Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
Land at New Delhi airport where your representative meets you for the drive to your hotel. Get settled in your room and take the rest of the day to relax or adjust to the time difference. You can explore the area around your hotel or simply rest after travel.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi, Airport)
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, head out for a full day exploring both New Delhi and Old Delhi with a guide. You'll see Qutub Minar and pass by Lotus Temple and Humayun's Tomb. Then drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Old Delhi starting with Raj Ghat, then visit Jama Masjid and pass by Red Fort. Finish with a short rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk spice market to get a feel for the bustling energy there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit to Qutub Minar
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Visit to Lotus Temple
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
- Visit to Raj Ghat
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Visit to Red Fort
- Sightseeing at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, check out and drive toward Agra. You'll stop at Sikandra Fort (Akbar's Tomb) along the way. Once in Agra, check in and rest. Later that afternoon, head out with a guide to explore Agra Fort, which includes Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas. After that, you'll visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sikandra Fort (Akbar's Tomb)
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit to Agra Fort
- Visit to Moti Masjid
- Visit to Octagonal Tower at Agra Fort
- Visit to Jahangir Palace
- Visit to Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit to Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit to Jama Masjid
Landmarks Sikandra Fort Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb 
- Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Start early before breakfast for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh with a guide. Head back to your hotel after the tour for breakfast and check out. Then drive to Jaipur with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a 16th-century town built in red stone by the Mughal Kingdom. You'll see the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal there. After finishing at Fatehpur Sikri, continue to Jaipur. Check in and either rest or spend some time exploring the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit to Mehtab Bagh
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit to Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit to Buland Darwaza
- Visit to Diwane e Khas
- Visit to Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal 
- Day 5
Jaipur
After breakfast, spend your full day on a guided tour of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort where you can choose between an elephant or jeep ride. Then explore City Palace and Jantar Mantar, drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and visit Birla Temple. Once the tour wraps up, you'll have free time either to shop or head back to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit to Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit to City Palace
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Visit to Jal Mahal
- Visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit to Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort (if time permits)
- Optional tour to Jaigarh Fort (if time permits)
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 6
Jaipur to Cochin
After breakfast, your representative helps arrange your transfer to Jaipur airport for your flight to Cochin. Upon landing in Cochin, you're transferred to your hotel. After freshening up, head out for a half-day guided tour visiting Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Pallipuram Fort, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, and Indo Portuguese Museum. The rest of your day is free for your own activities and exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Cochin
- Visit to Fort Kochi
- Visit to Marine Drive
- Visit to Hill Palace
- Visit to St. Francis Church
- Visit to Dutch Palace
- Visit to Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
- Visit to Pallipuram Fort
- Visit to Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Visit to Bolgatty Island
- Visit to Indo Portuguese Museum
Landmarks Fort Kochi Marine Drive Hill Palace St. Francis Church Dutch Palace Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Pallipuram Fort Bolgatty Island 
- Day 7
Cochin to Periyar
After breakfast and checking out, drive to Periyar. This wildlife sanctuary covers 777 square kilometers as one of India's biggest, designated as a Tiger Reserve. Check in to your hotel for the night and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 
- Day 8
Periyar
After breakfast, spend your full day at Periyar with several activities. You'll try bamboo rafting and border hiking, which are unique programs offered here. An elephant safari takes you through the wildlife sanctuary to spot animals. You'll also visit Kumily, Mangala, and Devi Temple during the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bamboo rafting at Periyar
- Border hiking at Periyar
- Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit to Kumily
- Visit to Mangala
- Visit to Devi Temple
- Boat ride at Periyar Lake
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Devi Temple - Day 9
Periyar to Cochin
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cochin airport to board your flight home. That wraps up your trip through India.
- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Kochin, Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
