Adventure in India and Srilanka Tour

Arrive Delhi by late evening flight or early next morning flight.
Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. (Hotel on Immediate occupancy basis). Overnight at The Imperial

Full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, 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 and Connaught Place shopping centre. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Overnight at The Imperial

Early morning transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Jaipur.
9W 709 Delhi-Jaipur 0545/0630 hrs ( Daily )
Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Morning visit Amber Fort with elephant ride up to the fort. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur City visiting City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal ( Palace of Winds ). Overnight at hotel Rambagh Palace

Morning drive from Jaipur to Bharatpur. Upon arrival Bharatpur, check into the hotel. Afternoon bird waching in Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a bird watcher's paradise. Overnight at Laxmi Vilas Palace

Morning bird watching trip by Rickshaw and walk in the bird sanctuary. Later drive from Bharatpur to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. Upon arrival Agra, check into the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra city visiting the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort.
Overnight at Amar Vilas.

Morning transfer from hotel to airport for charter flight to Koka Village ( near Kanha National Park, operation of the charter flight is subject to government clearance ) or for Jabalpur by chartered flight. Meeting assistance at airport and transfer to Kanha.
Dinner and overnight at Kanha Jungle Lodge.

Morning and evening Safari by Jeep / Elephant ( Elephant ride is subject to availability ).
Dinner and overnight at Kanha Jungle Lodge

Morning and evening Safari by Jeep /Elephant ( Elephant ride is subject to availability ).
Dinner and overnight at Kanha Jungle Lodge

Morning and evening Safari by Jeep / Elephant ( Elephant ride is subject to availability ).
Dinner and overnight at Kanha Jungle Lodge

Morning Safari by Jeep / Elephant ( elephant ride is subject to availability ).
After early lunch transfer from Kanha National Park to Nagpur airport for flight to Mumbai. Dinner will be at Hotel The Pride Upon arrival Mumbai, transfer to hotel. Overnight at Taj Lands End

Morning transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Bangalore Meeting assistance at Bangalore airport and transfer to Nagarhole National Park visiting Rangnathittoo Bid SanctuaryArrive Nagarhole by lunch time and check into the lodge. Evening jeep Safari in Nagarole ( Rajiv Gandhi National Park ).
Dinner and overnight at Kabini River Lodge

Morning coracle ride on Kabini River followed by safari by Elephant / Jeep in National Park Afternoon Jeep Safari / Elephant Safari in National Park Dinner and overnight at Kabini River Lodge

Morning coracle on Kabini River followed by Elephant/Jeep Safari in National Park.
Later drive from Nagarhole to Banaglore Airport for flight to Cochin Upon arrival Cochin, transfer from airport to hotel. Evening visit Kathkali Dance Show. Overnight in Vrinda Suite at hotel The Trident Hilton.

After breakfast at 10 : 30 hours, guests will be transported from the hotel to the Vembanad Lake jetty by an air-conditioned car.
This 55 kms. journey will take about an hour and fifteen minutes.
12:30 hours: Guests will board the vessel, which will sail across the Vembanad Lake and cruise along the Kumarakom shore. Lunch will be served on board. The vessel will sail along the scenic waterways for four and a half hours and return to the Vembanad Lake in time to watch the sunset.
Later in the evening, you can watch a Mohiniattam recital. This classical dance form, distinctive to Kerala, is also called the 'Dance of the Enchantress '. Dancers attired in beautiful traditional costumes will perform with slow, graceful movements and highly emotive expressions. Motor Vessel Vrinda will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty.
Enjoy dinner on board.

Backwaters Cruise in Kerala's Backwaters, passing through various beautiful places of Kerala's spice vegetation areas and villages.

At 08 . 00 hours, Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail from the Vembanad Lake jetty and head South, towards Alleppey. Breakfast will be served on board. The vessel will enter the waterways of the Pamba river through the Alleppey canal. Sailing through scenic backwaters, guests can observe life along these "water highways " while passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level.
The vessel will anchor near Kanjippadam and guests will be transferred to a traditional rice boat to navigate through the narrower sections of the backwaters. For the next 3 hours, guests will observe and experience a way of life unique to this region.
This section of the cruise includes visits to the half-statue of Lord Buddha at Karumadi and St.Mary 's Church at Chambakulam established by St.Thomas in 1721.You will also explore the boat yard which displays the traditional long snake boats used in races. Later in the day,guests will return to Motor Vessel Vrinda where lunch will be served as the boat passes through picturesque stretches of the backwaters on way back to Alleppey, known as the "Venice of the East " Motor Vessel Vrinda will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty. Dinner on board.

At 07 . 30 hours, Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail along the main waterway channel on the Vembanad Lake. Breakfast will be served on board following which the vessel will return to the Vembanad Lake jetty. Guests will check out at 10.00 hours.
Transfer from Wembnad Lake Jetty to Cochin airport for flight to Chennai. Meeting assistance o arrival in Chennai and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Taj Coromandel

Morning at leisure.
Later transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Colombo.
9W 4101 Chennai-Colombo 1205/1335 hrs ( Daily )
Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Colombo City. Colombo is the largest city and the capital of Sri Lanka. Most visitors begin their stay in here, as it is a mere 45 minutes drive from the Bandaranayake International Airport.
Other places of interest include the fascinating National Museum, the Independence Memorial Hall and the parliamentary complex at Kotte.
The Pettah bazaar is definitely a must-see for the avid shopper, the selection is not exclusively Sri Lankan, but the range is quite wide and the prices fair. Overnight at Hilton Colombo, Colombo

Breakfast at hotel.
Thereafter leave for Kalawana.
Afternoon safari at Udawalawe National Game reserve by private jeep accompanied by a Tracker.
This 30,821 hectares dry zone game park was declared as a protected national park in 1972 and is world famous for it's Elephants, seen in all their playfulness- whole herds of them, adults and babies - bathing and playing in the water or feeding. Deer species such as spotted deer, sambhur, barking deer and langur, along with wild boar, water buffalo, jackal and leopard are some of the prominent wild animals found in this park. "Udawalawa" is one of the best parks for bird watching too. The endemic species of bird called Red Faced Malkoha has its favorite habitat in the192 square km parkland. Serpent Eagles, Hawk Eagles, White Bellied Sea Eagles, Black Eagles, Black Capped Bulbuls, Racket Tailed Drongos, Malabar Pied Horn Bills, White Necked Storks, Open Bills, Ibis, Shama - The forest Nightingale Stork Billed King Fishers and peacocks are found in fair numbers.
Overnight at Boulder Garden, Kalawana

Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast leave for Yala. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Yala Village, Yala

Breakfast at hotel.
Afternoon visit Yala National Game Reserve by private jeep accompanied by a Tracker.
Yala is approximately 1259 kms in extent and is located in the south eastern corner of the Island. The terrain is varied, flat plains alternating with rocky outcrops. The vegetation ranges from open parkland to dense jungle a must for any wildlife enthusiast with the specialty being the large number of Elephants, Deer, Wild Boar and Sambhur. Please refer to Wild Life tour. Overnight at Yala Village, Yala

Breakfast at hotel. Return to Colombo. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hilton Colombo, Colombo

Breakfast at hotel.
On time transfer from hotel to Colombo International Airport for flight to Chennai.
9 W 4102 Colombo - Chennai 1515 / 1605 hrs ( Daily ). Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to Covelong.
Overnight at Hotel Fisherman's Cove

Day at leisure to laze around the Covelong Beach or optional visit to Mahabalipuram.
Later in the evening transfer to Chennai international airport for your flight back home

Fly back home.