Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll land at New Delhi airport where a Holidays At representative meets you for transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to get settled and relax after your journey.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 2
New Delhi
Following breakfast, you'll head out on a full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning takes you through Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb, with views of Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll move into Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat and Red Fort, then experience a rickshaw ride through the famous Chandni Chowk spice market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Drive past India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- 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 Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Agra. Once there, you'll settle into your hotel and explore Agra Fort with its monuments including Moti Masjid and Jahangir Palace. Next comes a visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Mehtab Bagh where you can catch sunset views of the Taj Mahal. The evening is free for shopping or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Agra
- Visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas)
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Sunset view of Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Shopping
Landmarks Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Mehtab Bagh Taj Mahal 
- Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
You'll start early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise. After breakfast back at your hotel and checking out, you'll drive toward Jaipur. Along the way, you'll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, an ancient deserted Mughal town made of red stone, including the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, and Panch Mahal. By evening you'll check in at your Jaipur hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Guided tour to Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal 
- Day 5
Jaipur
Following breakfast, you'll take a full day guided tour of Jaipur. Amber Fort is first with your choice of elephant or jeep ride, then you'll see City Palace and Jantar Mantar. The tour passes by Jal Mahal, the famous Hawa Mahal, and Birla Temple. Your evening is free for shopping or relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Drive past Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits
- Shopping
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 6
Jaipur to Pushkar
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Pushkar. On the way, you'll visit the Ajmer Dargah Sharif shrine and Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra mosque. Once in Pushkar, you'll settle in and walk around the various temples including Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, and Savitri Temple. The evening is free for leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ajmer Dargah Sharif
- Visit Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra
- Guided tour to 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
Landmarks Ajmer Dargah Sharif Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra Pushkar Lake Brahma Temple Savitri Temple Mahadev Temple Varah Temple Ramavaikunth Temple Rangji Temple Apteshwar Temple 
- Day 7
Pushkar to Udaipur
After breakfast you'll check out and begin your drive to Udaipur. Most of the day is spent traveling to your destination. You'll arrive and check into your hotel with the rest of the day free to settle in and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 8
Udaipur
Following breakfast, you'll spend the full day exploring Udaipur's attractions. You'll see City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, and Fateh Sagar Lake plus Ambrai Ghat. Later you'll visit Jagdish Temple and ride the Udaipur Ropeway before touring the vintage classic car museum. You'll also check out Saheliyon ki Bari and take a boat ride on Lake Pichola. The evening includes a traditional Rajasthani folk dance and music show at Bagore ki Haveli.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to 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 Saheliyon and Sahelion ki Bari
- Boat ride at Lake Pichola
- The Dharohar Dance Show at Bagore ki Haveli - traditional Rajasthani folk dance and music show
Landmarks City Palace Bagore Ki Haveli Fateh Sagar Lake Ambrai Ghat Jagdish Temple Lake Pichola Saheliyon and Sahelion ki Bari - Day 9
Udaipur to Mumbai
After breakfast you'll check out and transfer to Udaipur airport for your flight to Mumbai. A Holidays At representative will meet you at Mumbai airport and drive you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 10
Mumbai
Following breakfast, you'll take a full day guided tour of Mumbai. You'll start at the Gateway of India and then head to the Elephanta Caves and Gandhi Memorial. The tour passes the Parliament House and Marine Drive, then continues to the Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden, and Juhu Chowpatty. Your evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Mumbai
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Elephanta Caves
- Visit Gandhi Memorial
- Drive past Parliament House
- Drive past Marine Drive
- Visit Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit Hanging Gardens
- Visit Jain Temples
- Visit Kamla Nehru Garden
- Visit Juhu Chowpatty
Landmarks Gateway of India Elephanta Caves Gandhi Memorial Parliament House Marine Drive Prince of Wales Museum Hanging Gardens Jain Temples Kamla Nehru Garden Juhu Chowpatty - Day 11
Mumbai to Mahabalipuram
After breakfast you'll check out and transfer to Mumbai airport for your flight to Chennai. You'll arrive in Chennai and drive to Mahabalipuram, where you'll check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 12
Mahabalipuram to Puducherry
