Best Of India

After breakfast, start your day of sightseeing in Delhi. Stop off at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Humayun’s Tomb. Built in 1570, it is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Then visit the magnificent Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656. After that visit the bustling Chandni Chowk – one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Enjoy a rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk.

Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Later visit the towering Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a 73-metre (239.5 feet) tall tapering tower of five storeys. Qutb ud Din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutb Minar's first storey around 1192.

After that, visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most prominent Sikh temples, or Sikh house of worship in Delhi and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. There is also a sacred pool inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."

Reach back to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, check out from hotel & head towards Agra. Welcome to the city of Wonder… because it’s the place of Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world. Pictures of Taj Mahal don’t do the complete justice to its magnificence. It’s an epitome and symbol of love. You got to be here to feel your jaws drop. Agra used to be the historic capital of the Mughal empire.

Reach Agra by afternoon. Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Check-in at hotel and freshen up.  In the afternoon set out for local sightseeing. Visit the Agra Fort.  It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.

In the evening, stroll in the local market area - the best place to see shades of India. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Agra.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Agra.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Early in the morning, visit the majestic Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by Shah Jahan in 1632 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.

Have Breakfast, and relax. Later, visit the "jewel box" which is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal - The Baby Taj (Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula). This is the first tomb in India made entirely of marble. The tomb of Itimad-ud-daulah marks the transition from the first phase of the Mughal architecture to the second, and inspired the construction of one of the wonders of the world "Taj Mahal" in the later years.

In the evening, visit Mehtab Bagh. Located just north to the glorious wonder called the Taj Mahal and overlooking the Agra Fort and Yamuna river on the opposite side, Mehtab Bagh is one of the last Mughal gardens and one of the most scenic spots in Agra.

Overnight stay will be at hotel in Agra.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel, and head towards Bharatpur. Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, the Keoladeo National Park is recognized as one of the world’s most important bird breeding and feeding grounds. In 1982, Keoladeo was declared a national park and then later listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

Reach Bharatpur by noon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. In the afternoon visit Keoladeo National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. It is a home to over 360 bird species, including aquatic birds, visitors from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia. Enjoy an eco-friendly rickshaw ride at the bird sanctuary. Reach back hotel by evening. 

Dinner & Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Bharatpur.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After a delicious breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Ranthambhore. Once a private game reserve of the royal House of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the world’s best known wilderness areas. Being considered as one of the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today Ranthambore National Park is a major wildlife tourist attraction spot that has pulled the attention of many wildlife photographers and lovers in this destination.

Check-in at the hotel on arrival. The evening is at your leisure. Enjoy your time watching the sunset over Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges. Have a sumptuous dinner at the hotel.

Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Ranthambore.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Enjoy the early morning tea and snacks and then head out for jungle safari at 6:00am. Ranthambore National Park is one of the finest tiger reserves in India. It is in every sense a perfect place for wildlife photography. Later come back to hotel, have breakfast and relax.

Have lunch at the hotel. In the late afternoon head out for another jungle safari around 3:00pm, this time on a different path. Maybe you get a good chance of sighting the Indian tigers. Spend some time watching the peacocks and other animals in their natural habitat. The forests around the Ranthambore Fort were once, the private hunting grounds of the Kings of Jaipur.

The evening is at your leisure. Enjoy the cultural performances and Dinner at your hotel in Ranthambore.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast check out from the hotel, and head towards the Pink City - Jaipur, famous for its broad avenues, massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples, and royal culture. It will be around 04 hours drive. You'll drive through the countryside of Rajasthan, thus a good way of seeing the rural area of the region. On the way, you'll see many cows, cattle, farms, etc.

Reach Jaipur by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. In the evening, head out for a guided walk-tour of Pink City market. Jaipur is also known as the shopper’s paradise. Jaipur's colorful markets offer a great break to stop and shop on your tour. Take in the glint and sparkle of the rows of shops selling hand-crafted bangles and other decoration items. While moving through the markets, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.

