DELHI -HARIDWAR- KEDARNATH -BADRINATH -RISIKESH-DELHI

Day 01:-Delhi-Heridwar-Rishikesh-(240Kms)
Pick you from your convenient place. Departure for Haridwar. Holy dip in ganga and break for lunch. proceed for Rishikesh. Evening free for sightseeing. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02:-Rishikesh-Gaurikundi(14kms on foot)
Early morning Drive to Gaurikund, Lunch in enroots. Evening free for local sight seeing. Over night stay at hotle. Gaurikund:- is the last bus station and trekking base to Kedarnath, A Temple Dedicated to Gauri and thermal spring of medicinal value is noteworthy. Before proceeding people bathe in the Hot water pond here and visit the Gauri devi temple. This is the place where goddess Parvathi meditated to attain Lord Shiva.Syanchatt y:- Is a scenic spot along the bank of river Yamuna that make a lovely sight enroot the trek up to yamunotri

Day03:- Gaurikund-Kedarnath(14Kms on foot).
Early morning 14 Kms trek to Kedarnath, Lunch enroute.over night stayat hotle.Kedarnath Temple:-the present temple built in 8th century AD by Adi Guru Shankaracharya lies adjacent to the site of an ancient temple built bu Pandavas. Temple has a Conical Lingam – the assemblies of pilgrims and visitors. The temple is more than 1000 year old.

Behind the Kedarnath temple lies the samdhi of final resting place of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. It is belived that after establishing the four dham in India he went for his Samadhi at an early age of 32 years.

Day 04:-Kedarnath -Gaurikund-Rudraprayag(14kms trek and 74 kms Drive)
After darshan and pooja proceed to gaurikund. Lunch in Gaurikund. Drive to Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at hotle Rudraprayag:- named after lord shiva is situated at he confluence of river Mandakini originating from kedarnath Dham and river Alaknanda from Bhadrinath Dham a beautiful sight to behold. The confluence has a great religious signification and thousands of pilgrims come hear to take a holy dip

Day05:-Ruderperyag -Badrinath(170 Kms)
Badrinath:-Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holies of the four main shrines-badrinath along the left bank of Alaknanda with the towering Neelkanth peak as the splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted eith “Badri”or wild berries and hence was famous as Badrivan Legend has it when the ganga was requested to descend to earth to help suffering humanity,the earth was unable to with stand the force of its descent, There for the mighty ganga was split in to 12 holy channels, Alaknanda was one of then that later became the abode of Loard Vishnu or Badrinath.

Day06: Badrinath -Rishikesh(300kms/10hrs)
Early Morning depart for Rishikesh. Lunch In route. Over night stay at hotle.

Day 07:Rishikesh – Delhi
Tour concludes

******* Tour ends *******

Day 01 : Delhi – Rishikesh : Drive 230 Kms. (7–8 hrs.)
Arrive at Delhi and transfer to Rishikesh by road, take lunch en-route. On arrival, check-in to hotel to relax. Free in the Evening. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel. Raj Mahal

Day 02 : Rishikesh – Barkot : Drive 230 kms. (7-8 hrs.)
After breakfast visit Lakshman Jhoola and go for local sight seeing, take early lunch and drive 230 kms. via Mussoorie to reach Barkot in the evening, visiting “Kempty Falls” on the way. On arrival check-in to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel. A magnificent view of the eternal snow of Bandarpoonch peak can be seen from Barkot. Inde Palace

Day 03 : Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot :
Drive 40 kms. till Hunuman Chatti, then 8 kms. by local jeeps till Janki Chatti and 5 kms. trek thereafter.

After an early breakfast drive up to Janki Chatti, then trek 5 Kms. one way through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs, to reach Yamunotri, perform pooja, take holy dip at Yamunotri and take the same route to come back to Barkot, for over night stay in hotel.

Day 04 : Barkot – Uttarkashi : Drive 100 kms. (5–6 hrs.)
After a relaxed breakfast drive 100 Kms. to reach Uttarkashi. Check-in to hotel. Take Lunch, evening is free to explore locale. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and local sight seeing. You may visit famous Vishwanath Temple and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, where Ms Bachhendri Pal, the first Indian woman to reach Mount Everest, received her basic mountaineering training. Take dinner & overnight stay in hotel.Mahima Resort

Day 05 : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi : Drive 100 kms. one way (4 Hrs.)
After breakfast leave for Gangotri via Gangnani, Harsil and on arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river The Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and relax for sometime in the lovely surroundings. Drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel

