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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    New Delhi

    You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where an UncleSam Holidays representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. This gives you time to settle in and rest after your flight.

    Start point
    New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
  2. Day 2

    New Delhi

    After breakfast, you'll spend the day on a guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. In the morning, you'll see Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll ride through Chandni Chowk spice market by rickshaw to get a real feel for Old Delhi.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
    • Visit Qutub Minar
    • Visit Lotus Temple
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
    • Drive past India Gate
    • Old Delhi sightseeing tour
    • Visit Raj Ghat
    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Drive past Red Fort
    • Cycle rickshaw ride 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
  3. Day 3

    New Delhi to Jodhpur

    Following breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Jodhpur. Once there, you'll have a busy day checking out Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, the Clock Tower, Mandore Temple, Mandore Gardens, and Balsamand Lake.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mehrangarh Fort
    • Visit Jaswant Thada
    • Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace
    • Visit Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
    • Visit Clock Tower
    • Visit Mandore Temple
    • Visit Mandore Gardens
    • Visit Balsamand Lake
    Landmarks
    Mehrangarh Fort
    Jaswant Thada
    Umaid Bhawan Palace
    Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
    Mandore Temple
    Mandore Gardens
    Balsamand Lake
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  4. Day 4

    Jodhpur to Udaipur

    You'll drive to Udaipur after breakfast, stopping at Ranakpur along the way to walk through the 12th century Jain Temples. The drive takes you through some nice Rajasthani landscapes. Optional temple visits to Eklingji and Nagda are available if you're interested in seeing more.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ranakpur Jain Temples

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tour to Eklingji and Nagda Temples (25 kms one way from Udaipur city)
    Landmarks
    Ranakpur Jain Temples
    Eklingji Temple
    Nagda Temples
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  5. Day 5

    Udaipur

    This full day in Udaipur keeps you busy with a guided tour hitting City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, and Ambrai Ghat. You'll also visit Jagdish Temple, take the Udaipur Ropeway, and check out a vintage classic car museum. Later, you'll explore Shilpgram and Saheliyon ki Bari before finishing with a boat ride on Lake Pichola.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Udaipur
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Bagore Ki Haveli
    • Visit Fateh Sagar Lake
    • Visit Ambrai Ghat
    • Visit Jagdish Temple
    • Udaipur Ropeway
    • Visit vintage collection of classic car museum
    • Visit Shilpgram
    • Visit Saheliyon ki Bari
    • Boat ride at Lake Pichola
    Landmarks
    City Palace
    Bagore Ki Haveli
    Fateh Sagar Lake
    Ambrai Ghat
    Jagdish Temple
    Lake Pichola
  6. Day 6

    Udaipur to Pushkar

    After breakfast, you'll drive toward Pushkar, stopping at Chittorgarh Fort to walk around Rana Kumbha's Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, and Tower of Fame. You'll also see Padmini Palace and visit the museum before heading on to Pushkar for the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chittorgarh Fort
    • Visit Rana Kumbha's Palace
    • Visit Kumbha Shyam Temple
    • Visit Victory Tower
    • Visit Meerabai Temple
    • Visit Tower of Fame
    • Visit Padmini Palace
    • Visit Chittorgarh Museum
    Landmarks
    Chittorgarh Fort
    Rana Kumbha's Palace
    Kumbha Shyam Temple
    Victory Tower
    Meerabai Temple
    Tower of Fame
    Padmini Palace
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  7. Day 7

    Pushkar to Jaipur

    You'll have a half day guided tour of Pushkar in the morning, visiting Pushkar Lake and its temples. After lunch, you'll drive toward Jaipur through Ajmer, stopping to see the Sufi shrine of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti and the historic Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque along the way.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Half day guided tour of Pushkar
    • Visit Pushkar Lake
    • Visit Brahma Temple
    • Visit Savitri Temple
    • Visit Mahadev Temple
    • Visit Varah Temple
    • Visit Ramavaikunth Temple
    • Visit Rangji Temple
    • Visit Apteshwar Temple at Pushkar
    • Visit Ajmer Dargah Sharif
    Landmarks
    Pushkar Lake
    Brahma Temple
    Savitri Temple
    Mahadev Temple
    Varah Temple
    Ramavaikunth Temple
    Rangji Temple
    Apteshwar Temple
    Ajmer Dargah Sharif
    Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
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  8. Day 8

    Jaipur

    Your full day in Jaipur starts with Amber Fort, where you can choose between an elephant or jeep ride to the top. From there, you'll explore City Palace and Jantar Mantar, drive by Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal, then visit Birla Temple. Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort are optional if you want to see more.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Jaipur
    • Visit Amber Fort with elephant ride or jeep ride
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Drive past Jal Mahal
    • Drive past Hawa Mahal
    • Visit Birla Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Jal Mahal
    Hawa Mahal
    Birla Temple
    Nahargarh Fort
    Jaigarh Fort
  9. Day 9