Following breakfast you'll check out and explore Mahabalipuram's temples and coastal sites. You'll visit the Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, caves, Krishna's Butterball, and the India Seashell Museum. Later you'll walk the Mahabalipuram Beach and then drive to Puducherry. In the evening you'll take a heritage walk through French colonial areas with yellow and white buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour to Mahabalipuram
- Visit Thirukadalmallai
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit Caves
- Visit Krishna's Butterball
- Visit India Seashell Museum
- Explore Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing
- Heritage walk in the French colonies of Puducherry
Landmarks Thirukadalmallai Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butterball India Seashell Museum Mahabalipuram Beach - Day 13
Puducherry to Kumbakonam
After breakfast you'll check out and explore Puducherry including Auroville town, Aurobindo Ashram, and the Government Museum. You'll see The Sacred Heart Basilica, French War memorial, and Mahe de Labourdonnais Street. Later you'll visit Pondy Bazaar, Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and Vedapureeswarar Temple. Then you'll drive to Kumbakonam and check in, with an evening exploring temples in Swamimalai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour to Puducherry
- Visit Auroville town
- Visit Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Government Museum
- Visit The Sacred Heart Basilica
- Visit French War memorial
- Visit Mahe de Labourdonnais Street
- Visit Pondy Bazaar
- Visit Memorial House
- Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Visit Vedapureeswakar Temple
- Explore temples in Swamimalai
Landmarks Auroville Aurobindo Ashram Government Museum The Sacred Heart Basilica French War memorial Pondy Bazaar Memorial House Manakula Vinayagar Temple Vedapureeswarar Temple Swamimalai - Day 14
Kumbakonam to Madurai
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Madurai via Thanjavur. Along the way you'll stop at the Schwartz Memorial and Church, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, and Sangeetha Mahal. You'll arrive in Madurai and check in to your hotel with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Thanjavur
- Visit Schwartz Memorial
- Visit Church
- Visit Sivaganga Garden
- Visit Lord Murugan Temple
- Visit Sangeetha Mahal
Landmarks Thanjavur Schwartz Memorial Sivaganga Garden Lord Murugan Temple Sangeetha Mahal 
- Day 15
Madurai
Following breakfast, you'll take a full day guided tour of Madurai. You'll visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Adhi Chokkanathar, and Subramaniya Suwami Temple. You'll also explore Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, Chokkanathar Temple, and Samanar Hills. In the evening you'll experience the prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Madurai
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Visit Adhi Chokkanathar
- Visit Subramaniya Suwami Temple
- Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Visit Chokkanathar Temple
- Visit Samanar Hills (Samanar Malai)
- Evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
Landmarks Meenakshi Amman Temple Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Gandhi Memorial Museum Adhi Chokkanathar Subramaniya Suwami Temple Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam Chokkanathar Temple Samanar Hills - Day 16
Madurai to Munnar
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Munnar in the scenic hills of Kerala. Along the way you'll see beautiful Kerala landscapes with waterfalls, high mountains, and low flying clouds. You'll check in to your hotel in Munnar with the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 17
Munnar
Following breakfast, you'll take a sightseeing tour of Munnar. You'll visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, and Old Munnar Town with its market. In the evening you can take a walk at a tea estate or enjoy your own activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour to Munnar
- Experience the wildlife at Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Old Munnar Town
- Visit town market
Optional Activities
- Walk at tea estate
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam - Day 18
Munnar to Periyar
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Periyar, home to one of India's biggest wildlife sanctuaries. You'll arrive and check in, then enjoy a half day tour including bamboo rafting, border hiking, and an elephant safari within the Periyar wildlife sanctuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bamboo rafting at Periyar
- Border hiking at Periyar
- Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
- Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 
- Day 19
Periyar to Alleppey
After breakfast you'll check out and proceed to Alleppey for a backwater houseboat journey. You'll check in to your houseboat and spend the day enjoying the scenic backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha. You'll have lunch and dinner on the houseboat with an evening walk around the local streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at houseboat)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Standard House Boat)
Included Activities
- Backwater journey on houseboat
- Explore backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha
Optional Activities
- Walk around local street of Alappuzha
- Day 20
Alleppey to Cochin
Following breakfast on the houseboat, you'll check out and drive to Cochin. You'll arrive, check in to your hotel, refresh yourself, and enjoy a guided tour of Fort Kochi. You'll see the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum, and Marine Drive. The evening includes a Kathakali dance show with lavish costumes, exotic makeup, and masks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Cochin
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Chinese Fishing Net
- Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
- Visit Marine Drive
- Kathakali dance show - classical dance with lavish costumes and exotic makeup
Landmarks Fort Kochi Dutch Palace Chinese Fishing Net Indo Portuguese Museum Marine Drive 
- Day 21
Cochin
After breakfast you'll check out and transfer to Cochin airport for your flight to your next destination or home.
- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
