Grand Megalo circuitIndian poles ( 22 days / 21 nights)
India is the second most populous country in the world, and for several years now, in addition to its cultural treasures, it has been adding impressive technological riches. On this tour, you'll discover India's great megacities, which are similar only in title, and which will take you on a journey through cultures, traditions and worlds that are totally different from one another. An incredible and unforgettable experience in the heart of the greatest jewels of modern India.
Itinerary: Delhi-Agra-Fathepur Sikri-Jaipur-Calcutta-Bangalore-Mysore-Hampi-Goa-Mumbai-Chennai-Chochin
Day 1 France / Delhi
Depart France with a flight to Delhi. Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Typical welcome with a flower necklace and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Delhi
After breakfast, you will set off to explore Old and New Delhi. You will visit the most important and significant places in the Indian capital. During the day, you will admire the Gate of India, a monument to the soldiers who gave their lives in the First World War. You can also visit the Humanyo Tomb, a magnificent example of Mughal architecture. The largest and most impressive mosque in India: Jama Masjid. You will then set off to discover the new Delhi with the Raj Ghat, where you will find the memorial to Gandhi, the father of the nation. You will be able to contemplate the Qutub Minar, also known as the Victory Tower, which remains the tallest tower in India and the third tallest in the world. Finally, you'll head to the Connaught district, which is characterised by its lively, modern feel. Here you can see the Presidential Palace, Parliament and the country's other institutions. Lunch during the visits. At the end of the day, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Delhi / Agra
After breakfast, departure for Agra. Lunch en route. Arrive and check into hotel by mid-afternoon. At the end of the day you will visit the Red Fort. It is the largest in India. It was built in 1573 and took 8 years to complete. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur
After breakfast and very early in the morning, visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The Taj Mahal is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. This white marble memorial was built by Cha Jahan for his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to build. There is much to say about the Taj Mahal, particularly about its perfectly symmetrical architecture. Then off to Jaipur, the pink city and capital of Rajasthan. On the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is a ghost town. Built of red stone by the emperor Akbar, it was the capital of his empire in the 16th century. You will also visit the great gate of Bulund Darwaza. At 54m high, it is the tallest gate in the world. It has inspired many other monuments. Lunch en route. Arrive in Jaipur at the end of the day and take a rickshaw ride to explore the city and its markets. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Jaipur / Amber / Jaipur
After breakfast, you will set off to discover the impressive Amber Fortress outside the city. At the foot of the hill, you will begin a slow but leisurely elephant ride up to the main gate. You will then visit this magnificent site, built in the 12th century. Return to Jaipur and lunch in town. In the afternoon you will visit the key monuments of the Pink City. You will discover the City Palace, which is still the home of the Maharadja, which is why some areas are not open to the public. However, you will visit the most interesting ones. You will also visit its museum, which exhibits many antiques that belonged to the ruling family. Then you will discover Hawa Mahal, better known as the Palace of the Winds, which is the most famous in Jaipur. Finally, you will discover Jantar Mantar, Jaipur's great astronomical observatory. You will be impressed by the size of its astronomical instruments. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Jaipur / Calcutta (Flight)
After breakfast, and depending on your flight time, transfer to Jaipur airport for a flight to Calcutta. Arrival and welcome at the airport. Check-in at the hotel and end of the day at leisure. Lunch depending on your flight time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Calcutta
After breakfast, the day will be devoted to visiting the City of Joy. You will visit its museums and gardens. Along the way, you will discover Calcutta's stunning architecture, which reflects the ancient presence of British culture through its buldings. You will also visit the Indian Museum and the magnificent Marble Palace. Lunch during the visits. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Calcutta / Bangalore (Flight)
After breakfast, and depending on your flight time, transfer to Calcutta International Airport for a flight to Bangalore. Arrival and welcome at the airport. Lunch depending on your flight time. Check-in at the hotel and end of the day free to visit some of the city's tourist attractions. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 Bangalore
After breakfast visit Vidhan Soudha, a complex with wonderful specimens of neo-Dravidian architecture. You will also visit Lal Bagh, the Bangalore Palace, one of the most generously ornamented and carved palaces in Bangalore. The ISKCON Temple, home to the magnificent statue of Shiva. The Venkattapa Art Gallery, home to some 600 paintings, all unique and captivating. Lunch during the visits. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 Bangalore / Mysore
After breakfast, departure for Mysore. Arrive and visit the city. You will discover one of the most extraordinary markets in South India and visit the palace of the Maharadja of Mysore, built in the early 20th century. Lunch during the visits. Afternoon excursion to Srigangapatnam: the fort, temples and summer palace of Sultan Tippu. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Mysore / Hampi
After breakfast, departure for Hampi. A long day's drive through the Indian countryside, where you will be able to contemplate scenes of daily life. Arrive in Hampi at the end of the day and check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 Hampi
After breakfast, visit the Virupaksha Temple, one of the earliest buildings dedicated to Virupaksha. To the south of the Virupaksha Temple, you will visit the first ruins of the Jain temples. You will also discover the Vithala Temple, a world heritage monument featuring fantastic architectural work dating back to the time of the Vijayannagar Empire. You will also see the statue of Shivalinga, Lotus Mahal and the Temple of Hazara Rama. Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 Hampi / Goa (Flight)
After breakfast, and depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Goa. Arrival, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Lunch depending on your flight time. Depending on your arrival time, free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 Goa
After breakfast, visit the city of Goa, a former Portuguese colony. You will discover the most interesting tourist sites. These include old churches, cathedrals, forts, markets, museums and art galleries. Lunch during the visits. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 Goa
After breakfast the day is free for shopping, the beach or other activities. Lunch during the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 Goa / Mumbai (Flight)
After breakfast, and depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Mumbai. Arrival, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Lunch depending on your flight time. Free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 17 Mumbai
After breakfast, visit the city of Mumbai, the city of passions. This city will truly amaze you with its diverse culture, its fashion, its people and of course Bollywood... You will discover Chowpatt and Juhu Beach, the Navy and the Gateway to India. Lunch during the visits. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 18 Mumbai / Chennai
After breakfast, and depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Chennai. Lunch depending on your flight time. Arrival in Chennai, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 19 Chennai
After breakfast you will set off to discover Chennai, also known as Madras. Also a major Indian city, Chennai is a seaport with the longest beach in the world. But it is also a culturally and architecturally rich city that you will discover over the course of the day. Let yourself be captivated by the Indian cuisine and Carnatic music for which this pleasant capital of Tamil Nadu is famous.
Day 20 Chennai / Cochin (Flight)
After breakfast and depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cochin. Lunch depending on your flight time. Arrival, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 21 Cochin
After breakfast you will discover the historic city, the gateway to the West in South India, founded in the 16th century by Vasco da Gama, and long a hub of the spice trade. You will also visit the colonial quarters on the seafront, the fishermen's houses with their strange Chinese nets, and the San Francisco church. Lunch during the visits. In the evening, you will be treated to a performance of traditional Kerala Kathakali dances. Seafood dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 22 Cochin / France
After breakfast at your hotel, and depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport for an international flight to France. End of our services. Arrival in France
