Itinerary
- Day 1
Kochi
You'll arrive at Kochi 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 backwater adventure starts tomorrow.
- Start point
- Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Aluva, Kerala 683111, India (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Kerala Backwaters
After breakfast, you'll head to the Kerala backwaters and board a houseboat around noon. The cruise takes you through Vemanadu Lake with views of Pathiramanal and Puthenkayal islands, then through the R and C blocks (those man-made paddy fields below sea level) and the narrow Akkathra canal before reaching Venattukad. You'll sleep on the houseboat overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters
- Visit Cheepunkal tourist venue
- Cruise through R and C block paddy fields
- Passage through Akkathra narrow canal
Landmarks Vemanadu Lake Cheepunkal Pathiramanal Island Puthenkayal Island 
- Day 3
Kavalam - Veliyanad
The morning brings cruising through Cherukali Kayal to Kavalam, a rustic village on Vembanad Lake where they've filmed movies and where paddy fields stretch across the landscape. You'll explore Krishnapuram Palace with its Kerala architectural style, dormer windows, and gabled roof with gardens that include a Buddha mandapam. From there, continue cruising to Veliyanad village, then anchor at Kidangara for the night. There's time to visit nearby villages after you anchor if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Cherukali Kayal
- Visit Kavalam village
- Explore Krishnapuram Palace and gardens
Optional Activities
- Visit nearby villages after anchoring at Kidangara
Landmarks Kavalam Krishnapuram Palace Veliyanad 
- Day 4
Ramankary - Nedumudy
The cruise starts at 10:00 AM after breakfast, moving through scenic backwaters and villages. You'll stop for lunch, then do a village walk and check out paddy fields. Later explore Ramankary village on the Manimala River with its vast paddy fields, plus Thekkekkara, Mancompu, and Venattukad. You'll see the Pulinkunnu river at Alappuzha, where the Rajiv Gandhi boat race happens. Anchor overnight at Nedumudy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise through scenic backwaters
- Village walk and paddy field visit
- Visit Ramankary village
- View Thekkekkara, Mancompu, and Venattukad
Landmarks Ramankary Manimala River Pulinkunnu River Thekkekkara - Day 5
Champakulam - Thakazhi
You'll sail to Champakulam, Kerala's rice bowl with green paddy fields, coconut groves, and water fowl. This area's famous for the Champakulam Moolam Boat Race. Stop at Pullangady and Edathua village before anchoring overnight at Thakazhi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail to Champakulam
- Visit Pullangady
- Visit Edathua village
Landmarks Champakulam Pampa River Pullangady Edathua - Day 6
Thottappally - Karamudi
The cruise continues from Thakazhi through Thennady, Payippad, Puthanaaru, and Thottappally. You'll visit Thottappally Beach, a quiet fishing harbor with action happening all around, and see the Thottappally Spillway that separates freshwater from saltwater draining to the Arabian Sea. Anchor at Karamudi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Thennady, Payippad, Puthanaaru
- Visit Thottappally Beach
- View Thottappally Spillway
Landmarks Thottappally Beach Thottappally Spillway - Day 7
Punnamada
Starting at 10:00 AM, you'll cruise through Karimba Valavu, Muttathodu and Pallathuruthy canals, Meenappally Lake, and Chungam junction on the Meenachil River border. You'll learn about Kerala and India's oldest college and school located there. Explore Kuppappuram village and Vembanadu Lake before anchoring overnight at Punnamada.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Karimba Valavu
- Cruise through Muttathodu and Pallathuruthy canals
- Explore Meenappally Lake
- Visit Kuppappuram village
- View Vembanadu Lake and SAI
Landmarks Meenachil River Meenappally Lake Kuppappuram Vembanadu Lake - Day 8
Kerala to Delhi
The cruise starts at 08:00 AM through the Nehru Trophy sailing point, and you'll be dropped off at Pallathuruthy by 09:00 AM. From there, you'll transfer to Kochi airport to catch your flight to New Delhi. After landing at Delhi International Airport, you'll receive a traditional welcome and head to your hotel to check in and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
New Delhi to Agra
In the morning, explore Old Delhi's ancient monuments, narrow streets, and bustling bazaars. You'll tour Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques built in 1656 by Shah Jahan, and take a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk for shopping. Later, drive through New Delhi to see Raj Ghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, and buildings by Edwin Lutyens. Check out Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb with its Persian-inspired Mughal architecture. Then drive 4 to 5 hours to Agra and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Old Delhi monuments and narrow streets
- Tour Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Drive past New Delhi colonial district
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace)
- Visit Parliament House
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Chandni Chowk bazaar
Landmarks Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Raj Ghat India Gate Rashtrapati Bhawan Parliament House Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb - Day 10
Agra
Start with sunrise at the Taj Mahal on the Yamuna River's southern bank. Built by Shah Jahan in the 16th century for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the symmetry and white marble inlays are impressive. Afterward, visit Agra Fort, which blends Hindu and Mughal architecture with red sandstone and marble from Makarana. The Rajputs originally built it, and Mughal emperors renovated it over time, creating a walled palatial city. In the evening, explore bazaars where local artisans continue marble craftsmanship traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Visit Agra Fort
- Explore bazaars and marble craftsmanship
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort 
- Day 11
Agra to Jaipur
You'll head to Jaipur, Rajasthan's colorful 'Pink City', stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, a grand deserted Mughal city that served as Emperor Akbar's capital for 14 years until drought forced him to abandon it in 1585. Arriving in Jaipur, you'll find the first planned city of its era with imposing forts, palaces, and gardens. Explore the colorful evening markets before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Explore Jaipur evening markets
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 12
Jaipur
After breakfast, drive about 7 miles to Amer to see the massive Amer Palace Fort, the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha dynasty for over 500 years. You'll visit City Palace, a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, and Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century observatory with solar devices accurate to just 2 seconds error. Then see Hawa Mahal, the five-story pink sandstone facade built in 1799 with jharokha windows that let royal ladies watch street events without being seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amer Palace Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar observatory
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
Landmarks Amer Palace Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 13
Jaipur to Delhi
Early in the morning, you'll transfer back to Delhi and head to the International Airport for your departure.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
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