Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
After you're picked up from central Delhi, settle into your hotel and rest for a bit. Then you'll head out to Old Delhi for a rickshaw ride through the busy Chandi Chowk market, stop at the 400-year-old Jama Masjid, walk through the spice market, and check out the Red Fort. Later in New Delhi, you'll see India Gate, visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple, and end with a walk through the New Delhi centre.
- Start point
- Delhi, India (Delhi airport or another central location)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk in Old Delhi
- Visit Kinari Bazar wedding market
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Explore Khari Baoli spice market
- Visit cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi
- Sightseeing of India Gate and Raj Path
- Visit Parliament house and Secretariat buildings
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple
- Walk and shopping in New Delhi centre
Landmarks Chandi Chowk Jama Masjid Khari Baoli Red Fort Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi cremation site) India Gate Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - Day 2
Delhi
Following breakfast, continue exploring Delhi's UNESCO World Heritage sites. You'll visit Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret, then head to Humayun's Tomb, which inspired the Taj Mahal's design. Next comes the Lotus Temple, open to all faiths, and after that the historic Lodhi Garden where you can see its ancient structures and royal tombs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Explore Lodhi Garden
Landmarks Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb Lotus Temple Lodhi Garden - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, travel to Agra and meet your guide to explore Agra Fort, a UNESCO-listed monument and one of India's most notable forts. You'll get time to familiarize yourself with the city before settling in at your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Travel to Agra
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 4
Agra to Ranthambore
Start early to catch the sunrise at Taj Mahal, then head toward Ranthambore National Park. On the way, stop to explore both the Royal and Sacred sections of Fatehepur Sikri and see the Abhaneri step well, one of India's largest. Check in at your hotel and you can join an afternoon or night safari if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Sightseeing of Fatehepur Sikri
- Visit Abhaneri step well
Optional Activities
- Afternoon safari at Ranthambore National Park
- Night safari at Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Taj Mahal Fatehepur Sikri Abhaneri step well - Day 5
Ranthambore to Jaipur
Begin with a safari in Ranthambore National Park to look for bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, and if you're lucky, tigers. After breakfast, travel to Jaipur, the Pink City, and visit Galta Gi, a monkey temple set beautifully in the hills with various monkey species living among the temples and natural surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Travel to Jaipur
- Visit Galta Gi monkey temple
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park Galta Gi - Day 6
Jaipur to Kochi
After breakfast, explore Jaipur's key attractions with a guide. You'll visit the impressive Amber Fort palace in the hills, the City Palace complex, Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory, and the royal Gaitor tombs. Stop for photos at Jal Mahal on water and the iconic Hawa Mahal with its 1,000 small windows, then shop at Bapu Bazar market before flying to Kochi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace complex
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Gaitor tombs
- Photo stop at Jal Mahal
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Shopping at Bapu Bazar
- Domestic flight to Kochi
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing of Nahargarh Fort
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Gaitor Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Nahargarh Fort - Day 7
Kochi
After breakfast, explore Cochin, known for spices and seafood. Visit the Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue, then go to Fort Cochi to see the Church of St. Thomas where Vasco da Gama was buried. Walk through the port to watch fishermen prepare their nets, have dinner at a seafood restaurant, and watch a Kathakali show in the evening, showcasing southern Kerala's classical dance with elaborate makeup and costumes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a charming seafood restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit Church of St. Thomas
- Walk in the port to see fishermen
- Dinner at seafood restaurant
- Kathakali show
Landmarks Dutch Palace Jewish Synagogue Church of St. Thomas Fort Cochi Port - Day 8
Kochi to Munnar
After breakfast, travel to Munnar, a mountain village set among tea fields with nice views. You'll visit a tea plantation and the Tata Museum tea museum to learn about the region's tea heritage. There's time for shopping or optional activities like Ayurvedic massage in this hillstation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Travel to Munnar
- Visit tea plantation
- Visit Tata Museum tea museum
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic massage
- Shopping
Landmarks Munnar - Day 9
Munnar
Spend a relaxed day in Munnar checking out tea plantations and watching a Kalaripayattu martial arts performance, an Indian fighting system from Kerala. You can also visit Mattupetty Dam and the scenic Pothamedu viewpoint with panoramic views of the surrounding hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Tea plantation viewing
- Kalaripayattu martial arts show
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Pothamedu viewpoint
Landmarks Mattupetty Dam Pothamedu Viewpoint - Day 10
Munnar to Periyar
Travel to Periyar Sanctuary, South India's most popular wildlife sanctuary with bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds, and occasional tigers. Stay in Kumli, a small town with spice and handicraft shops. You'll have a boat ride included on Lake Periyar to spot wild elephants, or you can explore a spice plantation on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Travel to Periyar Sanctuary
- Boat ride on Lake Periyar
- Spice plantation visit
Optional Activities
- Local sightseeing of spice plantation
Landmarks Periyar Sanctuary Lake Periyar - Day 11
Periyar to Alleppey
Travel to Alleppey for a deluxe houseboat cruise through Kerala's famous backwaters on a boat made from natural materials. Relax and take in the natural beauty while photographing village life. The houseboat's chef prepares meals during your cruise, letting you taste authentic dishes while floating through this landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Houseboat chef's dishes), Snack, Dinner (Houseboat chef's dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Travel to Alleppey
- Houseboat cruise on Kerala backwaters
Landmarks Kerala Backwaters Alleppey 
- Day 12
Alleppey to Kovalam
After breakfast, leave the houseboat and travel to Kovalam. Spend time relaxing and exploring the area, with optional sightseeing around Trivandrum including the Museum Complex, Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology Museum, and Veli Tourist Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Travel to Kovalam
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum Complex in Trivandrum
- Visit Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple
- Visit Science & Technology Museum
- Visit Veli Tourist Village
Landmarks Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple Veli Tourist Village - Day 13
Kovalam to Kanyakumari
After breakfast, travel to Kanyakumari, stopping at Padmanabhapuram Palace and Suchidram Temple along the way. Once there, visit the Gandhi Memorial, Devi Kanya Kumari Temple, and Vivekanand Rock Memorial built where Swami Vivekanand meditated in 1892. Watch the sunset where three oceans meet (Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean) before heading back to Kovalam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
- Visit Suchidram Temple
- Visit Gandhi Memorial
- Visit Devi Kanya Kumari Temple
- Visit Vivekanand Rock Memorial
- Watch sunset at the confluence of 3 oceans
Landmarks Padmanabhapuram Palace Suchidram Temple Gandhi Memorial Devi Kanya Kumari Temple Vivekanand Rock Memorial - Day 14
Kovalam
After breakfast, have a relaxing day at Kovalam. You can try one of the Ayurvedic treatment packages or simply unwind and enjoy the beach at this coastal destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic treatment packages
- Beach relaxation
- Day 15
Kovalam to Delhi
After breakfast, check out and travel to Trivandrum domestic airport to fly back to Delhi, wrapping up your 15-day Indian tour.
- End point
- Trivandrum Domestic Terminal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695008, India (you will be dropped off to the airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Trivandrum to Delhi
