Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
Your tour starts with arrival at the airport where you'll meet your representative. They'll handle your transfer to the hotel in Delhi, giving you time to check in and get settled. The rest of the evening is yours to relax after your journey.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd, New Delhi, Delhi, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 00:00 - 23:55)
- Day 2
Delhi
This full-day guided tour covers both Old and New Delhi. You'll see the Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Raj Ghat memorial in the older sections. Then you'll move through New Delhi visiting India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and the Lotus Temple. It's a packed day hitting the major historical spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jama Masjid
- Visit to Red Fort
- Visit to Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial)
- Visit to India Gate
- Guided tour of Humayun's Tomb
- Visit to Lotus Temple
Landmarks Jama Masjid Red Fort Raj Ghat India Gate Humayun's Tomb Lotus Temple 
- Day 3
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast you'll head out toward Agra, about three hours away. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, there's time to catch the Taj Mahal in the late afternoon light. Before dinner you can also fit in Agra Fort and Baby Taj, though you'll be moving fairly quickly through these sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Agra
- Visit to Taj Mahal
- Guided tour of Agra Fort
- Visit to Baby Taj (Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb)
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort Baby Taj (Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb) 
- Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
The drive to Jaipur includes stops at Fatehpur Sikri, an old Mughal city that's been abandoned for centuries, and Abhaneri where you'll see a historic stepwell and the Harshat Mata Temple. By evening you'll reach Jaipur and wander through its markets checking out traditional crafts and textiles in this famous Pink City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit to Abhaneri stepwell and Harshat Mata Temple
- Guided exploration of Jaipur markets
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Abhaneri Stepwell Harshat Mata Temple 
- Day 5
Jaipur
Today focuses on Jaipur's royal side. You'll visit Amber Fort perched on a hill, then Jaigarh Fort nearby. Later comes the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observation site. The day includes Hawa Mahal, that distinctive pink structure with all its small windows, and you'll finish at Sisodia Rani Garden with its terraced landscaping.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Fort
- Visit to Jaigarh Fort
- Guided tour of City Palace
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Visit to Hawa Mahal
- Visit to Sisodia Rani Garden
Landmarks Amber Fort Jaigarh Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Sisodia Rani Garden 
- Day 6
Jaipur to Goa
You'll fly down to Goa on the coast where the vibe shifts completely. After landing and getting to your resort, the rest of your time is open. Some people hit the beaches right away, others explore local villages and get a feel for the laid-back coastal atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration
- Local culture exploration
- Day 7
Goa
A guided tour takes you through Goa's cultural and religious sites. The Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral are major stops with their colonial architecture. You'll also see Shri Mangueshi Temple and spend time at Panjim Market hunting for local goods and crafts. It's a good mix of spiritual and commercial Goa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Visit to Se Cathedral
- Visit to Shri Mangueshi Temple
- Guided exploration of Panjim Market
Landmarks Basilica of Bom Jesus Se Cathedral Shri Mangueshi Temple Panjim Market 
- Day 8
Goa to Badami
The drive inland to Badami puts you in a completely different landscape with ancient rock-cut caves and temples. After checking in, you've got the rest of the day to wander around town and get familiar with the area at your own pace before the formal sightseeing tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Local exploration at your own pace
- Day 9
Badami
After eating breakfast you'll explore three UNESCO sites in the region. Badami has rock-cut cave temples showing Chalukyan architecture carved right into the hillside. Then you'll head to Aihole to see more ancient temples and architectural styles, finishing at Pattadakal with its intricately carved temple complexes. This is a serious history day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Badami rock-cut cave temples
- Visit to Aihole ancient temples
- Guided tour of Pattadakal temples
Landmarks Badami Cave Temples Aihole Temples Pattadakal Temples 
- Day 10
Badami to Hampi
