Discover India’s Rich Heritage, Culture & Natural Wonders

• Arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. • Rest and leisure time to recover from travel. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Visit Red Fort (Old Delhi), a majestic Mughal palace complex. • Explore Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques. • Cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk & visit Khari Baoli Spice Market. • Visit Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial. • Visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO garden tomb. • See Qutub Minar, Asia’s tallest brick minaret. • Visit Lotus Temple, known for its lotus-like architecture. • Drive past President House, Parliament House, and India Gate. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Drive to Agra, check-in at hotel. • Visit the Taj Mahal, the iconic white marble mausoleum. • Tour Agra Fort, the historical Mughal residence. • Visit Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb, also known as the “Baby Taj.” • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Drive to Orchha, stopping enroute at Gwalior Fort, a historic hilltop fortress. • Explore Siddhachal Caves and Gopachal Jain monuments. • Visit Teli Ka Mandir and Sas-Bahu Ka Mandir, notable Hindu temples. • See Jai Vilas Palace, with its grand chandeliers and carpet. • Arrive Orchha, check in at hotel. • City tour of Orchha Fort complex including Raja Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, and Jahangir Mahal. • Visit Chaturbhuj Temple and the Chattris (cenotaphs) on the Betwa riverbank. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Drive to Khajuraho, check in at hotel. • Explore the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, famous for erotic and sensuous carvings. • Visit eastern, western, and southern temple groups. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Transfer to airport, fly to Varanasi. • Transfer to hotel. • Evening attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the ghats of the River Ganges. • Overnight at hotel.

• Early morning boat ride on the Ganges, witnessing devotees’ rituals. • Breakfast at hotel. • Visit Banaras Hindu University, one of Asia’s largest residential universities. • Visit Bharat Mata Temple, featuring a marble relief map of India. • Visit Tulsi Manas Mandir, adorned with Ramayana verses. • Excursion to Sarnath, Buddhist pilgrimage site with Dhamekh Stupa and Ashoka Pillar. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Fly to Mumbai, transfer to hotel. • Rest of the day free for leisure or independent exploration. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Morning boat ride to Elephanta Caves to explore ancient rock-cut temples (closed on Monday). • Return cruise to Gateway of India. • Drive along Marine Drive, visit CST Railway Station and Parliament House. • Visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay Museum. • Stroll through Kala Ghoda Art Precinct and view Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai’s open-air laundry. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Fly to Aurangabad, transfer to hotel. • Visit Ellora Caves, a UNESCO site with Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain caves. • Explore Daulatabad Fort and Grishneshwar Temple. • Visit Bibi ka Maqbara, often called the “Taj of the Deccan.” • See Panchakki, an ancient water mill system. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Full-day trip to Ajanta Caves, famous for exquisite Buddhist murals and sculptures. • Return to Aurangabad for overnight.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Fly to Chennai, transfer to hotel. • Visit Fort St. George and St Mary’s Church. • Explore Kapaleeshwarar Temple, an ancient Shiva temple. • Visit Vadapalani Murugan Temple, a popular Hindu shrine. • Visit Government Museum with rich collections of art. • Visit Dakshinachitra Museum, showcasing South Indian culture. • See Santhome Cathedral and drive past Marina Beach. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Drive to Pondicherry, stopping in Mahabalipuram to visit: • Five Rathas, monolithic rock temples. • Krishna’s Butterball, a giant balancing rock. • Shore Temple, a 7th-century granite temple complex. • Arjuna’s Penance, a massive rock relief. • Continue to Pondicherry, check-in at hotel. • Visit Auroville and the Matrimandir. • Explore Pondicherry Museum and French Quarter. • Evening at leisure on the beach. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Visit Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram. • Explore Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, a Dravidian architectural marvel. • Visit Darasuram Airavateshwarar Temple, known for stone chariot carvings. • Arrive Thanjavur, check-in at hotel. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Visit Brihadeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Tour Vijayanagar Fort and Thanjavur Art Gallery. • Visit Saraswathi Mahal Library with ancient manuscripts. • Drive to Trichy, check-in at hotel. • Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Rock Fort Temple. • Visit Jambukeswarar Temple. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Drive to Madurai, check-in at hotel. • Visit Meenakshi Temple, renowned for its intricate sculptures. • Explore Thirumalai Nayakar Palace. • Visit Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram, and Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temples. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Drive to Munnar, a scenic hill station. • Check-in at hotel. • Visit tea estates and tea tasting session. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Visit Pothamedu Viewpoint for plantations panorama. • Visit Mattupetty Dam and reservoir. • Explore Eravikulam National Park and see Nilgiri Tahr. • Visit Mattupetty Dairy Farm and Echo Point. • Tour Tea Museum. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Drive via Ramakkalmedu, visit wind farms, Frog Rock, and Turtle Rock. • Check-in at Thekkady hotel. • Attend Martial Arts and Kathakali Dance evening show. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat safari. • Visit local Spice Plantations. • Opportunity to shop for spices at local markets. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Transfer to Alleppey and board a traditional houseboat. • Cruise Kerala’s backwaters through palm-fringed canals and villages. • Enjoy lunch, dinner, and overnight onboard with full amenities.

• Disembark from houseboat after breakfast. • Drive to Cochin, check-in at hotel. • Visit Fort Cochin with colonial architecture and fishing nets. • Visit St. Francis Church, Vasco da Gama’s burial site. • Explore Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Dutch Palace. • Evening Kathakali Dance performance. • Overnight at hotel.

• Breakfast at hotel. • Transfer to Cochin International Airport for onward flight.