Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi Airport where a representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in after your flight.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll join a full-day guided tour covering New Delhi and Old Delhi. You'll see Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb in the morning. Later, head to Old Delhi to explore Raj Ghat and Jama Masjid. By evening, hop into a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk's spice market to experience the local atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit to Qutub Minar
- Visit to Lotus Temple
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House)
- Drive past India Gate
- Visit to Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial)
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, check out and drive to Agra, about 3.5 hours away. Once you settle in, a guide takes you to Agra Fort to see Moti Masjid and Jahangir Palace. You'll then visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb before heading to Mehtab Bagh to catch sunset views of the Taj Mahal across the river. Free time for shopping or rest afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Agra
- Visit to Agra Fort including Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb (Baby Taj)
- Visit to Mehtab Bagh with sunset view of Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Local market shopping
Landmarks Agra Fort Moti Masjid Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Mehtab Bagh 
- Day 4
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore
Start before sunrise to see the Taj Mahal (note it's closed on Fridays). Come back for breakfast, then drive toward Ranthambore for about 6 hours. Along the way, stop in Fatehpur Sikri to walk through the abandoned Mughal city and see the red sandstone structures, including the Tomb of Salim Chishti and Buland Darwaza. Arrive at Ranthambore late afternoon and check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal with guided tour
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri including Tomb of Salim Chishti, Buland Darwaza, Diwan-i-Khas, and Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
- Tonga ride in Agra
Landmarks Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chishti Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal 
- Day 5
Ranthambore
You'll do two jungle safaris in Ranthambore National Park, one early morning before breakfast and another in the afternoon. Between safaris, have breakfast and relax at the hotel. Keep your camera ready to photograph Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, marsh crocodiles, and other wildlife. Spend the evening relaxing at the property.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Morning jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist
- Afternoon jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist
- Wildlife viewing experience
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 6
Ranthambore to Jaipur
Take an early morning safari one last time before returning for breakfast. Afterward, check out and drive to Jaipur, about 3.5 hours away. Once you arrive and check in, the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park 
- Day 7
Jaipur
After breakfast, go on a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Start at Amber Fort where you can ride an elephant or take a jeep (your choice). If there's time, visit Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Later, see the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, and Birla Temple. The afternoon is free for shopping at local markets or resting at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur
- Visit to Amber Fort with elephant ride or jeep ride
- Visit to City Palace
- Visit to Jantar Mantar (astronomical observatory)
- Drive past Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
- Visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit to Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit to Nahargarh Fort (if time permits)
- Visit to Jaigarh Fort (if time permits)
- Local market shopping
Landmarks Amber Fort Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple - Day 8
Jaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar
After breakfast, check out and drive to Pushkar, about 3 hours away. Stop in Ajmer to visit Dargah Sharif shrine and Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra mosque. Then continue to Pushkar and check in. Afterward, walk through several temples including Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, and Mahadev Temple. The evening is free to wander around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ajmer including Dargah Sharif (shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti)
- Visit to Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra mosque
- Guided tour of Pushkar
- Visit to Pushkar Lake
- Visit to Brahma Temple
- Visit to Savitri Temple
- Visit to Mahadev Temple
- Visit to Varah Temple
- Visit to Rama Vaikunth Temple
- Visit to Rangji Temple
- Visit to Apteshwar Temple
Landmarks Dargah Sharif Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra Pushkar Lake Brahma Temple Savitri Temple Mahadev Temple Varah Temple Rama Vaikunth Temple Rangji Temple Apteshwar Temple 
- Day 9
Pushkar to Jodhpur
After breakfast, check out and drive to Jodhpur, about 3.5 hours away. Once you arrive and settle in at your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Jodhpur
After breakfast, head out on a full-day guided tour of Jodhpur. You'll see Mehrangarh Fort, then move on to Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, the Clock Tower, Mandore Temple, Mandore Gardens, and Balsamand Lake. After the tour, you'll have time to shop or return to the hotel to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jodhpur
