If you’re looking for a taste of India’s world-class highlights, but still want to explore some of its hidden gems, this action-packed adventure serves up a great combination. Stand in awe of the Taj Mahal's perfection, wander the French Quarter of Pondicherry, search for tigers in the wild—experience the iconic highlights of the north before flying south for even more culture and wilderness. Appreciate the colours of Rajasthan and the Tamil-style of the Sri Meenakshi Temple. Our CEO will lead the way and eliminate the hassle so you can experience incredible India.
What's Included
- Walk through Old Delhi-Jama Masjid, Gurduwara, Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Jaipur City Palace entrance and guide, Entrance and guide Amber Fort Palace, Entrance and guided tour Fatephur Sikri Monument, The Red Fort of Agra, The Taj Mahal, Entrance to l'timad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj), Guided walk in Abhaneri village, Dutch (Mattencherry) palace, Jewish Synagogue and Jew Town, Kathakali performance, Nature trails at Waynad Muthunga Wildlife SanctuarySafari into Madumalai National Park, Mysore Palace, Chaumundi Temple, Mamallapuram Shore Temples, Pondicherry, Cycle rickshaw tour of Madurai and Sri Meenakshi Temple, Tour of Spice Gardens in Cardamom hills, Excursion and local guide for Backwaters Homestay.
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners (Allow USD400-480 for meals not included.)
- Hotels/guesthouses (18 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), homestay (1 nt)
- Trains, charter bus, taxis, auto rickshaw, cycle rickshaw, camel cart.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Places Visited
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Day 1 Delhi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Delhi/Agra
Visit old Delhi by subway, Jama Masjid, Gurdwara and Connaught Place. Drive to Agra in the afternoon.
Day 3 Agra
Visit Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Baby Taj.
Day 4 Bharatpur
En route to Bharatpur, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the now deserted former capital of the Mughals. In the afternoon, you can take a cycle rickshaw in Keoladeo National Park.
Days 5-6 Jaipur
Visit to Abhaneri an ancient village set in the desert of Rajasthan, known for its beautiful baoris (step wells) and the famous Harshat Mata temple. In the afternoon, reach Jaipur and visit the Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort. Option to watch Bollywood movie in Raj Mandir.
Day 7 Delhi
Return to Delhi in the afternoon for one final opportunity to shop, explore or take more photographs.
Days 8-9 Kochi (Cochin)
Fly to Kochi. Orientation walk in Fort Kochi.
Days 10-11 Wynad (Kalpetta)
Morning train to Kozhikode. Later scenic drive to Kalpetta. Nature trails in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Eddakal pre-historic caves
Day 12 Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Spend the night at the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary provides one of the most important refuges for the elephant and bison in India.
Days 13-14 Mysore
Visit to Chaumundi Temple and Somnathpur. Overnight train to Chennai on Day 14 and private bus to Mamallapuram.
Day 15-16 Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Visit the Shore temples.
Day 17 Thanjavur (Tanjore)/Tiruchirapalli (Trichy)
Journey to the next destination via Pondicherry—former French territory; wander the streets of the French quarter, learn more about Sri Aurobindo Ghose and The Mother at the Ashram, enjoy French delicacies served in one of the many restaurants and cafes. Take the afternoon train to Madurai.
Day 18 Madurai
Enjoy a cycle rickshaw tour of Madurai and Sri Meenakshi temple.
Day 19 Thekkady (D)
Guided tour of the Spice Plantations in Cardamom hills.
Day 20 Kerala Backwaters Homestay (L,D)
Private bus to Alleppey and riverboat to homestay. Experience local life and enjoy guided walk along the lagoon.
Day 21 Kochi (Cochin) (B)
Trip ends upon arrival in Kochi. Onward travel can be booked for 4pm or later.
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