South India Tour - IOYO 21

(08 Nights / 09 Days ) Chennai - Trichy (Tiruchirapalli) - Madurai - Periyar (Thekkady) - Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Badami - Goa - Bombay

All National Parks are closed from 01 June to 30 September every year.

Day 01 :- Arrive Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi you shall be transferred to your hotel. You shall then have a Tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi, you shall visit Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, the Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. In New Delhi visit the Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings. Overnight in Delhi


Day 02 :- Delhi Mandawa
This morning you shall drive from Delhi to Mandawa in Rajasthan (260 Kms / 6hrs), the route is scenic and one can witness the countryside. Upon arrival at Mandawa/ Shekhavati Villages check into hotel. Afternoon visit to the famous Shekhavati villages of Mandawa, Dundlod, Nawalgarh. The villages are testimony to Rajput pride with beautiful frescoes, havelis and palaces; the area is like a large open-air art gallery.


Day 03 :- Agra Mandawa Jaipur
This morning drive from Mandawa to Jaipur (190 kms / 4hrs) along the countryside of Rajashan absorbing the rich colors of its vibrant culture.
Upon arrival at Jaipur, check in to hotel. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan was given a color coat of pink a century ago in honor of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this color. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old.


Day 04 :- Jaipur
Today carry out sightseeing in Jaipur including visits to Amber Fort, the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory, glittering with mirrors. Post Lunch, afternoon tour of Jaipur. You shall then visit the Maharaja's City Palace, & the Observatory and drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas of the city. Overnight at Jaipur.


Day 05 :- Jaipur Ranthambore
This morning drive from Jaipur to Ranthambore (150 Kms / 3hrs). Ranthambore is Rajasthan's first Project Tiger reserve & named after a 1000 year old fort which stands in the park. It has a congenial habitat for the stately sambar, the largest of all Asiatic deer. Tigers, Chital, Wild Boar area also found here A variety birds like the Woodland ground and water-birds are found around the park including the rarw Red Jungle Fowl & many varieties of Eagles. Water tank harbours, marsh crocodile, and pythons can also be sighted.
Upon arrival check into hotel and then evening Game Drive in the Park.
Overnight Ranthambore.


Day 06 :- Ranthambore
Morning and Evening Game drive to sight more animals and explore the wildlife in the area. Meals will be at hotel.
Overnight at Ranthambore


Day 07 :- Ranthambore Fatehpur Sikri Agra
This morning drive from Ramthmabore to Agra (260kms / 6hrs) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and as the Mughal Capital and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. The graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces are a great sight.
Drive further 40 kms / 1 hour to Agra and check in to hotel.
Overnight at Agra


Day 08 :- Agra Delhi
Early Morning visit world famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later, visitthe Agra Fort containing the Halls of Public and Private Audience and the palace where Shahjahan’s own son, Aurangzeb imprisoned him in a cell with a view of the Taj.
Evening drive from Agra to Delhi (210kms /4hrs). Upon arrival in Delhi, check in to hotel
. Overnight at Delhi
Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.


Day 09 :- Delhi
Full day sightseeing Tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi, you shall visit Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, the Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. In New Delhi visit the Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings. ). Check-out from the hotel at 1200 hrs. Late evening transfer to airport in time for onward international flight. No Hotel Arrangements


Day 10 :- Departure
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