GTT Mumbai with south india

Description

An extensive tour package that offers you the best of India tours is now a phone call away. Contact us at The Signup Group and book a tour package that includes a unique combination of destinations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, and destinations in Kerala like Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, etc.

Tour Timeline

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    Day 01 : Arrive Delhi - Overnight Stay (Flight Arrival - TBA )

    On arrival at New Delhi airport, Our representative will meet and greet you at the Airport with traditional Indian welcome NAMASTE and transfer to your pre- booked hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

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    Day 02 : Delhi City Tour & Shopping ( All monuments closed on Monday in Delhi)***

    Take proper rest till afternoon. Later on get ready to see Humayun’s Tomb and the beautiful as Akshardham Temple. It is the largest Hindu Temple and famous for its architecture. Later on go for shopping in the busty bazaars of Delhi. Return back to hotel and overnight stay at Delhi.

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    Day 03: Delhi City Tour ( All monuments closed on Monday in Delhi)***

    Memorial), a drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s Estate), Parliament House and Secretariat building. Evening return back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi. Services Included: Rickshaw Ride in Chandani Chowk Market

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    Day 04: Delhi - Agra City Tour ( 210 Kms/ 05 Hrs Drive) 

    Post breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Agra. Upon arrival check into the hotel and later on explore the city as starting from The Taj Mahal (closed every Friday) has to be your halt. The white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal on the banks of Yamuna, is the ultimate epitome of love. Owing to beautiful Mughal architecture, Taj features among the Seven Wonders of The World. Later on see Agra Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by Akbar, and subsequently embellished by other Mughal Emperors. The beautiful yet forbidding structure is a handsome example of Mughal architecture. History says, Agra was founded by Sultan Sikander Lodi in 1504. But it flourished much later under Mughal patronage. Rest of the day on leisure. Overnight stay at Agra.

    Activity: English Speaking Guide Services

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    Day 05 : Fatehpur Sikri - Suroth ( 210 Kms/ 05 Hrs Drive)

    Post breakfast check out from hotel and move to Suroth. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, constructed by Akbar in 1569 to honor Sufi saint Salim Chisti. Akbar’s court occupied this city till it was abandoned due to non-availability of water but still in a state of perfect preservation. Continue drive to Karauli. Upon arrival check into in at heritage hotel Suroth Mahal. The palace of Suroth is the 800 years old building which is a treasure trove of architecture, stone carvings, gorgeous jail work, glass inlay work, classic paintings with elaborated ornamented stucco work and frescoes. Post noon go by camel cart to see the 500 years old village where one can see local handicraft shops like lacker work, bangle making, wooden toys, bamboo items, traditional sweets etc being made. Then go to see stone works famous all over the world. Before returning to the hotel guest can also visit local market (Haat Bazar), some of ancient temples and organic farming on the way you can say subject to time availability.

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    Day 06 : Suroth - Jaipur( 170 Kms/ 04 Hrs Approx)

    Morning check out from hotel and drive toward Jaipur. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day on leisure or see the local market, eat delicious food or shop in famous Bapu Bazar Market. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

    Activity: English Speaking Guide Services

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    Day 07: Jaipur City Tour

    After breakfast, visit Amber Fort, the former capital of the royal Rajputs. Few fail to be moved by the dramatic Rajput grandeur of this hilltop fortress-palace 11-km north of Jaipur. Set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements, the palace straddles two sepia-hued tundra hills overlooking Maota Lake, and its sprawling crenelated walls lattice the surrounding hills. Ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant, passing through the ancient main gate where Maharajas of Jaipur have entered for four hundred years. You will enjoy Photography in front of “Jal Mahal Palace”.

    Afternoon visit Jaipur City: Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was built in 1799 so that veiled royal woman could peer down unseen by the world through its 593 stone screens. Later proceed for tour of the City Palace & Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The center of the palace is a seven storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens and the city.

    Next top the City Palace is the Solar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that gives accurate predictions till date. Later you can explore local market for shopping hub, as Jaipur is basically famous for Carpet, jewellery’s, and Maharani Shari and some beautiful traditional dress and cloths. In the evening, drive to Chokhi Dhani the Rajasthani theme village for a Traditional Rajasthani dinner Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

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    Day 08 : Jaipur - Mumbai ( By Air )

    Today check out from hotel and free to explore the shopping markets in Jaipur. Later on transfer to Jaipur Airport to take your flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival our representative will receive you and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Check in to the hotel. Rest of the day on leisure. Overnight stay in Mumbai.

