Day 1 Cochin: Arrive at Cochin Airport; CJ Travels will arrange a transfer to your hotel, where you will commence your holiday to Kerala. The Gateway to God’s own Country Kerala, Cochin is arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala; it is also the commercial and industrial capital of the state Kerala. Stay overnight at Cochin.

Day 2 Cochin: You have the option to proceed for a half-day city tour of Cochin or Kochi. In the evening you may visit a local auditorium for an enchanting Kathakali Dance Show. Stay overnight at Cochin.

Day 3 Thekkady: Today you may wish to visit Thekkady (185kms/5hrs). Arrive and check into your hotel. Thekkady-777 sq/km of lush green tropical forests is the natural habitat of elephant, bison, spotted deer, bear and many colourful birds etc. Stay overnight at Thekkady.

Day 4 Thekkady:Proceed for an exciting boat ride in Lake Periyar. Periyar sanctuary, the main attraction of Thekkady, is one of the best sanctuaries in India for watching and photographing elephants at close quarters. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Periyar & then visit a Spice plantation. Stay overnight in Thekkady.

Day 5 Kumarakom: Check out & proceed to Kumarakom (130kms/4hrs), a charming village on the eastern bank of Vembanadu Lake surrounded by paddy fields, is an ideal place for a backwater cruise. It is also known as “The Venice of the East”. In the afternoon, visit the bird sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise and a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. Stay overnight at Kumarakom.

Day 6 Kovalam: In the morning, drive to Kovalam (165kms/5hrs) by car. Kovalam is India's most spectacular beach resort, just 16 km from Trivandrum. The clear water in Kovalam is ideal for swimming, surfing and skiing. Facilities like Ayurvedic massage, yoga, water sports etc are available here. Day would be free at leisure. Spend overnight at Kovalam.

Day 7 Kovalam: In the morning, leave the hotel for a city tour of Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, which is half an hour away. The main attractions are the Govt. Art Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, The Zoological Garden, Padmanabha-swamy Temple (entry restricted), Caudiyar Palace, Museum and Veli Tourist village. Stay overnight at Kovalam.

Day 8 Trivandrum – Mumbai: Today, you can transfer to Trivandrum International Airport for a flight to Mumbai or your onward destination

Day 01: Bangalore: Arrive and begin your holiday to Bangalore – the capital of Karnataka state. Karnataka is an enchanting land abounding in scenic beauty, rich is flora and fauna too. CJ Travels will organise the transfer to your chosen hotel. Stay overnight in Bangalore.

Day 02: Bangalore-Mysore: Today you may wish to proceed for a half day sight seeing tour of Bangalore City – also known as the Garden City for the numerous gardens. Visit Cubbon Park and Lalbagh, (the superb botanical garden laid out by Haidar Ali in 1760) and the Bull Temple, The Monolithic Nandi Bull is believed to have grown in size and now measures nearly 5m high. Tipu’s summer Palace, to the south was started by Haidar Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan in 1789. Thereafter drive to Mysore and transfer to your chosen Hotel. Spend overnight in Mysore.

Day 03: Mysore: The city of Royal palaces, sandalwood and the manufacture of incense sticks; the city has a pleasant climate, some beautiful parks and the former capital of the Princely state. Evening you have the option to visit Brindavan Garden 19 km away from Mysore The 2 km rock-field am is one of the biggest in India and forms a 130 sq. km. Lake. It was built by Maharaja Krishna raja Wodeyar to provide water supply for the Sivasamudram power station. Spend the night in Mysore.

Day 04: Mysore-Ooty: Today you can drive to Ooty, popularly known as the “Queen of the blue mountains”. Ooty is famous for its rolling hills covered in pine and eucalyptus forests and its coffee and tea plantation. On arrival and check into your hotel. Stay overnight in Ooty.

Day 05: Ooty: Proceed for a city tour of Ooty including Botanical Gardens, which has total 1000 varieties of plants, shrubs and trees including orchids, ferns, alpines and medicinal plants among beautiful lawn. Stay another night in Ooty.

Day 06: Ooty: Spend a day at leisure. You have the optional to visit to Coonoor. Spend another night in Ooty.

Day 07: Ooty - Bangalore: This morning we recommend you drive back to Bangalore (300kms/6hrs). Arrive in Bangalore and transfer to hotel. In the evening, you’ll have free time at leisure. Spend the night in Bangalore.

Day 08: Onward: Today, CJ Travels will provide full transfers to the airport for flight to your onward destination.

