Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll land at Delhi Airport and get transferred to your hotel for the night. It's a straightforward arrival day, so you can settle in and rest up before the sightseeing begins.
- Day 2
Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast, head out on a sightseeing tour of historic Delhi. You'll check out the Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, then move through New Delhi's landmarks like Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar. It's a full day covering both the old and new parts of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi including Red Fort and Jama Masjid
- Sightseeing tour of New Delhi including Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar
- Rickshaw ride on Silver Street Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
Landmarks/POIs Red Fort Jama Masjid Rashtrapati Bhawan India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
Board the Gatiman Express train heading to Agra. Once you arrive, you'll take a guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. If you're interested, there's an optional stop at the Baby Taj (Itimad-ud-Daulah) as well.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taj Mahal
- Guided tour of Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Visit to Baby Taj (Itimad-ud-Daulah)
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort Baby Taj - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Start with breakfast, then you'll have free time in Agra to explore on your own. The Baby Taj is available if you want to visit. Later in the evening, head to the railway station and board a train to Jaipur for an overnight journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
Landmarks/POIs Itimad-ud-Daulah - Day 5
Jaipur Sightseeing
Begin exploring Jaipur by visiting the iconic Hawa Mahal, then head to Amber Fort to see the marble and red sandstone work. In the afternoon, you'll tour the Jantar Mantar observatory and City Palace, which blends Mughal and Rajasthani styles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Rajasthani dinner in local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
- Guided tour of Amber Fort
- Visit to Jantar Mantar observatory
- Visit to City Palace
Landmarks/POIs Hawa Mahal Amber Fort Jantar Mantar City Palace - Day 6
Jaipur to Udaipur
You'll have the full day to explore Jaipur at your own pace or just relax at the hotel. Optionally, catch a Bollywood film at Raj Mandir cinema. Late afternoon, transfer to the railway station to board an overnight train heading to Udaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir cinema
Landmarks/POIs Raj Mandir - Day 7
Udaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast, check out Jagdish Temple and City Palace, which is one of India's largest royal palaces. In the evening, there's a Rajasthani cultural show on Gangaur Ghat where you can experience local performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Jagdish Temple
- Visit to City Palace
- Rajasthani cultural show on Gangaur Ghat
Landmarks/POIs Jagdish Temple City Palace, Udaipur Gangaur Ghat - Day 8
Udaipur to Bundi
The day is yours to spend freely in Udaipur. You could visit Monsoon Palace, take a Rajasthani cooking class, or check out Saheliyon-ki-Bari Garden if something interests you. By evening, head to the station to board a train for Bundi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Monsoon Palace
- Rajasthani cooking class
- Visit to Saheliyon-ki-Bari Garden
Landmarks/POIs Monsoon Palace Saheliyon-ki-Bari Garden - Day 9
Bundi Sightseeing to Mumbai
Explore Bundi, a less-visited city surrounded by Aravalli hills. You'll visit famous step-wells including Naval Sagar, Sisodiaji ki Baori, Purushottam ki Baori, and others. Then tour Taragarh Fort at 500 meters high. That evening, transfer to a nearby station for an overnight train to Mumbai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to step-wells of Bundi
- Visit to Taragarh Fort
Landmarks/POIs Naval Sagar Step-well Sisodiaji ki Baori Step-well Purushottam ki Baori Step-well Sukhi Baori Step-well Manoharji ki Baori Step-well Rami ki Baori Step-well Taragarh Fort - Day 10
Mumbai Sightseeing
Arrive in Mumbai, freshen up, and then explore the city. You'll see the Gateway of India and the historic Towers of Silence. The Prince of Wales Museum and Mahatma Gandhi Museum are on your list to learn about India's cultural heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour including Gateway of India and Towers of Silence
- Visit to Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit to Mahatma Gandhi Museum
Landmarks/POIs Gateway of India Towers of Silence Prince of Wales Museum Mahatma Gandhi Museum - Day 11
Mumbai to Goa
Take a scenic train ride along the Konkan Railway through the Western Ghats to Goa. You'll arrive at Thivim station and then transfer to your hotel in Goa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey along Konkan Railway through Western Ghats
Landmarks/POIs Western Ghats - Day 12
Goa
The morning is free to relax. Meet up in the afternoon for a walk through Panjim, where you'll see European-style architecture with shutters and balconies mixed with traditional temples. Nearby beaches are an optional taxi ride away if you want to check them out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Panjim city
Optional Activities
- Visit to nearby beaches
Landmarks/POIs Panjim - Day 13
Goa to Hampi
