Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive at Delhi International Airport and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and get comfortable. Delhi mixes ancient heritage from the 4th century with modern culture, so you'll notice the diverse traditions and different nationalities throughout the city once you start exploring.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India (Pick up from New Delhi airport)
- Day 2
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, start in Old Delhi at Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, then take a rickshaw through the colorful narrow alleys of Chandni Chowk bazaar to reach Red Fort. You'll visit Rajghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, pass by Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate, then see the beautiful Humayun Tomb with its Persian-inspired garden squares. Later, drive to Agra for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Masjid - largest mosque in India
- Explore Chandni Chowk bazaar with rickshaw ride
- Visit Rajghat memorial
- Visit Humayun Tomb
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Chandni Chowk markets
Landmarks Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Red Fort Rajghat Rashtrapati Bhawan India Gate Humayun Tomb - Day 3
Agra
After breakfast, explore Agra on the Yamuna River, once the capital of the Mughal Emperors from 1526 to 1628. You'll check out Agra Fort and its grand halls including Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, and Sheesh Mahal. In the evening, you'll see the Taj Mahal, the ivory-white marble monument Emperor Shahjahan built over 22 years for his wife. Watch how it shifts color as light changes: pinkish in morning, milky white in evening, golden under moonlight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Taj Mahal
Landmarks Agra Fort Taj Mahal - Day 4
Agra to Ranthambore
Stop at Fatehpur Sikri on the way, grab lunch at a local restaurant, then drive to Ranthambore. This 16th-century town was established by Mughal Emperor Akbar and shows off impressive Mughal architecture. The Buland Darwaza gateway here is reportedly the highest in the world.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Buland Darwaza Ranthambore Fort - Day 5
Ranthambore
You'll head out on an early morning safari through Ranthambore National Park to spot tigers, leopards, jackals, gazelles, and boars around the lake. After returning to the hotel for breakfast and rest, you'll head out again in the afternoon for an evening safari to continue exploring this wildlife sanctuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning Ranthambore Wildlife safari
- Evening Ranthambore Wildlife safari
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 6
Ranthambore to Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, known as the Pink City for its pink sandstone buildings. Once you check in, the rest of the day is free. The city shows multiple architectural styles and has vibrant bazaars selling traditional handicrafts and jewelry that reflect the rich lifestyle of Rajput Kings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore traditional handicraft markets
- Browse jewelry bazaars
- Day 7
Jaipur
After breakfast, start with the 16th-century Amber Fort, which has private halls and royal chambers with nice views reflected in Maota Lake, and you'll get to ride an elephant here. Then visit the City Palace complex with its former chambers and courtyards, then Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory with the world's largest sundial. See the distinctive Hawa Mahal palace with its 953 intricately-designed windows. The afternoon is free to browse markets for textiles, gems, carpets, and handicrafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal
Optional Activities
- Shopping at textile markets
- Shopping at gem markets
- Shopping at carpet markets
- Shopping at handicraft markets
Landmarks Amber Fort Maota Lake City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 8
Jaipur to Varanasi
In the morning, transfer to Jaipur airport for a domestic flight to Varanasi. After you arrive, get transferred to your hotel and check in.
- Day 9
Varanasi
Start early with a boat ride on the sacred River Ganges to catch the sunrise, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Head to Sarnath, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site, then visit the New Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva within Banaras Hindu University, which took 35 years to build. Visit the Tulsi Manas Temple, see the nearby Durga Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. By evening, watch the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Visit Sarnath Buddhist pilgrimage sites
- Visit New Vishwanath Temple (Birla Mandir)
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Witness Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Landmarks River Ganges Sarnath New Vishwanath Temple Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Dashashwamedh Ghat - Day 10
Varanasi to Goa
Transfer to Varanasi airport for your domestic flight to Goa. Once you arrive, get transferred to your hotel.
- Day 11
Goa
The morning is yours to relax and try various water activities on the beach. In the afternoon, take a half-day sightseeing tour covering the Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Anne's Church, and the Mangeshi Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Included Activities
- Half-day Goa tour
- Visit Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Visit St. Anne's Church
- Visit Mangeshi Temple
Optional Activities
- Water activities on beach
Landmarks Basilica of Bom Jesus St. Anne's Church Mangeshi Temple - Day 12
Goa
The day is free for you to enjoy the beaches. No transport services are included.
Optional Activities
- Beach activities
- Water sports
- Day 13
Goa to Cochin
After breakfast, transfer to Goa airport and fly to Cochin. On arrival, get transferred to your hotel and check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Cochin
Start exploring Cochin's historic landmarks with the Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese in 1557 and later renovated by the Dutch after 1663, which has some of the best murals in India. Visit the Jewish Synagogue at Mattancherry, built in 1568 and the oldest in the Commonwealth. See St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India from 1510. Check out the famous Chinese Fishing Nets introduced by Kublai Khan's court and walk Fort Cochin Beach. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit Fort Cochin Beach
Landmarks Dutch Palace Jewish Synagogue St. Francis Church Chinese Fishing Nets Fort Cochin Beach - Day 15
Cochin to Alleppey
Check out and drive to Alleppey to board a deluxe houseboat around noon. Spend the day relaxing while cruising through Kerala's backwaters. You'll cruise past village sides and paddy fields, seeing how Kerala villages live. The houseboat has bedrooms and a kitchen. Dinner and overnight stay are on the houseboat.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise through Alleppey backwaters
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters - Day 16
Alleppey to Cochin
After breakfast on the houseboat, check out and transfer to Cochin airport for your departure flight home.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India (Drop at New Delhi airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
