The Golden Triangle & Kerala
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This trip combines some of the most famous sites of northern India with some time in the beautiful southern state of Kerala. It is ideal for a first trip to the sub-continent as we visit all the well known places of the ‘Golden Triangle’, that’s Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, as well as including Cochin in the south, time on a houseboat in the backwaters of Kerala, and a couple of days relaxation on the beach.
Trip highlights
- The Taj Mahal at Agra
- The Pink City of Jaipur
- Historic city of Cochin
- Backwater houseboat trip
- Southern beaches
Itinerary
- Day 1:
Arrive in Delhi. Met and transferred to Claridges Hotel.
- Day 2:
Day for sightseeing in Old and New Delhi. Overnight at Claridges Hotel. (B)
- Day 3:
Transfer to station. Fast train to Agra, guided tour of Agra. Overnight at The Trident. (B)
- Day 4:
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Drive to Jaipur, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. Samode Haveli. (B)
- Day 5:
Full day guided tour of Jaipur including Amber Fort. Overnight at Samode Haveli. (B)
- Day 6:
Flight to Cochin. Afternoon city tour of Cochin. Evening Kathakali Dance show. Overnight at Brunton Boatyard. (B)
- Day 7:
Drive to Alleppy and board the houseboat. Overnight onboard. (FB)
- Day 8:
Transfer to Marari Beach at Mararikulam and relax! (B)
- Day 9:
Day on the beach. (B)
- Day 10:
Day on the beach. (B)
- Day 11:
Day on the beach. (B)
- Day 12:
Drive to Cochin. Free afternoon in Cochin. Overnight at Brunton Boatyard. (B)
- Day 13:
Transfer to the airport to connect with onward flight home. (B)
Price
Our trips are tailor made for you and prices vary according to the accommodation used and time of year. As a guide price using the accommodation shown this itinerary would cost from £2,410 per person excluding international flights.
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Duration and details
13 days
Is it for you?
This is an easy trip that does not require any particular special fitness. You stay in good hotels and should find this an in-depth and comprehensive itinerary at a relaxing pace.
Best times to go
The best time to travel is around October to mid-April. The monsoon season is normally from June to September. The temperature should range from a low of about 22°C to a high of 32°C.
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Included
Accommodation in double/twin room on a bed and breakfast basis; all transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle; guided tour of Delhi, Agra, Fathepur Sikri, Jaipur and Cochin; entrances fees on tours; train tickets Delhi-Agra; economy class air-fare Jaipur-Kochi.
Not included
International flights; visas; tips; entrance fees at sights; optional activities at Marari Beach Resort.
Getting there
International flights from the UK into Delhi and out of Kochin cost from around £550 to £700 per person.
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