22-Day Premium North and South India Small Group Tour from New Delhi: Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra, Varanasi, Madurai, Munnar, Alleppey and Kochi

What you'll experience

Highlights

22 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Arrival at New Delhi

   On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself later proceed for half day guided tour to New Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Overnight at Hotel.

   

   Qutub Minar

   

   Lotus Temple

   

   Humayun’s Tomb

   

   Rashtrapati Bhavan

   

   India Gate

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ivory 32
2. 2

   Day 2 — New Delhi - Jaipur (5.30 Hrs / 285 Kms)

   Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for half day guided tour to Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market. After finish your sightseeing tour at Old Delhi, later drive to Jaipur known as “Pink City”. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

   

   Old Delhi

   

   Red Fort

   

   Chandni Chowk Market

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Livin
3. 3

   Day 3 — Jaipur

   Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple. After finish your guided tour to Jaipur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.

   

   Jantar Mantar - Jaipur

   

   Jal Mahal

   

   Hawa Mahal

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Livin
4. 4

   Day 4 — Jaipur - Ranthambore (160 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

   Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Ranthambore National Park. Upon arrival at Ranthambore National Park check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for afternoon jungle safari at Ranthambore national park. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories during the jungle safari / Game drive. Evening return back to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.

   

   Ranthambore National Park

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Tiger Safari Resort
5. 5

   Day 5 — Ranthambore

   Early morning before breakfast drive to Ranthambore national park. It is a former royal hunting ground and home of royal Bengal tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. After finish your morning game drive, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast and spend some quality time with leisure activities. After lunch at hotel, later proceed for another safari / Game drive to the National Park. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories during the jungle safari / Game drive. Evening return back to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.

   

   Ranthambore National Park

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Tiger Safari Resort
6. 6

   Day 6 — Ranthmabore - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (250 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

   Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Agra “City of Love”, via en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal. After finish your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, later continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

   

   Fatehpur Sikri

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Siris 18
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   Day 7 — Agra - Varanasi (By Night Train)

   Early morning before breakfast Sunrise, visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday). After finish your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast. later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid. After finish your sightseeing tour at Agra, later check out and transfer to Agra railway station to board the night train to Varanasi. Overnight at Train.

   

   Taj Mahal

   

   Agra Fort

   

   Itmad-ud-Daula

   

   Jama Masjid

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Overnight at Train
8. 8

   Day 8 — Varanasi - Sarnath (12 Kms / 30 Mins - One Way)

   Upon arrival at Varanasi railway station, our representative will meet you and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery- The peaceful and traditional Monastery. After finish your guided tour to Sarnath, later drive back to Varanasi for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Cresent Villa
9. 9

   Day 9 — Varanasi

   Early morning boat ride at River Ganges, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi, visit Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi. Also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University and Birla Mandir. Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat. Overnight at Hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Cresent Villa
10. 10

    Day 10 — Varanasi - Chennai (By Flight)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Maurya International
11. 11

    Day 11 — Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Puducherry, via en-route visit to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, Krishna’s Butterball and India Seashell Museum. Also explore the Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing & Shore Temple views. After finish your sightseeing tour at Mahabalipuram, later continue drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Du Parc - A Heritage Villa
12. 12

    Day 12 — Puducherry

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Puducherry, visit Auroville town, Aurobindo Ashram, Government Museum, The Sacred Heart Basilica, French War memorial, Mahe de Labourdonnais St and Pondy Bazaar. Also visit Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple. Evening enoy the heritage walk in the French colonies, will spot the beautiful yellow & white walls, European styles streets and a walk along the sea. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Du Parc - A Heritage Villa
13. 13

    Day 13 — Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Memorial & Church, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace. After finish your sightseeing tour at Thanjavur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Oriental Towers
14. 14

    Day 14 — Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (195 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai, via en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple and Sri Rangam Temple. After finish your sightseeing tour at Trichy, later continue drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: North Gate
15. 15

    Day 15 — Madurai

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Adhi Chokkanathar, Subramaniya Suwami Temple and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Also visit Chokkanathar Temple and Samanar Hills also known as Samanar Malai or Amanarmalai at Keelakuilkudi. After finish your guided tour to Madurai, later experience the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: North Gate
16. 16

    Day 16 — Madurai - Munnar (170 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”, via en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Bellmount Resorts
17. 17

    Day 17 — Munnar

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    

    Eravikulam National Park

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Bellmount Resorts
18. 18

    Day 18 — Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (100 Kms / 3 Hrs)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. In the evening, enjoy a walk around Estate or free for own activities. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Blooming Paradise
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    Day 19 — Periyar/Thekkady

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Periyar visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Also enjoy the Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Blooming Paradise
20. 20

    Day 20 — Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha. Overnight at Houseboat.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Standard House Boat
21. 21

    Day 21 — Alleppey - Kochi (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

    Today morning after breakfast, later check out and drive to Kochi. Upon arrival at Kochi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive. In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at Hotel.

    

    Chinese Fishing Nets

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Fort Castle
22. 22

    Day 22 — Departure from Kochi

    Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Kochi airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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