4-Week India Tour Packages
Here's your chance to explore Delhi with a youth-led city walk showing modern India, and admire Jaipur's Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal with their pink sandstone beauty. You'll witness sunrise at the Taj Mahal when marble glows ethereally, tour Khajuraho's famous erotic sculptures that shock and amaze, and experience a homestay in the Kerala Backwaters. Four weeks encompassing India's incredible diversity properly.
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28 Days in India, incl. Delhi and Kerala
A grand 28-day Indian expedition spans 14 cities, from Delhi's historic Jama Masjid to Kochi's spice markets. The trip includes 24 nights in hotels/guesthouses, 1 night camping in Dhula Village, and unique stays in Kerala backwaters. Marvel at UNESCO sites including Taj Mahal, Khajuraho Temples, and Agra Fort.
- Days 1-2
Delhi
Start your journey in India's capital with a youth-led walking tour through Old Delhi. "The morning walks through Chandni Chowk market were eye-opening - go early around 8am before the crowds and heat build up." Visit Jama Masjid mosque and climb the minaret for city views. Remember to dress conservatively and be prepared to remove your shoes.
- Days 3-5
Jaipur & Rural Rajasthan
Take a 5-6 hour drive to the Pink City. See the Hawa Mahal early before tourist buses arrive. At Amber Fort, a local guide costs about $15 and offers great historical insights. Spend one night in Dhula Village in comfortable tented camps but pack warm clothes for cool desert nights. You can learn block printing from local women artisans.
- Days 6-7
Agra
Stop at Abhaneri stepwell on your way to Agra. For the Taj Mahal get there by 5:45am and find an official guide at the entrance. "The early wake-up was worth it to see the marble change colors as the sun rose." Visit Agra Fort in late afternoon for the best photo light.
- Days 8-10
Khajuraho & Orchha
Take a morning train and drive to Alipura. Explore Khajuraho's intricate temple carvings. In Orchha stay in a heritage hotel and join the evening puja at Ram Raja Temple. "The small-town atmosphere here was a welcome break from India's big cities."
- Days 11-13
Varanasi
Take an overnight train to this spiritual hub. Go on sunrise boat rides on the Ganges but bring a shawl for cool mornings. Watch evening aarti ceremonies from the water. "Seeing the burning ghats was intense but meaningful - our guide helped explain the rituals with sensitivity."
- Days 15-17
Kerala
Fly to Kochi and head to Wayanad. Visit tea plantations and go on nature walks. The weather is very different here so pack light clothes that breathe well. You can learn about southern India's unique tea production at a local factory.
- Days 18-19
Mysore
It's a 4-5 hour drive to this royal city. Visit Mysore Palace with an audio guide to learn its history. Get to Chamundi Temple early before it gets hot. "The local Devaraja market was sensory overload in the best way."
- Days 20-24
Tamil Nadu Coast
Visit the UNESCO Shore Temple in Mamallapuram. Continue to French-influenced Pondicherry and Madurai. See Meenakshi Temple both morning and evening for different ceremonies. Wear socks since the temple ground gets very hot.
- Days 25-28
Kerala Backwaters & Kochi
Tour morning spice plantations in Thekkady when the aromas are strongest. Stay with a local family in Alleppey. "Cooking with our host family and learning about toddy tapping were trip highlights." Finish in historic Kochi seeing the Chinese fishing nets.
28 Day India Itinerary, incl. Delhi and Kerala
This 28-day trip covers 16 stops across India, kicking off in Delhi's Golden Triangle where you'll catch sunrise at the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal in Agra and see Jaipur's Amber Fort before heading to Udaipur's lakeside palaces. Travel south through Mumbai's busy streets to Goa's beaches, then find the 14th-century ruins at UNESCO World Heritage Hampi.
- Days 1-4
Golden Triangle
Begin in Delhi by exploring the lively Karol Bagh market in the evening. Take a morning train to Agra on day 2 for the Taj Mahal. Visit at 7 AM to beat the crowds and heat. On day 3, travel by bus to Jaipur to discover the Pink City. Spend day 4 at Amber Fort. Visit early when the morning light creates beautiful photo opportunities against the sandstone walls.
- Days 5-7
Rural Rajasthan & Pushkar
Get to know village life in Tordi Sagar. Join locals for cricket games and traditional meals. Visit Pushkar next for early morning walks to Savitri Temple. Bring appropriate religious attire. As one traveler shared: "The pre-dawn climb is worth it for the peaceful atmosphere and views across the desert."
- Days 8-10
Udaipur & Lakes
Udaipur offers a slower pace as India's most romantic city. Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola, walk through streets filled with artisan shops, and try a cooking class to learn local dishes. Three days gives you time to take it all in.
- Days 11-13
Mumbai & Beaches
Head to Mumbai through Ahmedabad. Visit the historic Elephanta Caves or relax at Chowpatty Beach. Take an overnight train to Goa to unwind on its beaches and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
- Days 14-21
Southern Journey
Move inland to see Hampi's ancient ruins. One visitor noted: "The boulder-strewn landscape looks otherworldly at sunset." Travel south through Mysore and Ooty where you'll notice the shift to a tropical climate. Take morning hikes in the Western Ghats for great views.
