Golden Triangle Tour with South India

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Travel Route

Day 1. Delhi Arrival
You will be received by the representative who will take care of your direct transfer to pre-booked hotel. The capital of India, Delhi is the most flourished one among the golden triangle cities in terms of advancement and development. 
A list of monuments majority of which are UNESCO Heritage sites are available that can be included in your Delhi sightseeing plan. You have ample choice to select and make your itinerary just the way you wanted to explore this city. 
After relaxing and freshen up you can take a walk to the neighbourhood area for checking out the ambience of city or if time allows a rickshaw ride to the Chandni Chowk for touring night bazaar is one great idea for a perfect evening at old Delhi.
    
Day 2. Delhi Sightseeing
Delhi is the most iconic city as it has evidenced the reign of imperial rule since centuries. It was the forts choice among domestic rules, invaders as well as the British colonisers. Thus a mixed impact of culture over monuments and places can be easily characterised. You can pick the places as mentioned below for your Delhi day tour plan:

Jama Masjid: The largest mosque in Asia with a capacity of 25,000 people at a time is built using red sandstone. It a unique example of Persian architecture style showcased using white marble on pillars and minarets.

Red Fort: The marvellous monument from history of Mughal Past is now a prod national icon that has been used on every Independence Day by honourable prime minister for addressing nation. 

Akshardham Temple: The temple is vast, glorious and splendid with its outstanding size and architecture. Dedicated to one of the Jain teerthankara, this temple host magnificent light and sound show every evening.

Qutub Minar: this 5 storied minaret is decorated outside with Quran verses and constructed using red sandstone. 
India Gate: This monument is the part of proud history of India which is dedicated to its brave heart soldiers who lost their valuable lives in the service of nation during World War 1.
Enjoy your sightseeing in Delhi by car with your experienced tour planner and stay overnight in the hotel. 

Day 3. Delhi-Agra 
After arriving Agra you will unpack at your pre-booked hotel. After a while you will start exploring this magnificent city that includes the places like local market area, Agra Fort and amazing evening view of Taj Mahal. 
Agra Fort is the UNESCO Heritage Site which was once the royal pa;ace of Mughals when Agra was their ruling capital. Agra Fort - the corroded and great red-sandstone fortification of Agra remains on the banks of the waterway Yamuna and the development was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (lobby of open group of onlookers), a colonnaded corridor of red-sandstone with a position of royalty nook of decorated marble at the back, the Emperor heard open petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (corridor of private crowd) where marble structures with botanical trims loan an ethereal feeling, the Emperor sat on his pearl studded peacock Throne and met ministers from other countries and leaders of cordial kingdoms.
Taj Mahal need no introduction as this great white marble beauty took 20 years to come into realty from the eternal dreams of Shah Jahan who dedicated this monument to his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is basically a tomb of Mumtaz Mahal where body of Shah Jahan is also resting alongside her. The magnificent building is supported with four pillars engraved with inscribes of Kuran. The Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid) inside the premises adds beauty to this iconic place.   
After local market visit you will come back to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4 Agra-Jaipur 
On your way to Pink City, you will take a short halt at Fatehpur Sikri, located some 40 km away from Agra, was the former capital of Mughals, but the acute shortage of water make them to abandon this place, which is also known as Ghost City. The Jodha Bai Palace, Rang Mahal, Dewan-e-Aam, courtyard and Akbar’s Palace are some major attraction in the complex of the fort. After touring this historic site, continue driving towards Jaipur.
After reaching to your pre-booked hotel, get ready to enjoy a themed dinner at Chokhi Dhani Resort and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 5. Jaipur Sightseeing
Your exotic day at pink city will begin with the elephant ride at Amer Fort (one way to the fort) and later on you will enjoy sightseeing with a professional tour guide who will take you to Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Govind Dev Ji Temple and most famous Pink City’s walled area. The old pink city has a complex of shops majority of them are exiting since the royal rule was the icon of the Jaipur. 
Jaipur Gem Stone jewellery, handcrafted handbags, mojri, Gota Patti Textile and lots of articles will surely become a souvenir from your Jaipur tour. 

Day 6. Jaipur-Delhi-Trivandrum
After a nice breakfast meal you will be transferred to Delhi for Trivandrum departure by flight. Upon your arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel for the night stay.

Day 7. Trivandrum sighseeing
Trivandrum is the capital of Kerala and famous for the British Colonial architecture and art galleries. The major places to visit in this city are Neyyar Dam and wildlife Sanctuary, Sri Padmanabhswamy temple, Karikkakom Chamundi devi temple, Kanakakunu Palace, Chalai bazaar and Sri Chitra art gallery. You may also pay a visit to Shanghumukham beach at the end of the day. You will be taken to the Kovalam for the Night stay.

Day 8. Kovalam sightseeing
Spend you day the Kovalam beach and enjoy the breeze and sunlight on the beach. It will be a great experience to do nothing all day and just relax on the Kovalam beach. Night stay at hotel.

Day 9. Kovalam-Kanyakumari-Kovalam
After a nice breakfast meal, you will be taken to the southernmost stop of Indian land-Kanyakumari. It is a coastal town that is famous for the sunrise and sunset views from the beach. Devi Kanya Kumari temple and Vivekanand Rock memorial are must visit place in Kanyakumari. You will be escorted back to your hotel in Kovalam for the night stay.

Day 10. Kovalam- Allepey
After a nice breakfast meal you will be taken to Alleppy (or Alappuzha). This place is famous for the Cruise houseboat ride in the Kerala backwaters. One can also enjoy Ayurvedic treatment and spa treatments as well while visiting Allepey. You will be escorted to your hotel for the night stay at hotel.

Day 11. Allepey-Thekkady
After a nice breakfast, you will be taken to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on a houseboat that is situated on the bank of Vembanad Lake. Post excursion of this place you will be transferred to Thekkady for the overnight stay.

Day 12. Thekkady-Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar wildlife sanctuary is one of the most well preserved wildlife sanctuaries of India near Thekkedy. It houses many varieties of flora and fauna including Bengal tigers, Indian elephants, few white tigers, jungle cat and stripe necked mongoose and more than 266 bird species were noted in this sanctuary. There is also 45 species of reptiles are found in this national park. Post excursion of this place you will be escorted to your hotel in Thekkady for the night stay.

Day 13. Thekkady-Munnar
After a nice breakfast meal, you will take a drive to Munnar which is a small hill station famous for the tea plantation gardens and it is a perfect place to snap some moments of your Golden triangle tour with Kerala Trip. Night stay in hotel

Day 14. Munnar – Madurai
In the morning, depart for Madurai and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Thereafter,visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, a popular temple with majestic architecture. Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 15. Madurai  – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram 
In the morning, depart for Mahabalipuram and enroute stop at Kanchipuram to visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple and Ulagalantha Perumal Temple. Further continue towards Mahabalipuram and transfer to the hotel followed by an overnight stay.

Day 16. Mahabalipuram- Chennai
In the morning, procced to visit Tiger Caves, Shore and the Five Ratha Temples. Later, depart for Chennai Airport and board a flight for the onward journey.