Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll start with a pickup from your hotel or airport, then head into Delhi's center to see India Gate, Parliament House, and the shopping area around Connaught Place. After that, take the metro to Chandni Chowk where you can visit Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and try traditional street food like Chaat and Jalebis while walking through Old Delhi's narrow lanes. Later in the day, stop at Jama Masjid and Red Fort before heading south to see Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. For dinner, you can choose a modern restaurant in a nearby mall if you'd like (additional cost applies).
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of India Gate
- Visit Parliament House
- Shopping at Connaught Place
- Metro ride to Chandni Chowk
- Visit Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Shopping at malls
Optional Activities
- Traditional delicacies and street food (Chaat and Jalebis) in Old Delhi's narrow lanes
- Dinner at a modern restaurant in the mall (at extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs India Gate Parliament House Connaught Place Chandni Chowk Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib Jama Masjid Red Fort Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb - Day 2
Delhi to Agra
You'll travel to Agra by road using the Expressway, which takes about 2 to 3 hours. Once you arrive, check into your hotel and spend the day exploring Agra's major sites, particularly the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and other structures from the Mughal period. If you're interested, optional day trips to Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura, and Vrindavan are available depending on your preference.
Included Activities
- Travel to Agra by road
Optional Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit other major attractions in Agra built during Mughal Empire
- Day trip to Fatehpur Sikri
- Day trip to Mathura
- Day trip to Vrindavan
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri Mathura Vrindavan - Day 3
Agra to Jaipur
Start your day at Fatehpur Sikri, a Mughal city that Emperor Akbar founded in 1569 and used as the empire's capital from 1571 to 1585. Then drive toward Jaipur, arriving by late afternoon so you can see the city's hillside forts and palaces before checking in at your hotel for the night.
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri - Day 4
Jaipur
You'll spend the day walking through Jaipur's heritage sites, including City Palace and Amer Fort, one of Rajasthan's largest forts. Check out the city's museums, forts, palaces and shopping markets to see the Rajput architecture firsthand. Later in the evening, you can visit Lassi and Kulfi wala Street if you'd like, and you'll have free time to relax or explore on your own.
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Amer Fort
- Visit museums, forts, and palaces
- Visit shopping markets
Optional Activities
- Lassi and Kulfi wala Street
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Amer Fort - Day 5
Jaipur to Delhi
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive back to Delhi. Once you arrive, check into your hotel and stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive back to Delhi
- Day 6
Delhi to Cochin
When you land at Cochin Airport or arrive at Ernakulam Railway Station, staff will help you with arrival procedures and get you to your hotel. Check in, then take the rest of the day to rest and settle in.
Included Activities
- Transfer from Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station to hotel
- Day 7
Cochin to Munnar
After breakfast, check out and go on a half-day city tour of Cochin, visiting the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, and Marine Drive. In the afternoon, drive to Munnar (about 4 hours through tea plantations) which sits at 1800 meters above sea level. Along the way you'll see Spice Plantations and waterfalls like Valara or Cheeyappara Falls. Check in at your hotel in Munnar and have the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Cochin visiting Jewish Synagogue
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Chinese Fishing Net
- Visit Marine Drive
- Travel to Munnar
- Visit Spice Plantations en route
- Visit Valara/Cheeyappara Falls
Landmarks/POIs Jewish Synagogue St. Francis Church Dutch Palace Chinese Fishing Net Marine Drive Valara Falls Cheeyappara Falls - Day 8
Munnar
Spend the full day on a sightseeing tour of Munnar, visiting Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Nursery Garden, Photo Point, Eravikulam National Park where you can see the Nilgiri Tahr, Anamudi Peak (the highest peak in South India), and Tata Tea Museum. In the evening, go on a Spice Tea Trailing experience, then return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Echo Point
- Visit Nursery Garden
- Visit Photo Point
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Anamudi Peak
- Visit Tata Tea Museum
- Spice Tea Trailing
Landmarks/POIs Mattupetty Dam Echo Point Eravikulam National Park Anamudi Peak Tata Tea Museum - Day 9
Munnar to Thekkady
You'll drive to Thekkady in the Cardamom Hills, traveling through spice plantations, misty mountains, grasslands, waterfalls and trekking trails. Check in at your hotel and relax a bit. In the afternoon, take a half-day sightseeing tour that includes a boat safari on Periyar Lake through the Periyar Tiger Reserve where you might see wildlife. Later, visit a Spice Plantation and walk through Kumili village's busy Spice Market in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Thekkady
- Half-day sightseeing tour of Thekkady
- Boat safari on Periyar Lake
- Visit Spice Plantation
- Visit Kumili village and Spice Market
Landmarks/POIs Periyar Lake Periyar Tiger Reserve Kumili - Day 10
Thekkady to Alleppey
Drive to Alleppey (about 4 hours) through typical Kerala villages and paddy fields to reach this charming village on Vembanadu Lake known for its backwaters and houseboats. Check in at a Kettuvallam houseboat and have lunch on board. Spend the afternoon and evening cruising through the network of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers, seeing Paddy Fields and the Kuttanadan Region where rice grows below sea level. Stay overnight on the houseboat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Alleppey
- Cruise through backwaters - lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers
- Visit Paddy Fields
- Visit Kuttanadan Region
Landmarks/POIs Vembanadu Lake Kuttanadan Region - Day 11
Alleppey to Cochin
Travel back to Cochin as your trip winds down. You'll be transferred to Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station for your onward journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station