Day 06 : Uttarkashi – Guptkashi : Drive 235 kms. (9–10 hrs.)
After an early breakfast leave for the longest journey of the trip by road. Take late lunch en-route. On the way see the heritage city of Tehri submerged in to the mighty waters of Holy River Ganges, due to the construction of Tehri Dam. Travel along the beautiful river MANDAKINI to reach Guptkashi, late in the evening. Guptakashi is a richly rewarding area of colour of, imaginative scenery and incredible landscape. Visit Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay in hotel. Bharat Palace

Day 07 : Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath : Drive 37 kms. (2 hrs.), 14 kms. trek
After breakfast pick up your packed lunch and leave for Gaurikund (37 kms. drive one way). On arrival start your journey on the tough trek ahead. Stop for the lunch en-route and reach Kedarnath by late afternoon. On arrival check in to guest house. After freshening up perform Pooja and Darshan at the Shri Kedarnath ji. In the evening, visit Adi Shankaracharya samadhi at the back of the temple. Dinner and overnight stay in guest house. Himachal House

Day 08 : Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Guptkashi/ Pipalkoti : 14 kms. trek, Drive 37/164 kms.
After morning darshan Trek 15 kms. & drive 164 kms. to reach Pipalkoti if time permits, otherwise spend the night at Guptakshi. Pipalkoti is a busy town cradled in the lap of lush green mountains and terraced fields. Over night stay in hotel.

Day 09 : Guptkashi/Pipalkoti – Badrinath : Drive 215 kms.
(6–7 hrs.)/85 kms. (3-4 hrs.)
After breakfast leave for Badrinath . Enjoy the beautiful drive through the thick medicinal forest, take lunch en-route. Reach Badrinath by late afternoon. Evening free. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.Chevron Resort

Day 10 : Badrinath – Pipalkoti : Drive 85 kms. (3-4 hrs.)
After morning Arti and Pooja, visit Mana the last Indian village before the Tibetan border and then drive 85 Kms. to reach Pipalkoti for over night stay in hotel.uday palace

Day 11 : Pipalkoti – Hardwar : Drive 215 kms.(8–9 hrs.)
After breakfast leave for Haridwar, take lunch en-route. Restart and if time permits visit Devprayag (The confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi), to become Ganga. Reach Haridwar in the evening, attend Ganga Arti at Har ki Pauri and over night stay in hotel.Sun Hotel

Day 12 : Hardwar – Delhi : Drive 205 kms.(7–8 hrs.)
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Take lunch en-route. Tour ends on arrival in Delhi, with the happy memories of the Chardham to cherish.

Tour Cost :-
For 2 PAX by Non AC Indica @ Rs 26999 per person
For 4 PAX by Non AC Tavera @ Rs 23999 per person

ACCOMMODATION
* Accommodation on Twin Sharing or Family Room basis.
* All Accommodation in Neat and Clean Hotels with basic amenities
* No Night Travel

TRANSPORT
* By Indica car (2 person) / Tawera (4 persons).
* AC Transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh and Hardwar to Delhi. (Rishikesh to Rishikesh Non
AC India or Tawera)
* Ponies, Porters, Dandies and Jeeps are available for Trek Journey with extra cost for Following Treks……Jankichatti to Yamunotri – 5 Kms Trek / Gaurikund to Kedarnath – 14 Km. Trek

MEALS
* Sumptuous, Hygienic and pure vegetarian food as per regional taste and palate.
* Buffet/Thali meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
* Packed Lunch en-route to Yamunotri and Gangotri

DAY 1. Arrive Kathmandu transfer to GRAND Hotel

DAY 2. Kathmandu sightseeing of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and other temples. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

DAY 3. Early morning departure to Kodari border (border of Nepal) (5hours drive by Coach) Crossing of border (after completion of Nepal custom formalities) from where our Tibetan guide will take you to Zangmu (9300 ft) where you will complete Chinese emigrations and custom formalities and will proceed for Nyalam (12500 ft.) by Land Cruisers.

DAY 4. Day free at Nyalam for acclimatization.

DAY 5. Drive about 270Km for Saga (14800 ft.). Overnight stay in Guest House

DAY 6. Drive 250Km for Baryang (15100 ft) o/n. Guest House

DAY 7. Drive 280Km for Mansarovar Camp (15400 ft) at the shore of Mansarovar. Overnight stay in Guest House.