Meals: Breakfast

Have a sumptuous breakfast and then set out for exploring the best attractions of Jaipur. Visit Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds"), a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside. Then visit Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1738 CE. Afterward, visit the City Palace. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during the years 1729 to 1732, the vast complex of the palace occupied one-seventh of the walled city. The palace is divided into a series of courtyards, buildings, and gardens.

Later, visit Albert Hall Museum, built-in 1876 as a concert hall. The museum gets its name from the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, because of the similarity of architecture. The museum showcases artifacts and ancient artworks along with budding artists’ masterpieces. Then, visit Galtaji Temple (AKA Monkey Temple), a large Hindu temple complex that lies 10km to the east of Jaipur. These temples are a popular tourist attraction as they are home to a large colony of monkeys. Galta Ji Jaipur is a unique Hindu temple as it is centered around a natural spring that has been channeled to fill seven large pools.

Later in the evening, enjoy dinner at a nice restaurant. The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After a delectable breakfast, start your day from the visit  to the renowned forts of Jaipur. Stop by Jal Mahal, a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city. It was built in the 17th century. Then visit the grand Amer Fort (or Amber Fort), also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur and the current structure was built during the late 16th century by Rajput Kings. This magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard.

Afterward, visit Jaigarh Fort. Perched on a hilltop, Jaigarh Fort offers panoramic views of the surroundings. It was built in 1726 AD by Sawan Jai Singh II. It houses the world's largest cannon on the wheels called 'Jaivana Cannon'. Made with the purpose of protecting Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort is considered the strongest monument of Jaipur. In the evening visit Nahargarh Fort, which provides a beautiful bird's eye view of the entire Jaipur city.

Later reach back at the hotel. The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head towards Mandawa, that is known for its fort and havelis. This town has been referred to as the "open art gallery" of Rajasthan state because the entire region is dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) that have lavishly painted walls.

Reach Mandawa by afternoon. Check-in at hotel on arrival. In the late afternoon set out for local sightseeing. Visit Madawa Fort & some of the most popular havelis of Mandawa.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Mandawa.

Meals: Breakfast

After a mouth-watering breakfast, check-out from hotel and head towards Bikaner. Bikaner is a vibrant, dust-swirling desert town with a fabulous fort and an energizing outpost feel. It’s less dominated by tourism than many other Rajasthan cities, though it has plenty of hotels and a busy camel-safari scene.

Reach Bikaner before evening. Check-in at hotel. The evening is at your leisure.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bikaner.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, set out for Bikaner sightseeing. Visit Junagarh Fort, an impregnable bastion that holds the distinction of having never been captured. It was constructed in 1588 AD by Raja Rai Singh, one of Emperor Akbar’s most distinguished generals. Then visit The National Research Centre on Camel, located 8 km from the city. This camel research and breeding center is the only one of its kind in Asia. The center is spread out over 2000 acres of semi-arid land and is managed by the Government of India. Then visit Bhandasar Jain Temple. Built in the 15th century, it is decorated with mirror work, frescoes and leaf paintings.

Later, visit the Rat Temple (a.k.a. Karni Mata Temple), a very unique & interesting temple. It houses thousands of rats, which are revered by the locals.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bikaner.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head towards Jaisalmer. A city that has come back almost from the dead in the past half-century, Jaisalmer may be remote but it’s certainly not forgotten – indeed it’s one of Rajasthan’s biggest tourist destinations, and few people come here without climbing onto a camel in the surrounding Thar Desert.

Reach Jaisalmer by afternoon. Check-in at hotel. The evening is at your leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel in Jaisalmer.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Jaisalmer Fort. Jaisalmer’s unique fort is a living urban centre, with about 3000 people residing within its walls. It’s honeycombed with narrow, winding lanes, lined with houses and temples, handicraft shops, guesthouses and restaurants.

Then, visit Patwon ki Haveli ('mansion of brocade merchants'), a cluster of 5 small havelis, is an interesting piece of architecture and is the most important among the havelis in Jaisalmer.

