Overview
From the white marble of the Taj Mahal to the unforgettable backwaters of Kerala, your camera’s shutter will be snapping nonstop throughout this comprehensive Indian journey. Sail 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.
Introduction
From the white marble of the Taj Mahal to the unforgettable backwaters of Kerala, your camera’s shutter will be snapping nonstop throughout this comprehensive Indian journey. Sail 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.
- Discover ancient forts and temples
- Revel in the beauty of Agra’s Taj Mahal
- Sail the Ganges in venerable Varanasi
- Stay with the locals in the Kerala backwaters
- Smell spices at a plantation in the Cardamom Hills
- Duration: 28 days
- Start/Finish City: Delhi to Kochi
- Service Level: Standard
- Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
- Physical Grading: 2 – Light
- Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
- Travel Style: Classic
- All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
- Trip Type: Small Group
- Small group experience; Max 20, avg 14
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 – Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 20, avg 14
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Trip Highlights
- Discover ancient forts and temples
- revel in the beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal
- sail the Ganges in venerable Varanasi
- stay with the locals in the Kerala backwaters
- smell spices at a plantation in the Cardamom Hills
Itinerary
Inclusions
What's Included
- Your Local Living Moment: Kerala Backwaters Homestay, Alleppey
- Old Delhi walk
- Amber Fort tour
- Rajasthani rural village stay
- Dhula Village cycling excursion
- Taj Mahal, Baby Taj and Agra Fort tour
- Orchha Palace complex visit
- Western Temple complex visit
- Ganges River boat trips at sunrise and sunset, including candle flower ceremony
- Fort Kochi orientation walk
- Wayanad Tea Plantation and Factory visit
- Chaumundi Temple and Mysore Palace visit
- Mamallapuram Shore Temple visit
- Pondicherry orientation walk
- Madurai cycle-rickshaw ride and Sri Meenakshi temple visit
- Cardamom Hills spice plantation tour
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
