Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
Your guide meets you at Delhi airport and takes you into Old Delhi where you'll see Jama Masjid first thing. After that, you'll hop on a rickshaw through the crowded lanes of Chandni Chowk and stop at Raj Ghat memorial. Later in the afternoon, the drive passes by India Gate and Parliament House before heading to Qutub Minar, a UNESCO site. You'll check into your hotel once the sightseeing wraps up.
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Drive past India Gate and Parliament House
- Visit Qutub Minar
Optional Activities
- Akshardham Temple & Light Show - USD 30 per person
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Raj Ghat India Gate Qutub Minar - Day 2
Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast you're heading to Jaipur by car. Once there, the Albert Hall Museum comes first, then you'll check out the Birla Temple with its white marble structure and carved details. The evening is for getting settled at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Dinner with a Local Family - USD 35 per person
- Jaipur By Night Safari in a Jeep - USD 40 per person
- Visit to the Elephant Village & Lunch - USD 94 per person
Landmarks/POIs Albert Hall Museum Birla Temple - Day 3
Jaipur
Your day starts at Amber Fort, perched up on a hill with impressive views. You'll stop for photos at the Hawa Mahal, then head through the City Palace where the royal family still lives. Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century astronomical observatory, is next on the list. By evening you'll be browsing through local markets looking at textiles and gemstones.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Photo stop at Hawa Mahal
- Explore City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
Optional Activities
- Dinner with a Local Family - USD 35 per person
- Jaipur By Night Safari in a Jeep - USD 40 per person
- Visit to the Elephant Village & Lunch - USD 94 per person
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Hawa Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 4
Jaipur to Agra
The drive to Agra includes stops at Abhaneri where you see the Chand Baori stepwell and Harshat Mata Temple. From there, Fatehpur Sikri, the historic city built by Emperor Akbar, gets explored. You'll reach Agra and check in to your hotel by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chand Baori
- Visit Harshat Mata Temple
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Optional Activities
- Brahmin Family House Visit & Astrology Consultation - USD 55 per person
- Vegetarian Cooking Class & Dinner - USD 35 per person
- Old City Walking Tour & High Tea / Beer - USD 55 per person
- Mohabbat - The Taj Show at Kalakriti - USD 45 per person
- Yoga in the Shadow of the Taj Mahal - USD 45 per person
- Ayurvedic Full Body Massage - USD 65 per person
Landmarks/POIs Chand Baori Harshat Mata Temple Fatehpur Sikri - Day 5
Agra
Early morning takes you to the Taj Mahal, the monument Shah Jahan built for his wife. Later you'll explore Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and seat of Mughal power. The night stays in Agra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Explore Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Brahmin Family House Visit & Astrology Consultation - USD 55 per person
- Vegetarian Cooking Class & Dinner - USD 35 per person
- Old City Walking Tour & High Tea / Beer - USD 55 per person
- Mohabbat - The Taj Show at Kalakriti - USD 45 per person
- Yoga in the Shadow of the Taj Mahal - USD 45 per person
- Ayurvedic Full Body Massage - USD 65 per person
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 6
Agra to Khajuraho
You're catching an early train to Jhansi, then driving to Orchha to see its Rajput and Mughal architecture. The Jahangir Palace and Chhatris (cenotaphs) get visited before continuing on to Khajuraho for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jahangir Palace
- Visit Chhatris (cenotaphs)
Landmarks/POIs Orchha Fort Jahangir Palace - Day 7
Khajuraho
The Khajuraho Temples are the focus here, known for their detailed sculptures and architecture. You'll visit both the Western Group with its famous carved elements and the Eastern Group which has Jain temples. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Western Group of Khajuraho Temples
- Visit Eastern Group of Khajuraho Temples
Optional Activities
- Light and Sound Show in Temple Complex - USD 25 per person
Landmarks/POIs Khajuraho Temples - Western Group Khajuraho Temples - Eastern Group - Day 8
Khajuraho to Varanasi
After breakfast you're driving to Varanasi, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Once at your hotel, evening brings the Ganga Aarti ceremony down at the river ghats, a spiritual experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Witness Ganga Aarti
Optional Activities
- Yoga Session at Ghat - USD 67 per person
- Sitar Music at the House of a Sitar Musician Family - USD 90 per person
- Day 9
Varanasi to Mumbai
You'll catch the sunrise from a boat on the Ganges, watching morning rituals along the riverbanks. After breakfast, Sarnath is next, where Buddha gave his first sermon. Later you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai and settle in there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise
- Visit Sarnath
Optional Activities
- Yoga Session at Ghat - USD 67 per person
- Sitar Music at the House of a Sitar Musician Family - USD 90 per person
Landmarks/POIs Sarnath - Day 10
Mumbai
This Mumbai city tour covers the Gateway of India and Victoria Terminus. You'll also drive along Marine Drive and see the Dhobi Ghat, plus visit Mani Bhavan where Gandhi lived. Overnight stays in Mumbai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Victoria Terminus
- Drive along Marine Drive
- Visit Dhobi Ghat
- Visit Mani Bhavan
Landmarks/POIs Gateway of India Victoria Terminus Marine Drive Mani Bhavan - Day 11
Mumbai to Cochin
Your flight gets you to Cochin, where a representative meets you. The heritage tour includes the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, and the Jewish Synagogue in the old Jewish Quarter. You'll stay overnight in Cochin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Mattancherry Palace
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
Landmarks/POIs Chinese Fishing Nets St. Francis Church Mattancherry Palace Jewish Synagogue - Day 12
Cochin to Munnar
The drive takes you to Munnar, a hill station known for its tea plantations. Once at your hotel, you can relax and take in the mountain scenery with the green tea gardens all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Munnar to Thekkady
You're heading to Thekkady, surrounded by spice plantations and the Western Ghats. A visit to a spice plantation teaches you how local crops are grown. Then comes an adventurous boat ride before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit spice plantation
- Boat ride
- Day 14
Thekkady to Alleppey
After the drive to Alleppey, you'll board a traditional houseboat for a Kerala experience. You cruise through calm backwaters with coconut palms and green landscapes around you. All meals are on the boat while you take in the peaceful setting. The night is spent on the houseboat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through backwaters on traditional houseboat
- Day 15
Alleppey Departure
Following breakfast, you leave the houseboat and drive to Cochin Airport for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
