Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and check into your hotel. This evening there's a Welcome Reception where you'll meet your Travel Director and other travelers, with drinks and local appetizers on hand.
- Meals
- Welcome Reception (Welcome Reception with drinks and local appetisers)
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception with drinks and local appetisers
- Day 2
Delhi
Start with a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi's busy streets. You'll stop at the Red Fort, walk through Chandni Chowk market, visit Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat, then see the old stepwell at Agrasen Ki Baoli. Your afternoon is free or you can join optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Visit Red Fort
- Explore Chandni Chowk market
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Raj Ghat memorial
- Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences available
Landmarks/POIs Red Fort Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Raj Ghat Agrasen Ki Baoli - Day 3
Delhi
Begin with a guided walk through the Salaam Baalak Trust's programs. Then you'll browse Paharganj bazaar and head to New Delhi for Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. After lunch at India Gate, you'll pass through Lutyens' Delhi's colonial neighborhoods. Afternoon is yours to relax or explore more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local flavours at a local restaurant near India Gate), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour with Salaam Baalak Trust
- Walk through Paharganj bazaar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Lunch at local restaurant near India Gate
- Visit Qutub Minar complex
- Drive past Lutyens' Delhi
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences available
Landmarks/POIs Paharganj Bazaar Humayun's Tomb India Gate Qutub Minar - Day 4
Delhi to Agra
Travel to Agra and see the Taj Mahal at sunset. You'll get views of the marble building in rose and golden light from different angles. There's an optional sound and light show before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Sound and light show prior to dinner (available for extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal - Day 5
Agra to Ranthambore
Visit Agra Fort's royal chambers from the 1600s. Then you'll head to Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone 'Ghost Town' built by Emperor Akbar in 1569. After lunch in Bharatpur, you'll catch a train to Ranthambore where you're staying for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant in Bharatpur), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Lunch at local restaurant in Bharatpur
- Train journey to Ranthambore
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri - Day 6
Ranthambore
You'll start early with a game drive through Ranthambore National Park, watching for tigers and other wildlife. After a late breakfast back at the hotel, you'll have time to rest. Then it's another game drive in the afternoon to spot birds and animals. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
- Late breakfast
- Second game drive in Ranthambore National Park
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience available
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park - Day 7
Ranthambore to Jaipur
Travel to Jaipur, the Pink City. After free time for lunch, join a hand-block printing workshop to learn this Rajasthan art form. You'll visit a local market to see textiles and craftspeople at work. This evening you'll have dinner with a local family at their home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Free time for lunch), Dinner (Be My Guest dinner with local family at their home, savouring regional delicacies)
Included Activities
- Travel to Jaipur
- Hand-block printing workshop with Local Specialist
- Visit local market in Jaipur
- Be My Guest dinner with local family at their home
Landmarks/POIs Jaipur Local Market - Day 8
Jaipur
Start at Amber Fort, stop at the Palace of Winds with its latticed windows, then visit City Palace in the Old City. After lunch, check out Jantar Mantar Observatory with its giant sundial. Optional Aarti ceremony available. You'll end with a Farewell Dinner celebrating the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Some time for lunch), Dinner (Farewell Dinner with local specialities with guests ending their journey in Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit Palace of Winds
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Farewell Dinner with local specialities
Optional Activities
- Aarti ceremony at a Hindu temple (optional)
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Palace of Winds City Palace Jantar Mantar Observatory - Day 9
Jaipur to Deogarh
Leave Jaipur for Deogarh and stay at Deogarh Mahal, a historic fort property. This evening a Local Specialist will share stories about the region's family feuds and local legends spanning centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening cultural stories session with Local Specialist at Deogarh Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Deogarh Mahal - Day 10
Deogarh
Ride the metre-gauge train from Kambali Ghat to Phulad like locals do. Built by the British to connect Mewar and Marwar, it's now how people get around. Your afternoon offers an optional village walk with a Local Specialist or relaxation at the hotel. There's a cultural dance show and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner after cultural dance show)
Included Activities
