Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
Delhi- Start point
- Delhi, India (Arrival transfer from Indira Gandhi International Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at one of Delhi's oldest restaurants, credited with introducing India to ice cream and fine dining)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with local leader and fellow travellers
- Welcome dinner at iconic Delhi restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Delhi's historical landmarks at own pace
- Visit museums and galleries
- Browse bazaars
- Day 2
Delhi
DelhiIncluded Activities
- Leader-led Old Delhi City Tour
- Metro system navigation with leader
- Traditional rickshaw tour around Chandi Chowk marketplace
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Visit to Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
Optional Activities
- Free evening exploration with leader recommendations for food and activities
Landmarks Jama Masjid Sheeshganj Gurudwara Chandi Chowk - Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
Delhi to Jaipur- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner at local family home)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Jaipur bazaars
- Exploration of handcrafted textiles and folk art
- Home-cooked dinner at local family home
- Day 4
Jaipur
Jaipur- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Fort
- Visit to City Palace
- Exclusive Experience at Kishore Niwas haveli with local hosts
Optional Activities
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Hot air balloon ride over the city
- Sample Rajasthani street food like pyaaz kachori
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Kishore Niwas - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
Jaipur to AgraIncluded Activities
- Visit to Taj Mahal with local guide at sunset
Optional Activities
- Dinner at recommended local restaurant
Landmarks Taj Mahal - Day 6
Agra to Lucknow
Agra to Lucknow- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at restaurant supporting and empowering acid attack survivors)
Included Activities
- Visit to Agra Fort
- Leader-led orientation walk in Lucknow
- Dinner at restaurant supporting acid attack survivors
Landmarks Agra Fort - Day 7
Lucknow
LucknowIncluded Activities
- Leader-led morning tour of Lucknow
- Visit to Bara Imambara
- Lucknow cooking class
Landmarks Bara Imambara - Day 8
Lucknow to Varanasi
Lucknow to Varanasi- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast on train)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Walking tour of Varanasi
- Sunset cruise on Ganges with flower and candle ceremony and local musicians
Optional Activities
- Interact with local vendors selling snacks and chai on train
Landmarks Ganges River - Day 9
Varanasi
VaranasiIncluded Activities
- Sunrise boat ride on Ganges with leader
- E-rickshaw breakfast food tour through Banaras streets
- Visit to Sarnath Buddhist pilgrimage site
- Sarnath museum visit
- Sarnath stupa visit
Landmarks Ganges River Sarnath - Day 10
Varanasi to Delhi
Varanasi to Delhi- Meals
- Dinner (Feast of Mughlai cuisine, street food dishes and kebabs at Haveli Dharampura)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at Haveli Dharampura with Mughlai cuisine and street food
Optional Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutb Minar
- Other missed Delhi sites with leader assistance
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Qutb Minar Haveli Dharampura - Day 11
Delhi to Chennai
Delhi to Chennai- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with south Indian vegetarian dishes like idly, dosa and poori)
Included Activities
- Group meeting with new leader and fellow travellers
- Welcome dinner with south Indian vegetarian dishes
Optional Activities
- Visit Georgetown Bazaar market stalls if arriving early
Landmarks Georgetown Bazaar - Day 12
Chennai to Puducherry
Chennai to PuducherryIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Shore Temple in Mamallapuram
Optional Activities
- Explore Puducherry's food scene with leader recommendations
Landmarks Shore Temple - Day 13
Puducherry
PuducherryIncluded Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of local temples and French Quarter
- Visit to Church of Notre Dame
- Stop at local cafe for snacks in White Town
Optional Activities
- Free evening exploration
Landmarks Church of Notre Dame - Day 14
Puducherry to Madurai
Puducherry to MaduraiIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Madurai
- Leader-led street food tour of Madurai's Tamil cuisine
- Day 15
Madurai
Madurai- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional home-cooked Tamil dinner featuring chettinad chicken, egg paratha and vegetable korma)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Tailor's Market and local bazaars
- Visit to Sri Meenakshi Temple
- Visit to National Gandhi Museum
- Visit to Thirumalai Nayak Palace
- Traditional home-cooked Tamil dinner at local family home
Landmarks Sri Meenakshi Temple National Gandhi Museum Thirumalai Nayak Palace - Day 16
Madurai to Periyar
Madurai to Periyar- Meals
- Lunch (Flavoursome lunch made with spices from the plantation)
Included Activities
- Expert-guided spice plantation visit
- Lunch made with spices from the plantation
Optional Activities
- Browse spice and tea shops in evening
- Relax by resort pool
Landmarks Periyar National Park - Day 17
Periyar
PeriyarIncluded Activities
- Guided nature walk in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Traditional Keralite Ayurvedic massage treatment
- Kalarippayattu martial arts performance at Kadathanadan Kalari Centre
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Kadathanadan Kalari Centre - Day 18
Periyar to Munnar
Periyar to MunnarIncluded Activities
- Tea plantation tour with expert guide
Optional Activities
- Visit to tea museum (opening hours irregular and cannot be guaranteed)
- Day 19
Munnar
MunnarIncluded Activities
- Leader-led guided walk around Munnar hills
Optional Activities
- Motorboat ride around Mattupetty Dam lake
Landmarks Mattupetty Dam - Day 20
Munnar to Kerala Backwaters
Munnar to Kerala BackwatersIncluded Activities
- Houseboat cruise in Kerala Backwaters
Landmarks Kerala Backwaters - Day 21
Kerala Backwaters to Kochi
Kerala Backwaters to KochiIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Kochi
- Kathakali dance performance viewing
Optional Activities
- Visit Princess Street for coffee
Landmarks Princess Street 
- Day 22
Kochi
Kochi- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner prepared using Ayurvedic recipes and methods discussed in cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Tuk-tuk sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi
- Visit to Chinese fishing nets
- Visit to Mattancherry Palace
- Visit to Paradesi Synagogue
- Sweets tasting at Shantilal S. Mithaiwala
- Ayurvedic diet consultation with local doctor
- Keralan cooking class and demonstration
- Dinner using Ayurvedic recipes
Optional Activities
- Haggling practice at antique shops and spice bazaars
Landmarks Fort Kochi Chinese Fishing Nets Mattancherry Palace Paradesi Synagogue Shantilal S. Mithaiwala - Day 23
Kochi
Kochi- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Depart from your hotel in Kochi)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Arrange post-tour accommodation or transfers if extending stay