In the late afternoon, head out to visit the Sam Sand Dunes, for a genuine Thar Desert experience. The sunset view at the sand dunes is a lifetime experience.

Reach back at the hotel by evening. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Jaisalmer.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head for Jodhpur. Welcome to the land of legendary kings, gladiators and royalty, Jodhpur also known as The Sun City. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of Thar Desert.

Check-in at the hotel on arrival. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Jodhpur.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, set out for local sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, regally set on a sandstone hill built by Rao Jodha in 1459. Rising perpendicular and impregnable from a rocky hill that itself stands 120m above Jodhpur’s skyline, Mehrangarh is one of the most magnificent forts in India. 

Later, visit Jaswant Thada – the milky-white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, sitting above a small lake 1km northeast of Mehrangarh, is an array of whimsical domes. The cenotaph is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the sun.

Then, visit the lavish Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. The evening is at your leisure.

Overnight stay will be at hotel in Jodhpur. 

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from hotel and head towards Udaipur - the “City of Lakes”. A fusion of nature, Rajasthani culture & architecture, the picturesque view of the city shouts the story of its past glory.

On the way, visit one of the most significant and extensive Jain temple complexes that can be found in the country, the Ranakpur Jain Temple. It holds immense importance for all Jains. Spread over an area of 4,500 square yards and consisting of 29 halls, the temple is one of the most important of the five major pilgrimage centres of Jainism. The Ranakpur Temple is distinguished all across the globe for its brilliant architecture and was voted amongst the top 77 wonders of the world.

Reach Udaipur by evening. Check-in at hotel on arrival. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Udaipur.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for local sightseeing. Visit Fateh Sagar Lake (one of the most beautiful lakes in Udaipur). Then visit the Sahelion ki Badi, which was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry.

Later, visit City Palace Complex.  It was built over a period of nearly 400 years, atop a hill, in a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles, providing a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. Also, visit the beautiful Jagdish Temple close to the City Palace Complex.

In the evening, visit Lake Pichola and enjoy the sunset boat cruise (shared). Then visit Bagore-ki-Haveli, a historic haveli (mansion) that stands magnificently on the waterfront of the surreal Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. Built in the 18th century by Amar Chand Badwa, the then Prime minister of Mewar kingdom, Bagore Ki Haveli has been restored over a period of time and is now converted into a museum. In the evening enjoy the Dharohar Folk Dance Show at Bagore-ki-Haveli. See Rajasthani folk dancing, with nightly shows of colorful, energetic Marwari, Bhil, and western Rajasthani dances, as well as traditional Rajasthani puppetry.

The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for sightseeing. Visit Eklingji Temple, one of the most popular temples of Rajasthan and is located at a distance of 22 km to the north of Udaipur. Eklingji Temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Established in 734 A.D. by Bappa Rawal, this double-storied temple looks magnificent with its pyramidal style of roof and uniquely carved tower.

Then visit Sahasra Bahu Temples at Nagda, a pair of magnificent 10th-century Hindu temples dedicated to Vishnu (one with thousand arms). They share a platform, facing the temple tank, and are similar in style, but one is rather larger than the other. They are locally referred to as Sas Bahu temples.

Reach back Udaipur by afternoon. Visit the famous Sajjangarh Palace (AKA Monsoon Palace). Located just on the outskirts of the city of Udaipur, perched atop a hill, Sajjangarh Palace is a former royal residence belonging to the Mewar dynasty. Reach back at the hotel by evening.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from hotel, and transfer to Udaipur Airport. Take your flight for Amritsar. Founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das, Amritsar is home to Sikhism’s holiest shrine, the spectacular Golden Temple, one of India’s most serene and humbling sights.

Private car will pick you from the Amritsar Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in at hotel and relax. Later, visit the famous Golden Temple at evening, which looks great in evening lights. It is the holiest Gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Amritsar.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for local sightseeing tour of Amritsar. Start the sightseeing with a second visit to Golden Temple. Then, visit the Jallianwala Bagh which historically renowned for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Then head out for a guided Traditional Punjabi Village Tour, where you can see daily life of the local people.

