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Discover India Tour from North to South By Car & Driver

Discover India Tour from North to South By Car & Driver

Destinations

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1 Arrive Delhi

You will be met by our driver with your name on placard at the arrival of Delhi International airport, transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Delhi Sight seeing tour

Morning tour of Old Delhi covering Red Fort, Jama Mosque, Chandni Chowk, Mahatma Gandhi Memoir & Old Delhi Railway station.

Afternoon tour of New Delhi covering India Gate, Parliament House, President Palace, Humayuns Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus shape Bahai Temple. Evening visit markets of Connaught Place & surrounding.

Day 3 Delhi to Varanasi (By Flight)

Morning you will be transferred to domestic airport to catch the flight for Varanasi, you will be met by our driver at Varanasi airport, transfer to your accommodation. Afternoon tour of Sarnath – to see the Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashok Pillar, Dhamek Stupa, Dharamika Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum also. Evening You can take boat tour on ganges to see the cultural & religious sights at the time of sunset.

Day 4 Varanasi Sight Seeing Tour – Agra (By overnight train)

Early morning you can take boat tour for cultural & religious sights at the time of sunrise. During the day sight seeing tour of Varanasi temple including Vishwanath Temple, Golden Temple, Durga Temple, Assi Ghat, Dashwamedha Ghat, Manikarna Ghat & the Tulsi Ghat. Evening free to visit the markets of Varanasi. Evening transfer to Mughal Sarai railway station to board the train for Agra at 2220 hrs, overnight in the ac private sleeper compartment of the train.

Day 5 Agra

Arrive Agra railway station & meet your driver & transfer to accommodation in Agra. Afternoon tour of Agra covering the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Moti Masjid, Ittamuddaulahs Tomb & Tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra. Evening discover the handicrafts markets of Agra.

Day 6 Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Abhaneri Stepwell – Jaipur (250 kms – 5 to 7 hrs)

Morning leave for Jaipur on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri the city built by Mughal Emperor Akbar, a little further visit Abhaneri Step well & contune to Jaipur, transfer to your hotel in Jaipur.

Day 7 Jaipur Sight Seeing Tour

Morning drive 11 kms out of the city to reach Amber Fort, visit the Fort & Amber Palace & Fort Musuem, over here you can choose to reach the fort by open jeeps or you can enjoy elephant ride. Afternoon tour of Jaipur city covering Hawa Mahal – Palace of Winds, City Palace, Royal Observatory, Albert Hall, Raj Mandir Theatre one of its kind & in the evening discover the handicrafts markets of Jaipur.

Day 8 Jaipur to Pushkar to Chittorgarh to Udaipur (385 kms – 7 hrs)

Morning continue your journey to Udaipur enroute stopping at Holy city Pushkar to see the 52 bathing ghats & the ceremonies which takes place on these ghats, also see the temple of Lord Brahma. Continue to Udaipur & on the way see the Chittorgarh Fort, one of the best forts of India, see the museum & the palace of the fort & also Peace & victory tower. Continue to Udaipur & transfer to your accommodation on arrival.

Day 9 Udaipur Sight Seeing Tour

Morning tour of Udaipur city covering City Palace Complex, visit the Palace Museum, Darbar Hall, temple of Jagdish – Diety of Maharanas of Udaipur. Afternoon tour of Sajjangarh Fort, Sahelion Ki Baari, Handicraft Museum & Monsoon Palace. Evening free to discover markets of Udaipur.

Day 10 Udaipur to Ranakpur to Jodhpur (285 kms – 5 to 6 hrs)

Morning leave for Jodhpur on the way visit the 12th century Jain Temple of Ranakpur made of pure white marble with beautiful carving on it. After the visit drive to Jodhpur, on arrival transfer to your accommodation.

Day 11 Jodhpur

Tour of Jodhpur city also known as the blue city covering Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada- memorial of great Rajput warriors, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum & Vintage Car Museum. You can also drive to Mandore Gardens.

Day 12 Jodhpur – Chennai (By air at 1315 hrs / arr at 1815 hrs)

Morning transfer to airport to catch the flight for Chennai at 1135 hrs, arrive Chennai & meet our driver who will be waiting with name on the placard, transfer to your accommodation. Evening at leisure.

Day 13 Chennai – Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (80 kms – 3 hrs)

Morning continue your journey to Mahabalipuram, on the way visit Kanchipuram Temple Complex known to house 1000 shrines, after visiting Kanchipuram drive to Mahabalipuram, on arrival transfer to your accommodation in Mahabalipuram. Tour of Mahabalipuram early evening covering the famous seven pagodas, the Rock Hewn Temples Here & Arjuna Rathas.

Day 14 Mahabalipuram – Pondicheryy (132 kms – 3 to 4 hrs)

Morning continue your journey to the French colony of Pondicherry, on arrival transfer to your accommodation in Pondicherry. Afternoon tour of Pondicherry covering the famous Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, BHarti Dasan Memorial, Pondicherry Museum & Sri Arbindo Ashram.

Day 15 Pondicherry - Chidambaram – Kumbakonam – Thanjavur - Tanjore (200 kms - 5 to 6 hrs)

Morning continue your journey to Tanjore, on the way visit the famous Natrajan temple in Chidambaram & the Nau Griha (9 Planets) Temples in Kumbakonam. Proceed your journey after the visit to Tanjore – Thanjavur, on arrival transfer to your accommodation in Thanjavur. Eary evening visit Thanjavur it used to be the ancient capital of the Kings of Cholas, visit the famous Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace of Thanjavur.