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    Day 09 : Mumbai City Tour

    Post breakfast get ready to explore the city. Mumbai is the commercial capital of India, and a fast paced, cosmopolitan city. Morning go for Elephanta Caves:
    Elephanta ( Closed on Monday ) is easily one among the most enigmatic heritage sites in India. Who created this spectacular sculptural and architectural feast is still mysterious. Its represents the pinnacle of rock cut architecture and sculptural art medieval India achieved. Despite the mindless destruction, Elephanta's art suffered during the colonial past, it still reserves the right to awestruck any ordinary visitors. Elephanta island stands in stark contrast with hectic Mumbai city, which is an hours ferry ride away. Overnight stay at Mumbai.

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    Day 10 : Mumbai City Tour – Evening Free for Shopping

    After free to explore the city as Gateway of India, situated at Apollo Bunder. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum, which houses a priceless collection of art, sculpture, china and other antiques. Drive past the Victoria Terminus, Mumbai University and Rajabai Clock Tower. Make a photo stop at Dhobi Ghat, the open-air laundry of the city. Later on explore the markets of Mumabi as Link Road, Colaba Area. Overnight stay at Mumbai.

    Activity: English Speaking Guide Services

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    DAY 11:Mumbai – Chennai ( By Air)

    Check out from hotel and reach Mumbai Airport. Board on to the flight and fly for Chennai. Upon arrival meet and greet by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Later on Fort St George built in the 17th century, this fort houses St. Mary's Church and a museum. St. Mary's Church is the oldest Anglican Church in India. Next, visit the San Thome Cathedral, named after St Thomas, the doubting discipline of Christ. Located at the southern tip of Marina Beach, it features a beautiful stained glass window at the basilica, depicting the story of St Thomas. Later, drive past Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world. Later in evening return back to hotel and relax.

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    DAY 12: Chennai – Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram ( 140 Kms/04 Hrs Drive approx.)

    Today post breakfast drive towards Mahabalipuram enroute visit Kanchipuram.

    Kanchipuram:Kanchipuram or Kanchi (previously romanized as Kañci-pura, Conjevaram, is a famous temple city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It served as the Capital city of the Pallava Kingdom. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname “The City of Thousand Temples”. It is now the Administrative headquarters of Kanchipuram district. Kanchipuram is located 72 kilometers from Chennai, the capital city of the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. You can visit: Kamakshi Amman Temple

    Kanchi Sillk:The traditional occupation of Kanchipuram is silk sarees and agriculture. An estimated 5000 families is still involved in weaving silk sarees. There are 25 silk & cotton yarn industries, 60 dyeing units, 50 rice mills and 42 other industries within the Kanchipuram municipal limits. You can visit the Silk Sarees weaving centre and also may shop. If time permits you may also visit Rajiv Gandhi Memorial: The Rajiv Gandhi Memorial is a memorial to the late Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at the site where he was assassinated at Sriperumbudur, India. Rajiv Gandhi Memorial is just five minutes on foot from Sriperumbudur bus stand. There are no holidays for this memorial. The visiting hour is between 10 am and 6 pm.

    Later on continue drive to Mahabalipuram. Check into the hotel and overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

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    DAY 13: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (95 Kms/02 Hrs Approx Drive)

    Check out from hotel post breakfast and see the heritage city. Visit the Panch Rathas or Five Ratha temples of the nine monolithic rock-cut temples found in Mahabalipuram, the most important are these, dedicated to the five Pandava brothers from the epic Mahabharata. The Dharmaraja Ratha is named after the eldest Pandava, and is the largest one in the line up. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Visit Arjuna’s Penance, the massive rock cut bas relief sculpture. It measures 27 meters in length and 9 meters in height, and depicts the story of Arjuna. Later, visit the Shore Temple a five-storied structure made out of finely cut granite, and one of the earliest and most important structural temples. It is a world heritage sites. Later on drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival check in to hotel and overnight stay.

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    DAY 14: Pondicherry City Tour

    Today get ready to see the French environment of Pondicherry. You will proceed for city tour. Pondicherry is referred to as 'India's Little France' and 'The French Riviera of the East'. As the French ruled this place for around 280 years. The French flavor, now seen in the colonial mansions, promenades, and street names on signboards. Visit the Shri Aurobindo Ashram. This world-renowned ashram was founded in the year 1926, by Shri Aurobindo, a revolutionary turned Yogi from Bengal along with The Mother (Mira Alfassa), a French painter and sculptor. Later, visit the Government Museum, which houses sculptures from Pallava, Chola and Vijaynagara temples. Thereafter, drive past the beach promenade. Overnight in Pondicherry.

