Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll land at Delhi Airport and connect with your representative who handles immigration and customs. From there, it's straight to your hotel for check-in and settling in.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (You will be greeted outside the airport exit gate by a representative holding a personalized name placard. Pick-up can also be arranged from any car-accessible location within Delhi NCR., 07:00 - 12:00)
- Accommodation
- (Leela Palace)
- Day 2
Delhi
Take the morning at a relaxed pace, then head out to see the highlights of New Delhi. Humayun's Tomb comes first, a striking Mughal structure worth walking through. After that you'll drive past India Gate, Rajpath, and Rashtrapati Bhawan where the President officially resides.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Leela Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past India Gate
- Drive past Rajpath
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb India Gate Rashtrapati Bhawan - Day 3
Delhi
Old Delhi is the focus today, starting with a rickshaw ride through the busy Chandni Chowk market to get a real feel for the area. Next stop is the Red Fort, known for its distinctive red sandstone walls and rich history. You'll finish at Raj Ghat, Gandhi's quiet memorial space. The rest of your day is yours to do what you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Leela Palace)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Raj Ghat
Landmarks Chandni Chowk Red Fort Raj Ghat - Day 4
Delhi to Agra
The drive to Agra takes about 3 hours, so you'll have time to settle into your hotel when you arrive. Agra Fort comes next, featuring marble details and impressive Mughal design throughout. By evening you'll watch the sunset from across the Yamuna River with views of the Taj Mahal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Taj Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River
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 (1 hour) - USD 55 per person
Landmarks Agra Fort Taj Mahal Yamuna River 
- Day 5
Agra to Jaipur
Start before sunrise to catch the Taj Mahal in the morning light when it's at its most beautiful. Breakfast happens after that, then you're heading to Jaipur with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, which was Emperor Akbar's former capital and now a UNESCO site. Check into your Jaipur hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Jai Mahal Palace)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 6
Jaipur
This morning you'll go to the Central Museum to see Rajasthan's heritage, then the Anokhi Museum focuses on block printing techniques. Amber Fort comes next with its sweeping views over Maota Lake. Your afternoon is free to wander through local markets or just relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Jai Mahal Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit Central Museum
- Visit Anokhi Museum
- Visit Amber Fort
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 Central Museum Anokhi Museum Amber Fort Maota Lake 
- Day 7
Jaipur to Cochin
Jaipur's Old City gets your attention this morning with visits to the City Palace and its royal collections plus Jantar Mantar, an old observatory with interesting instruments. Hawa Mahal is your next stop before heading to the airport for a domestic flight to Cochin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal
Landmarks City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal 
- Day 8
Cochin
Fort Cochin has history to explore, so you'll check out the Jewish Synagogue and St. Francis Church while taking in the colonial architecture around you. When evening comes, there's a traditional Kathakali dance performance, a classical art form that's unique to Kerala.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Brunton Boatyard)
Included Activities
- Explore Fort Cochin
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Traditional Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks Fort Cochin Jewish Synagogue St. Francis Church 
- Day 9
Cochin to Periyar (Thekkady)
You're traveling to Periyar in the Western Ghats, which is lush and green. Once you check in, there's a local spice plantation to visit where you'll learn about pepper, cardamom, and other crops the region is known for producing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spice Village)
Included Activities
- Visit local spice plantation
Landmarks Periyar Western Ghats - Day 10
Periyar (Thekkady) to Kumarakom
After breakfast you'll head to Kumarakom, a quiet village on Vembanad Lake. The route includes a lunch stop in Kanjirappally. By the time you reach your lakeside resort, you can settle in and take in the peaceful backwater surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coconut Lagoon)
Included Activities
- Drive to Kumarakom Village
Landmarks Kumarakom Village Vembanad Lake - Day 11
Kumarakom
The morning is low-key, then you board a traditional houseboat for a cruise through Kerala's backwaters, passing coconut groves and village communities. Lunch is fresh and prepared right there on the boat. You'll head back to Cochin in the evening for your international flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared local lunch on board houseboat)
Included Activities
- Traditional houseboat cruise through Kerala's backwaters
Landmarks Vembanad Lake 