Day 01: Chennai: On arrival at Chennai Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Famous not only for its wealth of arts and literature that preach ancient morals and values, it is also recognized for its cultural events that showcase performing arts like Dance, Music and Drama. Spend the night in Chennai.

Day 02: Chennai: This day, you can proceed for city tour of Chennai. Visit Fort St George, St Mary’s Church, San-Thome Cathedral said to be the last resting place of St Thomas the Apostle. Revel in the archaeology of the Kapaleeshwar Temple, the Parthasarthy Temple. Also you may visit the Marina beach, one of the longest beaches in the world. Stay the night in Chennai.

Day 03: Chennai - Mahabalipuram : Today, you have the option to be driven to Mahabalipuram. En-route; visit Kanchipuram, one of the seven sacred cities of India famous for hand woven silk fabrics and saris. Visit Kamakshi, Varadarajaswami, and Kailasanatha temples. You can continue your drive to Mahabalipuram. Arrive Mahabalipuram and check into the hotel. Spend the nigh in Mahabalipuram.

Day 04: Mahabalipuram- Chennai : You may proceed for a city tour of Mahabalipuram visiting charming Rathas, the spectacular carved relief depicting Arjuna’s Penance & then the magnificent Shore Temple, the Mandapam’s. Later you will be driven Back to Chennai. Spend overnight in Chennai.

Day 05: Chennai- Madurai : Today, CJ Travels can arrange for you to be driven to the Airport to catch your Flight to Madurai. Arrive Madurai and check into your hotel. Endowed with a rich cultural heritage and glorious tradition, Madurai is grouped among the traditional cities of India. Spend the night in Madurai.

Day 06: Madurai : SYou may opt for a city tour. Some of the major attractions in the city are: the Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Mahal, The Gandhi Museum, Koodal Azhagar Temple & Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Stay overnight in Madurai.

Day 07: Madurai :Proceed for a full day excursion trip to Rameswaram, known as the Varanasi of the South, is a holy island 154 km from Madurai. It is sacred for Hindus as this is where Rama is said to have worshipped Shiva to absolve himself from the killing of Ravana. A pilgrim to Varanasi is expected to visit Rameswaram next to gain the full fruit of his prayers. At the core of the town is Ramanathaswamy temple, one of the most important temples in South India. A fine example of late Dravidian architecture, it is most renowned for its four magnificent corridors lined with elaborately sculptured pillars. Later in the evening CJ Travels can arrange for you to be driven back to Madurai and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Madurai.

Day 08: Departure: Your Flight from Madurai to Chennai / Mumbai for your Return Flight to London.

Day 01: Delhi / Agra & Jaipur: CJ Travels will provide you will transfers from the airport to your hotel where you will begin your holiday to Delhi / Agra & Jaipur. India's capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. Spend the night in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi: This morning you may proceed for a full day combined city tour of the old & modern capital of India. Visit Jama Mosque, the largest in India. Visit the massive Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Visit the India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament. Stay overnight in Delhi.

Day 03: Agra : In the morning, we you may precede to Agra. Arrive in Agra and check into your Hotel leaving you free leisure time in the evening.

Day 04: Agra: (Taj Mahal) :This morning you can proceed for a half day tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan built this beautiful monument in the loving memory of his beloved wife. Visit the Agra Fort. Millions of visitors on their holidays to india visit this monument each year. Spend the night at Agra.

Day 05: Jaipur : Today, drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri, “The City of Victory”. This sandstone city was built by Emperor Akbar to commemorate the birth of his son. Arrive Jaipur and check into your Hotel. Jaipur is the gateway to the magnificent and vibrant state of Rajasthan. In the evening, opt to take a stroll in the markets of Jaipur for the traditional dresses and shoes, curio shops & blue pottery. Stay the night at Jaipur.

Day 06: Jaipur : This morning, proceed to Amber Fort, located at a distance of 11 km from Jaipur. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone. Thereafter proceed for a half-day tour of the “Pink City”, visiting the Maharaja's Palace, which is known as “The City Palace” and now houses a museum containing rare manuscripts. Also visit ‘Jantar Mantar’ the astronomical observatory built by Jai Singh. Spend the night in Jaipur.

Day 07: Delhi :After breakfast drive back to Delhi (252 km / 5hrs 30mins) and check into your Hotel. You may spend the rest of the day at leisure for independent activities. Spend the last night in Delhi.

Day 08: Return Flight:Today, CJ Travels can provide you with transfers to the International airport to board the flight for your onward destination.