DAY 8. Morning Pooja, Holy bath at Mansarovar. After Lunch, Mansarovar Parikrama by Land Cruiser. Short drive to Dharchen (Base Camp Kailash) 15600 ft. Overnight stay in Guest House

DAY 09. Those who wish to go for the Parikrama of Mt.Kailash will start trekking (24Km-about 8 hrs trek) early morning & reach Dehraphuk (16300 ft.) where they will camp overnight. Those who do not go for the parikrama will stay at Dharchen or will return to Mansarovar & wait for the group. (People staying at Mansarovar or at Dharchen have to pay 2 Nights Guest house charges to the guide)

DAY 10. Group undertaking the Parikrama will further trek about 21 Km for Zuthulphuk (about 8 hrs trek) 16000 ft. It will cross Dolmala Pass (18500 ft.) enroute. Overnight camp at Zuthulphuk

DAY 11. Short trek from Zuthulphuk to Dharchen (about 15 Km) followed by a Drive 30 Km for Mansarovar camp at the shore of Mansarovar to join the group

DAY 12. Drive to Baryang. Overnight stay at Guest House/ Camp

DAY 13. Drive to Saga. Overnight stay at Guest House/ Camp

DAY 14. Drive to Nyalam. Overnight stay at Guest House/ Camp

DAY 15. Early morning Drive to Kodari border & drive in Coach to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel

DAY 16. Transfer to airport for your next destination

COST:

INR. 72000 PER PERSON FOR INDIAN NATIONALS (From KATHMANDU)
USD. 150 EXTRA FOR FOREIGNERS (OTHER THAN US NATIONALS)
USD. 200 EXTRA FOR US NATIONALS

SERVICES INCLUDE:
Accommodation in 4star Hotel in Kathmandu, Airport Transfers, Sight seeing as per itenary , Camping equipments with Floor Mattresses & sleeping Bag, Emergency equipment like Oxygen, Gamowbeg Sherpa staff, Guide, China visa & all required permits in China, vegetarian food prepared by Indian Cooks, Yak during Parikrama (for luggage only), English Speaking Guide

HIGHLIGHTS:
Using latest 4500cc Land Cruisers, Driver + 4 Passengers in each Cruiser, All accommodation in Guest Houses except 3 Days in tent.

EXCLUDES:
Airfare to Nepal, Airport tax, Travel Insurance, Any extra expenses due to climate, land slides, snow fall, health problems, hospitalization, extra transport due to illness, Yak or Pony for personal seating during Parikrama

DEPARTURES DATES :
MAY 8, 11, 22, 25
JUNE 5, 8, 12, 19, 22
JULY 3, 6, 17, 20, 31
AUGUST 3, 14, 17, 28, 31
SEPTEMBER 14, 21

Travel Tips for Mt. Kailash – Mansarovar Yatra

Accommodation: Accommodation will be very simple with a cozy room with common bathrooms and toilets. However, hot water will be provided in every room for refreshing and for drinking.

Food: The food will be supplied from our side while camping breakfast, lunch & dinner with occasional tea break. While staying in lodges enroute the meal will be provided from the best available Chinese or Tibetan restaurants. The food will be very simple as per the clients taste. All meals provided will be vegetarian.

Clothing & Accessories: Depending upon the season, during June, July, August till September, day time will be pleasant and quite warm with about 15-20 degrees celsius. During afternoon time 1-4 pm can be windy. The morning and evening will be chily between minus 2 to 0 degree celcius. We recommend one down jacket, one warm thick pull-over, one thin pull-over, two warm pants, two light loose cotton pants, one warm windproof cotton jacket, four cotton sleeve T-shirts, two thermal under pants, two thermal vests, one rain coat, one pair each of light tennis shoes & light rubber sandal, six pairs of warm woolen socks, one light cotton or silk scarf, one large cotton or silk scarf, one pair of warm gloves, soft paper tissues, monkey cap & sun hat, two towels, Wind – Rain Jacket, sun hat, sun glass, sun cream, chapstick.

Transportation: During the drive we will be providing a 4-wheel drive (Land cruiser or similar), truck as a backup with all camping gear and crew. Maximum 4-5 people will be accommodated in a land cruiser. While on trek, during the Kora, we will provide Yaks to carry the camping & your personal heavy gears.

Guide/ Escort: A Tibetan/ English speaking guide will escort the group throughout the trip including few Nepali staffs for the camping.

Photography: As Tibet get very bright sunlight due to thin air, so taking photographs can be quite glare. We recommend you to take the advice from the photographic shop while purchasing the film rolls for Tibet. Taking photographs inside monastery will be charged as per Monastery rule. Please ask your guide before taking photographs inside the monastery or Army Camps.

Medicine: We suggest you to bring your own first aid kit with adequate medication regarding altitude sickness, nauseas, dehydration and some painkillers.

Insurance: We highly recommend all clients to be insured against Medical, accidents & necessary emergency evacuation, if needed.

Physical Fitness: Before booking for this trip with us, clients should be in sound good health preparation for this trip. We advise bit of exercise like morning or evening walk or jogging.

