Golden Triangle with Kerala – Heritage, Backwaters & Beaches

Duration

12 Days

People

40+

Min Age

3 Year

Tour Type

Private & customizable

Overview

Golden Triangle with Kerala Combine India’s historical Golden Triangle with the serene beauty of Kerala in this diverse cultural and nature-packed tour. Start with the majestic cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, where you’ll explore Mughal and Rajput heritage, before heading to Kerala, known as “God’s Own Country.” Cruise through palm-lined backwaters, experience Ayurvedic spa treatments, spot wildlife in Periyar, and relax on the golden beaches of Kovalam.


Tour Highlights

✅ Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise and explore the palaces of Jaipur
✅ Cruise through Kerala’s backwaters on a luxury houseboat
✅ Experience a traditional Kathakali dance performance in Cochin
✅ Stay in a tea plantation retreat in Munnar
✅ Spot wild elephants and tigers in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
✅ Enjoy an Ayurvedic spa treatment & beach relaxation in Kovalam

(Per Person – Based on Twin Sharing, excluding international flights)

Included/Excluded

  • Luxury stays in 5-star hotels & heritage properties
  • Private guided tours with expert historians
  • All monument entrance fees
  • Domestic flights for Delhi – Hampi – Delhi
  • Cultural experiences, folk performances & heritage walks
  • International airfare
  • Personal expenses & shopping

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi – Welcome to India
  • Arrive in Delhi, where your guide will meet you for a private transfer.

  • Visit India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb & Qutub Minar.

  • Explore the bustling streets of Chandni Chowk by rickshaw.

  • Enjoy a welcome dinner at a heritage restaurant.

🏨 Stay: The Imperial / The Oberoi, New Delhi
🚲 Exclusive Experience: Evening rickshaw ride in Old Delhi

Day 2: Delhi to Agra – Mughal Marvels
  • Drive to Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal.

  • Visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO-listed Mughal fortress.

  • Enjoy a sunset view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh.

🏨 Stay: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
🌅 Exclusive Experience: Sunset view of the Taj Mahal

Day 3: Agra to Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri & Pink City Wonders
  • Visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal city.

  • Drive to Jaipur, Rajasthan’s pink-hued capital.

  • Explore Hawa Mahal & Albert Hall Museum.

  • Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani dinner with folk performances.

🏨 Stay: Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
🎭 Exclusive Experience: Cultural dinner with live folk music

Day 4: Jaipur – The Royal Legacy
  • Visit the stunning Amber Fort, with an optional elephant ride.

  • Explore City Palace, Jantar Mantar & Nahargarh Fort.

  • Shop for traditional crafts in Jaipur’s vibrant bazaars.

🏨 Stay: Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
🛍️ Exclusive Experience: Guided shopping tour in Jaipur

Day 5: Jaipur to Cochin – Enter Kerala’s Cultural Capital
  • Fly from Jaipur to Cochin.

  • Visit the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church & Mattancherry Palace.

  • Enjoy a Kathakali dance performance in the evening.

🏨 Stay: Brunton Boatyard / Taj Malabar, Cochin
🎭 Exclusive Experience: Live Kathakali performance

Day 6: Cochin to Munnar – Tea Gardens & Misty Hills
  • Drive to Munnar, Kerala’s famous hill station.

  • Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the Nilgiri Tahr.

  • Explore tea plantations and visit the Tea Museum.

  • Enjoy a sunset over the rolling hills.

🏨 Stay: The Windermere Estate / Spice Tree Resort
🍵 Exclusive Experience: Tea-tasting session with a plantation owner

Day 7: Munnar to Thekkady – Wildlife & Spice Plantations
  • Drive to Thekkady, home to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • Visit a spice plantation and learn about Kerala’s famous spices.

  • Enjoy a boat safari on Periyar Lake, spotting elephants and exotic birds.

🏨 Stay: Spice Village / Cardamom County Resort
🦌 Exclusive Experience: Guided jungle walk in Periyar

Day 8: Thekkady to Alleppey – Backwater Houseboat Stay
  • Drive to Alleppey, the heart of Kerala’s backwaters.

  • Board a private luxury houseboat and cruise through serene palm-fringed canals.

  • Enjoy a traditional Kerala meal cooked onboard.

🏨 Stay: Private Houseboat
🚣 Exclusive Experience: Sunset cruise through the backwaters

Day 9: Alleppey to Kovalam – Relax by the Arabian Sea
  • Drive to Kovalam, Kerala’s beach paradise.

  • Spend the day at leisure, relaxing on Lighthouse Beach.

  • Enjoy an Ayurvedic spa treatment.

🏨 Stay: The Leela Kovalam / Niraamaya Retreats
💆 Exclusive Experience: Ayurveda & spa therapy session

Day 10: Kovalam – Leisure & Cultural Exploration
  • Take an excursion to Trivandrum, Kerala’s capital.

  • Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple & Napier Museum.

  • Enjoy a sunset beachside dinner.

🏨 Stay: The Leela Kovalam / Niraamaya Retreats
🌅 Exclusive Experience: Private beachside candlelight dinner

Day 11: Kovalam to Delhi – Back to the Capital
  • Fly from Trivandrum to Delhi.

  • Enjoy free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

  • Celebrate the journey with a farewell dinner at a fine-dining restaurant.

🏨 Stay: The Imperial / The Oberoi, New Delhi
🍽️ Exclusive Experience: Fine dining experience at Bukhara

Day 12: Departure from Delhi
  • Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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