In the late afternoon, head out to visit Wagah Border, particularly known for the elaborate Wagah Border ceremony that happens at the border gate between India & Pakistan, two hours before sunset each day.

Overnight stay will be at the  hotel in Amritsar.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel, and transfer to Amritsar Airport. Take your flight for Varanasi. Also known at various times in history as Kashi (City of Life) and Banaras, that is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities and is regarded as one of Hinduism's seven holy cities. Pilgrims come to the Ghats lining the River Ganges here to wash away a lifetime of sins in the sacred waters or to cremate their loved ones.

A private car will pick you from Varanasi Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and relax. In the evening, explore old city and stroll along the Ghats. Exploring the Ghats is one of the best things to do in Varanasi. The city has almost a hundred Ghats, the steps of each leading the banks of River Ganges. These are bathing Ghats and praying Ghats. Each Ghat is associated with some legend or mythologies. 

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Varanasi.

Meals: Breakfast

Start your day with the early morning boat ride in Ganges River. Rowing boat rides during the dawn is perhaps one of the best things to do in Varanasi. Witness the daily rituals. The best time to enjoy boat ride of the Ganges River is from 5:30 AM to 8 AM. This is when the color and clamor of the place will enthrall you.

After breakfast, head out for the tour to Sarnath, one of the holiest Buddhist's sites. See the Dhamekha Stupa where the voice of Buddhism was first heard and many Buddhist dignitaries visit to pay homage to Buddha. Later during the day visit the famous silk market of Varanasi. Varanasi silk is famous all over the India and abroad.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Varanasi.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from hotel, and transfer to Varanasi Airport. Take your flight for Chennai. Reach at Chennai. Among Chennai’s greatest assets are its people, infectiously enthusiastic about their hometown; they won’t hit you with a lot of hustle and hassle. Recent years have thrown in a new layer of cosmopolitan glamour: luxury hotels, sparkling boutiques, quirky cafes, smart contemporary restaurants and a sprinkling of swanky bars and clubs.

With its sweltering southern heat, roaring traffic and lack of outstanding sights, Chennai has often been seen as the dowdier sibling among India’s four biggest cities. But even if you’re just caught here between connections,

Private car will pick-up from Chennai airport and transfer to the  hotel for check-in. The evening is at your leisure.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Chennai.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for sightseeing. Visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, located in Mylapore. Mylapore is one of Chennai's most characterful and traditional neighborhoods. Then visit Ramakrishna Mutt, dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna the 19th-century saint. You will get to see the universal temple, the shrine, a beautiful Mantapam, a multimedia museum and an enchanting library. Then visit the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. In the 10th century AD Christians from Persia, founded this Christian village of San Thome, and then they built a Church and tomb over the burial site of St. Thomas. After that, visit Fort St. George, the first British fortress in India, founded in 1644. it predated colonial Madras by several centuries. Then hang out at Marina Beach, a natural urban beach in the city of Chennai (Madras), along the Bay of Bengal.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Chennai.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Mahabalipuram.  The beauty of this place is not only due to the magnificent ancient architecture but the vast casuarinas trees, the silvery sandy beach the classical hand made crafts around have made them all to form what is a collective splendor.

Reach Mahabalipuram by noon. Check-in at the hotel. After a little rest head out for Mahabalipuram sightseeing in the afternoon.  Visit the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Mahabalipuram. Visit Shore Temple It is the most famous monument of the town. After that, visit Pancha Ratha. The Pancha Ratha are a set of 5 different monuments. Each one is called a ratha and is named after the Pandavas and their family. Then visit Cave Temples. Reach back to the hotel by evening.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, take a day trip to Kanchipuram. The city was also a religious center of advanced education for Jainism and Buddhism between the 1st and 5th centuries. Out of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 14 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees.

Visit Kailasanatha Temple which is the oldest structure in the town dedicated to Lord Shiva. This Hindu temple in the Dravidian architectural style was built from 685-705AD. Later visit Varadharaja Perumal Temple & Ekambareshvara Temple.