The drive to Hampi includes stops at Gadag and Lakkundi. Gadag has the Trikuteshwara Temple and Veeranarayana Temple with interesting details. Lakkundi shows off ancient temples and stone carvings. Once you reach Hampi and settle into your hotel, the evening is free to rest up before exploring the ruins tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Gadag temples
- Visit to Lakkundi temples
Landmarks Trikuteshwara Temple Veeranarayana Temple Lakkundi Temples 
- Day 11
Hampi
This full-day covers Hampi's ruins, a UNESCO site from the old Vijayanagara Empire. The Virupaksha Temple is a major pilgrimage spot you'll walk through. The Vittala Temple Complex stands out for its architecture and the famous stone chariot. You'll also see the Lotus Mahal and Hazara Rama Temple among other significant structures from that era.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Virupaksha Temple
- Guided tour of Vittala Temple Complex
- Visit to Lotus Mahal
- Visit to Hazara Rama Temple
- Guided exploration of Vijayanagara ruins
Landmarks Virupaksha Temple Vittala Temple Complex Lotus Mahal Hazara Rama Temple 
- Day 12
Hampi to Cochin
You'll transfer to Hubli airport for your flight to Cochin on the coast. Once there, a city tour takes you through Fort Kochi with its colonial buildings, Mattancherry Palace, and a Jewish Synagogue. The Chinese Fishing Nets are an iconic sight to see working. By evening you'll settle in to watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fort Kochi
- Visit to Mattancherry Palace
- Visit to Jewish Synagogue
- Visit to Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit to St. Francis Church
- Traditional Kathakali dance show
Landmarks Fort Kochi Mattancherry Palace Jewish Synagogue Chinese Fishing Nets St. Francis Church 
- Day 13
Cochin to Munnar
After breakfast you'll drive inland to Munnar, a hill station in the mountains known for tea plantations and cooler weather around 60°F/15°C. Check into your hotel and the rest of the day is yours. Many people walk through local markets or just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before the organized activities start.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Local market exploration
- Hill station exploration
- Day 14
Munnar
This tour takes you to Eravikulam National Park where you might spot the Nilgiri Tahr, a mountain goat that's rare and endangered. You'll also see Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point where sounds bounce off the hills. The Tea Museum gives background on the region's main crop, and Top Station offers high views across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Eravikulam National Park
- Visit to Mattupetty Dam
- Visit to Echo Point
- Visit to Tea Museum
Optional Activities
- Top Station viewpoint visit
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam Echo Point Tea Museum Top Station - Day 15
Munnar to Thekkady
You'll drive from Munnar down toward Thekkady. En route stops include Ramakkalmedu for views and wind farms. Then you visit a spice plantation to learn how they grow pepper, cardamom, and other regional spices. By evening there's a Kalaripayattu show demonstrating Kerala's traditional martial arts, which is pretty different from anything else you'll see on this trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ramakkalmedu scenic hill station
- Visit to spice plantation
- Traditional Kalaripayattu martial arts show
Landmarks Ramakkalmedu Spice Plantation 
- Day 16
Thekkady
The morning starts with a boat safari on Periyar Lake where you might see elephants, tigers, deer, and various birds if you're lucky. After that you'll do a guided nature walk through the surrounding forests looking at plants and wildlife. Your evening is free to relax or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat safari on Periyar Lake
- Guided nature walk through forest
Optional Activities
- Local market exploration
Landmarks Periyar Lake - Day 17
Thekkady to Alleppey
You'll travel to Alleppey, often called the Venice of the East for its waterways. You'll board a traditional houseboat and cruise through backwater canals lined with coconut palms and rice paddies, passing small villages along the way. They serve traditional Kerala food on board while you take in the peaceful water scenes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Kerala cuisine on houseboat), Dinner (Traditional Kerala cuisine on houseboat)
Included Activities
- Traditional houseboat backwater cruise
- Traditional Kerala cuisine meal on houseboat
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters 
- Day 18
Alleppey to Cochin Departure
After breakfast on the houseboat, you'll disembark and drive back to Cochin. If there's time before your flight, you can catch some Cochin attractions you might have missed or browse markets. Then you'll head to the airport for your departure, ending your tour through India's different regions and cultures.
- End point
- Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Aluva, Kerala, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport., 14:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cochin attractions and market exploration
