Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Check-in and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

 

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast, embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit the famous Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Lotus Temple, and Qutub Minar. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 3: Delhi - Agra (204kms)

After breakfast, drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and later visit the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 4: Agra - Orchha (220kms)

After breakfast, drive to Orchha. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and visit the Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, and Ram Raja Temple. Enjoy a sound and light show at the Orchha Fort in the evening. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 5: Orchha - Khajuraho (178km)

After breakfast, drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and later visit the famous Khajuraho temples, known for their erotic sculptures. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 6: Khajuraho - Varanasi (flight)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and later visit the ghats of the River Ganges to witness the evening Aarti ceremony. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 7: Varanasi Sightseeing

Early in the morning, take a boat ride on the River Ganges and witness the sunrise. Later in the day, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, and the Banaras Hindu University. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 8: Varanasi - Mumbai (flight)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and spend the day at leisure or explore the city on your own. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 9: Mumbai Sightseeing

After breakfast, embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Visit the famous Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Marine Drive, and Hanging Gardens. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 10: Mumbai - Aurangabad (flight)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Aurangabad. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and spend the day at leisure or explore the city on your own. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 11: Aurangabad Sightseeing

After breakfast, visit the famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 12: Aurangabad - Chennai (flight)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Chennai. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and spend the day at leisure or explore the city on your own. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 13: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (150kms)

After breakfast, drive to the coastal town of Mahabalipuram. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and Five Rathas. Later, drive to Pondicherry, a former French colony. Check-in at the hotel and visit Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and the Old French Quarter. Spend the evening at leisure.

 

Day 14: Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjavur (180kms)

After breakfast, drive to Thanjavur via Chidambaram and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gangaikonda Cholapuram. En route, visit Darasuram, which is known for the Airavateshwara Temple. Check-in at the hotel in Thanjavur.

 

Day 15: Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)

After breakfast, visit the Brihadeeswara Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, drive to Trichy and visit the Rock Fort Temple, which is perched on a rock at a height of over 83 meters. Check-in at the hotel in Trichy.

 

Day 16: Trichy - Madurai (140kms)

After breakfast, drive to Madurai, which is known for the Meenakshi Temple. Visit the temple and witness the evening Aarti ceremony. Check-in at the hotel in Madurai.

 

Day 17: Madurai - Munnar (160kms)

After breakfast, drive to Munnar, a picturesque hill station in Kerala. Check-in at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

 

Day 18: Munnar

After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit the Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and the Tea Museum. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

 

Day 19: Munnar - Thekkady (110kms)

After breakfast, drive to Thekkady, which is known for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy a boat ride on the Periyar Lake. In the evening, visit a spice plantation and learn about the different spices grown in the region.

 

Day 20: Thekkady

After breakfast, go for a trek in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Later, visit the Elephant Junction, where you can enjoy an elephant ride and bathe the elephants.

 

Day 21: Thekkady - Alleppey (140kms)

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey, which is known for the backwaters of Kerala. Check-in at the houseboat and enjoy a cruise through the backwaters.

 

Day 22: Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)

After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and drive to Cochin. Visit the Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and St. Francis Church. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance. Check-in at the hotel in Cochin.

 

Day 23: Cochin - Departure (flight)

After breakfast, transfer to Cochin airport for your onward journey.

- Assistance on arrival at airport.

- 22 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels.

- Daily breakfast at hotels.

- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.

- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.

- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

- Bottled drinking water in car.

- Government taxes.

 

Hotels used or similar for 22 nights accommodation

Delhi x 2 nights
3* - Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel
4* - The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket
5* - Le Meridien/ The Claridges

Agra x 1 night
3* - Howard Plaza the Fern/ Atulyaa Taj
4* - Radission Hotel/ Crystal Sarovar Premier
5* - Trident Hotel/ Courtyard by Marriott

Orchha x 1 night
3* & 4* - Orchha Resort/ Amar Mahal 
5* - Orchha Palace and Convention Centre x 1 night

Khajuraho x 1 night
3* - Ramada/Clarks Hotel
4* - Radisson Hotel/ Hotel Chandela
5* - The Lalit Temple View

Varanasi x 2 nights
3* - Meraden Grand/ Amaya Hotel
4* - Rivatas by Ideal/ Palace On Ganges
5* - Radisson Hotel/ Gateway Hotel Taj

Mumbai x 2 night
3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil
4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel
5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central

Aurangabad x 2 nights
3* - Keys Hotel The Aures/ Aurangabad Gymkhana Club
4* - Ambassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel
5* - WelcomHotel Rama International / Lemon Tree Hotel

Chennai x 1 night
3* - Raj Park/ MGM East Woods
4* - The  Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan
5* - ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace

Pondicherry x 1 night
3* - Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International
4* - Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa
5* - Palais De Mahe/ La Villa

Thnjore x 1 night
3* - Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers 
4* - Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort
5* - Svatma

Trichy x 1 night
3* - Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia
4* & 5* - Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort
Madurai x 1 night
3* - Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency
4* - GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel
5* - Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai

Munnar x 2 nights
3* - Fort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle
4* - Nature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar
5* - Chandys Windy Woods/ Tea County

Thekkady x 2 night
3* - Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop
4* - The Elephant Court/ Cardamom County
5* - Spice village/ Cardamom County

Alleppey x 1 night
3* - Deluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats)
4* - Premium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats)
5* - Luxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons)

Cochin x 1 nights
3* - The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza
4* - Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent
5* - Xandari Harbour/ Le Meridien

- Khajuraho - Varanasi - Mumbai - Aurangabad - Chennai flight fare approx INR 25500 per person in economy class.

- Camera charges at monuments if any.

- Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions.

- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. 

- Gratuities and optional activities.

- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.