THE MALDIVES
GOLDEN TRIANGLE & THE MALDIVES
| Destinations covered | : Delhi >> Agra >> Jaipur >> Bangalore >> Maldives |
Maldives islands are well known for a perfectly relaxable Beach Holiday or a luxury Honeymoon. It is also known the world over as a fine destination for diving or snorkeling. With shallow waters, luxurious accommodation, indulgent spas, it is a dream destination.
The Maldives have a tropical climate with two distinct seasons. The wet monsoons from May to November and the Dry season from December to March. The temperatures hover around 30c. November to April remains a busy period when all the hotels could remain full. It is advisable therefore to book well in advance.
Your travels begin with your arrival in Delhi and two days stay and sightseeing of this destination. The hustle and bustle, the colours, the smells and sounds of Old Delhi, along with the colonial grandeur of New turns out to be an interesting admixture of both the western and the oriental. You shall be staying in Hotel Imperial, built in 1931 by Blomfield & inaugurated by Lord Wellingdon, the hotel is known for it’s contemporary colonial design, unique artifacts & paintings.
A comfortable 3 hours over the new express highway takes you to Agra. Enjoying the ambience of your beautiful hotel the Oberoi Amar Vilas, with the Taj Mahal looming stunningly large over the horizon!
Your next port of call is Jaipur, a destination well-known for the delightful handicrafts and jewels, which are a cottage industry.
Your hotel of stay at Jaipur shall be the beautiful Taj Rambagh Palace. The Taj Rambagh Palace exudes old-world charm, unmistakable history and is an architectural masterpiece that transcends time!
Your final destination is the romantic archipelago of Maldives. On your arrival, you & your luggage shall be spirited away to the atoll for an amazing holiday!
The Velassaru Indulgence pkg. provides you with the best culinary experience the resort has to offer. Have lunch at Turquoise Restaurant and dinner at any of the resort’s three other exclusive a la carte restaurants.
During lunch and dinner, guests are also offered complimentary soft drinks, juices and water, as well as any house pouring beer and a selection of wines and liquor. In addition, guests will have a choice of either a Sunset Cruise or a Discover Malé tour. Then enjoy two hours of kayaking along with complimentary us of snorkeling equipment.
Tentative Itinerary
| Destination / Route | Hotel / Stay |
|---|---|
| Delhi | The Imperial (2n) |
| Agra | Oberoi Amar Vilas (2n) |
| Jaipur | Taj Rambagh Palace (2n) |
| Bangalore | Taj West End (1n) |
| Maldives | Velassaru (7n) |
KERALA BACKWATERS & THE MALDIVES
| Destinations covered | : Mumbai >> Cochin >> Backwaters >> Kovalam >> Maldives |
Maldives islands are well known for a perfectly relaxable Beach Holiday or a luxury Honeymoon. It is also known the world over as a fine destination for diving or snorkeling. With shallow waters, luxurious accommodation, indulgent spas, it is a dream destination.
The Maldives have a tropical climate with two distinct seasons. The wet monsoons from May to November and the Dry season from December to March. The temperatures hover around 30c. November to April remains a busy period when all the hotels could remain full. It is advisable therefore to book well in advance.
Your journey begins with your arrival in Mumbai (Bombay) and stay at the famous Taj Mahal Palace Hotel built by the doyen of Indian industry Jamsetji Tata in the year 1904. Located on the harbor, opposite the imposing Gateway of India, the hotel has seen extraordinary events and memories; from hosting the Maharajas, foreign dignitaries from across the globe to some of those who have left an indelible mark on the contemporary world. A half-day sightseeing in Mumbai will take you through the buildings of interesting Gothic architecture, Victoria Terminus and the Crawford a whole-sale fruit, vegetable and poultry market.
Your next destination is Cochin. Cochin is one of the most interesting towns in S. India. A trading port since the Roman empire, it has been on the main route between Europe & China. The mixture of Indo-European culture in unmistakable.
A short drive from Cochin takes you to Allepey from where you shall board your exclusive House Boat, for backwaters cruise, enjoying a life-style, which is primitive but thrilling. The boat carries you in the various backwater canals, giving a quietly unique insight into Keralan rural life. You will spend the day gently exploring the backwaters, from the deck of your HB.
Your next port of call is Kumarakom and a stay at the delightful Kumarakom Lake resort. The resort is set amidst palm groves and silvery canals, a delight to be in for a couple of nights.
A short flight, hereafter, takes you through to your dream destination, the Maldives.
Tentative Itinerary
| Destination / Route | Hotel / Stay |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | The Taj Mahal Palace & Towers (1n) |
| Cochin | Malabar House (2n) |
| Allepey | Houseboat (1n) |
| Kumarakom | Kumarakom Lake Resort (2n) |
| Maldives | Taj Exotica Resort & Spa (6n) |