India Tour – North to South

Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel.

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Delhi, India's capital city, with a thousand years of history, is a city of contrasts that combines a unique ambiance of the ancient and the modern. An orderly plan of wide roads lined with sturdy colonial buildings, which was established soon after the imperial capital of British India moved here from Calcutta in 1911.

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Overnight at the hotel

In Delhi

0900 hrs: Full-day tour of Old and New Delhi. Morning, sightseeing of Old Delhi. In Old Delhi, drive past Red Fort- built-in 1648, this sprawling fort of red sandstone along the river Yamuna is surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 km circumference and Chandni Chowk- the crowded bazaar (silver street ) of old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, it is the largest and one of the most magnificent mosques in India Also visit Raj Ghat memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation.

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Afternoon, sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit Qutab Minar, Sikh temple and drive past diplomatic enclave, Parliament House, India Gate and President Estate.

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Evening Witness one of the two Bollywood Musical programmes at the Kingdom of dreams.

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Kingdom of Dreams

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Kingdom of Dreams is India's answer to Broadway. It is a Bollywood Musical Programme. As the name implies, Kingdom of Dreams is a spectacular world of unparalleled imagination, which brings to you a blend of India's culture, heritage, art, crafts, cuisine and performing arts buttressed with the mind boggling technological wizardry of today.

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Kingdom of Dreams is designed and conceptualized to offer international and domestic tourists a breath-taking, magical Indian experience. It showcases modern and traditional India and present Indian culture in an entertaining format to all visitors. It offers you the best of India in the form of Cuisine, Crafts, Musicals, Dramas, Carnivals, Street Dances, Mythological Shows and much more. KOD has venues of international standard named Nautanki Mahal and Showshaa Theatre (Still under construction ) for performing arts and an avenue with the interesting name of Culture Gully for showcasing Indian handicrafts, cuisine and much more.

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Nautanki Mahal is the venue for Bollywood style Musicals and Theatre in the grand style of royals that will leave you breathless. An overwhelming and amazing magical experience. Showshaa Theatre will present Indian mythological shows (when it starts. Hopefully will be ready by next year) such as Ram Lila & Krishna Lila in an awe inspiring format perked up with latest technology in the entertainment field. There will also be a mock Indian wedding complete with Baarat, groom and bride. Visitors can take part in this and take back fond memories of once- in- a- life-time experience.

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Culture Gully is a lavish air conditioned boulevard of multifarious Indian cultures, culinary delights and shopping experiences. You can visit the backwaters of Kerala, savour the taste of fenny in a quaint tavern in Goa, view the royal splendour of a Rajasthani Palace or enjoy the rustic charm of a Punjabi village….. All in one place. Culture Gully captures the features of India showcasing its rich culture, architecture, crafts and traditions. You can interact with Street Performers, Live Artisans, magicians and Folk Dancers besides shopping, eating and other experiences like palm reading, tea sipping and much more. For food lovers, Culture Gully is a gourmet's paradise with authentic Indian cuisine from various regions.

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"A Magical, Mystical & Memorable Experience of India" KOD has two programmes, Zangoora and Jhumroo (Details of these programmes are given below). We will see of the two musical programmes ( which ever will be in progress).

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ZANGOORA

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Zangoora – the Gypsy Prince. India's answer to Broadway, Zangoora the Gypsy Prince - The biggest Bollywood musical ever. Introducing a brand new genre of entertainment where storytelling & Bollywood style Song & Dance meet stagecraft and technical wizardry like never seen before.

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In a world class theater Nautanki Mahal, enter a world of entertainment that brings the best of Indian and International talent to create a Bollywood spectacle live on stage that is truly cinematic.

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Sound, light, video, animation, special effects, aerial choreography, stunt, magic and much much more. Get ready for the magic of Bollywood and journey with Zangoora through a cinematic theatrical experience that is sure to dazzle you.

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The show boasts the grandest of Bollywood music of the last three decades strung together into a Bollywood potboiler storyline. Some of the best talent from the world of Bollywood, Television, Theater and live events features in the show.

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Story

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Zangoora is a fantasy tale set in the fictional Kingdom of Shaktishila. It's a classic story of good vs evil as a gypsy boy Zangoora makes his journey to his true destiny of being a prince. A love triangle emerges between Zangoora, princess Sonali and a feisty gypsy girl Laachi. Strung together with all time favorite Bollywood song the story explores a larger than life world- full of magic, music, dance, colour and all things Bollywood. Romance, drama, action, magic and scintillating performances and foot tapping music that promises to enthrall audiences.

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JHUMROO

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This musical comedy packed with 19 Bollywood retro songs, is a celebration of the spirit of Kishore Kumar, a legend who continues to charm the young and old alike.

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Chosen over various other concepts, Jhumroo being a light entertainer is a perfect follow-on to the drama packed spectacle that Zangoora is. While Zangoora incorporated songs from over various eras of Bollywood one of the prime attractions of Jhumroo is the evergreen music of Kishore Kumar. Audiences who have once been bedazzled by the charming Zangoora are sure to fall in love with the adorable Bhola from Jhumroo.

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Jhumroo not only promises its audience a good laugh and a happy experience but will also surprise them with twists and turns in the storyline and an astonishing use of technology to help build the story up.

