Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and start getting a feel for Delhi's energy and culture.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd, New Delhi, Delhi, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 00:00 - 23:55)
Landmarks Indira Gandhi International Airport 
- Day 2
Delhi
After breakfast, you head into Old Delhi to walk through the narrow lanes and see the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk. A cycle rickshaw ride takes you through the busy market. Following lunch, you move to New Delhi to check out Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, and Lotus Temple, then drive by the President House, Parliament House, and India Gate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Old Delhi including Red Fort and Jama Masjid
- Cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
- Guided tour of New Delhi landmarks including Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, and Lotus Temple
- Drive through VVIP areas to see President House, Parliament House, and India Gate
Landmarks Red Fort Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Qutab Minar Humayun Tomb Lotus Temple President House Parliament House India Gate 
- Day 3
Delhi to Varanasi
Breakfast comes first, then you transfer to the airport for a flight to Varanasi, one of India's oldest and most sacred cities. By evening, you'll experience the Aarti Ceremony at Dasashwamedh Ghat with a boat ride on the sacred Ganges River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride along the Ganges River
- Aarti Ceremony at Dasashwamedh Ghat
Landmarks Dasashwamedh Ghat Ganges River 
- Day 4
Varanasi
You start early with a boat ride along the Ganges to watch spiritual rituals from devotees. After that, you visit Benaras Hindu University and explore Ramnagar Fort Palace. In the afternoon, you travel to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Included Activities
- Boat ride along the Ganges with spiritual rituals
- Visit to Benaras Hindu University
- Exploration of Ramnagar Fort Palace
- Visit to Sarnath
Landmarks Ganges River Benaras Hindu University Ramnagar Fort Palace Sarnath 
- Day 5
Varanasi to Kolkata
A flight takes you to Kolkata, the cultural capital. Your representative meets you at arrival and transfers you to the hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own schedule.
- Day 6
Kolkata
You spend the full day going through Kolkata's historical sites. The itinerary includes Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Zoological Gardens, and Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
Included Activities
- Visit to Fort William
- Visit to Victoria Memorial
- Visit to Netaji Bhawan
- Visit to Howrah Bridge
- Visit to Zoological Gardens
- Visit to Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Landmarks Fort William Victoria Memorial Netaji Bhawan Howrah Bridge Zoological Gardens Dakshineswar Kali Temple 
- Day 7
Kolkata to Chennai
A flight brings you to Chennai, where colonial history meets modern energy. You walk through churches and see Fort St. George plus the Museum. Then you visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Marina Beach, and the living-history museum Dakshina Chitra.
Included Activities
- Visit to Fort St. George
- Visit to Museum in Fort St. George
- Visit to Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Visit to Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Temple
- Visit to Marina Beach
- Visit to Dakshina Chitra
Optional Activities
- Visit to churches in Chennai
Landmarks Fort St. George Kapaleeshwarar Temple Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Temple Marina Beach Dakshina Chitra 
- Day 8
Chennai to Pondicherry
You drive to Pondicherry with stops along the way to see ancient temples in Kanchipuram and the UNESCO-listed temple complex at Mahabalipuram.
Included Activities
- Visit to ancient temples of Kanchipuram
- Visit to Mahabalipuram
Landmarks Kanchipuram Mahabalipuram 
- Day 9
Pondicherry to Chennai
Pondicherry's French colonial character comes to life as you walk through quiet streets and visit churches and the Aurobindo Ashram. In the afternoon, you drive back toward Chennai.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Pondicherry's quaint streets and colonial architecture
- Visit to Aurobindo Ashram
Optional Activities
- Visit to churches in Pondicherry
Landmarks Aurobindo Ashram 
- Day 10
Chennai to Cochin
You fly to Cochin and take a half-day tour seeing Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, and the famous Chinese fishing nets. The day ends with a sunset cruise around the harbor.
Included Activities
- Half-day tour of Fort Kochi
- Visit to St. Francis Church
- View of Chinese fishing nets
- Sunset cruise around Cochin harbor
Landmarks Fort Kochi St. Francis Church Chinese Fishing Nets 
- Day 11
Cochin to Alleppey
After breakfast, you drive to Alleppey and board a private houseboat for a 4-hour cruise through the backwaters. You see local life along the waterways and go through a canopy ride, then return to Cochin later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Alleppey
- Private houseboat cruise through backwaters for 4 hours
- Canopy ride during backwater cruise
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters 
- Day 12
Cochin to Mumbai
A flight takes you to Mumbai, India's commercial center. You get assistance at arrival and transfer to your hotel. You'll have free time to explore the dynamic city on your own.
- Day 13
Mumbai
You take a comprehensive city tour of Mumbai, seeing Marine Drive, the architectural style of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Dhobhi Ghat. You also visit the Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Mount Mary Church, and Iskcon Temple.
Included Activities
- Visit to Marine Drive
- Visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
- Visit to Dhobhi Ghat
- Visit to Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit to Mani Bhawan
- Visit to Iskcon Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit to Mount Mary Church
Landmarks Marine Drive Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Dhobhi Ghat Prince of Wales Museum Mani Bhawan Mount Mary Church Iskcon Temple - Day 14
Mumbai
After breakfast, you head to the airport for your onward flight, wrapping up your journey through colonial India and the backwaters.
- End point
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Western Express Hwy, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (As per flight schedule drop off to Mumbai airport, 00:00 - 14:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
