Many Magical Moments in India

Four

Delhi, Rishikesh, Agra, Samode, Udaipur, Cochin, Kumarakom
Stay in Palaces, a Houseboat, a Luxury Spa Resort, Unique First-Class Hotels.

Experience the magical Taj Mahal at sunrise, a holy Ganga worship ceremony, sunset boat-rides, Yoga classes, village walks, hikes, cultural explorations… and great shopping! ...more

Choose from optional activities: a hot-air balloon ride, a camel safari and Ayurveda spa treatments

Day 01: Delhi: Welcome to India! Arrival, welcome, transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi: Sightseeing to local attractions. Walking tour to spice market.

Day 03: Agra: (Delhi- Agra/ 201 KMS- 05 hours): Drive to Agra or optional flight (see below). Check in at ‘Amarvilas’. Overnight Stay. Visitors to The Oberoi Amarvilas and Spa, marvel at awe-inspiring vistas of the Taj Mahal, located at a few hundred yards from the hotel. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is a splendid display of terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that take you back to an era of Emperors and Princes.

Day 04: Ranthambhore (Around 290 KMS/ 07 hours driving) Options for a private air charter.

Sunrise tour to Taj Mahal. Drive to Ranthambhore National Park. Overnight stay at Vanya Vilas: Nestling in the natural beauty of the wilds, The Oberoi Vanya Vilas is India’s leading luxury jungle resort on the edge of the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, with the luxury of elegant spacious tents.
It forms the perfect base from which to explore the territory of the majestic tiger. The resort setting is picture-perfect with a dramatic watercourse and sun-kissed private decks. The luxury tents with finely embroidered canopies, luxurious bathrooms and private walled gardens are in perfect contrast to the ruggedness of the jungle.

Day 05: Ranthambhore: Morning and evening jeep safaris in the park. Midday spa options at the Oberoi Spa and Fitness Tent.  The Spa is set over the lake, past turquoise and lapis blue tiled pools, in a fountained courtyard. Here you will find steam rooms, showers and private therapy suites. Choose from an elaborate 'menu' of spa treatments, massages, facials, manicure and pedicure. All the massage and aromatherapy treatments are aimed at relieving stress and promoting a deep sense of relaxation and wellbeing. Perfect after an exciting day's tiger spotting in the Reserve!

Day 06: Ranthambhore: Morning & evening jeep safaris.  Mid-day spa options.    

Day 07: Samode: Around 220 KMS/ 05 ½ hours drive (or optional helicopter): Drive to the majestic ‘Samode Palace’. Rest of the day is at leisure. Optional Yoga session in the evening.

Day 08: Samode: (Samode- Jaipur/ 01 ½ hour one way): Excursion to Pink City- Jaipur. Drive back to Samode Palace: Samode Palace is one of India's most charming and romantic hotels and winner of the award for the best Heritage hotel in the country, for 5 consecutive years. It offers a quiet, elegant and luxurious atmosphere. 

Day 09: Samode: Optional hot air balloon, village walks, camel safari. Evening yoga. 

Day 10: Cochin: Flight to Cochin (connecting via Mumbai). Check in at the beautiful heritage hotel with your rooms facing the sea. After lunch we depart for a walk and meet up later for a sunset cruise to photograph Cochin's famed fishing nets. Moored on a historic stretch of Cochin's famed harbor with a swimming pool, and garden Yoga, meditation sanctuary.  The lobby is a vault of sunlight and air, framed by arches and overhung with punkahs - enormous, old-fashioned fans of Indo-Portuguese origin. Today it gives the modern traveler a unique opportunity to dwell amidst the shadow plays of 19th century history.

Flight Details                              : Jaipur to Mumbai – one hour thirty five minute flight

Connecting Flight Details : Mumbai to Cochin – one hour, forty minute flight 

Day 11: Cochin: Morning yoga class. Breakfast at the sea facing ‘Armoury’ restaurant. Sightseeing tour to Fort Kochi. Optional massage at Taj Spa counted among one of the best Spas in India (recently listed in Asia’s top ten). Evening “Kathakali” dance show.

Day 12: Overnight Houseboat: Overnight “Kettuvalom” (traditional rice boats which are converted beautifully into overnight houseboat accommodations). Sail through the serene backwaters, explore the interesting backwaters lifestyle. Savor delicious Kerala food cooked by your personal chef.

