Enjoy (daily/specific day) dinner in a sociable and relaxed gay/lesbian restaurant
A gay or lesbian rejuvenating therapeutic massage by a gay/gay-friendly technician in the hotel.
One day excursion to a gay bar/night club or an invitation to an exclusive gay party at the destination on selected days
Exclusive private vehicles for sightseeing are arranged for couples. You can easily sit back, relax and enjoy sightseeing tours in complete privacy.
Exclusive shopping tours in local markets, mehendi art sessions are arranged for LGBT couples to give them a feel of real Indian art and culture.
A romantic surprise in your room on the last night of your stay that you will cherish for years!
07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Exclusively For YOU
India, which has tasted the flavor of western culture, still holds a tinge of orthodox mindset. As a result of this, same gender relationships are not accepted in India with open arms by all till date. However, that does not stop gay or lesbian couples to come to India for a romantic vacation. GeTS Holidays therefore has gone a step further to take special care of these couples and organize tours in India exclusively for them. As we understand their emotions and desire, we make sure that their stay in India becomes a real hassle- free and enjoyable one. Our specialized LGBT tours’ team design exclusive itineraries which cater to friendly destinations only. They make sure that couples do not face uncomfortable situations or awkward moments during their trips. As they will be driven through the crowded streets of India, our expert and friendly guide will be there to escort them all through.
Day 1
Arrive Delhi
Meet & greet at the airport by our representative and transfer you to hotel. Delhi is the Capital of India. Delhi is not a city but a book, which narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been the witness to various events which has brought India through history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of built and rebuilt. Today as the capital of India, Delhi is the seat of administrator and the monuments tell the saga of bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of the past and also an attraction for the tourists. This day is scheduled for your leisure activities. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Morning after breakfast, sightseeing of Old and New Delhi . Drive past visit to the Red Fort (Remains closed on every Monday), built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan. Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948.
Later, you will be taken to New Delhi which includes Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek, is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, will also be a part of your sightseeing. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.
Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Morning breakfast will be served at hotel. Later Visit to a SPA to get an Indian deep tissue massage and enjoy traditional massages by Gay-Friendly massage therapists.
Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Day 04: Delhi - Jaipur (265 Km /05 Hrs)After breakfast at hotel, check out and drive to the beautiful city of Jaipur, also known as the Pink City of India. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in to the hotel. Evening is left for you to relax and unwind yourself at the hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the experience of riding on an elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Later afternoon is kept free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts. Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs.
Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
After breakfast check out and drive to the beautiful city of Agra. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned city of the Mughal Empire. It boasts some of the magnificent monuments built during the Mughal Era, which include the Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti. You have time to explore the corners of Fatehpur Sikri before continuing with your way.
Later continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, check- in to the hotel and evening is meant for you to relax.
Agra beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Empire from the year 1526 to 1628 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
After having breakfast at hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Agra.
Agra Fort, designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., with barricaded walls of red sand stone; houses beautiful and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, Macchhi Bhawan, Nagina Masjid, Moti Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, Musamman Burj. The Taj Mahal is visible in all its beauty from the fort. Emperor Sahahjahan, prisoner of his son Aurangzeb in his old age was put in a cell from where he could gaze at the Taj Mahal at a distance, from his cell in the fort.
Taj Mahal (Remains closed on every Friday) is the one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial for Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Enjoy your overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
After a leisurely breakfast, drive back to Delhi and straightaway check- in at the airport to connect flight to your onward destination.
*** TOUR ENDS***- 07 night accommodation in specially picked hotel (Rooms are reserved exclusively in advance so that couples do not have to waste time at reception desk and check-in easily.)
- Meal Plan - Buffet Breakfast at hotels’ restaurants of respective hotels
- All transfers and sightseeing by private AC transportation, driven by a friendly chauffer so you can easily sit back, relax and enjoy the tour in complete privacy.
- Services of English speaking local gay friendly guide
- Assistance of gay friendly airport representative
- A rejuvenating therapeutic massage by a friendly therapist
- One day excursion to a gay bar/night club or an invitation to an exclusive gay or lesbian party at the destination (wherever possible)
- Elephant ride in Amber Fort in Jaipur (all sightseeing tickets are purchased in advance for you)
- Appointment with a palmist or an astrologer
- Private cooking lesson with wine testing
- Private yoga session
- Entrances fees at the monuments
- Exclusive shopping tours in local markets, mehendi art session can be arranged to get a feel of real Indian art and culture.
