Is twin sharing rooming provided on the tour?

Our tours are based on twin share rooming. If you prefer to add a single supplement for your accommodation, we can arrange that for an additional cost.

What's the nearest airport after the tour?

The nearest airport at the end of the tour is Cochin International Airport in Kochi.

What insurance details are needed for the trip?

You must provide your insurance details in case of an emergency during the trip. You can enter your insurance details via a specified link provided.

Is there an option for airport pickup upon arrival?

An airport arrival transfer is included on Day 1 of the trip if you book your pre-night accommodation through us.

Are transfers provided on the departure day?

Departure transfers back to the airport at the end of the trip are at your own cost.

Where is the nearest airport after the tour? So, which could be the best airport to fly back home?

The tour finishes in Kochi, the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport.

How can I manage single supplement and room sharing options?

You can choose to share with another solo traveler of the same gender at no extra cost, or you can opt for single accommodation with the 'My Own Room' option for an additional fee.

I am 62. I wanted to know the age groups of people going on the India Encompassed tour in April 2024

We have five confirmed here, all solo travellers, four born in the 1950s and 1960s, so a similar age to yourself.

Are flights included in the cost of the tour?

All internal flights are included in the cost of the tour.

Is this tour for women only? I see references to Women with Wheels, etc. and the reviews are from women, but I do not see other indications that it is a women's tour.

This tour is open to all genders! The arrival transfer will be provided by our G Adventures-supported project Women With Wheels. This program provides safe and reliable transport for travellers while providing a dignified livelihood for a local woman from a resource-poor community. You will be greeted by a trained driver from the project with a G Adventures sign with your name on it.

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From Delhi to Kochi (Cochin)

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Platinum Operator: G Adventures
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 10 - 15
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Singh Sahib)
Included Activities
- Women With Wheels Transfer
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi
Day 2
Delhi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Singh Sahib)
Included Activities
- City Walk
- Jama Masjid Visit
- Gurdwara Sis Ganj Visit
- Connaught Place Visit
- Chandni Chowk Visit
Landmarks
Jama Masjid
Chandni Chowk
Gurdwara Sis Ganj
Connaught Place
Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
Accommodation
Hotel (Utsav Niwas)
Included Activities
- Anoothi Block Printing Experience
Optional Activities
- Jantar Mantar Visit (200INR per person, 1000INR per group)
- Raj Mandir Cinema and Movie (200-400INR per person)
Landmarks
Jantar Mantar
Raj Mandir Cinema
Day 4
Jaipur
Accommodation
Hotel (Utsav Niwas)
Included Activities
- Amber Fort Visit
Optional Activities
- Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) Visit (200INR per person)
- Jaipur Cycle Tour (35 per person)
- City Palace Visit (1000INR per person)
Landmarks
Hawa Mahal
Amber Fort
Day 5
Jaipur to Dhula Village
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Dhulabagh Camp), Camping (Camp Dhula Bagh)
Included Activities
- Village Cycling Excursion
Optional Activities
- Jaipur Balloon Ride
Day 6
Dhula Village to Agra
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Marine House)
Included Activities
- Abhaneri Stepwell Visit
Landmarks
Abhaneri Stepwell
Day 7
Agra
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Marine House)
Included Activities
- Taj Mahal Visit
- Agra Fort Visit
- Baby Taj Visit
Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
Baby Taj
Day 8
Agra to Alipura
Accommodation
Hotel (Alipura Palace)
Day 9
Alipura
Accommodation
Hotel (Alipura Palace)
Included Activities
- Khajuraho Temples Visit
Optional Activities
- Evening Dance Performance
Landmarks
Khajuraho Temples
Day 10
Alipura to Orchha
Accommodation
Hotel (Ganpati Palace)
Included Activities
- Tarragram Visit
- Puja Ceremony
Landmarks
Ram Raja Temple
Day 11
Orchha to Varanasi
Included Activities
- Orchha Palace Visit
Optional Activities
- Orchha Cooking School (1000INR per person)
Landmarks
Orchha Palace
Day 12
Varanasi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vaibhav)
Included Activities
- Evening Ganges Boat Tour
Optional Activities
- Heritage and Spiritual Walk in Old Benaras
Landmarks
River Ganges
Day 13
Varanasi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vaibhav)
Included Activities
- Morning Ganges Boat Tour
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Sarnath (200INR per person, 5000-9000INR per group)
Landmarks
Sarnath
Maha Bodhi Tree
Day 14
Varanasi to Delhi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Singh Sahib)
Day 15
Delhi to Kochi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Pepper Route), Hotel (Hotel Gama Heritage)
Optional Activities
- Sunset over Arabian Sea viewing
Day 16
Kochi to Bangalore
Included Activities
- Fort Kochi Visit
Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Day 17
Bangalore
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Treebo Global Stay, Jayanagar)
Included Activities
- Lal Bagh Gardens Visit
- Bangalore Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Bangalore Palace Visit (450INR per person)
Landmarks
Lal Bagh Botanical Garden
Day 18
Bangalore to Mysore
Accommodation
Hotel (Akshaya Mahal Inn)
Included Activities
- Devraja Market Visit and Orientation Walk
- Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Visit
- Tomb of Tipu Sultan
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
Landmarks
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Tipu Sultan's Tomb
Devraja Market
Day 19
Mysore
Accommodation
Hotel (Akshaya Mahal Mysore Hotel), Hotel (Akshaya Mahal Inn)
Included Activities
- Chamundi Hills Visit
- Mysore Palace Visit
- St. Philomena's Cathedral Visit
Landmarks
Chamundeshwari Temple
Mysore Palace
St. Philomena's Cathedral
Day 20
Mysore to Mamallapuram
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Mamalla Inn), Hotel (Vilasam Rooms)
Day 21
Mamallapuram
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Mamalla Inn), Hotel (Vilasam Rooms)
Included Activities
- Sunrise Shore Temple Visit
Optional Activities
- Beach visit
- Yoga class
Landmarks
Shore Temple
Day 22
Mamallapuram to Thanjavur
Accommodation
Hotel (ABI'S RESIDENCY)
Included Activities
- Bronze Casting Workshops
- Brihadeeswara Temple
Landmarks
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Day 23
Thanjavur to Madurai
Accommodation
Hotel (Rio Grande Hotel Madurai)
Included Activities
- Chettinad Traditional House Visit
Day 24
Madurai
Accommodation
Hotel (Rio Grande Hotel Madurai)
Included Activities
- Thirumalai Nayak Palace Visit
- Meenakshi Temple Visit
- Madurai Foodie Tour
Optional Activities
- Meenakshi Temple Night Visit (50INR per person, 1000INR per group)
Landmarks
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Meenakshi Temple
Day 25
Madurai to Thekkady
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Michael's Inn)
Included Activities
- Cardamom Hills Spice Plantation Tour
Optional Activities
- Periyar Lake Boat Ride (1050INR per person)
- Ayurvedic Massage
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Day 26
Thekkady to Kerala Backwaters
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Home-stay (Tranquil Heritage Homestay), Hotel (Greenpalm Homes)
Included Activities
- Kerala Backwaters Homestay
Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters
Day 27
Kerala Backwaters to Kochi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at G Adventures-supported Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Pepper Route), Hotel (Hotel Gama Heritage)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project
- Orientation Walk
- Kathakali Dance
Landmarks
Kathakali
Day 28
Kochi