Day 13: Kumarakom: Check into the beautiful Coconut Lagoon. Conde´ Nast Traveller has described Coconut Lagoon as one of the 25 best destinations in the world.  Fittingly, Coconut Lagoon can be reached only over the water. Water and history are the defining elements at Coconut Lagoon which includes a picturesque swimming pool, Ayurveda spa,  Yoga and meditation center and Kalari (Martial Arts) training. Coconut Lagoon's the place to sample some delicious authentic Malabari food, Taste these in combination with fresh organic vegetables and fruits, and of course, the myriad spices that form the backbone of Kerala cooking.

We receive a Traditional welcome. Walk the property. Relax. Optional massage. Evening performance of Kathakali, Kerala's classical dance. 

Day 14: Kumarakom: AM martial art class followed by Yoga Class and meditation. Day hikes abound where we meet the interesting and simple village folk. Afternoon spice cooking class. Sunset cruise.  Optional Ayurvedic massages.

Day 15: Kumarakom: Optional morning bird watching cruise. Or, AM martial art class followed by Yoga Class and meditation. Hike to a local village. Evening traditional music concert.  Optional Ayurvedic massages.

Day 16: Mumbai: Flight to Mumbai. Hotel for overnight stay.

Flight Details                              : Kochi to Mumbai – one hour, fifty minute flight

Day 21: Departure: Transfer to the international airport. The tour ends.

Proposed Accommodations

Quotation With Option ‘A’ Hotels 

Tour Cost per person on twin sharing basis                 : INR 360894
Add: Airfare in economy class in following sectors
Jaipur- Mumbai- Kochi                                               : INR 18867
Cochin- Mumbai                                                        : INR 12563

Total amount payable per person on twin sharing basis : INR 392324
Single Cost Supplement: INR 197240

Quotation With Option ‘B’ Hotels

Tour Cost per person on twin sharing basis                 : INR 312378
Add: Airfare in economy class in following sectors
Mumbai- Cochin                                                       : INR 12563
Kochi- Mumbai- Jaipur                                              : INR 18867
Total amount payable per person on twin sharing basis: INR 343808
Single Cost Supplement: INR 162354

IMPORTANT

• The above quotation is valid for minimum 10 full paying adults.

• Prices are not valid from 20th of December to 10th of January (both days included).

• If there is any increase in the service tax by the time of your tour the actual rates would be applicable.

Supplement Cost 

Optional Supplemental Air Travel to Agra from Delhi, return
By Air: Agra's Kheria Airport is located 13kms from The Oberoi Amarvilâs and is approximately a 25 minutes drive. The Oberoi Air Charter may also be arranged for this journey. It takes approximately forty-five minutes to fly from New Delhi to Kheria airport.

By Rail: The main railway station at Agra is the Agra Cantonment station. The journey takes approximately two hours from New Delhi by Shatabdi Express and, three hours by Taj Express. These trains halt at Agra Cantonment railway station, which is 10kms from The Oberoi Amarvilâs. The drive to the hotel takes approximately 20 mins.

Above tour cost includes: 

• Accommodation at all places in a double/ single/ twin sharing room.

• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Coconut Lagoons during overnight houseboat tour.

• Breakfast at all places. All other Lunches and Dinners (except Coconut Lagoon and houseboat) are on an A la carte bases.

• Jeep safaris at Ranthambhore National Park.

• Airfare in economy class in the above mentioned sectors.

• English speaking guide in Cochin, Udaipur, Jaipur & Agra (01 day at each place).

• Fully escorted trip.

• All inroad travel in an air-conditioned Toyota Innova or similar category vehicle.

• One time entrances to the monuments.

• Kathakali show in Cochin.

• Boat ride in Udaipur.

• Elephant ride in Jaipur.

• Parking and porters.

• Mineral water throughout the tour.

• All kind of transport and luxury taxes.

Above cost excludes: 

• Any personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, beverages (except mineral water), mineral water charges in hotel.

• Any extra meals.

• Optional & suggested activities.

• Guide for optional or suggested activities.

• Massages and spa treatments.

• Camera entrance charges.

• Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.

• Insurance and medi-claim.