Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza CBD Shahdara), Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)
- Day 2
Delhi
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk market
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Raj Ghat memorial to Mahatma Gandhi
- Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell
Landmarks Red Fort Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Raj Ghat Agrasen Ki Baoli - Day 3
Delhi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local flavours at a restaurant near India Gate), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Towers)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour with Salaam Baalak Trust (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Walk through Paharganj bazaar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO-listed)
- Visit Qutub Minar complex (UNESCO-listed)
- Drive past Lutyens' Delhi
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar India Gate Paharganj - Day 4
Delhi to Agra
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saura Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunset
Optional Activities
- Sound and light show at Taj Mahal - prior to dinner
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 5
Agra to Ranthambore
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Bharatpur
Landmarks Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri - Day 6
Ranthambore
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sher Garh), Hotel (The Shergarh Resort)
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
- Visit Dhonk Textile Studio (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) to meet local women artisans
- Second game drive in Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 7
Ranthambore to Jaipur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dishes including daal, laal maans, bati, and phenni at Jaideo and Devika's guesthouse)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)
Included Activities
- Hand-block printing workshop with Local Specialist
- Visit local market in Jaipur
- Be My Guest dinner at Jaideo and Devika's guesthouse
Landmarks Chandni Chowk Market 
- Day 8
Jaipur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Club Mahindra Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal)
- Visit Amber Fort (UNESCO-listed)
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory (UNESCO-listed)
Optional Activities
- Aarti ceremony at Birla Temple - Adults US$19.00
Landmarks Palace of Winds Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Observatory Birla Mandir - Day 9
Jaipur to Varanasi
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madin)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing introduction to Varanasi temples and ghats
- Cruise on River Ganges to witness Aarti ritual
Landmarks River Ganges 
- Day 10
Varanasi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madin)
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Heritage walk through old lanes and temple precincts
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sarnath Buddhist pilgrimage site
- Visit Weavers Village to meet local silk weavers (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Optional Activities
- Kathak Dance Performance - Adults US$56.00
Landmarks Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sarnath - Day 11
Varanasi to Kochi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn)
Landmarks Arabian Sea - Day 12
Kochi to Periyar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elephant Court)
Included Activities
- Kalarippayattu performance and hands-on martial arts lesson (Dive Into Culture)
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Periyar Lake
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar Lake - Day 13
Periyar to Kumarakom
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Backwater Ripples)
Included Activities
- Visit Kumily Spice Garden to learn about spice cultivation
- Walking tour of Kumarakom village (Dive Into Culture)
- Visit Kumarakom regional market
Landmarks Kumily Spice Garden Lake Vembanad - Day 14
Kumarakom
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rhythm Kumarakom), Hotel (Backwater Ripples)
Included Activities
- Traditional houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters to Alleppey
Optional Activities
- Yoga session in the morning
Landmarks Kerala Backwaters Alleppey 
- Day 15
Kumarakom to Kochi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with local family after cooking demonstration)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn)
Included Activities
- City tour of Kochi exploring multicultural heritage
- Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace
- Visit St. Francis Church
- View Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi
- Cooking demonstration with local family
- Be My Guest dinner with local family
Landmarks Mattancherry Dutch Palace St. Francis Church Fort Kochi - Day 16
Kochi
- Meals
- Breakfast