- Visit to Mehrangarh Fort
- Visit to Jaswant Thada
- Visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Visit to Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Visit to Clock Tower
- Visit to Mandore Temple
- Visit to Mandore Gardens
- Visit to Balsamand Lake
Optional Activities
- Local market shopping
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada Umaid Bhawan Palace Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park Clock Tower Mandore Temple Mandore Gardens Balsamand Lake - Day 11
Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur
After breakfast, check out and drive to Udaipur, about 5.5 hours away. En route, stop at Kumbhalgarh Fort to see its massive 36-kilometer-long wall, one of the longest in the world. Continue to Udaipur, check in, and the rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Kumbhalgarh Fort
Landmarks Kumbhalgarh Fort 
- Day 12
Udaipur
Start with breakfast, then spend the day on a guided tour of Udaipur. You'll visit the City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, the Ropeway, and the Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum. See Saheliyon Ki Bari gardens too. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola with views of the palace. That evening, watch the traditional Rajasthani folk dance and music show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Udaipur
- Visit to City Palace
- Visit to Bagore Ki Haveli
- Visit to Fateh Sagar Lake
- Visit to Ambrai Ghat
- Visit to Jagdish Temple
- Visit to Udaipur Ropeway
- Visit to Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum
- Visit to Saheliyon Ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens)
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
- Rajasthani folk dance and music performance - The Dharohar Dance Show at Bagore Ki Haveli
Landmarks City Palace Bagore Ki Haveli Fateh Sagar Lake Ambrai Ghat Jagdish Temple Saheliyon Ki Bari Lake Pichola Jag Mandir - Day 13
Udaipur to Mumbai
After breakfast, check out and get a ride to Udaipur Airport for your flight to Mumbai. A representative will meet you at Mumbai Airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Mumbai
After breakfast, head out on a full-day guided tour of Mumbai. Start at the Gateway of India, then take a trip to the Elephanta Caves (closed Mondays). You'll also see the Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden, and Juhu Chowpatty Beach. The afternoon is free to explore on your own or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mumbai
- Visit to Gateway of India
- Visit to Elephanta Caves
- Visit to Gandhi Memorial
- Visit to Parliament House
- Visit to Marine Drive
- Visit to Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit to Hanging Gardens
- Visit to Jain Temples
- Visit to Kamla Nehru Garden
- Visit to Juhu Chowpatty Beach
Landmarks Gateway of India Elephanta Caves Gandhi Memorial Parliament House Marine Drive Prince of Wales Museum Hanging Gardens Jain Temples Kamla Nehru Garden Juhu Chowpatty Beach - Day 15
Mumbai to Cochin
After breakfast, check out and get a ride to Mumbai Airport for your flight to Cochin. Upon landing, a representative meets you and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Cochin
After breakfast, spend the full day exploring Cochin on a guided tour. You'll see Fort Kochi with its Jewish Synagogue and St. Francis Church, then Marine Drive, Hill Palace, and Dutch Palace. Continue with visits to the Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, and Indo-Portuguese Museum. In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance performance with impressive costumes and makeup.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cochin
- Visit to Fort Kochi
- Visit to Jewish Synagogue
- Visit to St. Francis Church
- Visit to Marine Drive
- Visit to Hill Palace
- Visit to Dutch Palace
- Visit to Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
- Visit to Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Visit to Bolgatty Island
- Visit to Indo-Portuguese Museum
- Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks Fort Kochi Jewish Synagogue St. Francis Church Marine Drive Hill Palace Dutch Palace Pareekshit Thampuran Museum Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Bolgatty Island Indo-Portuguese Museum - Day 17
Cochin to Alleppey
After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey, about 2 hours away, to experience Kerala's backwaters on a houseboat. Check in to your houseboat and cruise through tranquil waters, lagoons, paddy fields, and villages. Lunch and dinner are served on board with Kerala cuisine. In the evening, take a walk around local streets if you have time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Kerala cuisine served on board the houseboat), Dinner (Authentic Kerala cuisine served on board the houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise through backwaters and lagoons
- Scenic cruise experience through Kerala backwaters
Optional Activities
- Evening walk through local streets of Alappuzha
- Day 18
Alleppey to Periyar
After breakfast, check out and drive to Periyar, about 4.5 hours away. This area is home to one of India's largest wildlife sanctuaries and a Tiger Reserve. Check in to your hotel and the evening is free for you to explore or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 
- Day 19
Periyar
After breakfast, spend the full day exploring Periyar with unique activities like bamboo rafting and border hiking to see diverse wildlife and landscapes. You can also go on an elephant safari. The rest of the day is free for leisure and relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bamboo rafting in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Border hiking programs in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Elephant safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wildlife viewing experience