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    DAY 15: Pondicherry – Pudukottai (270 Kms/06 Hrs Drive Approx)

    Today check out from hotel and drive towards Pudukottai. Upon arrival stay in hotel. Evening enjoy the famous Chettinadu cuisine with cooking demo. Dinner and overnight stay in Pudukottai.

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    DAY 16: Pudukottai – Munnar (250 Kms/06 Hrs Drive Approx)

    After enjoying delicious breakfast, drive towards Munnar. Enjoy the beautiful road trip and see the lush green tea plantation. Overnight stay in Munnar.

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    DAY 17: Munnar City Tour

    After breakfast start for a full day sightseeing of Munnar watch beautiful mist kissing romantic green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green carpet (Tea Gardens) visit Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Eravikulam National Park. Visit Tea Estates and Tata Tea Museum. Overnight stay at Munnar.

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    DAY 18:Munnar - Thekkady/Periyar (110 Kms/04 Hrs Drive Approx.)

    Check out from Munnar and drive towards Thekkady. Upon reaching there your can visit Periyar National Park which is also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve. It is the home of tigers, wild elephants and rare lions. Later on check in to the hotel. Evening you ready to see the ancient marital art from of Kerala knwon as Kalaripyattu. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

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    DAY 19: Thekkady/Periyar - Kumarakom (130 Kms/04 Hrs Drive Approx.)

    Early in the morning go for a Guided Nature walk to the Jungle. Visit the wildlife and spotthe animals from a distance. Return hotel for breakfast and check-out. Then visit Spice Plantation.

    The drive to Kumarakom. A cluster of little islands on Vembanad Lake, which shelters the bird sanctuary. An ornithologist's paradise, the sanctuary is spread across 14 acres, and is the favorite haunt of local birds like waterfowl, cuckoo, owls, egrets, herons, water ducks, parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers and wood beetle. The Island of Pathiramanal (meaning Sands of night), with its lush acres of wooded land, attracts a variety of migratory birds that flock in thousands, some from the Himalayas, some even from as far as Siberia, including the Siberian

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    DAY 20: Kumarkom - Alleppey - Houseboat (140 Kms./ 4 Hrs drive approx.)

    Morning after breakfast, drive to Alleppey, on arrival board on to the deluxe houseboat. Kerala has always been its Backwaters, and no place in the world is blessed with this mesmerizing beauty. It’s the reason; this heaven is called “GOD‘S OWN COUNTRY!!” Sail along the meandering network of Kerala backwaters, witness the exceptional water world and experience its countless gems. Lunch on-board. Just before sunset, houseboat tie up for the night & dinner serve on-board.

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    DAY 21: Alleppey – Cochin (60 Kms/02 Hrs Drive Approx)

    Disembark the houseboat in Alleppey and drive to Cochin. Later onexplore the city as: Fort Cochin, your first stop, where the Portuguese flag was first hoisted is also believed to be the oldest settlement in India. Thereafter, visit the St. Francis Church, built in 1510 by friars brought to India by Vasco da Gama. The gorgeous view of the ocean from the beach enhanced by the Chinese Fishing Nets, first erected between 1350 and 1450 AD makes extremely picturesque sight only to be followed by a visit to the Jewish Synagogue. Depart for the Dutch Palace, which contains mythological murals and traditional Keralite flooring.

    Evening go to see the Kathakali Dance at Cochin. Return back to hotel and overnight stay in Cochin.

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    DAY 22: Cochin – Delhi ( By Air ) – Departure

    Today you will free to stay at hotel as per check out time. Later on our driver will report you on appropriate time and transfer to Cochin Airport to board on to you flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and board on to your international flight and fly back to home country.

Inclusions:

Includes
  • All Assistance by our representatives on arrival & departure.
  • Accommodation in 3 star hotel
  • Surface Transportation in AC Sedan Private car with communicative English speaking driver everywhere.
  • Daily Buffet breakfast at all the hotels.
  • All meals in Suroth with activities
  • Breakfast and Dinner at Chidambara Vilas with Cooking Demo
  • Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi.
  • Elephant Ride at Jaipur
  • Kathakali Dance Show tickets
  • Spice Plantation visit in Thekkady
  • Nature walk in the wildlife in Thekkady
  • Kalaripayattu show tckets in Thekkady
  • 01 Bottle Water per day to each guest.
  • All expenses related to the vehicle(toll tax, car parking, fuel charges etc.)
Excludes
  • Medical and insurance of any kind
  • International Flight Tickets.
Monument Entrances
  • Any Festival supplement directly payable at hotel viz. X-Mas, New Years Gala Dinner etc.
  • Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, Tipping etc.

SIM Card:

Guests can only obtain the Indian Sim Card for their mobile on International Airports on the time of arrival.