Visa & Documentation: Clients must be in possession of a valid passport to obtain visa. We will require the following details from your passport at the time of booking the trip – Full Name as in Passport, Nationality, Date of issue & expiry of Passport, Passport No, Date of Birth & Occupation

Altitude Sickness: Acute mountain sickness is a frequent problem in the Himalayan region. The altitude of the peaks and trills between them are among highest on earth. Acclimatization to altitude above 3000 meters takes time. The body undergoes a number of physiological changes acme of which are immediate like increased pulse rate & respiratory rate. Others appear more slowly over a period of weeks like the change in acid base balance and production of extra red blood cells. These changes plus the effect of intense sunlight, walking hard & dehydration may cause a number or mild vague symptoms such as Loss of appetite, fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, sleeplessness, mild shortness of breath with exercise. The best treatment is prevention! Avoid rapid ascents; take acclimatization symptoms seriously using rest days or diamox. If symptoms are severe and the patient is ill DESCEND IMMEDIATELY 300 Meters of descent or more should be sought. This usually gives rapid improvement.

Payment: A 50% deposit must be sent in advance to our company or its associates. Balance 50% should be paid at least 30 days before the trip departure.

Equipment on Trip: We provide 2 men roomy tents to sleep in. We also provide Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tents, Dining Tables, Folding Chairs and full kitchen utensils. We will provide Sleeping Bag and Foam Mattress for bed.

Personal Equipment Checklist: You need at least 3 pair of change of your clothing for this trip. Shorts, skirt or lightweight trousers are ideal in the heat of the day along with T-shirt, long sleeved cotton shirts and sun hat. During the evening and the higher altitudes warmers clothing will be needed, breeches, track. Well fitting, comfortable boots are to be preferred over training shoes for the actual trekking and clothing will be required for both extremes of climate, for hot sun when trekking through the lower foothills to freezing temperatures at night when camping in the high valleys.

1. Fiber Pile Jacket: 1
2. Shorts or Skirt: 1
3. Light Cotton Trousers: 1
4. Breeches/ Track Suit Bottoms/ Ultra Fleece Trousers: 1
5. Duvet Jacket: Down or synthetic
6. Wool Balaclava, Wool Mitts.
7. Waterproofs: Jacket and trousers
8. Sun Hat Scarf: Silk/Nylon, useful for keeping the sun off the back of your neck.
9. Sunglasses/ Goggles: Essential to get a pair which cuts out 100% UV rays.
10. Sun Cream: High protection factor [15 or higher] or high altitude glacier cream.
11. Lip Slave/Labisan: Protection for the lips. Get one with a sunscreen.
12. Water Bottle: 1 Liter. Metal
13. Iodine: 2% Solution [TINCTURE OF IODINE] obtained from most chemists put into a small glass dropper bottle. 8 drops of iodine will sterilize 1 liter of water in 20 minutes.
14. Toilet Items: Soap, Towel, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Comb, Sanitary protection, Toilet rolls [2], etc. Toilet paper is provided on Trek.
15. Head Torch: [Petzl recommended] -spare batteries and bulbs.
16. Sewing Kit
17. Small Knife: Swiss army style – has many uses.
18. Note Book/ Diary/ Pens
19. Small Padlock: Useful for locking your kit bag
20. 4 Passport Size Photographs
21. A Copy of your Insurance Certificate.
22. Money Belt
23. Reading Material: (1Book).
24. Walkman and 2 tapes – for those early nights. Spare batteries.
25. Chocolate Bars, Sweets.
26. Personal Medical Kit.
27. Small plastic Bags/ Stuff Sacs or Pillow Cases: To separate and keep the gear in your kit bag in order
28. Cigarette Lighter: for burning toilet paper and rubbish.

OPTIONAL:
1. Ski Stick: Telescopic for easy carrying
2. Thermarest: Or similar self-inflating mattress, gives decadent luxury.
3. Camera Gear.
4. Games: Cards, chess etc. for the evenings.
5. Umbrella: Not only for rain, makes a great sunshade.
6. Wet Wipes: Or similar.

Insurance & Emergency Expenses: We suggest that clients insure themselves against a comprehensive claim policy. Which should also include Helicopter Evacuation if necessary. Please note that our Kailash Tour Package does not include any rescue or evacuation expenses in emergencies. Any Emergency arrangement other than regular straightforward tour itinerary service should be borne by the clients themselves.

Camera & Films: A 35 mm system with interchangeable lens will allow you to get the best shots in most situations. A wide angle [28-35mm] and a telephoto [80-200mm] are very useful. Sky ling filters protect your lens [skylight IB] and a polarizing filter is useful for snow scenes. A brush for cleaning your lens is important and your camera and lens need to be in protective cases. Kodachrome 64 is excellent for slides and for prints 100 ASA film is suitable. Faster films may be needed if using zoom lenses and 200 ASA film would be required if you plan to visit Chitwan National Park. 12 rolls of film per trek are not too many for the enthusiast.

