Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
Your airport representative will meet you at Delhi Airport and drive you to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to use however you'd like. If your arrival time allows, you can wander the nearby markets or check out what your hotel has to offer. Otherwise, just rest after your flight and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby markets
- Enjoy hotel amenities
- Day 2
Delhi
Following breakfast, you'll head into Old Delhi to see the main sights. A rickshaw ride takes you through crowded lanes past India's largest mosque and the city's oldest market. From there, you'll visit several peaceful memorials and UNESCO World Heritage sites, including historic tombs and a war memorial. The tour also includes the world's tallest brick minaret, giving you a real sense of the city's layered history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk (1 km)
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Fatehpuri Masjid
- Visit Rajghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial)
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Drive past Red Fort
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Drive past India Gate
Optional Activities
- Try street food at Chandni Chowk including parathas, jalebis, and chaat
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Fatehpuri Masjid Chandni Chowk Red Fort Rajghat Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhawan India Gate Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
Early morning you'll drive to Agra. Once there, spend time exploring Agra Fort, the imposing red sandstone structure that Emperor Akbar built. Walk through the palaces and halls to get a feel for Mughal architecture. That evening, there's a theatrical production with music, dance, and lights that tells the story of the Taj Mahal's creation, which is a nice way to end your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Kalakriti Show (Mohabbat: The Taj Show) at Kalakriti Cultural and Convention Center
Optional Activities
- Visit artisan workshops for marble inlay work and leather goods
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
You'll wake early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then head back for breakfast at your hotel. After that, you'll drive to Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal city, where you can explore its five-storey palace and grand gateway. The drive to Jaipur takes up the rest of your day, so you'll arrive in the evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri Panch Mahal Buland Darwaza Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti - Day 5
Jaipur
Start your morning with a jeep ride up to Amber Fort on the hilltop, where you can also learn how to tie a traditional Rajasthani turban. Lunch at a traditional restaurant comes next. After that, you'll see the iconic five-storey Pink Palace with its detailed facade, walk through the City Palace and its museums, and stop at an astronomical observatory from 1728. There's an optional Bollywood movie experience if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Jaipur restaurant)
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Amber Fort
- Explore Amber Fort including Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) and courtyards
- Learn to tie a traditional Rajasthani turban cultural session
- Lunch at a traditional Jaipur restaurant
- Photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Explore City Palace & Armory Museum
- Visit Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory
Optional Activities
- Watch a Bollywood movie at Rajmandir Cinema
- Shop for block-printed fabrics, meenakari jewellery, and blue pottery
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Hawa Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Rajmandir Cinema - Day 6
Jaipur to Jodhpur
You'll drive to Jodhpur, known as the Blue City. Once you arrive, explore one of India's largest forts with its intricate carvings and spacious courtyards. Next, visit a palace where the royal family still lives, which displays vintage cars and historical artifacts. The day wraps up at a marble cenotaph built to honor a Maharaja.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort including Jai Pol and Fateh Pol gates and Sheesh Mahal
- Explore Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Jaswant Thada
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort Umaid Bhawan Palace Jaswant Thada - Day 7
Jodhpur to Jojawar
The drive takes you to Jojawar, a small village in the heart of Rajasthan. You'll check into your hotel and can spend the rest of the day relaxing. If you want to be more active, there's an optional countryside jeep safari where you can see rural life, scenic landscapes, villages, and temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Countryside Jeep Safari exploring rural life, camels, temples, and scenic vistas of Aravalli Hills
- Day 8
Jojawar to Udaipur
After breakfast, you have the option to take a scenic train safari through the Kambli Ghat Pass. Then you'll visit an architectural site with 1,400 intricately carved pillars built in the 15th century. From there, you'll continue to Udaipur, the City of Lakes, where you'll arrive and relax for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ranakpur Jain Temples
