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Colonial India & Backwater Tour

New Delhi, India
  • 14 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Assistance on arrival at the airport.
    • 13 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
    • Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
    • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
    • Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Bottled drinking water in the car.
    • Government taxes.
    • Breakfast (13)
      Breakfast
    • Any flight ticket.
    • Camera charges at monuments if any.
    • Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
    • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
    • Gratuities and optional activities.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

    As per your flight schedule, coordinated pickup will be arranged from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi. A private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for the entire tour. Pickup is also available from all hotels, residences, and other accommodations in Delhi/NCR. Travelers arriving at the airport will be welcomed and assisted by our office executive. Please provide your hotel or flight details at least 3 days before the tour. Office executive and driver contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

    Arranged start time

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    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrive Delhi

    1 Stop

    New Delhi (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Delhi

    3 Stops

    1

    New Delhi

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    New Delhi

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    New Delhi (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 3

    Delhi - Varanasi (flight)

    3 Stops

    New Delhi (Pass By)

    Varanasi (Pass By)

    1

    Ganga Aarti

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 4

    Varanasi

    4 Stops

    1

    Dasaswamedh Ghat

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Varanasi

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Sarnath

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Fort Road

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 5

    Varanasi - Kolkata (flight)

    2 Stops

    Varanasi (Pass By)

    Kolkata (Calcutta) (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 6

    Kolkata

    5 Stops

    1

    Fort William

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Victoria Memorial Hall

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Netaji Bhawan

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Howrah Bridge (Pass By)

    4

    Dakshineswar Kali Temple

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 7

    Kolkata - Chennai (flight)

    3 Stops

    Kolkata (Calcutta) (Pass By)

    Chennai (Madras) (Pass By)

    1

    Chennai (Madras)

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 8

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (235kms/ 5hrs approx)

    4 Stops

    Kanchipuram (Pass By)

    1

    Kanchipuram

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Mahabalipuram

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Pondicherry (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 9

    Pondicherry - Chennai (160kms/ 2hrs approx)

    3 Stops

    1

    Sri Aurobindo Ashram

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Pondicherry

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Chennai (Madras) (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 10

    Chennai - Cochin (flight)

    4 Stops

    Chennai (Madras) (Pass By)

    1

    Kochi (Cochin)

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Kochi (Cochin) (Pass By)

    2

    Kochi (Cochin)

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 11

    Cochin - Alleppey (60Kms/ 1.3hrs approx)

    1 Stop

    Alleppey Backwaters (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 12

    Alleppey - Cochin - Mumbai (flight)

    2 Stops

    Kochi (Cochin) (Pass By)

    Dadar (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 13

    Mumbai

    1 Stop

    1

    Dadar

    8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 14

    Mumbai - Departure (flight)

    1 Stop

    Dadar (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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