General Considerations when Packing: Keep the weight and bulk down to a minimum. Baggage allowance on most international flights is 20 Kg’s/44 lbs.. Most people tend to bring more clothes than they do actually need. You will only need one change of clothes for Kathmandu. On trek it is important to dress in layers. When it is hot you will only be wearing a base layer, when it gets colder you can add to this until you are wearing most of your clothes!

Personal Medical Kit: We suggest that you bring the following:
1. Elastoplasts.
2. Adhesive tape 4″ crepe bandage Elasticated knee and /or ankle support if you experience strain these joints Blister dressings, e.g. moleskin, compead, spenco dressings Nasal Decongestant Throat lozenges/ glucose sweets.
3. Wide spectrum antibiotic [Ciproxin recommended] Anti -diarrhea – Imodium or Lomotil. A course of Flagyll [treatment of giardia].

4. Codeine Phosphate – conspirator, cough suppressant and pain killer Cold and flu suppressant Aspirin / paracetamol.
5. Rehydrate powder – useful for adding to your water bottle and for fluid replacing purposes.
6. Small pair of scissors any special medicines you require.

Day one : Srinagar – Sonmarg
Our services start from the srinagar airport, meet & greet at the airport and transfer to sonmarg, on arrival check in at hotel snow land, tea & snacks on arrival. rest of the day free to relax or visit thajewas glacier. Dinner & over night stay in sonmarg.

Day two : Sonmarg – Holy cave – Srinagar.
After breakfast transfer from sonmarg to baltal. departure for the holy cave by helicopter from baltal helipad and back to sonmarg after darshan. the helicopter operates between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. you will get appox. -1- 2 hours for darshan. vip pass for priority darshan is provided. on return you will be met by our driver. transfer by vehicle from baltal to srinagar . On arrival check-in at hotel paradise / deluxe houseboat.

Day three : Srinagar
After breakfast time free till departure. transfer to srinagar airport for your flight to next destination.

Package Cost Per Person

Minimum 2 person : Rs. 14500 per person.
Extra Person: Rs 9900 per person.
Child (2 12 yrs): Rs. 5500
Infant: FREE
Service Tax- 3.09% extra

Package includes:

• Airport transfers from / to srinagar.
• Transfer from srinagar to / from baltal by non ac vehicle.
• Return journey by helicopter to the holy cave from baltal
• 1-nt stay at sonmarg/ baltal on sharing basis.
• 1-nt stay at srinagar.
• Meals as per plan ( map )
• Vehicle used – sumo/tempo traveller/deluxe bus (depending on number of
guests travelling on specified day).
• All taxes.

Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter
(via baltal) – 3 nights/4 days

Day one : Srinagar – Sonmarg
our services start from the srinagar airport, meet & greet at the airport and transfer to sonmarg, on arrival check in at hotel snow land, tea & snacks on arrival. rest of the day free to relax or visit thajewas glacier. dinner & over night stay in sonmarg.

Day two : Sonmarg – Holy cave – Srinagar.
after breakfast transfer from sonmarg to baltal. departure for the holy cave by helicopter from baltal helipad and back to sonmarg after darshan. the helicopter operates between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. you will get appox. -1- 2 hours for darshan. vip pass for priority darshan is provided. on return you will be met by our driver. transfer by vehicle from baltal to srinagar . on arrival check-in at hotel paradise / deluxe houseboat

Day three : Srinagar
after breakfast, half day tour of world famous mughal gardens, nishat bagh (the garden of pleasure) and shalimar bagh (abode of love). all gardens are situated on the banks of dal lake. in evening enjoy shikara ride on dal lake (extra cost). overnight stay at srinagar hotel paradise / deluxe houseboat.

Day four : Srinagar
after breakfast time free till departure. transfer to srinagar airport for your flight to next destination

Package cost per person

Minimum 2 person : Rs. 14500 per person.
Extra Person: Rs 10500 per person.
Child (2 12 yrs): Rs. 6500
Infant: FREE
Service Tax- 3.09% extra

Package includes :

• Airport transfers from / to srinagar.
• Transfer from srinagar to / from baltal by non ac vehicle.
• Return journey by helicopter to the holy cave from baltal
• 1-nt stay at sonmarg/ baltal on sharing basis.
• 2-nts stay at srinagar.
• Shikara ride on the dal lake.
• Half day sightseeing at srinagar.
• Meals as per plan ( map ).
• Vehicle used – sumo/tempo traveller/deluxe bus (depending on number of
guests travelling on specified day).
• All taxes.

Other Information :

Carry adequate warm clothing including jacket, sweater, woolen socks, comfortable walking shoes, thermal underwears, medicines, rain coat and torch.

Note: Rates are subject to change without prior information.

