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Rice barge houseboats moving along the Kerala backwaters between palm trees

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Contrasts of India: Northern Cities & Kerala Backwaters

  • 18 days
  • Delhi
  • Ranthambore
  • Agra
  • Jaipur
  • Bangalore
  • Mysore
  • Ooty
  • Kochi
  • Alleppey
  • Marari

Contrasts of India: Northern Cities & Kerala Backwaters day by day

Active: For travellers who love to explore and discover multiple destinations - can include moderate walking and longer days.

  1. Day 1

    UK to Delhi

  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    • Old Delhi
    • Chandni Chowk
    • Jama Masjid
    • Gandhi Smriti
    • Humayun's Tomb

    Eros Hotel New DelhiDinner

  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Ranthambore

    • Salaam Baalak Trust walk

    Tiger Den ResortBreakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4

    Ranthambore

    Tiger Den ResortBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Day 5

    Ranthambore to Agra

    • Optional: Mehtab Bagh
    • Optional: Taj Mahal

    Grand Mercure AgraBreakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6

    Agra to Jaipur

    • Taj Mahal
    • Agra Fort
    • Abhaneri stepwells

    Fairfield by Marriott Jaipur Tonk RoadBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. Day 7

    Jaipur

    • Amber Fort
    • City Palace
    • Palace of the Winds

    Fairfield by Marriott Jaipur Tonk RoadBreakfast, Dinner

  8. Day 8

    Jaipur to Bangalore

    • Bangalore Palace

    Fortune Select JP CosmosBreakfast, Dinner

  9. Day 9

    Bangalore to Mysore

    • Srirangapatnam
    • Chamundi Hill

    Grand Mercure MysoreBreakfast, Dinner

  10. Day 10

    Mysore

    • Chamundi Hill
    • City Palace

    Grand Mercure MysoreBreakfast, Dinner

  11. Day 11

    Mysore to Ooty

    • Ooty

    Fortune Resort Sullivan CourtBreakfast, Dinner

  12. Day 12

    Ooty

    • Toy train
    • Ooty
    • Coonoor
    • Tea plantations

    Fortune Resort Sullivan CourtBreakfast, Dinner

  13. Day 13

    Ooty to Cochin

    The Fern HotelBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  14. Day 14

    Cochin

    • Dutch Palace
    • Jew Town
    • Fort Cochin
    • Chinese fishing nets
    • Kathakali show

    The Fern HotelBreakfast, Dinner

  15. Day 15

    Cochin to Alleppey

    • Houseboat

    Houseboat AlleppeyBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  16. Day 16

    Alleppey to Marari

    • Houseboat
    • Marari Beach

    Abad Turtle Beach ResortBreakfast, Dinner

  17. Day 17

    Marari to at Leisure

    Abad Turtle Beach ResortBreakfast, Dinner

  18. Day 18

    Marari to UK

    Breakfast

What's included on this Golden Triangle tour

  • Return flights from your chosen airport
  • 16 nights in 4 and 5-star hotels and a houseboat plus 1 night in flight
  • 37 meals: 16 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 16 dinners and welcome drink
  • Travelsphere Holiday Director
  • Overseas transfers, internal flights, other transportation and porterage

Where you stay on this Golden Triangle tour

  • Eros Hotel New Delhi1 night
  • Tiger Den Resort2 nights
  • Grand Mercure Agra1 night
  • Fairfield by Marriott Jaipur Tonk Road2 nights
  • Fortune Select JP Cosmos1 night
  • Grand Mercure Mysore2 nights
  • Fortune Resort Sullivan Court2 nights
  • The Fern Hotel2 nights
  • Houseboat Alleppey1 night
  • Abad Turtle Beach Resort2 nights

Contrasts of India: Northern Cities & Kerala Backwaters dates and prices

DepartsFrom per personFlights fromAvailability
Wed 11 Nov 2026 Sold out Sold out
Wed 27 Jan 2027 £2,699 £3,199 Heathrow £2,699
Manchester £2,869
Gatwick £2,869
Birmingham £2,869
Stansted £2,869
Available
Wed 10 Feb 2027 £2,929 £3,429 Gatwick £2,929
Stansted £2,929
Heathrow £2,969
Manchester £3,079
Birmingham £3,079
Available
Wed 6 Oct 2027 £3,179 £3,429 Gatwick £3,179
Stansted £3,179
Heathrow £3,219
Manchester £3,329
Birmingham £3,329
Available
Wed 19 Jan 2028 £3,249 £3,399 Heathrow £3,249
Manchester £3,389
Gatwick £3,389
Birmingham £3,389
Stansted £3,389
Available
Wed 18 Oct 2028 £3,559 £3,759 Heathrow £3,559
Birmingham £3,659
Gatwick £3,669
Stansted £3,669
Manchester £3,699
Available

From Travelsphere's own site, checked November 2026. Prices and places change, so the operator confirms them when you book.

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