Landmarks
Jama Masjid
Chandni Chowk
Gurdwara Sis Ganj
Connaught Place

Landmarks
Jantar Mantar
Raj Mandir Cinema

Landmarks
Hawa Mahal
Amber Fort

Landmarks
Abhaneri Stepwell

Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
Baby Taj

Landmarks
Khajuraho Temples

Landmarks
Ram Raja Temple

Landmarks
Orchha Palace

Landmarks
River Ganges

Landmarks
Sarnath
Maha Bodhi Tree

Landmarks
Fort Kochi

Landmarks
Lal Bagh Botanical Garden

Landmarks
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Tipu Sultan's Tomb
Devraja Market

Landmarks
Chamundeshwari Temple
Mysore Palace
St. Philomena's Cathedral

Landmarks
Shore Temple

Landmarks
Brihadeeswarar Temple

Landmarks
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Meenakshi Temple

Landmarks
Periyar National Park

Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters

Landmarks
Kathakali

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Hotel Singh Sahib
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 14
Utsav Niwas
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Dhulabagh Camp
Camping
day 5
Camp Dhula Bagh
Camping
day 5
Hotel Marine House
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Alipura Palace
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Ganpati Palace
Hotel
day 10
Hotel Vaibhav
Hotel
Days 12, 13
Hotel Pepper Route
Hotel
Days 15, 27
Hotel Gama Heritage
Hotel
Days 15, 27
Treebo Global Stay, Jayanagar
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day 17
Akshaya Mahal Inn
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Days 18, 19
Akshaya Mahal Mysore Hotel
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day 19
Hotel Mamalla Inn
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Days 20, 21
Vilasam Rooms
Hotel
Days 20, 21
ABI'S RESIDENCY
Hotel
day 22
Rio Grande Hotel Madurai
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Days 23, 24
Michael's Inn
Hotel
day 25
Tranquil Heritage Homestay
Home-stay
day 26
Greenpalm Homes
Hotel
day 26