Places Covered: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mamallapuram – Chennai – Kodaikanal – Thekkady – Kottayam – Cochin – Trivandrum – Kovalam – Trivandrum.

Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu in the South of India. It is also an important tourist destination of India. Chennai is famous as the “Gateway to South India”. Explore the city and mark the rich historical and cultural heritage, of Tamil Nadu. The hundreds of temples, historic monuments, museums and art galleries are worth your visit. Have your dinner and stay overnight at Chennai.

Day 02: Chennai to Kanchipuram to Mamallapuram
Have your breakfast and take a sightseeing tour to Chennai. You will enjoy visiting the popular attractions of Chennai, including Mariana Beach, Fort St. George, Valluvar Kottam, Fort Museum, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Snake Park, Santhome Cathedral, and other. After lunch, move on to Kanchipuram.

Kanchipuram is a beautiful temple city and an important cultural city of Tamil Nadu. It was the ancient capital of Pallavas. It is famous with the name of the city of 1000 temples. Still, after the long race of time, there are 124 temples in the city. Kanchipuram is known for its beautiful silk sarees too. See the amazing temple of Kanchipuram, popular for the architectural richness. Some of them are too ancient to have belonged to the 7th and 8th century time. There are several interesting paintings on the walls. Take a drive to Mamallapuram, also called as Mahabalipuram.

Mahabalipuram is an ancient port town of south India, best known for its rock cut and monolithic temple architecture. It is a major tourist attraction and is developed as a beach resort destination too. Mahabalipuram is also a UNESCO world Heritage Site. You will also see the other attractions of the city that include Arjuna’s Penance, the Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots), the five monolithic pyramidal structures. Reach here and check in the Beach Resort for an overnight stay.

Day 03: Mamallapuram to Chennai to Kodaikanal
Have your breakfast and enjoy the sightseeing tour of Mamallapuram. You can see here the ancient rock cut temple made out of a single rock and the 7th century Pallavas monuments. Later, you will return to the resort and unwind on the beach.

In the evening, you will have a drive to the Chennai Railway Station and board overnight train to Kodaikanal. Stay overnight onboard the train.

Day 04: Kodaikanal
Have an early morning arrival at the Kodai Station. You will move on to Kodaikanal by road. Watch out for the wonderful scenery as you will climb over the hill. Check in the hotel and have your rest of the day at leisure.

Kodaikanal is located on the picturesque Palani Hills at the altitude of about 2,100 meters over the sea level. Kodaikanal is simply splendid and is regarded as one of the most attractive and calm hill stations of southern India. With its surroundings of green slopes, rocks, delightful waterfalls and pretty lakes, Kodaikanal will win your heart instantly.

Enjoy an exhilarating boating experience in the evening on the Kodai Lake. Stay overnight at Kodaikanal.

Day 05: Kodaikanal
Have your breakfast and enjoy the sightseeing tour of Kodaikanal. You will enjoy visiting the renowned Coakers Walk, Bryant Park, Pillar Rocks and Kurinji Andavar Temple. You will take your rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at Kodaikanal.

Day 06: Kodaikanal to Thekkady or Periyar
Have your breakfast at the hotel. You will take a drive to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Reach here and check in the Forest Lodge. In the evening, you will enjoy a memorable trip on the picturesque Periyar Lake to view wildlife. Stay overnight at the Forest Lodge.

Day 07: Thekkady
After breakfast at the Lodge and take rest of the day at leisure. Take a safari on a Jeep or Elephant Safari (on your own) to explore the rich flora and fauna of Periyar. On the Munnar hills, you can see the serene world of lush grasslands. The Periyar Lake is also home for the wildlife species and adds much beauty to the sanctuary. You can see here elephants, Wild Pigs, Gaur, Barking Deer, Sambar, Dole, Indian Wild Dog, Mouse Deer and a Tiger. Optional: You can choose to enjoy launch trip again, at dawn. Stay overnight at the Forest Lodge.

Day 08: Thekkady – Kottayam – Cochin
Have your breakfast and take a drive to reach Kottayam. Reach Kottayam. Here, you will enjoy an unforgettable houseboat cruise in the scenic settings of palm fringed picturesque backwaters while sailing towards Cochin. Reach Cochin in the evening and check in the hotel.

Cochin is an exciting port city of Kerala that is most visited for its harbor culture and natural splendor. Cochin is also famous with the name of Kochi. It is one of the most popular and most visited historical cities of Kerala. Cochin offers spectacular backwaters and beaches. Stay overnight at Cochin.

Day 09: Cochin to Trivandrum to Kovalam
Have your breakfast and enjoy the sightseeing tour of Cochin. You will visit the famous sightseeing attractions, such as Mattancherry Palace or Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, Bolghatty Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Cochin harbor. The huge Chinese Fishing Nets, particularly at the Vasco Da Gama Square provide the best sight of the harbor.

