Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kochi
Kochi- Start point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Kochi, 18:00)
Optional Activities
- Urban Adventures in Kochi
- Explore Chinese fishing nets at Fort Cochin
Landmarks Fort Cochin Chinese Fishing Nets - Day 2
Kochi
KochiIncluded Activities
- Leader-led Fort Kochi walking tour
- Dutch Palace visit
- Kathakali performance
Optional Activities
- Visit Paradesi Synagogue
- Explore spice bazaars and antique stores
Landmarks Dutch Palace Paradesi Synagogue Mattancherry - Day 3
Kochi to Conoor
Kochi to Conoor- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at accommodation)
Landmarks Nilgiri Hills - Day 4
Conoor - Ootacamund
Conoor - OotacamundIncluded Activities
- Tea plantation visit
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train)
- Ooty Botanical Gardens
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Ooty Lake
Landmarks Nilgiri Mountain Railway Ooty Botanical Gardens - Day 5
Ootacamund to Bandipur
Ootacamund to BandipurIncluded Activities
- National Park Safari
Landmarks Mudumalai National Park - Day 6
Bandipur to Mysore
Bandipur to Mysore- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked traditional lunch with local family)
Included Activities
- Home cooked lunch & family visit
- Leader-led walking tour
- Maharaja's Palace
Landmarks Mysore Palace - Day 7
Mysore
MysoreIncluded Activities
- Chamundi Hill & Temple
- Keshava Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Tipu Sultan's mausoleum
- Palm reading in Mysore
- Film screening at local cinema
Landmarks Chamundi Hill Sri Chamundeswari Temple Keshava Temple Tipu Sultan's Mausoleum - Day 8
Chennai to Mamallapuram
Chennai to MamallapuramIncluded Activities
- Shore Temples guided tour
Optional Activities
- Visit mandapams (temple pavilions)
- Watch local stonemasons at work
- Relax at beachside restaurant
Landmarks Shore Temple Arjuna's Penance - Day 9
Mamallapuram to Puducherry
Mamallapuram to PuducherryIncluded Activities
- Leader-led French Quarter walking tour
Landmarks Sri Aurobindo Ashram French Quarter - Day 10
Puducherry to Madurai
Puducherry to MaduraiIncluded Activities
- Sri Meenakshi Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
Landmarks Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple Gandhi Memorial Museum - Day 11
Madurai to Periyar
Madurai to Periyar- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic home-cooked Southern Indian meal with local family hosts)
Included Activities
- Spice plantation visit
- Home cooked meal
- National Park
Landmarks Periyar National Park Western Ghats - Day 12
Periyar
PeriyarIncluded Activities
- Guided nature walk
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic massage at accommodation
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 13
Periyar to Kerala Backwaters
Periyar to Kerala Backwaters- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional home-cooked Keralan meal with host family)
Included Activities
- Pole boat ride
- Village walk
Landmarks Kerala Backwaters - Day 14
Kerala Backwaters to Kochi
Kerala Backwaters to KochiOptional Activities
- Shopping on Princess Street
- Southern Indian cooking class
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Alleppey Princess Street - Day 15
Kochi to Delhi
Kochi to DelhiOptional Activities
- Optional group dinner after meeting
- Day 16
Delhi
Delhi- Meals
- Lunch (Simple meal in communal kitchen at Sheeshganj Gurudwara)
Included Activities
- Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
- Jama Masjid Mosque
- Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
Landmarks Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Sheeshganj Gurudwara - Day 17
Delhi to Agra
Delhi to Agra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Visit Akbar's Mausoleum
- Meal at Sheroes Hangout
Landmarks Taj Mahal Red Fort Akbar's Mausoleum - Day 18
Agra to Madhogarh
Agra to Madhogarh- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Fort Madhogarh)
Included Activities
- Leader-led village walk
Optional Activities
- Watch Lakhera bangle-making
Landmarks Fort Madhogarh - Day 19
Madhogarh to Jaipur
Madhogarh to JaipurIncluded Activities
- Amber Fort
- Leader-led walking & market tour
Landmarks Amber Fort Sheesh Mahal Maota Lake - Day 20
Jaipur
JaipurOptional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over Jaipur
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
- Royal City Palace visit
- Jantar Mantar observatory
- Bollywood film at Raj Mandir Cinema
Landmarks Hawa Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Raj Mandir Cinema - Day 21
Jaipur to Ranthambhore National Park
Jaipur to Ranthambhore National ParkIncluded Activities
- Evening wildlife safari
Landmarks Ranthambhore National Park - Day 22
Ranthambhore National Park to Bundi
Ranthambhore National Park to BundiIncluded Activities
- Bundi Palace
- Stepwell
- Market visit & Chai tasting
Landmarks Bundi Palace Bundi Step Wells - Day 23
Bundi to Paangarh Lake
Bundi to Paangarh LakeLandmarks Paangarh Lake - Day 24
Paangarh Lake to Bijaipur
Paangarh Lake to Bijaipur- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic local specialties made with seasonal vegetables including baingan masala, okra, kadhi and chicken curry)
Included Activities
- Countryside jeep safari
Optional Activities
- Henna tattoo with villagers
Landmarks Bijaipur - Day 25
Bijaipur to Udaipur
Bijaipur to Udaipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour
Landmarks Udaipur - Day 26
Udaipur
UdaipurIncluded Activities
- City Palace
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola (seasonal)
- Cultural performance with Rajasthani folk dances
Landmarks City Palace Lake Pichola Jag Nivas Jag Mandir - Day 27
Udaipur to Pushkar
Udaipur to Pushkar- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local family)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour
Landmarks Pushkar Lake Brahma Temple - Day 28
Pushkar to Delhi
Pushkar to DelhiOptional Activities
- Hike to Savitri Temple for sunrise views
Landmarks Savitri Temple - Day 29
Delhi
Delhi- End point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi)











