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From Delhi to Kochi (Cochin)
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Delhi

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  2. Day 2

    Delhi City Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Delhi city tour including India Gate, government buildings, Humayun's Tomb, and Bangla Sahab Gurudwara
    • Metro ride and walking tour of Chandni Chowk market and Chawri Bazar
    • Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
    • Street food tasting and authentic Indian cuisine sampling
    Landmarks
    India Gate
    President's Palace
    Parliament of India
    Humayun's Tomb
    Bangla Sahab Gurudwara
    Connaught Place Station
    Chandni Chowk
    Chawri Bazar
    Jama Masjid
  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Agra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sheroes Hangout Cafe)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Agra
    • Lunch at Sheroes Hangout Cafe supporting acid attack survivors
    • Mughal Heritage Walk through Kachhpura village and farmland
    • Local community tour including village life, homes, farming, and leather shoe making
    • Visit to lesser-known Mughal era monuments
    • Sunset view at Mehtab Bagh park overlooking Taj Mahal

    Optional Activities

    • Cook with a Hindu family in Agra - Vegetarian Thali cooking lesson and meal
    Landmarks
    Sheroes Hangout Cafe
    Kachhpura
    Red Fort
    Taj Mahal
    Mehtab Bagh
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  4. Day 4

    Agra to Suroth

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at heritage hotel restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Taj Mahal tour at sunrise
    • Travel to Suroth in rural Rajasthan
    • Village exploration and interaction with local villagers
    • Walking tour through local shops and narrow streets
    • Temple visit
    • Optional barber shop experience with shave or head massage
    • Cooking demonstration
    • Dinner at hotel restaurant
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Suroth
  5. Day 5

    Suroth to Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Abhaneri step well - the largest and deepest step well in the world
    • Travel to Jaipur

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride over Jaipur
    • Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir Cinema
    • Cooking demonstration and dinner with local family
    Landmarks
    Abhaneri Step Well
    Raj Mandir Cinema
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  6. Day 6

    Jaipur

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Amber Fort visit and tour
    • Jantar Mantar monument tour
    • City Palace tour
    • Walking tour of walled city craft markets
    • Blockprinting workshop visit and fabric decoration lesson
    • Gemstone demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning hot air balloon ride over Jaipur
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Jantar Mantar
    City Palace
  7. Day 7

    Jaipur to Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel from Jaipur to Delhi

    Optional Activities

    • Swaminarayan Akshardham Hindu mandir visit with Sahaj Anand water show
    Landmarks
    Swaminarayan Akshardham
  8. Day 8

    Delhi to Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  9. Day 9

    Kochi City Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kochi city tour including Synagogue, spice market, and Dutch Palace
    • Visit to Chinese Fishing nets on Kochi waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Kathakali Dance Performance - Kochi
    Landmarks
    Synagogue
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  10. Day 10

    Kochi to Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel through rubber plantation regions with rubber tapping demonstrations
    • Pineapple plantation visit
    • Waterfall visit (seasonal - Cheeyappara or Valara in winter months)
    Landmarks
    Cheeyappara Waterfall
    Valara Waterfall
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  11. Day 11

    Munnar

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Local market exploration in Munnar with guide overview and free time
    • Tea plantation visit with observation of tea-pickers
    • Tea processing demonstration including withering, rolling, oxidation, drying, and packing
    • Tea tasting
    Landmarks
    Munnar Local Market
  12. Day 12

    Munnar to Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Thekkady through rural Kerala
    • Boat ride on Lake Periyar in Periyar National Park
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
    Lake Periyar
  13. Day 13

    Thekkady to Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Kumarakom
    • Backwater ride on traditional Shikara boat for approximately one hour
    • Local village exploration and learning about local crafts and industries
    • Coir making from coconut husks demonstration
    • Mat weaving demonstration
    • Toddy tapping education
    • Coconut water sampling

    Optional Activities

    • Ayurvedic treatment
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Backwaters
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  14. Day 14

    Kumarakom Houseboat Overnight

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overnight stay on Deluxe AC Houseboat
    • Navigation through backwater narrow waterways
    • Wildlife viewing including kingfishers, egrets, water lilies
    • Optional village stop and exploration
    • Optional fishing with available rods onboard
    • Sunset viewing over backwaters
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
  15. Day 15

    Houseboat to Kochi Beach Resort

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast onboard houseboat
    • Return transfer to Kochi
  16. Day 16

    Departure from Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    It was the best two weeks ever thanks to Atul and his wonderful team. We spent one week north of India, visited all...
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    Thank you for sharing your incredible experience! It’s wonderful to hear that your two weeks in India were so memorable, filled with vibrant celebrations, breathtaking sights, and seamless coordination by Atul and his team. Experiencing both the cultural richness of the north and the tranquil beauty of the south truly offers the best of India’s diversity. We’re especially glad that Atul and Vijay made your journey smooth and tailored to your wishes - it’s always our goal to create unforgettable travel experiences. Your kind words will mean the world to them!
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