- Days 22-28
Kerala Finale
Complete your trip in Kerala, starting in Fort Kochi. Stay with a local family in Alleppey's backwaters. Pack modest clothing to respect local customs. Take the morning ferry to see daily life along the canals. End in Varkala where you can spend time on beaches, visit temples, or try Ayurvedic treatments.
26 Days in India Wildlife Tour, incl. Delhi and Kolkata
This 26-day trip takes you through 15 destinations across India, from the Taj Mahal in Agra to Kaziranga National Park in Assam where you'll spot one-horned rhinos. Stay at nice places like ITC Welcome Dwarka in New Delhi and Borgos the Wild Heaven in Kaziranga, with domestic flights and private air-conditioned transport included.
- Days 1-2
Delhi & Corbett
Start your journey in Delhi before traveling to Jim Corbett National Park (6-hour drive). "The park's diverse landscape offers amazing wildlife viewing opportunities - from tigers to over 330 bird species." Pack good binoculars since you'll often spot animals from a distance.
- Days 3-4
Agra & Jaipur Region
Take a 5-hour drive to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal. Get there by 8:30 AM to avoid the crowds. Visit Fatehpur Sikri on your way to Jaipur, the "Pink City." A visitor shared: "The elephant ride up to the palace outside Jaipur was wonderful."
- Days 5-7
Ranthambore National Park
The best tiger sightings are in zones 3-6. "Zones 3, 4, 5, and 6 are optimal for tiger viewing - we saw eight tigers in one day in the lower-numbered zones." Morning safaris begin at 6:30 AM. Bring warm clothes for the open-air jeeps.
- Days 8-10
Bandhavgarh & Kanha
Take the overnight train to Bandhavgarh, which has India's highest tiger density. Then drive 6 hours to Kanha, the inspiration for "Jungle Book." Look for the rare hard-ground barasingha deer that only lives here.
- Days 11-13
Pench National Park
This park is great for spotting leopards. A traveler noted: "We saw five tigers in one day at Pench - the morning light made for incredible photography." Go early for the best wildlife viewing.
- Days 14-16
Kolkata Region
Fly from Nagpur to Kolkata. Visit Victoria Memorial in the early hours to beat the crowds. Having a local guide really helps you understand the city better.
- Days 17-20
Kaziranga National Park
After flying to Guwahati, drive 6 hours to Kaziranga. You'll see one-horned rhinos and wild elephants. "The one-hour elephant safari at Kaziranga will be something you'll never forget." Book afternoon safaris when animals are most active.
- Days 21-24
Nameri & Return
Experience Nameri's rich birdlife, including the rare white-winged duck. Wear good hiking shoes for forest walks. Return to Delhi via Guwahati for your departure.
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Uncovering the Wonders of India: A 26-Day Wildlife Tour Operated By Travel Con / Tour ID 249538 09 November – 05 December 2024 The Tour was a wonderful once in a lifetime opportunity to experience not only Indian wildlife but also Indian people and their culture. Every Indian we met was kind and helpful to us. We had an absolutely wonderful time, despite the occasional unpleasant surprise, on the tour and knowing everything we know now, we would not hesitate a moment going. In our experience, the Tour was in some ways much better than advertised and in others not quite as good. But again, we both had a wonderful time. We believe that the best way to describe the Tour is with a list of Positives and Negatives in order to give as honest a review as possible. POSITIVES 1) We had the sole use of a car and driver (actually, 3 cars and 3 drivers during the Tour) to get from place to place. The driver's English ran from adequate to barely adequate, but they were all very conscientious getting us to our appointments and excellent drivers. Road and traffic conditions in India tend to be chaotic and first class driving is absolutely essential. 2) The hotels run from palatial to acceptable and generally cater to Indians with occasionally also some European tourists. We got to know Indian couples and families at the hotels and on the wildlife safaris where we shared a vehicle. Our driver in Assam took us to his home to visit with his family and have a snack. All very nice people. 3) Meals at the hotels were all Indian cuisine, except for omelets and toast at most breakfasts. One gets used to the Indian food fairly quickly since most of it is quite tasty. If expecting western food, you will be disappointed. The food at some of the less imposing hotels was the very best we had in India: small amounts of food cooked to order for us rather than buffet food. 4) Safari jeeps are designed for 6 plus a guide and driver. When we were 2 or 4 to a vehicle it was confortable. When we were 6 (3 to a row) it was tight especially if one or more was heavy set. Most of the time, we were 6, but there was significant times when we were 2 or 4. 5) We did get to see 9 tigers (5 on one day at Pench Nat'l Park) and a rarer sloth bear. We also saw Indian buffalos, bison, rhinos (only at Kaziranga Nat'l Park), jackals, a wild dog, several different kinds of deer. 6) The one hour Elephant Safari at Kaziranga will be something you will never forget. One of the best highlights of the Tour. 7) The Safari guides at National Parks were quite variable in their command of English and interest in pointing out things to us. Our very best guide was the brother of our hotel manager near Ranthambore Nat'l Park. 8) Our guides in Agra (Taj Mahal) and Jaipur had good command of English and were very knowledgeable about their subjects. There was also a third guide who was equally good. They also paid all of our entry fees) 9) The Taj Mahal is as glorious as it's supposed to be and the elephant ride up to the palace outside of Jaipur was wonderful. NEGATIVES 1) Some of our hotel reservations were changed seemly arbitrarily at the last minute resulting in logistical problems. 