India Encompassed

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28 days,Delhi to Kochi
Trip Code: AHHE

Discovering ancient forts and temples, Revelling in the beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal, Sailing the Ganges in venerable Varanasi, Staying with the locals in the Kerala backwaters, Smelling spices at a plantation in the Cardamom HIlls

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From the beautiful symmetry of the Taj Mahal to the unforgettable backwaters of Kerala, this comprehensive Indian journey is a photographer's delight. Walk along the sacred Ganges River in Varanasi and explore Abhaneri’s carved stepwells in the North before flying south to search for tigers in the wild and exotic spices in relaxed hill stations. With an intriguing combination of included activities and free time, city streets and rural spirit, you're sure to gain an understanding of the people and some insight into this fascinating land.

What's Included

  • Walk in Old Delhi, Spice markets and Jama Masjid, Entrance to Taj Mahal, Entrance to I’timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), Guide and entrance to Red Fort, Entrance Fatepur Sikri, Hawa Mahal - palace of the Winds, Guided Amber Palace Tour, Orchha Palace Complex, Entrance and guide Western Temple complex, River Ganges boat trip at sunrise and sunset (including candle flower ceremony), Dutch (Mattencherry) palace, Jewish Synagogue and Jew Town, Kathakali performance, Safari into Madumalai National Park and Wynad (Muthunga) National Park, Mysore Palace, Chaumundi Temple, Mamallapuram Shore Temples, Pondicherry, Cycle rickshaw tour of Madurai and Sri Meenakshi Temple, Tour of Spice Garden, Excursion and local guide for Backwaters Homestay
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners (Allow USD445-590 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels/guesthouses (25 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), homestay (1 nt, multi-share)
  • Train, local bus, charter bus, auto-ricksaw, small riverboat, plane.
  • 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 in Delhi at anytime.

Day 2 Delhi

Visit old Delhi, spice markets, Jama Masjid and Connaught Place.

Days 3-4 Jaipur

Visit to Palace of the Winds and Amber Fort. Options to watch a Bollywood movie in the classic art deco Raj Mandir cinema.

Day 5 Abhaneri

Visit to Abhaneri stepwells and Harshat Mata Temple.

Days 6-7 Agra

Visit to Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

Day 8 Orchha

Visit the Orchha Palace Complex.

Days 9-11 Alipura/Khajuraho

Visit the western temple complex.

Days 12-13 Varanasi

Orientation walk along ghats and old city with a River Ganges boat trip at sunrise and sunset.

Day 14 Varanasi/Delhi

Free morning to wander the ghats and perhaps some last-minute shopping before boarding our afternoon flight to Delhi.

Days 15-16 Kochi (Cochin)

Fly to Kochi. Orientation walk to the Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue and town and see a kathakali performance.

Days 17-18 Wayanad (Kalpetta)

Morning train followed by a scenic drive to Wayanad. Nature trails in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Eddakal prehistoric caves.

Day 19 Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Drive to spend the night and enjoy a safari at the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary.

Days 20-21 Mysore

Included visit to Chaumundi Temple and Somnathpur. Overnight train to Chennai on Day 21 and private bus to Mamallapuram.

Days 22-23 Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)

Visit Shore Temple.

Day 24 Pondicherry/Madurai

Continue our journey to Madurai via Pondicherry—former French territory; learn about Sri Aurobindo Ghose at the ashram. In the afternoon, catch the day train to Madurai.

Day 25 Madurai

Enjoy a cycle-rickshaw tour of Madurai and Sri Meenakshi temple.

Day 26 Thekkady (1D)

Drive to Thekkady (4 hrs). Take a guided tour of a spice plantation in the Cardamom Hills.

Day 27 Kerala Backwaters Homestay (1L,1D)

Private bus to Alleppey and riverboat to our homestay. Experience local life and enjoy a guided walk along the lagoon.

Day 28 Kochi (1B)

Travel to Kochi where tour ends upon arrival. Onward travel can be booked for 4pm or later.

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