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Tour Overview

This exciting tour takes you through the vibrant cities of India and Nepal, showcasing a mix of cultural, historical, and natural beauty. Begin in Kochi, exploring its historic landmarks like Fort Kochi and the Dutch Palace before enjoying a Kathakali dance performance. Then, head to Munnar's scenic hills, followed by a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary for an unforgettable elephant safari. Experience the tranquil backwaters of Kerala with a houseboat stay in Alleppey. In New Delhi, visit iconic monuments like Qutub Minar, India Gate, and Humayun's Tomb, followed by a trip to Agra to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Continue to Jaipur, the Pink City, with its Amber Fort and City Palace, before heading back to New Delhi. Afterward, fly to Kathmandu, Nepal, where you’ll explore UNESCO sites such as Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Discover Kochi's rich history with visits to Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, and Marine Drive.

  • Enjoy scenic drives and waterfalls on your way to Munnar’s picturesque hills.

  • Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy elephant safaris and bamboo rafting.

  • Cruise the tranquil backwaters on a houseboat in Alleppey.

  • Visit Delhi’s iconic landmarks like Qutub Minar, India Gate, and Humayun’s Tomb.

  • Admire the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Mehtab Bagh.

  • Explore Kathmandu’s UNESCO sites, including Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Durbar Square.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at Kochi

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

On the day of arrival at Kochi airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing, proceed for a guided tour of Cochin, visiting Fort Kochi, the Dutch Palace, the Chinese Fishing Nets, the Indo-Portuguese Museum, and Marine Drive. In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances. Lavish costumes, exotic makeup, and masks intensify the beauty of the dancers and their intricate movements.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 2 : Kochi - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Munnar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Munnar, the "Scenic Hills of Kerala." En route, enjoy the scenic beauty and the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and low-flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival in Munnar, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : At Munnar

Location: Munnar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town, and the local market. In the evening, enjoy a walk through a Tea Estate or relax with your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Periyar. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India, covering 777 sq. km (300 sq. miles) and is also a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival in Periyar, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. In the evening, enjoy a walk around the estate or relax with your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : At Periyar/Thekkady

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Periyar. Visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking, a unique program available in Periyar. You can also enjoy an Elephant Safari in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom (110 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Location: Kumarakom

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Kumarakom, the "Town of Backwaters." Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. Later, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (Closed at 4 PM). The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hr)

Location: Alappuzha

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Houseboat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for a backwater houseboat journey. Upon arrival in Alleppey, check in to your pre-booked houseboat for an overnight stay. Enjoy a serene cruise through the backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha. Have lunch and dinner aboard the houseboat. In the evening, take a walk around the local streets of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 8 : Alleppey - Kochi - New Delhi (By Flight)

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

After breakfast at the houseboat, check out and drive to Kochi airport for your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : At New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar, drive past the Lotus Temple, and visit Humayun's Tomb. Later, drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local city restaurant, proceed for an Old Delhi sightseeing tour, visiting Raj Ghat and driving past the Red Fort. You will also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk, the famous spice market.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : New Delhi - Agra (220 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Location: Agra

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Agra, the "City of Love." Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing, proceed for a guided tour of Agra, visiting Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas) and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Also, visit Mehtab Bagh for a sunset view of the Taj Mahal. After the guided tour, you have free time for shopping or can return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (260 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning, before breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s most popular and beautiful monument (closed on Fridays). After the guided tour of the Taj Mahal, return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, check out and drive to Jaipur, the "Pink City." En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by the Mughal Kingdom in 1571 with red stone, and see the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane-e-Khas, and Panch Mahal. After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, continue your drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : At Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort with an Elephant ride/Jeep ride (optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Also visit Birla Temple. After the guided tour, enjoy shopping or return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : Jaipur - New Delhi (275 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to New Delhi. En route, visit the Rail Museum in Rewari and enjoy tea/coffee and snacks. Upon arrival in New Delhi, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : New Delhi - Kathmandu (By Flight)