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4.7

Overall rating based on 14 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.7
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.1
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Martin
February 16th, 2024
Our group trip around India was a tour full of wonderment, enlightenment and excitement. In the first two weeks we...
Our group trip around India was a tour full of wonderment, enlightenment and excitement. In the first two weeks we had to cope with an unexpected drop in temperature in North India followed by a heat wave in the South for the remainder of our holiday. Not for one moment did these events spoil our trip. In no short measure this was due to the input from our guides. Shailendra, our guide for North India, was organised, empathetic, relaxed, fun and amazingly knowledgeable about all things India (and issues worldwide). His counter part, Selva, in South India was also well organised, approachable, and highly amusing in explaining some of the ecentricities of life in India. The country can be challenging to explore, particularly in respect of poverty and children begging. In this respect I wish to applaud G Adventures for their efforts to support charities and local industries. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour for the insights it provides into the good nature of the people, culture and history of a wonderful country.Show more
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Catherine
October 23rd, 2022
This trip to India was everything I had imagined and more. It was like breaking open a pinata of the five senses. I...
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Jane
February 20th, 2020
Great experience and great sights! Be prepared for the unexpected when in India! Tour guides where fantastic! Only...
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Christine
February 14th, 2020
Truly the trip of a lifetime. CEO Jai Shukla was phenomenal in guiding us through the northern portion of the trip....
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Karen
September 9th, 2018
G Adventures delivered a well organised, safe tour that we really enjoyed.
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Susan
November 12th, 2018
Friendly, knowledgeable CEOs a variety of activities to choose from.
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Terry
November 5th, 2018
I was very satisfied with the whole experience. Although I would be sure to tell the person to ensure they pick the...
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Susan
August 28th, 2018
The CEOs were amazing. They both knew their areas and were responsive to individual interests and the ensuring that...
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Janet
August 19th, 2018
Very well organised so makes the most of the adventure.
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Janette
August 22nd, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed both this years holiday and last years.
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Javs
Asked on March 11th, 2025
Is twin sharing rooming provided on the tour?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Our tours are based on twin share rooming. If you prefer to add a single supplement for your accommodation, we can arrange that for an additional cost.
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Josephine
Asked on February 18th, 2025
What's the nearest airport after the tour?
Flights / Transfers
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  The nearest airport at the end of the tour is Cochin International Airport in Kochi.
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Lorena
Asked on August 27th, 2024
What insurance details are needed for the trip?
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  You must provide your insurance details in case of an emergency during the trip. You can enter your insurance details via a specified link provided.
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Jesse
Asked on August 21st, 2024
Is there an option for airport pickup upon arrival?
Flights / Transfers
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  An airport arrival transfer is included on Day 1 of the trip if you book your pre-night accommodation through us.
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Eva
Asked on April 8th, 2024
Are transfers provided on the departure day?
Flights / Transfers
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2024
  Departure transfers back to the airport at the end of the trip are at your own cost.
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Jordan
Asked on January 23rd, 2024
Where is the nearest airport after the tour? So, which could be the best airport to fly back home?
Flights / Transfers
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2024
  The tour finishes in Kochi, the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport.
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Marina
Asked on December 21st, 2023
How can I manage single supplement and room sharing options?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2023
  You can choose to share with another solo traveler of the same gender at no extra cost, or you can opt for single accommodation with the 'My Own Room' option for an additional fee.
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Janice
Asked on December 9th, 2023
I am 62. I wanted to know the age groups of people going on the India Encompassed tour in April 2024
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Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2023
  We have five confirmed here, all solo travellers, four born in the 1950s and 1960s, so a similar age to yourself.
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  Janice
  Traveler•Written December 2023
  Can I pay a deposit to secure my place on the 21st April trip, without submitting my passport details yet?
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  Janice
  Traveler•Written December 2023
  Apart from the train trips, will be travelling by private cars/vans and not public buses?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2023
  We can confirm you without your passport details at this time. Please use the Book Now button and update your passport information when your new one arrives.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2023
  Transportation used will include trains, private vehicles, public transport & planes. We use private buses for the group when driving between cities, and longer trips that require the train/plane are classified as public transport.
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Dalel
Asked on November 26th, 2023
Are flights included in the cost of the tour?
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Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2023
  All internal flights are included in the cost of the tour.
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Suzanne
Asked on January 16th, 2023
Is this tour for women only? I see references to Women with Wheels, etc. and the reviews are from women, but I do not see other indications that it is a women's tour.
Tour Details
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2023
  This tour is open to all genders! The arrival transfer will be provided by our G Adventures-supported project Women With Wheels. This program provides safe and reliable transport for travellers while providing a dignified livelihood for a local woman from a resource-poor community. You will be greeted by a trained driver from the project with a G Adventures sign with your name on it.

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