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From Kochi (Cochin) to Delhi
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  • Traditional houseboats line the palm-fringed banks of Kerala’s tranquil backwaters at sunset.
  • Spectacularly ornate gopuram of Meenakshi Amman Temple soaring into a bright blue sky.
  • Traditional wooden houseboat cruising through calm reflective waters of Kerala backwaters under dramatic clouds.
  • India Gate monument framed by blooming red flowers and strolling visitors during a warm sunset in Delhi.
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kochi

    Kochi

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventures in Kochi
    • Explore Chinese fishing nets at Fort Cochin
    Landmarks
    Fort Cochin
  3. Day 2

    Kochi

    Kochi

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk and city tour of Kochi
    • Visit to Dutch Palace (Mattancherry)
    • Explore spice bazaars and antique stores of Fort Kochi
    • Traditional Kathakali performance

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Paradesi Synagogue (oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth)
    Landmarks
    Dutch Palace
    Paradesi Synagogue
  4. Day 3

    Kochi to Coonoor

    Kochi to Coonoor
    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner at accommodation in Coonoor)
    Landmarks
    Nilgiri Hills
  5. Day 4

    Coonoor - Ootacamund

    Coonoor - Ootacamund

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Coonoor
    • Tea plantation visit
    • Nilgiri Mountain Railway (toy train)
    • Ooty Botanical Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride on Ooty Lake
    Landmarks
    Nilgiri Mountain Railway
    Ooty Botanical Gardens
  6. Day 5

    Ootacamund to Bandipur

    Ootacamund to Bandipur

    Included Activities

    • Mudumalai National Park safari
    Landmarks
    Mudumalai National Park
  7. Day 6

    Bandipur to Mysore

    Bandipur to Mysore
    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked traditional lunch with local family in Mysore)

    Included Activities

    • Home-cooked lunch with local family
    • Incense-making demonstration with family
    • Leader-led orientation walk in Mysore
    • Mysore Palace
    Landmarks
    Mysore Palace
  8. Day 7

    Mysore

    Mysore

    Included Activities

    • Chamundi Hill & Sri Chamundeshwari Temple
    • Keshava Temple (Somanathapura)

    Optional Activities

    • Tipu Sultan's mausoleum
    • Palm reading in Mysore
    • Film at local cinema
    Landmarks
    Sri Chamundeshwari Temple
    Keshava Temple
    Tipu Sultan's Mausoleum
  9. Day 8

    Chennai to Mamallapuram

    Chennai to Mamallapuram

    Included Activities

    • Shore Temple (guided tour)
    • Arjuna's Penance rock carving

    Optional Activities

    • Visit mandapams (temple pavilions)
    • Watch stonemasons at work
    • Relax at beachside restaurant
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Arjuna's Penance
  10. Day 9

    Mamallapuram to Puducherry

    Mamallapuram to Puducherry

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led walking tour of Puducherry
    • Visit local temples
    • Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • French Quarter exploration
    Landmarks
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
  11. Day 10

    Puducherry to Madurai

    Puducherry to Madurai

    Included Activities

    • Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Landmarks
    Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple
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  12. Day 11

    Madurai to Periyar

    Madurai to Periyar
    Meals
    Dinner (Home-cooked meal with local family featuring authentic southern Indian cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Spice plantation visit
    • Home-cooked meal with local family
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve
  13. Day 12

    Periyar

    Periyar

    Included Activities

    • Guided nature walk through Periyar National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Ayurvedic massage at accommodation
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve
  14. Day 13

    Periyar to Kerala Backwaters

    Periyar to Kerala Backwaters
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional home-cooked Keralan meal with host family)

    Included Activities

    • Motorboat transfer to island village
    • Village exploration with homestay host
    • Pole boat ride around waterways
    • Home-cooked Keralan meal with host family
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
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  15. Day 14

    Kerala Backwaters to Kochi

    Kerala Backwaters to Kochi

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping on Princess Street
    • Southern Indian cooking class
    • Group dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Princess Street
  16. Day 15

    Kochi to Delhi

    Kochi to Delhi

    Optional Activities

    • Optional group dinner after welcome meeting
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  17. Day 16

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Lunch (Simple communal meal at Sheeshganj Gurudwara)

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led Old Delhi walking and rickshaw tour
    • Visit to Jama Masjid Mosque
    • Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) visit and communal meal

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Qutub Minar
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit Old Red Fort
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Sheeshganj Gurudwara
    Chandni Chowk
    Qutub Minar
    Humayun's Tomb
  18. Day 17

    Delhi to Agra

    Delhi to Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Taj Mahal
    • Agra Fort (Red Fort)

    Optional Activities

    • Akbar's Mausoleum
    • Dinner at Sheroes Hangout (social enterprise supporting acid attack survivors)
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
    Akbar's Mausoleum
  19. Day 18

    Agra to Madhogarh

    Agra to Madhogarh
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at Fort Madhogarh)

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led village walk through Madhogarh
    • Visit to Lakhera craftspeople workshop
    • Dinner at Fort Madhogarh
  20. Day 19

    Madhogarh to Jaipur

    Madhogarh to Jaipur

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led walking tour through Jaipur
    • Amber Fort visit
    • Sheesh Mahal (inside Amber Fort)

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride
    • Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
    • Watch Bollywood film at Raj Mandir Cinema
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Sheesh Mahal
    Hawa Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Raj Mandir Cinema
  21. Day 20

    Jaipur

    Jaipur

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride
    • Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
    • Watch Bollywood film at Raj Mandir Cinema
    Landmarks
    Hawa Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Raj Mandir Cinema
  22. Day 21

    Jaipur to Ranthambhore National Park

    Jaipur to Ranthambhore National Park

    Included Activities

    • Evening 4WD wildlife safari in Ranthambhore National Park
    Landmarks
    Ranthambhore National Park
  23. Day 22

    Ranthambhore to Bundi

    Ranthambhore to Bundi

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led walking tour of Bundi
    • Downtown market visit and chai-making demonstration
    • Bundi step wells (baori)
    • Bundi Palace
    Landmarks
    Bundi Palace
    Bundi Step Wells
  24. Day 23

    Bundi to Paangarh Lake

    Bundi to Paangarh Lake
    Landmarks
    Paangarh Lake
  25. Day 24

    Paangarh Lake to Bijaipur

    Paangarh Lake to Bijaipur
    Meals
    Dinner (Authentic local meal featuring seasonal vegetables such as baingan masala (eggplant with tomatoes), okra, kadhi (tangy gravy) or chicken curry)

    Included Activities

    • Countryside open-top jeep safari

    Optional Activities

    • Henna tattoo
  26. Day 25

    Bijaipur to Udaipur

    Bijaipur to Udaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast at heritage stay)

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led city walk in Udaipur
    Landmarks
    Lake Pichola
  27. Day 26

    Udaipur

    Udaipur

    Included Activities

    • City Palace visit

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride on Lake Pichola (seasonal)
    • Cultural performance featuring seven traditional Rajasthani folk dances
    Landmarks
    City Palace
    Jag Nivas
    Jag Mandir
  28. Day 27

    Udaipur to Pushkar

    Udaipur to Pushkar
    Meals
    Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local family)

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led walking tour of Pushkar
    • Visit to ghats and temples around Pushkar Lake
    • Brahma Temple visit
    • Home-cooked dinner with local family
    Landmarks
    Pushkar Lake
    Brahma Temple
  29. Day 28

    Pushkar to Delhi

    Pushkar to Delhi

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise hike to Savitri Temple
    Landmarks
    Savitri Temple
  30. Day 29

    Delhi

    Delhi

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