Day 16 Thanjavur – Tiruchirapally (Trichy) (59 kms – 1 to 2 hrs)

Morning continue your journey to Tiruchirapally also known as Trichy, on arrival transfer to your accommodation in Tiruchirapally. Later sight seeing tour of Tiruchirapally covering the famous Rock Fort Temple, Rangathan Swami Temple & Jambukeshwara Temple.

Day 17 Tiruchirapally – Madurai (165 kms - 3 to 4 hrs)

Morning continue your journey to Madurai, on arrival transfer to your accommodation in Madurai. During the day sight seeing tour of Madurai covering the famous Meenakshi Temple with excusite carving on the pillars & the ceiling, later visit Tirumalai Nayak Palace & a short drive can take you to Alagar hills to see the Thirupparakundaram Rock Temple.

Day 18 Madurai – Munnar (150 kms - 4 to 5 hrs)

Morning continue your journey to the Tea Estates & the hill station of Kerala Munnar, the drive will take a little longer due to hilly region passing through lush green scenery all around. On arrival transfer to your accommodation in Munnar.

Day 19 Munnar

Morning sight seeing tour of Munnar covering Eravikulam National Park, Attukad Water Fall, Kanan Devan Hills, Muttuputty Dam, Top Station & Tea Estates. Visit the mall road of Munnar for its local specialities.

Day 20 Munnar - Thekkaddy - Periyar National Park & Tiger Reserve (110 kms – 4 hrs)

Morning continue your journey to Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkaddy, the drive is through lush green sights, on arrival transfer to your accommodation in Periyar. To see the wild life in Periyar there are trekking routes & generally the wild life is seen by motor boat cruise in Periyar lake. After the jungle safari one can also take spice plantation tour where you will be shown how different kind of spices are grown in this region. The spice market is also very famous of Periyar.

Day 21 Periyar – Kumarakom (129 kms – 3 to 4 hrs)

Morning continue your journey to backwater country Kumarakom, on arrival transfer to your accommodation preferably overlooking the Vembanad lake. Kumarakom is a destination laced with canals where the houseboats ply it is a place to relax at your hotel overlooking the vembanad lake & greenery.

Day 22 Kumarakom Jetty – Alleppey (Houseboat Journey)

Today is the day of Houseboat journey, you will be picked up by the houseboat directly you’re your hotel, transfer to your houseboat to sail in the back waters of Kerala, enjoy the houseboat ride passing through tiny villages on the bank of vembanad lake, see the people in the small boats doing their daily chores of life like fishing, washing clothes etc. The houseboat can stop near one of the villages where you can walk in the village & see the culture & life of Kerala Villages. You can also try fishing from the houseboat & the catch can be prepared for your dinner by the chef of the houseboat. Houseboat will be parked in the evening by sun set, enjoy dinner floating over the vembanad lake. Spend the night in the houseboat.

Day 23 Arrive Alleppey Jetty – Kochi (Cochin) (60 kms – 2 hrs)

Meet our driver at the Alleppey Jetty in the morning, continue your journey to the port city of Kochi also known as Cochin. On arrival transfer to your accommodation. Afternoon sight seeing tour of Kochi covering Mattanacherrry Palace, Jewish Synagogue & Fort Cochin. Evening visit the markets of Kochi.

Day 24 Cochin – Goa (By air at 1210 hrs / arr at 1635 hrs)

Morning transfer to airport to catch the flight for Goa at 1210 hrs, meet our driver at Goa airport with your name on the placard & transfer to your accommodation in Goa by the sea.

Day 25 Goa

Morning sight seeing of Goa which includes the famous Churches in Old Goa – the Basilica of Born Jesus where the mortal remains of St. Xavier is kept in the casket, also visit the famous Churches of Madgaon & Panjim. North Goa includes the sight seeing of famous markets of Calangute, Baga & Anjuna Beach.

Day 26 Goa

Free day in Goa.

Day 27 Goa – Mumbai (By air at 1400 hrs / arr at 1500 hrs)

Morning transfer to Goa airport to catch the flight for Mumbai, meet our driver who will be waiting to receive you in Mumbai with name on the placard, transfer to your accommodation in Mumbai.

Day 28 Mumbai Elephanta Caves & City Tour

Morning tour of Elephanta Caves, we will drive to Gateway of India & from here board the Speed Boats to reach the Elephanta Islands, on arrival visit the ancient Elephanta Cave Temple with exquisite paintings. After the visit return to gateway of India by speed boats. Afternoon tour of Mumbai city covering Gateway of India, World Trade Centre, Nariman Point, Marine Drive, Churchgate Railway station, Victoria Terminus Railway station, GPO, Shivaji Museum, Crawford Market, Flora Fountain, Mahalaxmi Temple & Dhabhi Ghat.

Day 29 Mumbai – Onward Journey

Morning transfer to airport to connect flight to your onward destination or you can fly back to Delhi to connect your flight.

The above is a suggested private tour & can be customized /bespoke as per your liking & your route. We will provide our Car & driver for the above tour, if you wish we can also assist you in booking your hotels, guides & any other services you like. Our Car & driver will ensure that you will enjoy the tour to the fullest. You will also have a dedicated 24 hrs contact number for any kind of assistance during the tour. Send us an email at info@india-tour-by-car-and-driver.com & we will send You the quote for the tour with car & driver at the earliest.