18 Days Splendors of North and South

Price from $5030 per person on twin sharing basis + Domestic flights from $425 per person

Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Cochin –Munar – Periyar – Alleppey – Kovalam - Trivandrum

See the diversity of this amazing land, where food, customs, traditions, dress and language changes every 200kms. Experience the exotic duet of North and South India, an unforgettable journey which takes you from the timeless city of Delhi with its centuries-old monuments, to the most photographed building in the world –beautiful Taj Mahal, visit the colorful and royal cities of Jaipur and Jodhpur with their magnificent forts, Udaipur –the most romantic city in India. Also visit ‘God’s own country – Kerala’, the humble lifestyle of the South treasuring some of the most remarkable pieces of architecture, tea estates and the most enchanting Houseboat Cruise on the backwaters.

 

Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2

Delhi (B)

Morning tour of Old Delhi visiting Jama Mosque, Red Fort and take a rickshaw ride through fabled Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit to New Delhi visiting Humayun’s tomb, drive past Government Buildings, Connaught Place, Presidents House and India Gate.

Day 3

Delhi - Agra (B)

This morning, drive to the historical city of Agra. Afternoon tour of Agra visiting the sprawling Agra Fort and the spectacular Taj Mahal.

Day 4

Agra – Jaipur (B)

Travel to Jaipur en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the mysterious ‘ghost city’ before exploring the colourful bazaars of Jaipur.

Day 5

Jaipur (B)

Full day tour of Jaipur visiting the magnificent hilltop Amber Fort with its picturesque Sheesh Mahal and the Hawa Mahal, the Observatory-Jantar Mantar and City Palace.

Day 6

Jaipur –Jodhpur (B)

Drive to Jodhpur. The city on the edge of the Thar Desert. Afternoon tour of Jodhpur. The tour highlights include Meherangarh – one of the most impressive and formidable in Rajasthan and Jaswant Thada, the Royal Cenotaphs.

Day 7

Jodhpur –Udaipur (B)

Drive to Udaipur and check in at the hotel. In the afternoon you will go for a boat ride at Lake Pichola.

Day 8

Udaipur (B)

Morning city tour takes you to the City Palace, a fusion of Medieval European and Chinese architecture, Jagdish Temple and Sahelion Ki Bari – the garden of maidens. The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 9

Udaipur – Mumbai – Cochin (B)

Flight to Mumbai to connect your flight to Cochin. The rest of the day is at leisure

Day 10

Cochin (B)

Morning tour of Cochin visiting the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace and Spice Market. The afternoon is at leisure. In the evening, enjoy the famous dance drama of Kerala, “Kathakali”, characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and extensive make-up.

Day 11

Cochin – Munnar (B)

Today, drive to Munnar, the highest town of Kerala with a cool, bracing climate exuding old-world charm and popular for extensive tea and cardamom plantations.

Day 12

Munnar (B)

This morning, take a walk through the tea plantations and to the nearby factory as well to see the process of picking and packing process of tea. Trek through cardamom forests and landscaped tea shrubs.

Day 13

Munnar – Periyar (B)

Today drive to Periyar and in the afternoon, visit a Spice plantation.

Day 14

Periyar – Alleppey (Houseboat) (B/L/D)

Board your houseboat for an exhilarating experience. As you sail down a maze of canals, you see villages, paddy fields, coconut palms, fishermen and local life. Meals and overnight are on board.

Day 15

Alleppey (Houseboat) – Kovalam (B)

Late morning, disembark at Alleppey, also known as “Venice of the East” for its narrow canals. Proceed towards Kovalam for your beach break.

Day 16

Kovalam (B)

Day at leisure.

Day 17

Kovalam (B)

Day at leisure.

Day 18

Kovalam – Trivandrum (B)

Transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your onward flight.

Departs: Daily (Taj is closed on Fridays)

Private program - can start any day of the week and can be customised

Note: Contact us if you require more options on Hotel categories.

Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotel, meals as shown above, transfers & sightseeing, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments, current taxes

Prices quoted are valid till 30 September 2025. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exotic.net.nz for more information.