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 20
Periyar to Madurai
After breakfast, check out and drive to Madurai, about 4 hours away, with stops at Chokkanathar Temple and Samanar Hills. Once you arrive and check in, take a guided tour of Madurai visiting the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. In the evening, experience the prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Chokkanathar Temple
- Visit to Samanar Hills
- Guided tour of Madurai
- Visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Visit to Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Visit to Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Visit to Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
Landmarks Chokkanathar Temple Samanar Hills Meenakshi Amman Temple Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Gandhi Memorial Museum Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam - Day 21
Madurai - Trichy - Thanjavur
After breakfast, check out and drive to Thanjavur, about 3.5 hours away, stopping in Trichy along the way. In Trichy, see the Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Then continue to Thanjavur and check in. The rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Rock Fort Temple in Trichy
- Visit to Jambukeshwara Temple in Trichy
- Visit to Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple in Trichy
- Visit to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Trichy
Landmarks Rock Fort Temple Jambukeshwara Temple Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple 
- Day 22
Thanjavur to Pondicherry
After breakfast, check out and drive to Puducherry, about 4 hours away. Check in to your hotel, then take a guided tour visiting Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Government Museum, Sacred Heart Basilica, and French War Memorial. In the evening, walk through the French colonial area admiring the yellow and white buildings and European-style streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Puducherry
- Visit to Auroville
- Visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit to Government Museum
- Visit to Sacred Heart Basilica
- Visit to French War Memorial
- Visit to Mahe de Labourdonnais Street
- Visit to Pondy Bazaar
- Visit to Memorial House
- Visit to Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Visit to Vedapureeswarar Temple
- Heritage walk through French colonial area
Landmarks Auroville Sri Aurobindo Ashram Government Museum Sacred Heart Basilica French War Memorial Manakula Vinayagar Temple Vedapureeswarar Temple - Day 23
Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, check out and drive to Mahabalipuram, about 2 hours away. Check in, then take a guided tour visiting Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, and Arjuna's Penance. Explore ancient caves, Krishna's Butterball, and the India Seashell Museum. You can also relax at Mahabalipuram Beach with options for surfing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
- Visit to Thirukadalmallai
- Visit to Shore Temple
- Visit to Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Visit to Arjuna's Penance
- Visit to ancient caves
- Visit to Krishna's Butterball
- Visit to India Seashell Museum
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Mahabalipuram Beach
- Beach exploration and relaxation
Landmarks Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butterball India Seashell Museum Mahabalipuram Beach 
- Day 24
Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai
After breakfast, check out and drive to Chennai, about 3.5 hours away, stopping in Kanchipuram along the way. Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, and Ulagalanda Perumal Temple. Then continue to Chennai, check in, and the rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram
- Visit to Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchipuram
- Visit to Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram
- Visit to Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram
- Visit to Ulagalanda Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram
Landmarks Kamakshi Amman Temple Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple Varadaraja Perumal Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Ulagalanda Perumal Temple - Day 25
Chennai
After breakfast, spend the full day on a guided tour of Chennai. Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Ramakrishna Temple, and Fort St. George. See the National Art Gallery, St. Mary's Church, Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium, Kalakshetra, and Theosophical Society. Also see the Secretariat and Legislative Assembly. Enjoy free time at Marina Beach and Elliots Beach. The rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chennai
- Visit to Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Visit to Sri Parthasarathy Temple
- Visit to Ramakrishna Temple
- Visit to Fort St. George
- Visit to National Art Gallery
- Visit to St. Mary's Church
- Visit to Anna Zoological Park
- Visit to Birla Planetarium
- Visit to Kalakshetra (cultural academy)
- Visit to Theosophical Society
- Visit to Secretariat and Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu
Optional Activities
- Free time at Marina Beach
- Free time at Elliots Beach
Landmarks Kapaleeshwarar Temple Sri Parthasarathy Temple Ramakrishna Temple Fort St. George National Art Gallery St. Mary's Church Anna Zoological Park Birla Planetarium Kalakshetra Theosophical Society Marina Beach Elliots Beach - Day 26
Departure from Chennai
After breakfast at your hotel, check out and get a ride to Chennai Airport for your flight home or to your next destination.
- End point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Chennai, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
