Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and check into your hotel. Later this evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and the other travelers at a welcome dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza CBD Shahdara)
- Day 2
Delhi
Start the morning with a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market in Old Delhi's crowded streets. From there, you'll visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Raj Ghat where Gandhi is remembered. Before heading back to the hotel, you'll see Agrasen Ki Baoli, an ancient stepwell. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza CBD Shahdara)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Visit Red Fort
- Explore Chandni Chowk market
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Raj Ghat memorial
- Explore Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences available in afternoon
Landmarks Red Fort Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Raj Ghat Agrasen Ki Baoli - Day 3
Delhi
Begin with a guided walk through Salaam Baalak Trust, a nonprofit working with street children. You'll then wander through Paharganj bazaar before moving to New Delhi. There, you'll see Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar complex. Lunch happens near India Gate, and you'll drive past the architectural landmarks of Lutyens' Delhi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local flavours at a restaurant near India Gate), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza CBD Shahdara)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour with Salaam Baalak Trust
- Walk through Paharganj bazaar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar complex
- Drive past Lutyens' Delhi
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences available in afternoon
Landmarks Paharganj Humayun's Tomb India Gate Qutub Minar - Day 4
Delhi to Agra
You'll travel from Delhi to Agra and head straight to the Taj Mahal as sunset approaches. The white marble shifts through rose and golden tones as the light changes. Take time to walk around and see it from different angles with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saura Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunset
Optional Activities
- Sound and light show prior to dinner - Adults US$ 53.00
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 5
Agra to Ranthambore
In the morning, explore Agra Fort, the 17th-century palace of Mughal rulers. After that, you'll go to Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned red sandstone city often called the Ghost Town. Later, you'll drive to Ranthambore and stay at The Shergarh Resort, a family-run property that supports local communities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Explore Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 6
Ranthambore
You'll start early with a game drive through the park looking for Bengal tigers. After breakfast, visit Dhonk Textile Studio where local women make handcrafted textiles as part of a conservation program. In the afternoon, head back out for a second game drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sher Garh), Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
- Visit Dhonk Textile Studio
- Second game drive in Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 7
Ranthambore to Jaipur
You'll drive to Jaipur, known as the Pink City. After lunch on your own, join a hand-block printing workshop with a local specialist. Check out a local market to see colorful textiles and crafts. The day ends with a Be My Guest dinner at a local family's home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with a local family in their home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)
Included Activities
- Hand-block printing workshop
- Visit local market
- Be My Guest dinner with local family
Landmarks Jaipur local market 
- Day 8
Jaipur
You'll visit the Palace of Winds, famous for its latticed windows that let you peek out but not be seen. Next, explore the ornate City Palace. Then tour Jantar Mantar Observatory, which is on the UNESCO list and has the world's largest sundial. An optional Aarti ceremony is available if you want to attend in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit Palace of Winds
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
Optional Activities
- Aarti Ceremony at the Birla Temple - Adults US$ 19.00
Landmarks Amber Fort Palace of Winds City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 9
Jaipur to Varanasi
You'll fly to Varanasi, the spiritual heart of Hinduism. After free time for lunch, you'll visit local weavers to watch the centuries-old silk weaving tradition. In the evening, cruise the River Ganges to see the Aarti ritual with its floating diyas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madin)
Included Activities
- Visit weavers in Varanasi
- Cruise down River Ganges
- Witness Aarti ritual
Landmarks River Ganges 
- Day 10
Varanasi
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Ganges and see locals bathing and worshipping in the water. Walk through the city and visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple with its gold spires. In the afternoon, travel to Sarnath, one of Buddhism's four holy sites, to see Buddhist artifacts and the Lion Capital of Ashoka. Your final night includes a Farewell Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madin)
Included Activities
- Morning boat ride on River Ganges at sunrise
- Walking tour of Varanasi
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sarnath
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Watch live performance of Indian classical dance - Kathak Dance Performance - Adults US$ 56.00
Landmarks Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sarnath - Day 11
Varanasi to Kochi
You'll leave Varanasi and head to the airport for your flight to Kochi. This coastal city serves as your gateway to Kerala's backwaters. Once you arrive in this lush, tropical region, you'll have time to settle in along the Arabian Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn), Hotel (Le Meridien Kochi)
- Day 12
Kochi to Periyar
Travel to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. You can join an optional nature walk with a local specialist through thick forest trails where wild elephants, bison, and birds might appear. Later, watch a Kalarippayattu performance, the traditional martial art form.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elephant Court)
Included Activities
- Kalarippayattu martial arts performance
Optional Activities
- Nature Walk with Local Specialist
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park - Day 13
Periyar to Kumarakom
Visit Kumily Spice Garden to learn how Kerala grows famous spices like pepper, ginger, vanilla, and cardamom. You'll then go to Kumarakom, a quiet village by Lake Vembanad, and take a walking tour to see the local market and how villagers live.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rhythm Kumarakom)
Included Activities
- Visit Kumily Spice Garden
- Walking tour of Kumarakom
- Visit local market in Kumarakom
Landmarks Kumily Spice Garden Lake Vembanad - Day 14
Kumarakom
Start your day with an optional yoga session before breakfast. After that, board a traditional houseboat to cruise through Kerala's backwaters, passing wooden boats and palm trees. You'll arrive in Alleppey, then return to Kumarakom for dinner and a quiet evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rhythm Kumarakom)
Included Activities
- Cruise Kerala backwaters on traditional houseboat
Optional Activities
- Optional yoga session before breakfast
Landmarks Lake Vembanad Alleppey 
- Day 15
Kumarakom to Kochi
You'll go to Kochi to see its multicultural past. Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace and St. Francis Church, both built by Portuguese traders. Check out the traditional Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi. After lunch on your own, take a city tour. Tonight brings a cooking demonstration with a local family and another Be My Guest dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with a local family in their home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn), Hotel (Le Meridien Kochi)
Included Activities
- Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace
- Visit St. Francis Church
- See Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi
- Cooking demonstration with local family
- Be My Guest dinner with local family
Landmarks Mattancherry Dutch Palace St. Francis Church Chinese Fishing Nets Fort Kochi - Day 16
Kochi
You'll say goodbye to your travel group and Kerala's culture. An airport transfer will take you to catch your flight home, with memories from your time across India.
- Meals
- Breakfast