In the afternoon, you will take a drive to Kovalam, the perfect beach destination of kerala. With its spectacular natural beauty, clean and beautiful surroundings and serenity, Kovalam attracts tourist from India and abroad. Kovalam beach is located near the capital city of Kerala. Reach Kovalam and check in the beach resort. Stay overnight at Kovalam.

Day 10: Kovalam
Have your breakfast at the hotel. Your rest of the day will be at leisure. You will enjoy your rest of the day in relaxing and sunbathing on the picturesque beaches of Kovalam. If you feel your sporty guts overcoming you, try your hand at the adventure sports here at the beach.

Day 11: Kovalam to Trivandrum to departure
Post breakfast, you will depart Kovalam. You will move on to Trivandrum. Board a timely flight to your next destination or back home with charming memories of South India Tour.

Tour End

Places Covered: Mumbai – Goa – Mumbai.

Day 02 : Goa

Fly to Goa – the exotic tropical beach destination. Day free to walk around the beaches of Goa.

Day 03 : Goa

Sightseeing tour of Panjim for its beautiful churches and cathedrals. Take a boat cruise on Mandovi River.

Day 04 : Goa

Day completely at discretion in the tropical paradise known as Goa.

Day 05 : Goa

The whole day free to relax on the pristine beaches of Goa.

Day 06 : Goa

The whole day on your own.

Day 07 : Mumbai

Board the flight back to Mumbai. Arrive and check in at hotel. Evening at leisure.

Day 08 : Mumbai / Departure

Half day trip to Elephanta cave island for astonishing ancient sculptures. Later during the day visit notable attractions of the city which include Dhobi Ghat, Crawford market, Marine drive and old mansions of Colaba area. At appropriate time you will be transferred to International airport to board the flight back to your country.

Tour Ends

Day 01 Trivandrum – Kovalam

Your India beach holiday begins when you arrive in Trivandrum from where the executives from Holiday Club India will transfer you to Kovalam. Check into the hotel. Spend the Day on the Kovalam beach famous for its serenity and scenic beauty. Overnight stay at the Hotel

Day 02 Kovalam

Day is free for the holiday activities on the Kovalam beach. You can also undergo complete health rejuvenation at one of the Ayurveda resorts on the seashore. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 03 Kanyakumari

Visit Kanyakumari located at the confluence of the three vast seas: Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Kanyakumari is famous for its view of the dawn and dusk from the seashore. Its virgin and natural beaches are a beautiful vacation destination. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 04 Kovalam

Again depart for Kovalam in the early morning. The Day is free for holiday enjoyment on the beach where you can relax in your own way. Overnight stay at the beach resort.

Day 05 Kovalam -Trivandrum

In the morning board transfer to the Trivandrum airport where the executive from Holiday Club India will help you to board the flight to your next destination.

Tour End

Places Covered: Mumbai – Trivandrum – Kovalam – Cape Comorin – Varkala – Kumarakom – Periyar – Kottayam – Allepey – Cochin – Calicut – Treehouse – Ooty – Mysore – Bangalore – Mumbai.

Day 02: Mumbai

With many interesting attractions to boast of, Mumbai is an experience you will never forget. As the entertainment and commercial capital of the country, Mumbai is a fine mix of modernity and tradition, something that draws tourists from all across the world. As part of your Mumbai tour with Indian Holiday, visit attractions like the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum and the like. Return for an overnight stay at your hotel in Mumbai.

Day 03: Trivandrum – Kovalam

On day 3 of the Kerala Backwaters tour, transfer to the airport and board a flight to Trivandrum (now called Thiruvananthapuram), the capital of Kerala. On arrival in Trivandrum, you will be taken to a hotel in Kovalam, a popular beach holiday destination in Kerala. From water sports to lazy beach walks, Kovalam offers a fine range of beach activities for you to indulge in. You can also treat yourself to many invigorating Ayurvedic therapies at the treatment center located nearby. Stay overnight in Kovalam.

Day 04: Kovalam – Cape Comorin – Kovalam

Spend a lazy day on the beach and enjoy its lush green surroundings that never fail to soothe the senses. Later, travel to Cape Camorin or Kanyakumari, located at the southernmost tip of the country. Visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace and take a tour of Archeological museum before returning for an overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 05: Kovalam – Varkala

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast before traveling to Varkala, one of the most frequented beach retreats in Kerala. Complete with a beautiful beach and a peaceful ambience, Varkala is an idyllic hideaway for weary travelers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the cities. Check into a hotel on arrival in Varkala and relax for the remaining part of the day. You may also relieve your stress with some traditional massages and therapies. Stay overnight in Varkala.

