Backwater are the low lying island barriers
formed by the action of the the waves and the shore currents across
the mouths of the rivers flowing down the slopes of mountain ranges.
In India Kerala constitutes a large area of backwaters. They are the
series of the brackish lakes and lagoons lying parallel to the Malabar
coast of southern India. The Kerala Backwaters comprise of five large
lakes interlinked with both manmade and natural canals. The backwaters
are mainly fed by 38 rivers, and virtually cover about half the
portion of the total area of Kerala. Here is the overview of an
excellent trip of the Golden Triangle with Backwater tours, that can
be planned blending the two unique destinations in India, the golden
triangle comprising Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with Kerala Backwaters. The
places that constitute the backwater region are Kollam, Alappuzha,
Kuttanad, Kumarakom, Kasargod, Thiruvalla, Kozhikode. All of them
serves to be great delights to any traveler, visiting Kerala, God's
own country, specially in the exciting Tour of Golden Triangle with
Backwater .
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
- The Golden Triangle with Backwater Tour will start with your arrival
at Delhi airport, there you will be meeting the travel agent and will
be received with a warm welcome. He will transfer you to your
respective hotel. Delhi is the Capital of India is a wonderful city
full of colors. In the evening stroll down the city streets and
discover the charm of the city. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Jaipur
- The morning tour will lead you to a city tour of Delhi.It will be a
great historical tour. At first you will visit the 13th century Qutab
Minar and the 4th century Iron Pillar in it's proximity. Then a visit
to the India Gate will introduce you to the memorial for those who
laid down their lives in the World War I. The official residence of
the president of India, Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Parliament House and
other government buildings are in favorable nearness to this place and
you will be visiting all of them.In the afternoon you will visit the
Red Fort, a fort built by Shahjahan in red sandstone, on the banks of
Yamuna River.You will be able to see the Diwan - i - Am - the pillared
Hall of Public Audience, Diwan-i-Khas - the Hall of Private Audience
and the Pearl Mosque within Red Fort. A visit to the Jama Masjid,
India's largest mosque and the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowkwill
give you a nice option to sharpen your bargaining skills. Then it will
be the time to reach the airport and take a flight to Jaipur. After
reaching Jaipur you will check in to the hotel and will stay overnight
at the hotel. Jaipur is a city founded by Raja jai Singh II, the 18th
century Rajput king. It is also known as the Pink City. The city
boasts of several magnificent palaces, forts and gardens.This trip
will surely give you a valuable memory to be treasured from your
Golden Triangle with Backwater Tour
Day 3. Jaipur
- After taking the breakfast, it's time to visit the Amber Fort and
Palace and have a joy ride on an elephant. Amber Fort was the capital
of the princely state of Jaipur until 1728. The fort houses Sheesh
Mahal (hall of mirrors), and several beautiful marble palaces, the
famous Hawa Mahal, or "Palace of Winds" are great places to visit over
there.The afternoon tour will be to Jaigarh and Nagargarh Forts. A
trip to the Jantar Mantar, one of the five observatories built by Raja
Jai Singh II will also be of great joy. Shopping at the vibrant
markets of Jaipur, like, Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar will also be a
great experience during the Golden Triangle with Backwater tour.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4. Jaipur- Agra
- In the morning you will depart for Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. It is
known as the " Pompeii of India, The city of Fatehpur Sikri served as
the capital of the Mughal empire from 1570 to 1586. It was founded by
Akbar, but was abandoned due to scarcity of water. The finest
monuments within city area are the Diwan - i - Am, Diwan - i - Khas,
Panch Mahal, Birbal's Palace, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of famous
Sufi Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. Buland Darwaza was built in 1575 to
commemorate the exploits of Akbar in Gujarat.After reaching Agra
transfer to the hotel and check in at the hotel. In the evening visit
to relish the fascinating sight of Taj Mahal at sunset.Overnight stay
in Agra.
Day 5. Agra- Delhi
- After an early morning, breakfast, check out from the hotel and
drive towards Delhi.On the way you can visit Sikandra the tomb of
Akbar and Itamad-Ud-Daula's tomb, The tomb was built by Empress Noor
Jahan, wife of Jehangir in memory of her father, Ghias-ud-din
Beg.Overnight stay in the hotel
Day 6: Delhi- Trivandrum
- You will be taking a flight from Delhi to Trivandrum airport. At the
airport you will meet our travel agent, who will take you to the
Somatheeram Ayurvedic Resort.
Day 7: Somatheeram Ayurvedic Resort
- Enjoy a day of relaxation after the hectic schedule. Indulge
yourself into yoga sessions and massage therapies and unwind yourself
under expert supervision. Go for nature walks, spent some restful
moments in the private beach of the resort. You can also attend the
classical music and dance programs in the open air stage. Visiting the
local traditional villages will also be a delightful affair.Thus the
Golden Triangle with Backwater tour is different in its own way.
Day 8: Backwater Trip
- You can drive from the resort to the pier where you can board a rice
boat and explore through the narrow canals and lakes of the
backwaters, enjoying the lush scenery dotted with coconut trees and
small villages in the backdrop. You can have your meal in a houseboat
and stay there overnight. It will be a splendid experience.
Day 9: Cochin
- The Houseboat will take you to Cochin which is just a 1 ½ hour
journey. There you will be transferred to a hotel overlooking the
harbor. Enjoy boating in the afternoon and visit places like, Jewish
Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets and
Bolgatty Palace. Overnight stay at Cochin.
Day 10: Kumarakom
- On day 10, you will be departing for Kumarakom. On reaching, you
will be transferred to the hotel. Later visit the famous bird
sanctuary at Kumarakom and other tourist attractions.
Back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: Alleppey
- A morning boat ride around Kumarakom and across Vembanad Lake is a
great experience altogather. After this you will start for Alleppey
and on reaching you will be transferred to the Punnamada Backwater
Resort in Alleppey. A heritage tour of Alleppey in the afternoon will
be fascinating. Overnight stay at Punnamada Resort.
Day 12: Kollam
- In the morning you can have few more moments of bliss at Alleppey.
In the afternoon, a houseboat picks you up from the Resort and you
sail through small canals of Alleppey to Quilon or Kollam. You can
visit Alumkadavu, the Houseboat jetty closest to Quilon. Disembark
your Houseboat and drive from Quilon to Trivandrum airport and take a
connecting flight to Delhi.