    Jaipur to Agra

    After breakfast, you'll drive toward Agra, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, the 16th century deserted Mughal town. You'll walk through the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal before continuing on to Agra for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri
    • Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
    • Visit Buland Darwaza
    • Visit Diwane e Khas
    • Visit Panch Mahal
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Tomb of Salim Chisti
    Buland Darwaza
    Diwane e Khas
    Panch Mahal
  10. Day 10

    Agra

    You'll start early to catch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then also visit Mehtab Bagh. Back at the hotel for breakfast, you'll then spend your day at Agra Fort checking out the palaces and towers. You'll also see Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, and Sikandra Fort before heading back to New Delhi.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
    • Visit Mehtab Bagh
    • Visit Agra Fort
    • Visit Moti Masjid
    • Visit Octagonal Tower
    • Visit Jahangir Palace
    • Visit Diwan-I-Aam
    • Visit Diwan-I-Khas
    • Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Visit Sikandra Fort
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Mehtab Bagh
    Agra Fort
    Moti Masjid
    Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
    Sikandra Fort
  11. Day 11

    New Delhi to Cochin

    You'll head to New Delhi airport for your flight to Cochin. After arriving, you'll get a tour of Fort Kochi including the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, and Indo Portuguese Museum. Marine Drive is also on the itinerary, then you'll have free time to do whatever you'd like for the rest of the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Chinese Fishing Net
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    • Visit Marine Drive
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing Net
    Indo Portuguese Museum
    Marine Drive
  12. Day 12

    Cochin to Munnar

    After breakfast, you'll drive from Cochin to Munnar through the scenic Kerala hills. The drive itself is quite nice, with high mountains, clouds hanging low, and waterfalls to see along the way.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Munnar

    You'll spend the day sightseeing around Munnar, visiting Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town, and the town market. Later in the evening, you can either take a walk through a tea estate or relax and do your own thing.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Munnar
    • Visit Eravikulam National Park
    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Old Munnar Town
    • Visit town market

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk at tea estate
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupetty Dam
  14. Day 14

    Munnar to Periyar

    After breakfast, you'll drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of India's largest wildlife reserves. You'll have the chance to go bamboo rafting, try border hiking, or take an elephant safari. You'll also visit the town of Kumily and Mangaladevi Temple during the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Periyar
    • Bamboo rafting at Periyar
    • Border hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Visit Kumily
    • Visit Mangaladevi Temple
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Kumily
    Mangaladevi Temple
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  15. Day 15

    Periyar to Kumarakom

    You'll travel to Kumarakom after breakfast, a town sitting on the banks of Vembanad Lake known for its backwaters. You'll visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to see the migratory birds, spend time by the peaceful backwaters, and you can get a traditional Ayurvedic massage if you'd like.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    • Sightseeing tour of Kumarakom

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Ayurvedic massage at local spa
    • Leisurely stroll around backwaters
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Vembanad Lake
  16. Day 16

    Kumarakom to Alleppey

    After breakfast and checkout, you'll head to Alleppey to board a houseboat for the day. You'll travel through the backwaters and lagoons while having lunch and dinner on board. In the evening, you can take a walk around the local streets.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Backwater journey through houseboat

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
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  17. Day 17

    Alleppey to Cochin

    You'll have breakfast and check out from the houseboat, then transfer to Cochin airport for your flight home.

    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    · October 3rd, 2025
    This 15-day tour was a fantastic experience of India. Historical sites, cultural experiences, and spiritual sites made this trip truly special. Visiting amazing landmarks, like India Gate and Qutub Minar, was a great start, and the camel ride in Jaisalmer was an experience I’ll never forget. Varanasi Ganges Aarti was a highlight something I will always treasure. Loca guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and they gave us deep insights into the country history. All hotels were good but for good comfort upgrade hotels. Overall, it was a great experience, and I highly recommend this tour.
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    · October 2nd, 2025
    Excellent coordination on this 10-day tour. Our driver was polite, steady, and handled the hills confidently. All hotels were pre-booked and ready on arrival. Guides made each place more memorable with their insights, particularly in Mcleodganj and Manali. Every sightseeing point was planned to avoid crowds. We also appreciated the little things like water bottles in the car and timely breaks. It’s clear this team knows how to manage mountain tours with care and experience.
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  • Christine
    · October 2nd, 2025
    I recently completed the 15-day tour with UncleSam Holidays, and it exceeded all my expectations. I’ve traveled quite a bit, but the historical depth and cultural immersion in this itinerary were something I had never experienced before. From the bustling streets of Delhi to the spiritual heart of Varanasi, every place told a unique story. The camel ride in Jaisalmer was a surreal experience, and the boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi was deeply moving. The hotels were all great, offering comfort after long days of sightseeing. Special thanks to our guides, who made the history come alive with their stories. Definitely recommend this tour.
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