Southern Delights (18 days, 17 nights)
India is indeed a diverse country. And this you will realise when you fly to the South after spending a couple days in Delhi. More laid back and greener, South India almost feels like a different country. With literacy rate of 95%, the people too are gentler and more gracious. Beginning and ending in Delhi, you have much to see and do on this trip: Temples, beaches, house-boat ride on the famous Backwaters and much more....
Come with an open mind and all these factors will enhance your experience - one that will remain with you forever.
The trip begins and ends in Delhi. There are direct flights to Delhi from most cities in the US including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Visas for India must be obtained prior to departure from the US and is processed by Travisa Outsourcing.
Met on arrival and transfer to Hotel. On day 2, visit Jama Masjid and Red Fort in Old Delhi. Also visit the presidential building (Rashtrapati Bhawan). Overnight Hotel. (Breakfast)
Fly to Bangalore, the Information Technology capital of India. Bangalore has a well laid out gardens and a good network of clean roads. Overnight Hotel. (B)
Drive to Mysore. Sightseeing of Shrirangapatnam fort. Here you will visit Tipu Sultan's summer palace and his tomb. Also visit the Maharaja palace. Overnight Hotel. (B)
Drive to Ooty. Visit the botanical garden and Dodabeta peak, the highest point in the Nigiri range at 8,600'. Overnight Hotel (B)
Drive to Cochin. You are free to explore on your own. Walk along the shores and enjoy the evening sunset. Overnight Hotel (B)
Visit the historic city of Cochin. Drive to the backwaters of Cochin to board a rice-barge for a ride along the palm-shaded backwaters. Overnight House-boat. (All meals)
Disembark house-boat. Drive to Periyar. Overnight Hotel (B)
Disembark house-boat. Drive to Periyar. Overnight Hotel (B)
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai (Photo: Jwalant)
Drive to the historic city of Madurai. Overnight Hotel (B)
Drive to Tanjore via Trichy. At Tanjore visit the Big temple. Overnight Hotel (B)
Drive to Pondicherry which was once a French colony. Overnight Hotel (B)
Rock carving in Mahabalipuram (Photo: Jwalant)
Drive to Mahabalipuram visiting temples in Kanchipuram. Overnight Hotel (B)
Drive to Chennai. Overnight Hotel (B)
Fly to Delhi. Overnight Hotel (B)
Transfer to airport for your final departure.
Please contact us for a detailed itinerary and final prices.
A completed reservation form must be either faxed to us or scanned and emailed as an attachment.
Email: info@crystalmountaintreks.com
Fax: 977 – 1- 4412647
You must also send us a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person. The deposit must be wired. We will refund up to $30 to cover your wire expenses. Wire details will be provided. The balance of the amount must be paid on arrival, either in traveler’s checks or cash.
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Cancel anytime prior to trip start date, forfeit trip deposit. No refunds for unused services after your trip begins.
Crystal Mountain organizes treks and tours in Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tiber for hundreds of satisfied travelers each year. Feel free to ask us for references who can tell you about their experience with us.
Arriving early or leaving late? Nepal (and the region) has a lot to offer besides your main trip to Everest. Depending on the extra days you have and your budget, we would be glad to match you up with one of the following activities:
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