Optional Activities
- Train Safari through Kambli Ghat Pass (payable locally)
Landmarks/POIs Ranakpur Jain Temples - Day 9
Udaipur
This day focuses on Udaipur's royal heritage. You'll check out a grand palace complex with multiple halls and museums, gardens that were designed for royal women, and a folk art center. A boat ride on Lake Pichola lets you see palaces reflected in the water, and it's a peaceful way to spend your afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore City Palace Complex including Durbar Hall, Palace Museum, Crystal Gallery, and Jagdish Temple
- Visit Sahelion Ki Bari gardens
- Visit Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Complex Jagdish Temple Sahelion Ki Bari Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Lake Pichola - Day 10
Udaipur to Kochi
You'll transfer to Udaipur Airport for your flight to Kochi (flight cost is separate). When you land, your representative meets you and takes you to your hotel in this charming coastal city. After checking in, you can explore the waterfront or stop by local cafes, whatever feels right after your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the waterfront
- Explore nearby cafes
- Try Kerala-style seafood delicacies including fresh catch fried fish or prawn curry
- Day 11
Kochi
Walking through Fort Kochi, you'll take in the colonial heritage with its cobbled streets, historic buildings, and galleries. You'll see India's oldest European church, where Vasco da Gama was once buried. Other stops include the unique shore-operated fishing nets, a 16th-century synagogue with Belgian chandeliers, and a Dutch palace decorated with royal murals. In the evening, there's an elaborate classical dance performance with intricate makeup and costumes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Fort Kochi
- Visit St. Francis Church
- View Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit Jewish Synagogue (Paradesi Synagogue)
- Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace
- Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Fort Kochi St. Francis Church Chinese Fishing Nets Jewish Synagogue (Paradesi Synagogue) Mattancherry Dutch Palace - Day 12
Kochi to Munnar
Your drive takes you to Munnar, a peaceful hill station in the middle of tea gardens and misty valleys. The region has more than 50 tea estates and is known for the rare Neelakurinji flower that blooms just once every 12 years. You'll check into your hotel and have the rest of the day to explore local markets or simply enjoy the calm surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets
- Stroll through Munnar
- Day 13
Munnar to Periyar
After breakfast, you'll spend time at Munnar's main attractions. There's a dam surrounded by tea plantations where you can take a boat ride and see scenic views. You'll also visit a natural echo point that's good for photos, then head to a tea museum and factory to learn how tea is made and try some fresh varieties. Later, you'll drive to Periyar in the Western Ghats, known for its wildlife sanctuary and spice plantations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mattupetty Dam with boating
- Visit Echo Point
- Visit Tea Museum & Factory
Landmarks/POIs Mattupetty Dam Echo Point - Day 14
Periyar
The full day is spent exploring Periyar's natural side. You'll take a peaceful boat ride on Periyar Lake surrounded by thick forests, looking for elephants, sambar deer, wild boars, and birds. If luck is on your side, you might see a tiger or leopard. After that, you'll visit a spice plantation to experience the smells of cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and learn about their uses in Ayurveda.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat ride on Periyar Lake
- Spice Plantation tour
Landmarks/POIs Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 15
Periyar to Alleppey
You'll drive to Alleppey and board a traditional wooden houseboat that has modern conveniences. Fresh coconut water welcomes you as you cruise through calm backwaters lined with paddy fields and coconut palms. Lunch is freshly prepared Kerala-style food served onboard. You'll spend the afternoon cruising quiet waterways, then have tea and snacks as evening comes. Dinner happens onboard while you listen to the sounds of water and village life around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared Kerala-style lunch onboard), Tea (Evening tea and snacks as houseboat anchors near a village), Dinner (Dinner served onboard)
Included Activities
- Board traditional Kerala houseboat
- Welcome drink of fresh coconut water
- Cruise through backwaters
- Freshly prepared Kerala-style lunch onboard
- Afternoon cruise
- Evening tea and snacks
- Dinner onboard
- Day 16
Alleppey to Departure
After breakfast on the houseboat, you'll disembark and drive to Cochin Airport for your flight back home. You'll leave with memories of Kerala's natural beauty, its rich cultural heritage, and the timeless charm of India.
- Meals
- Breakfast
