort – Visit this impressive 16th century fortress which sits on the shore of shimmering Maota Lake
Karauli or Dholpur – Spend the night at the Maharaja’s Palace Bhanwar Vilas in Karauli or the Raj Niwas Palace in Dholpur

Included

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
13 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels
1 night deluxe houseboat on the scenic backwaters of Kerala
Guided sightseeing - Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Karauli or Dholpur and Munnar
Travel by jeep to beautiful Amber Fort in Jaipur
Rickshaw ride in Delhi
Boat ride on Lake Periyar
Economy class flight: Delhi to Kochi
Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 4 or more)
Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 (For departures in 2024 a departure airport transfer is provided on day 15)
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$4-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: USD$75-95pp, paid in local currency
Tipping Kitty: USD$65-75pp, paid in local currency
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.