About This Tour
The Golden Triangle with Kerala Backwater Tour offers the best mix of the rich history of India, royal heritage, iconic monuments and peaceful nature with tranquility. The 9-night, 10-day trip will include the most popular cities of the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra with the tropical allure and the backwaters' tranquillity of Kerala.
Delhi is where your journey will start as the capital of India, where ancient life collides with new life. Then move on to Jaipur, the royal Pink City of Rajasthan, boasting of great forts, color bazaars and royal palaces. Then go to visit Agra, the dwelling place of the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world.
What better than to visit the cultural beauties of North India, and then fly to the tropical Kerala known as the Gods own country. Explore the picturesque charm of Trivandrum, enjoy the serene backwaters at Alleppey and the colonial flavor and cultural diversity of Cochin.
It is a Golden Triangle Kerala tour package that provides the traveler with an amalgamation of India- historical sites and Mughal edifices, to the lagoons of tropical vegetation, backwaters with palms and the serene cruise along the houseboat.
Trip Highlights
- Tour the Golden Triangle of India comprising Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
- See the most famous in the world Taj Mahal, the icon of love.
- Explore Jaipur royal forts and palaces.
- Explore local markets and heritage sites and cultural attractions.
- Air Tour to tropical Kerala.
- Kerala backwater houseboat tour in Alleppey.
- Cochin spice markets and colonial history.
- Get to know the green Kerala landscapes and tranquility.
Included/Exclude
Included
- Accommodation 09 Nights in the chosen hotels and houseboat.
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- 01 night stay in a traditional Alleppey houseboat with all meals.
- Sightseeing and transfers by private vehicle to the airports.
- Major sightseeing professional English speaking tour guide.
- Domestic flight Delhi / Agra to Trivandrum (in case of package version)
- Visits to monuments on an itinerary.
- All applicable hotel taxes
Exclude
- International airfare
- Personal expenses like laundry costs, shopping, tips etc.
- Photographic expenses at monuments.
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner (with the exception of houseboat stay)
- Other non-itinerary optional activities.
- All unmentioned under inclusions.
Tour Itinerary
Discover a carefully curated journey that covers the must-see highlights and hidden gems of India. Our itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with relaxation, giving you an authentic cultural experience while ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel schedule.
From bustling cities to serene landscapes, each day has been thoughtfully planned to provide memorable experiences, local interactions, and seamless travel across destinations.
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Day-1 Arrival in Delhi
On reaching the Delhi international airport, our representative will meet you and convey you to your hotel. Relax and rest after check-in, refresh yourself after travelling. Assuming that time allows, go on a brief orientation tour or go to nearby markets. Overnight stay in Delhi. -
Day-2 Delhi Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast, and then start a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Sightseeing in places of national interest, e.g., Red Fort (drive past), Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, and a rickshaw ride through the crowded lanes of Chandni Chowk. Move to New Delhi to visit India gate, Rashtrapati bhavan (Presidents house), Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. In the evenings, wander in local markets or cultural settings. Overnight stay in Delhi.
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Day-3 Delhi to Jaipur (Approx. 5 Hours)
Breakfast and then drive to Jaipur which is the capital city of Rajasthan also called the Pink City. On arrival, you will be welcomed by checking into your hotel, rest. During the evening, visit colorful bazaars where handicrafts, jewelry and textiles are known. Visit to Chokhi Dhani ethnic village of traditional Rajasthani culture and dinner. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
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Day-4 Jaipur Sightseeing
Get a full-day sightseeing trip to Jaipur after breakfast. You should start with the grand tour of the grand Amber Fort where you are allowed to ride on the elephant or a jeep to the hill top fort. Later, visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar (astronomical observatory) and see the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Evening explore Jaipur markets that are famous in terms of gemstones, handicraft and traditional textile. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
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Day-5 Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
Breakfast and drive to Agra. On the way, the historic Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri is included, a UNESCO World Heritage site which was constructed by Emperor Akbar. Visit places of interest like Buland Darwaza, Jama masjid and Panch Mahal. Proceed to Agra and get -
Day-6 Agra Sightseeing & Flight to Trivandrum
Early morning trip to the magnificent Taj Mahal during sunrise which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Then continue to visit Agra Fort, the old Mughal fort, which is located near Yamuna River. And then sightseeing, then transfer to the airport to board a flight to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) in Kerala. Arrival, hotel transfer and rest. Trivandrum stayed overnight.
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Day-7 Trivandrum to Alleppey (Backwater Experience)
Following breakfast, proceed to Alleppey (the backwaters) which is a serene place with houseboat tours. Arrive and spend the night in Kerala houseboat. Tread slowly along picturesque canals, coconut groves and sleepy villages as the freshly cooked Kerala food is served on the ship. Get relaxed and enjoy the backwaters. Overnight in the houseboat.
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Day-8 Alleppey to Cochin
Breakfast on the houseboat and then get off and drive to Cochin (Kochi) which is among the oldest port cities in Kerala. Check in to the hotel upon arrival. Then take a walk through the beautiful fort Kochi streets, full of colonial buildings, art galleries, cafes. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Cochin.
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Day-9 Cochin Sightseeing Tour
Following breakfast, have a sightseeing trip to Cochin. Tour Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Mattanchery Palace (Dutch Palace) and Jewish Synagogue at Jew Town. Stroll in the spice markets and heritage streets that are Portuguese, Dutch and British. You can take an evening Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay in Cochin.
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Day-10 Departure from Cochin
Breakfast at hotel and on this note, leave the hotel and hand over to Cochin International Airport to continue your journey. Your Kerala Backwater Tour and Golden Triangle ends with the memorable experience in the form of the Indian culture and heritage as well as the beauty of the country.