Day /1
Delhi
Fly from London Heathrow to Delhi with Emirates. You will be met on arrival and transferred to The Imperial, New Delhi for a two night stay. (BB)
The ImperialDelhi, Agra, Jaipur, Kerala, Alappuzha /Itinerary
Day /2-3
Delhi & Agra
Discover the two halves of India’s metropolitan heart. With a full day tour, your senses will be gloriously overwhelmed with sights, sounds and smells as you wander between the ancient allure of Old Delhi and the contemporary visions of New Delhi. Roam the bazaars of Chandi Chowk before ticking off a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage sites from the scarlet Red Fort to the towering Qutub Minar. Day three sees you travelling to another corner of the Golden Triangle, Agra, for an overnight stay in The Oberoi Amarvilas. Stroll beneath the intricate marble and red sandstone arches of Agra Fort, formerly the palatial prison of Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, before moving on to Mehtab Bagh gardens for an uninterrupted view of the Taj Mahal across the River Yamuna. (BB)
The Oberoi AmarvilasDay /4-6
Jaipur
Awaken to the enchanting sight of the Taj Mahal with a sunrise visit in the absence of crowds before continuing onto the triangle's final vertex. After an en route exploration of the abandoned red city of Fatehpur Sikri, the turmeric façade of the Amber Fort will signal your arrival in Jaipur. A guided tour will immerse you in the city’s heritage, culture and illustrious palaces; paving the way for a three night stay tracing the stories of Jaipur illustrated onto the wallpaper of SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace. A backdrop to be the envy of Wes Anderson himself. (BB)
Day /7-8
Cochin
Bidding farewell to inland India with a flight South-west, a night shall be spent in the coastal city of Kochi within the walls of a former Victorian shipyard, Brunton Boatyard. The tranquil coastal living provides a soothing pace of life as you wander the shoreline before a vivacious live performance of hypnotic traditional music and dance by Kaleidoscope Kerala in a heritage theatre. (BB)
Brunton BoatyardDay /9
Alleppey
Serenity follows as you spend a night drifting along the still waters of Kumarakom Lake aboard an authentic Kerala Kettuvallam. Once for commercial use, the knotted coir rope houseboats have been transformed to be a harmonious blend of tradition and luxury modernity. Allowing you to float in comfort beneath an endless blanket of starlight. (FB)
Kumarakom Lake ResortDay /10-11
Kumarakom
Disembark to be whisked off to visit a fisherman’s beach to witness the boatmen smoothly and efficiently bring in the day’s catch to sell at auction. Tradition continues with a visit to a charming family farmhouse that sits on the banks of the backwater; stories can be told and knowledge exchanged as you enjoy breakfast with the family before pedalling through the luxuriant countryside on a cycle tour. A two night stay at Kumarakom Lake Resort allows for explorations of the backwater’s rich wildlife in the mangrove forests scattered with explosions of pure white lilies. (BB)
Kumarakom Lake ResortDay /12-14
Mararikulam
The allure that comes from Mararikulam is in its untouched innocence of modern development. Situated only 40 km from Cochin itself, the village is home to the unspoilt latte coloured beaches flanked by bowing coconut palms. Time to slow down and reflect on your journey can be indulged within the ecological grounds of the Marari Beach Resort. All materials used throughout the resort are sourced and processed with sustainability in mind, allowing the mind and body to be immersed into the purity of the natural environment. (BB)
Day /15
Return home
In time, you will transfer to Cochin airport for your return flight home to London Heathrow.