- Metre-gauge train ride from Kambali Ghat to Phulad
- Cultural dance show
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Village walk with Local Specialist (optional)
- Day 11
Deogarh to Udaipur
Travel to Udaipur, the City of Lakes and historic Mewar capital. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll take a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola, watching golden light reflect off lakeside buildings with the Aravali Hills in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Udaipur
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Sunset cruise on Lake Pichola
Landmarks/POIs Lake Pichola Aravali Hills - Day 12
Udaipur
Explore Udaipur's City Palace with its views of the city and lake from marble and colored glass facades. Walk past the 17th-century Jagdish Temple, then through the Garden of the Maidens with its lotus pools and pavilions. You'll spend time in local bazaars and markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace
- Walk past Jagdish Temple
- Visit Garden of the Maidens (Saheliyon Ki Bari)
- Explore local markets and bazaars in Udaipur
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Jagdish Temple Garden of the Maidens (Saheliyon Ki Bari) - Day 13
Udaipur to Mumbai
Fly to Mumbai, India's largest and most energetic city. Your afternoon is free or you can take an optional cruise to Elephanta Island to see rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight to Mumbai
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Cruise across Mumbai Harbour to Elephanta Island with rock-cut temples of Lord Shiva (optional)
Landmarks/POIs Elephanta Island - Day 14
Mumbai
Start at the Gateway of India on the water. You'll visit Dhobi Ghat where thousands of kilos of clothes get washed daily. See Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and watch Dabbawallas deliver lunch boxes. Stop at Mani Bhavan, Gandhi's former home. Your afternoon is free or join an optional Bollywood Tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Dhobi Ghat
- Visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
- Visit Churchgate Station
- Visit Mani Bhavan
Optional Activities
- Bollywood Tour exploring film-making in India (optional)
Landmarks/POIs Gateway of India Dhobi Ghat Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Churchgate Station Mani Bhavan - Day 15
Mumbai to Kochi
Fly to Kochi in Kerala, known for spices, vibrant colors, and lush nature. You'll relax on the Arabian Sea shores and try fresh seafood. Later there's a Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and fellow travelers, featuring local appetizers.
- Meals
- Welcome Reception (Welcome Reception with local appetisers)
Included Activities
- Flight to Kochi
- Transfer to hotel
- Welcome Reception with local appetisers
- Day 16
Kochi to Periyar
Head to Periyar on Kerala's longest river. Take a nature walk with a Local Specialist through forest trails to spot wild elephants, bison, hornbills, and birds. After freshening up, you'll watch a Kalarippayattu martial arts performance. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
- Nature Walk with Local Specialist
- Kalarippayattu martial arts performance
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Periyar National Park Periyar Lake - Day 17
Periyar to Kumarakom
Visit Kumily Spice Garden to learn about cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and other varieties. Understand how spices are grown and Kerala's role in the international spice trade. Then head to Kumarakom village on Lake Vembanad's banks and walk through the local market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kumily Spice Garden
- Learn about spice cultivation
- Travel to Kumarakom
- Walking tour of Kumarakom
- Explore local market in Kumarakom
Landmarks/POIs Kumily Spice Garden Lake Vembanad - Day 18
Kumarakom
Explore Kerala's connection to water on a leisurely day. Board a traditional houseboat and cruise through the backwaters toward Alleppey. You'll see villagers waving from wooden boats along palm-fringed canals. These old Kettuvalloms once carried rice and spices. Return to Kumarakom for dinner and evening rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Traditional houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters
- Cruise to Alleppey
- Return to Kumarakom
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Kerala Backwaters Alleppey - Day 19
Kumarakom to Kochi
Explore Kochi's old port city shaped by centuries of traders from China, Arabia, and Europe. You'll see colonial bungalows, churches, mosques, and European forts. Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace and St. Francis Church, then check out Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi. Later there's a cooking demonstration and Be My Guest dinner at a local home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Be My Guest Farewell Dinner at local family's home with cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Lunch
- City tour of Kochi
- Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace
- Visit St. Francis Church
- View Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi
- Cooking demonstration with local family
- Be My Guest Farewell Dinner with local family
Landmarks/POIs Mattancherry Dutch Palace St. Francis Church Fort Kochi Chinese Fishing Nets - Day 20
Kochi
Say goodbye to Kerala and your travel companions. Your journey through the region's culture and nature ends today, though the memories will stay with you. You'll head to the airport for your onward flight.