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay. In the evening, take a walk through the nearby streets, explore the local market, interact with locals, and taste street food.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Kathmandu - Swayambhunath - Boudhanath - Kathmandu (50 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour around the Kathmandu Valley. Visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple), which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, and explore the fine arts and historical architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square, reflecting the ancient Nepalese culture. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16 : Kathmandu - Patan - Kathmandu (30 Kms / 1.5 Hrs)

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a guided day tour to Patan. Visit numerous temples, statues, and palaces in Durbar Square, and explore the Patan Museum, which showcases traditional sacred arts of Nepal in an illustrious architectural setting. As a traditional center of handicrafts, Patan is also a great place to purchase jewelry, Buddha statues, and masks. After lunch, visit the Tibetan district of Kathmandu to see the stupa of Boudhanath and the surrounding Buddhist temples.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17 : Departure from Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Kathmandu airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • • 16 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.

  • • Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays.

  • • Dining Inclusions

    15 Breakfast at Hotel, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner at Houseboat

  • • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.

  • • English speaking guide at Kochi, Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Kathmandu.

    (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)

  • • Visit to Eravikulam and Periyar National Park.

  • • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake.

  • • Visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

  • • Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal in Agra.

  • • Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri.

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What's Not Included

  • • Visas Fee (if applicable).

  • • Monument entry fees.

  • • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

  • • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.

  • • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.

Mode of Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows :

Passenger Vehicle type
• 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar
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Accommodation

Accommodation at 3 Star Deluxe hotels.
4 or 5 Star deluxe hotel upgrade are available on request basis.

Check out our Q&As

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Easy

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    100% Departure if there is single traveller.

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    INR is local currency.

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

    Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey. Its only suggestion from team Unclesam Holidays.

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Only for foreign national traveller.

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tips always optional.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    10

  • How many people will be on my trip?

    UncleSam Holidays provide private and group tour it's completely depend on you which category you are choose. if you are choosing a group tour there is maximum 40 guests.

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    UncleSam Holidays is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011. So far, UncleSam Holidays work hard to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe

  • What are the coaches like?

    We pride ourselves on having the finest fleet of fuel-efficient, fully air-conditioned coaches – all with reclining seats and on-board restrooms. The high vantage point from your coach’s window means you can take in all the glorious scenery, whether it’s a vast rural landscape or an urban city center.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We select our hotels for their quality, impeccable service and comfort, with the majority of them having air-conditioning. Few hotels don't have air conditioning due to the colder climate.

  • How much luggage can I bring?

    You can bring one suitcase per person and weight not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs) due to the limited space on the coach. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and does not have telescopic handles.

  • Are the travel guides experience?

    Our Travel Guides come from a variety of backgrounds but they all share a passion for travel. These experienced professionals show you what the guidebooks can’t – a true insider’s perspective of each destination. Each Travel Guide have at least five years’ experience under their belt.

  • What if I have special dietary requirements?

    We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking. Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements. We can’t provide salt-free, Kosher, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya milk, and high protein or low-carb meals.

  • Will I need a visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We strongly recommend that all guests have a travel insurance policy to ensure your peace of mind before and while travelling. It's important that you protect yourself in case of trip cancellations, an interruption for any reason, baggage delays or loss of baggage and medical expenses.

Reviews of this operator

Sandra Gurvis  

Great trip to India

12-Nov-2024

Highly recommended to everybody for holiday packages in India. I really appreciate them for their management everything was well managed on every tour and will keep travelling with them in future also.

Julia  

Perfect Trip

16-Aug-2024

Very helpful staff helped me during my trip too regarding all bookings thanku fir making my trip a memorable one

Mike  

Well Mananged Services

02-Oct-2024

i dont have words to explain my excellent experience with unclesam holidays, I will travel one' again with your company and will share this valuable experience with friends and family

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  • Low Deposit

    UncleSam Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 80 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of unclesam holidays charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

India with Nepal Trails

17 Days Starting in Kochi, Kerala, India and ending in Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Visiting: Kochi, Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, Alappuzha, New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Kathmandu

Tour operator:

UncleSam Holidays

Tour code:

IWNT17

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low, Easy

Age range:

1-85

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

Interests:

Cultural, History

Private Available:

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