2) Ranthambore Nat'l Park is a world class tiger viewing park, but only in certain zones of the park. Zones 7 and 8 are pretty devoid not only of tigers but also most other animals. Zones 3, 4,, 5, 6 are good for tiger sightings. The only tiger we saw in Ranthambore was in Zone 3. We went on 2 safaris to Zone 7 and one to Zone 8 which were washouts for tigers.. A British lady we met had seen 8 tigers the day before in the lower numbered zones. We were very disappointed to have been booked for Zones 7 (twice) & 8 rather than 3 (once) thru 6. The tour operator should do better in the future. Traveler's come to see tigers, not ride around pointlessly for hours. 3) Unlike Agra and Jaipur, in Kolkata we did not have a guide to take us to the sights, just the driver, who tried, but whose English was lacking and who stayed with the car rather than accompanying us. Also, we had to pay our own entry to the Victoria Memorial, whereas in Agra and Jaipur the guides paid all of our entry fees. 4) In Assam, we were told that we would be taken to a Bio Diversity Park one evening, which was not on the schedule. When we arrived we had to pay our own entry fees even though we did not particularly want to be there. We thought it had been added to the Tour. 5) The Nature Walk at the Numeri Nat'l Park was a complete waste of time. It was a nice 5 mile walk but we saw essentially nothing but forest. WE RECOMMEND THAT A LEOPARD PARK NEAR JAIPUR BE ADDED TO THE TOUR SINCE MOST PEOPLE WANT TO SEE A LEOPARD AND WE DID NOT GET CLOSE TO ONE IN TIGER PARKS. Replacing Numeri with a Leopard Park would much improve the Tour. We hope that the foregoing gives an accurate description of what the Tour is like as we experienced it. Again, despite some problems, we had an excellent wildlife tour and would recommend it to anyone adventuresome enough to appreciate it. I am 78 years old and my wife 74 and we had no problems handling the tour. Sam & Brenda Milner Richardson, Texas USA
If I could give 4.5 stars, that’s what I would choose. I decided to round up to 5 instead of down to 4 because I could really see the effort to correct those few issues. This trip was just for me and my wife. It was quite long, with a lot of travelling between places, so I recommend taking some books, e-books, or audiobooks to pass the time. There was also plenty of free time — the days were not too packed, which we liked since we enjoy exploring on our own. We made one change to the original plan: the last two days were supposed to be in Corbett National Park, but because we booked late and there were no safaris available, Hemender suggested visiting a fourth park instead. I asked if we could go to Varanasi instead, and he arranged it. In my opinion, Varanasi was a great choice and much better than another park, especially since the trip already included three parks and six safaris. The trip overall had a nice balance of nature and cities — especially with the holy city of Varanasi added, which made it feel more complete. What was good: Hotels: A very good selection overall. We were spoiled with some hotels that had large rooms and bathrooms, so others in big cities felt smaller in comparison — but they were still good on their own. Guides and drivers: No complaints. All were punctual, and the cars were clean. Some guides had accents that required a bit more attention to understand, but they were knowledgeable and pleasant. We were very lucky to have one driver for 15 days in Rajasthan — Kuldeep. He was exceptional, spoke English , and made us feel safe all the time. He really elevated the comfort of our travel. Tour operator: Tour operator: Hemender, the tour operator, was excellent. Very responsive — any time I sent a message on WhatsApp, he replied within minutes and always tried to help solve even small issues. Minor imperfections: These were small issues, and for some travellers, they might not matter at all. We had six safaris — three of them were perfect in a jeep. One safari had just the two of us, two had four people total, and one had six people (including us), which made it a bit crowded and harder to take photos. In two safaris in Ranthambore we were placed in a 20-person canter instead of a jeep. For just watching animals it was fine, but for taking pictures it was not ideal — some good shots were missed. The price difference between a canter and a jeep is only about 10–15%, so I would definitely recommend choosing the jeep if possible. We also had two overnight train trips. I asked for an upgrade to first class, and I would recommend it unless you really don’t mind second class. Second class has open cabins without doors and four bunks. First class also has four bunks (some trains have two), and while it’s not completely private, at least there are doors. If you share with strangers, it can be a bit noisy, but overall it’s a better experience. In the end, I would definitely recommend this tour. I give it 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5, mainly because of the great support from Hemender and our driver Kuldeep, who made this trip safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.
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