- All Applicable taxes
KERELA - GODS OWN COUNTRY
COCHIN - MUNNAR - THEKKADY - ALLEPPEY - MARARI - COCHIN
Day 01: Arrive Cochin
On arrival at Cochin Airport you will be welcomed by our representative. Our representative will take care of the luggage, guide you to the vehicle and will transfer you to the hotel. Check in at the hotel and relax yourself. Enjoy your overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry that was actually built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in AD 1555. The palace acquired its present name in 1663 when the Dutch carried out some extensions and repair works in it. The main attractions of the palace lie in its wall murals that depict the scenes from the Ramayana. Fort Kochi founded in 1503, a Portuguese fort is now in ruins. With its European heritage, its air of genteel decay, and stubborn self-absorption, it is a place where history, like a friendly phantom, still stalks the lonely streets. One can see many remains of Indo-European architecture that still exist here. One of the fascinating sights on the Kochi shoreline is the huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets which were brought here by traders from the court of Kublai Khan. Later in the evening, witness the Kathakali dance show in Cochin. Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Munnar, one of the most famous hill stations in India. On the way visit some of the tourist spots like Valara Falls, View Points etc. Reach Munnar in the evening and check- in to your pre-booked hotel. Munnar - Set in the lap of God’s own country, Munnar remains till-date one of the least spoilt destinations of the world. Sanctuaries, reservoirs and more than 12,000 hectares of tea fields have helped retain Munnar as a hill resort. The hill station is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala and derives its name from the confluence of three mountain rivers- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. It was in the late 1800s that the first tea plantations were set up in Munnar, a hitherto untouched mountain land. Low-riding clouds, cascading waterfalls, unending expanse of green and a pleasant respite from southern India’s humidity create a picturesque surrounding. Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.Day 03: Cochin - Munnar (180 Km / 04 Hrs)
After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Munnar that includes Mattuppetty Dam, Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park – famous for Nilgiri Tahr (Wild goat) etc. Later visit the world famous Tea factory & museum of Munnar. Also visit the Tea Plantation on way to the factory and see how tea is been cultivated in Munnar. Thousands of tourists who visit Munnar for sightseeing can carry home impressions of the distant past of this tea planting district in Idukki’s high ranges. The aim of the tea museum is to depict the growth of more-than-a-century-old tea plantations, from the rudimentary tea roller to the present fully automated tea factory of Madupatty. It also gives firsthand knowledge to tourists about tea processing and the operations that go into the making of black tea. Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.
Early morning continue drive to Periyar, from Munnar. Upon arrival in Periyar, check-in at the Hotel. Thekkady in Idukki District of Kerala is a lovely wildlife destination. It is green everywhere and very quiet and serene. One can get the exotic smell of various spices where ever one goes. Later proceed to visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy boat ride at the Periyar Lake and see the elephants and the other wild animals get around the lake, while you are there at the boat.
Later in the day visit the spice plantation and experience how different spices are cultivated here. Also get a chance to walk by these spices from the local shops in the village. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Periyar.The pride of Kerala and a testimony to nature's splendor and human innovation, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar Lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. Here the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grasslands. Below this thick green canopy, roam herds of elephants, sambas, tigers, gaurs, lion- tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. In addition to elephant rides, cruises on the lake and treks to the ruined Mangaladevi temple - a beautiful old stone temple situated in the heart of the Thekkady forest; this sanctuary offers the unique opportunity to watch and photograph wild elephants at close quarters.
After breakfast at the hotel, pack your bags and get driven to Alleppey, where you can witnesss the backwater of Kerela. The best way to see the beauty of the place is to get on a HOUSEBOAT CRUISE which will take you around the whole stream. Feel the calmness and which will rejuvenate your mind as it passes through the lush green paddy fields, beautiful streams and the rustic village offering you lot to see and treasure. All meals and overnight stay at the houseboat in Alleppy.
After breakfast at the houseboat, disembark and drive to Marari. Upon arrival in Marari, check-in at the Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Marari.
Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or visit the miles long Mararikulam Beach and experience the true splendor of a typical Kerala fishing village.
Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Marari.
After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and transfer to Cochin Airport for your onward journey.
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