Day 06: Varkala – Kumarakom

Travel to Kumarakom by speedboat. Known for its bird sanctuary, Kumarakom is an oasis of tranquility that soothes both body and soul. Indeed, from mangrove forests to paddy fields, Kumarakom is truly a place worth visiting at least once during your tour to Kerala. Check into a hotel on arrival and spend the remaining part of the day at leisure. Stay overnight in Kumarakom.

Day 07: Kumarakom

As part of your tour to Kumarakom, indulge in backwater cruises besides enjoying bird watching tours to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Return for an overnight stay in Kumarakom. Also indulge in a number of windsailing and water skiing exercises or canoe ride over the lake. Stay overnight in Kumarakom.

Day 08: Kumarakom – Periyar

As part of the Kerala Backwaters Tour, travel to Periyar. Known for its National Park, Periyar is peppered with many delightful rubber estates and tea / spice plantations. Check into a hotel on arrival and relax for the remaining part of the day

Day 09: Periyar

Visit the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and explore its rich flora and fauna. Trek through forest and see a wide variety of birds and animals. You will also visit a spice plantation besides enjoying a boat safari on the Periyar lake that will allow you a fine view of the wild elephants and other animals in their natural habitat. Stay overnight in Periyar.

Day 10 – 11: Periyar – Kottayam – Backwater

Transfer to Kottayam after breakfast. On arrival, board a houseboat and embark on a journey that will etch itself in your memory for life. Enjoy two full days on board the houseboat that will take you through the sleepy backwaters of Kerala to Alleppey.

Day 12: Allepey – Cochin

On arrival in Alleppey, transfer to a hotel in Cochin. Relax awhile before embarking on a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit tourist attractions like the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace and St. Francis Church besides other tourist attractions. Also enjoy a Kathakali dance performance in the evening before returning for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13: Cochin – Calicut

As part of the Kerala Backwaters tour, depart for Calicut (now called Kozhikode) after breakfast. Calicut is the first place Vasco da Gama set his foot on when he came to India in 1458 from Europe. On arrival in Calicut, check-in at a hotel and rest awhile. Later enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kozhikode (Calicut) and visit attractions like the Art Gallery, Pazhassiraja Museum and Krishna Art Museum. After your Kozhikode tour, return to the hotel for night stay.

Day 14: Calicut – Treehouse

Travel to the Treehouse resort, a place blessed by nature. Experience living like Tarzan on your Kerala Backwater tours. Stay in houses built on trees with eco-friendly material. The Treehouse is located 65 km from Calicut (Kozhikode) en-route Ooty-Mysore highway.

Day 15: Treehouse

On day 15 of the Kerala backwaters tour, explore the nearby area. Relax in the lap of nature and indulge in a communion like never before. Photography enthusiasts can also look forward to a wonderful time. Stay overnight at the Treehouse resort.

Day 16: Treehouse – Ooty

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast before leaving for Ooty, the “queen of hills”. This beautiful hill station is truly a place worth visiting at least once during your travel to South India. Check into a hotel on arrival and stay overnight.

Day 17: Ooty

Nestled amidst the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, Ooty or Udagamandalam charms visitors with its rolling hills, gushing brooks and cascading waterfalls. It is indeed a place you will love to visit again and again. You may also opt for a sightseeing tour of Ooty or indulge in a novel shopping experience. Stay overnight in Ooty.

Day 18: Ooty – Mysore

Leave for Mysore in the morning. Check-in at a hotel on arrival and rest awhile. Later, an Indian Holiday representative will take you on a sight seeing tour around the city. Return for an overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 19: Mysore – Bangalore

After a morning sightseeing tour of Mysore, leave for Bangalore. Upon arrival, check into a hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 20: Bangalore – Mumbai

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Bangalore. Around afternoon, transfer to the airport and board a flight to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai, check-in at the hotel where you can rest for a few hours. Domestic travelers are taken to the airport to board the flight back home. International travelers will be taken to the airport after dinner to board International flight.

Tour End

Places Covered: Mumbai – Goa – Cochin – Mumbai

Day 03: Mumbai – Goa
Today you will be transferred to airport to catch flight to Goa, On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to relax to beach. In the evening enjoy Goan Carnival Theme : Join a traditional carnival, which is a part of Goa’s rich Portuguese heritage. Where revelry, song and dance, great food and good wine come together beautifully. Discover the joy of Goan cuisine at a delightful buffet dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Goa Beaches & Carnival Tour  7 nights/ 8 days

Kerala Backwaters Tours  19 nights/ 20 days

Beach Tour South India 4 nights/ 5 days

Tropical Beach Holidays India 7 nights/ 8 days

South India Beach Tour 10 nights/ 11 days