Visit a local spice plantation to learn about Goa's aromatic crops like pepper, nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon. Later, head to Goa railway station to board an overnight train to Hampi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Spice plantation tour with local guide
- Day 14
Hampi Temples
Arrive at Hampi and check into your hotel. After breakfast, visit a group of temples including Virupaksha Temple, Lakshmi Narain Temple, and Vijaya Vittala Temple to see the UNESCO site's architecture. The afternoon is free or you can walk through the local bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Virupaksha Temple
- Guided tour of Lakshmi Narain Temple
- Guided tour of Vijaya Vittala Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit to local bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Virupaksha Temple Lakshmi Narain Temple Vijaya Vittala Temple - Day 15
Hampi
It's a leisure day for resting at the hotel. If you're into photography, Hampi is highly photogenic and you can optionally explore some sites with your camera.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Hampi sites for photography
- Day 16
Badami
After breakfast, drive to Badami and settle into your hotel. You'll visit the rock-cut temples including Banashankari Temple and Badami Cave Temples from the 6th and 7th centuries. Later, drive to see the temples at Pattadakal, Aihole, and Mahakuta that blend different architectural styles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Banashankari Temple
- Visit to Badami Cave Temples
- Visit to Pattadakal temples and sculptures
- Visit to Aihole temples and sculptures
- Visit to Mahakuta temples and sculptures
Landmarks/POIs Banashankari Temple Badami Cave Temples Pattadakal Aihole Mahakuta - Day 17
Badami to Mysore
Rest at your hotel throughout the day. At checkout time, drive to the railway station to board your train to Mysore. The train has basic overnight berths.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 18
Mysore
Arrive at Mysore railway station and transfer to your hotel. Today you'll visit the magnificent Mysore Palace and Jagmohan Palace. The evening is free to relax or take a rickshaw through Mysore's busy markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mysore Palace
- Visit to Jagmohan Palace
Optional Activities
- Rickshaw ride in busy markets of Mysore
Landmarks/POIs Mysore Palace Jagmohan Palace - Day 19
Mysore to Madikeri
Drive to Bylakuppe in the morning to see Namdroling Monastery, home to nearly 5,000 Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns. It's a center for Nyingma teachings, the oldest of Tibetan Buddhism's four major schools. After that, continue to Madikeri for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Namdroling Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Namdroling Monastery - Day 20
Madikeri
Discover Madikeri, India's coffee hub, and take a tour of a coffee plantation. You'll learn how coffee is produced and sample locally-grown varieties while enjoying the scenery. Then visit Madikeri Fort and Raja's Seat for some great views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coffee plantation tour
- Visit to Madikeri Fort
- Visit to Raja's Seat
Landmarks/POIs Madikeri Fort Raja's Seat - Day 21
Madikeri to Kochi
Drive to a nearby railway station in the morning and board a train to Kochi, Kerala. The route takes you to what's known as 'God's Own Country,' with serene beaches, calm backwaters, and exotic wildlife. Once you reach Kochi, transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 22
Kochi Sightseeing
Visit the 16th century St. Francis Church, one of India's oldest European-built churches. Head to the harbor to watch local fishermen with cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, a unique sight connected to Kublai Khan's era. The rest of the day is yours, then attend a Kathakali dance performance in the evening before dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel restaurant following Kathakali dance performance)
Included Activities
- Visit to St. Francis Church
- Harbor visit to see Chinese fishing nets
- Kathakali dance performance
- Dinner at hotel restaurant
Landmarks/POIs St. Francis Church - Day 23
Kochi to Munnar
Drive to Munnar after breakfast, a hill station at about 5,200 feet above sea level in Kerala. You'll see rolling hills covered in mist and dark green plantations. Boating, trekking, and paragliding are optional activities if you're interested in something active.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boating
- Trekking
- Paragliding
Landmarks/POIs Munnar - Day 24
Munnar to Periyar National Park
Drive to Periyar National Park, which sits high in the Cardamom Hills and is South India's best-known wildlife sanctuary. You might see elephants, antelope, deer, and various bird species. After checking into the hotel, take a leisurely walk through a local spice plantation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Spice plantation tour
Landmarks/POIs Periyar National Park - Day 25
Periyar to Alleppey Backwaters
Drive to Alleppey and board a houseboat for a cruise through Kerala's backwater region. You'll float along canals, lakes, and rivers while watching rural life unfold around you. It's called the 'Venice of the East' and you'll see villages, rice fields, and wildlife from the water. You'll stay overnight on the houseboat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters
Landmarks/POIs Alleppey Backwaters - Day 26
Departure
Transfer to Cochin airport in the morning to board your flight onward. Your tour comes to an end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
