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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 40
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Dine under Delhi's sunset on your first night
- Watch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal
- Explore Ranthambore with a Local Expert
- Experience a traditional prayer ceremony in Jaipur
- Cruise on a houseboat in tranquil Alleppey
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Delhi, a Rich Melting Pot
- Day 2 Delhi Sightseeing
- Day 3 An Agra Adventure
- Day 4 The Taj Mahal and Ranthambore
- Day 5 In Search of Tigers in Ranthambore
- Day 6 Jaipur, the Pink City
- Day 7 Jaipur Sightseeing Relaxed Start
- Day 8 In Jaipur
- Day 9 Fly to Kochi via Mumbai
- Day 10 Kochi Sightseeing, Cooking School and Kathakali
- Day 11 Kumarakom and the Alleppey Backwaters Relaxed Start
- Day 12 Kumarakom and Vaikom Village Relaxed Start
- Day 13 Relaxing Kumarakom Relaxed Start
- Day 14 Magical Mumbai
- Day 15 Mumbai Sightseeing
- Day 16 Depart Mumbai
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
The Leela Palace, Delhi.
HotelDays 1, 2Taj Hotel and Convention Centre, Agra.
Hotelday 3Nahargarh Ranthambore.
HotelDays 4, 5Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
HotelDays 6, 7Crowne Plaza
HotelDays 9, 10Coconut Lagoon - CGH Earth Resort
HotelDays 11, 12, 13The Oberoi, Mumbai.
HotelDays 14, 15
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Number of tours
126
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
100%
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Karen· March 7th, 2019India is a destination I would have not gone to on my own. I felt extremely comfortable with my group of like minded travellers exploring the wonders of India. The Travelling Concierge was full of knowledge and his guidance invaluable. The transport, hotels and experiences make for some unforgettable memories.I have fallen in love with India and can't wait to go back and see more.Show more
Luxury Gold commented on this reviewWe are delighted to learn that your experience on the Essence of India guided holiday exceeded all your expectations. We are very proud to hear about the professionalism shown by our staff throughout your time with us. Furthermore, we are very happy to... Show moreTrip date: December 2018
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Essence of India (Small Groups, End Mumbai, With South India Extension)
From Delhi to Mumbai
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