Incredible India

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21 days,Delhi to Kochi
Trip Code: AHHH

Exploring India's vibrant cities, Discovering ancient forts and temples, Revelling in the beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal, Staying with the locals in the Kerala backwaters

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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, plane, charter bus, taxis, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, camel cart.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
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Places Visited
  • India
Day 1 Delhi

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Delhi/Agra

Visit old Delhi, 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 (stepwells) and the famous Harshat Mata temple. In the afternoon, reach Jaipur and visit the Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort. Option to watch a 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 Wayanad (Kalpetta)

Morning train to Kozhikode. Later scenic drive to Wayanad. Explore nature trails in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Eddakal prehistoric 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 cafés. 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 (B)

Tour ends on arrival in Kochi. Onward travel can be booked for 4pm or later.

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