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Story

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A family entertainer in the true sense, Jhumroo will take the audience through the story of a lovable young boy Bhola, who leads a simple life in Mumbai, living with his father, working at an ad agency and fooling around with his friends. Bhola has only two dreams – one to be a singing superstar, an idea highly disapproved by his father considering his not-so-great singing talent and two, to express his love to Meena, a co-worker at the ad agency. Circumstances and events follow and the boy finds himself in the finals of a singing reality show. How the music and spirit of Kishore da whom Bhola considers his idol makes this possible is an enchanting tale in true sense of the word. Late evening after the show, dinner at Kingdom of dreams and later return to the hotel

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Overnight at the hotel

Delhi to Agra (Surface)

0730 hrs: Morning, drive to Agra. (210 km / 4.5 hrs). On arrival, check-in at your hotel.

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Agra, is located on the banks of river Yamuna and is famous the world over as "the City of Taj".

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1400 hrs: Afternoon , proceed for sightseeing of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal one of the seven wonders of the World. Built by Shah Jahan (Mughal Emperor) for his beloved wife Mumtaz. Thereafter proceed to Agra Fort, built by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings.

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Overnight at the hotel

Agra to Jaipur vai Fatehpur Sikri (Surface)

0800 hrs: After early breakfast, drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (232kms / 6-7 hrs with sightseeing). Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory), built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, it was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.

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1400 approx :On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

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Jaipur, The rose pink capital of Rajasthan is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts. Enclosed by battle scarred walls, the city was built early in the eighteenth century. Jaipur is aptly called the "Pink City of India". It takes its name from the famous Maharana Sawai Jai Singh, who founded the city in 1728. Jaipur is noted for its craftsmen skilled in the art of cutting precious stones and is famed for its garnets and rubies. It is equally well known for brass inlay work, lacquer work and the printing of muslin.

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Overnight at the hotel

In Jaipur

0745 hrs: After an early breakfast, proceed for sightseeing. Visit the Amer Fort, the former capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs on a hillside overlooking Martha lake, 11 km from Jaipur on the Delhi - Jaipur road. Also have the unique experience of traveling on elephant back to the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.

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En route to city palace, photo stop at Hawa Mahal or, Palace of Winds. The monument was originally conceived with the aim of enabling ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and royal processions of the city.

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Afternoon, sightseeing of City Palace. This is in the heart of the old city and is the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Even today the City Palace is the principal residence of the ruling family. Also Visit Jantar Mantar A stone observatory. Largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments, whose setting and shapes. Also drive through the local bazaar.

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Overnight at the hotel

Jaipur to Kochi vai Hyderabad (Flight)

0400 hrs: An early start. Transfer to the airport. 0610 hrs: Depart by Indigo flight 6E 151 for Kochi via Hyderbad 0805 hrs: Arrive Hyderbad and take a connecting flight to Kochi at 1050 hrs 1225 hrs : Arrive Kochi and transfer to the hotel

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Kochi, originally built by the Portuguese, has a natural harbour with lagoons, canals and fishing hamlets. One of the three biggest ports on the West Coast, it is also an industrially developed area. The coir industry is of special importance.

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Rest of the day at Leisure.

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Overnight at the hotel

In Kochi

Morning: Half day sightseeing which includes Mattancheery Dutch Palace, Jewish Town, St. Francis Church, and the Chinese Fishing nets.

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Evening, witness a Kathakali dance performance. Kathakali is a form of Indian dance-drama. It originated in the Southern Indian state of Kerala during the 17th century.

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Overnight at the hotel

Kochi to Alleppey (Surface) => Alleppey to Kumarkom (Boat Cruise)

0900 hrs: After breakfast, drive to Alleppey ( 60 kms / 1 hr). 1000 hrs: Arrive and board the house boat. Full day boat cruise on the back waters.

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Overnight on the house boat

In Kumarkom

Morning disembark from the boat and check-in at the hotel

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Kumrakom, located on the Southern coast of India enjoys a well-balanced tropical climate. Nature has composed its magic to perfection here. A million verdant coconut palms lining the rivers lean to examine its reflections on the glassy waters. Everywhere, nature is at its best. Blooming forth in perfumes of flowers. In the riot of colours of multi-hued birds. In the fresh, succulent and bountiful freshwater fishes. Rest of the day at leisure

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Overnight at the hotel

In Kumarkom

Day at leisure for independent activities. One can explore the surroundings by walk and may witness the daily life of local village etc.

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Overnight at the hotel

Kumarkom to Kovalam (Surface)

0800 hrs: After breakfast, drive to Kovalam beach ( 200 kms / 4-5 hrs). 1300 hrs: Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon relax on the beach .

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Overnight at Hotel

In Kovalam

Morning: Half day Sightseeing of Trivandrum City ( 20 Kms one way from Kovalam beach). Visit Napier museum and art gallery, Padmanabha swami temple (only from outside). Afternoon at leisure again on the beach.

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Overnight at Hotel

Kovalam To Trivandrum (Surface) = Trivandrum To New Delhi (Flight)

Afternoon transfer to the airport to connect flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the international airport to connect flight for home.