Reach Mahabalipuram by evening. The evening is at your leisure.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Pondicherry. The union territory of Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry; generally known as ‘Pondy’) was under French rule until 1954. Some people here still speak French (and English with French accents).

Reach Pondicherry by noon. Check in at the hotel and relax. The entire day is at your leisure. Vehicle will be on your disposal, you can visit markets around.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Pondicherry.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for sightseeing. Visit Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha. The monumental interiors of the temple are decorated with forty incarnations and forms of Lord Ganesha, carved on the stone walls of the temple.

Then, visit French Quarter. Many of the structures in the French Quarter of Pondicherry are colonial buildings and were built by the French during their rule. Some of the buildings in White Town have been deemed as heritage sites and are breathtakingly beautiful.

In the evening, hangout at Promenade Beach. The Pondicherry beaches have a unique charm where its inherent serene atmosphere contrasts the wild, roaring sea rushing onto it.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Pondicherry.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Thanjavur. Check in at the hotel on arrival. Later,  head out to visit the Royal Palace Museum in Thanjavur. Thanjavur Royal Palace Museum is one of the ancient museums in the town which holds ancient items, images, paintings, and sculptures. The most important fact is that this museum gives every detail about the earlier period. Then visit the Brass shops factory where you can have a look at Thanjavur style paintings and brass work.

In the evening around 08:30 pm, head out for the pooja ceremony at The Brihadeeshwara Temple. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of fully realized Dravidian architecture. This temple is a perfect illustration of the great heights achieved in the field of architecture by the Chola rulers. Reach back hotel by late evening.

Dinner & Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Thanjavur.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, at the hotel, head out for a day tour to Kumbakonam. Visit Airavatesvara Temple built by Rajaraja 2nd in 12th Century CE. It is a Lord Shiva temple located in Darasuram, near Kumbakonam. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and it is referred to as "Great Living Chola Temples”. Constructed in the chariot structure and built in stone, the temple has smaller shrines dedicated to several Vedic and Puranic deities including Indra, Agni, Varuna, Vayu, Brahma, Surya, Vishnu, Saptamtrikas, Durga, Saraswati, Sri devi (Lakshmi), Ganga, Yamuna, Subrahmanya, Ganesha, Kama, Rati and others. Lord Shiva’s spouse has a smaller shrine towards the northern side of the temple premises known as Periya Nayaki Amman. Reach back at the hotel by evening.

Dinner & Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Thanjavur.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Madurai. On the way take a detour to Tiruchirapalli and Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu. The temple occupies an area of 155 acres with 81 shrines, 21 towers, 39 pavilions. This temple is the largest temple compound in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world.

Reach Madurai by evening. Check-in at the hotel in Madurai. The evening at your leisure.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Madurai.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for Madurai sightseeing. Start from the visit to Madurai Flower Market, this flower market is one of the biggest in Tamil Nadu and transacts as many as 10 tons of flowers each day. After that, visit the renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2,500-year-old city of Madurai.

Then visit Gandhi Museum in Madurai, a memorial museum that was built in 1959 for Mahatma Gandhi. It is one of the five great Gandhi Museums in the country which depict the life of the Father of the nation and India's freedom struggle from 1757 until 1947. In the evening visit the Market area. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in the market.

In the evening around 08:30 pm, head out to see the Pooja ceremony at Meenakshi temple. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Madurai.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head straight to Munnar. The rolling hills around Munnar, South India's largest tea-growing region, are carpeted in emerald-green tea plantations, contoured, clipped and sculpted like ornamental hedges.

After around 4-5 hours journey reach Munnar by late afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. In the evening, head out to see Kalaripayattu Show. Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art, which originated as a style in Kerala. It is considered by some to be the oldest martial art still in existence, with its origin dating back to the 3rd century BCE.

Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, head out for the sightseeing. Visit Munnar    Tea Museum. The tea museum preserves the aspects on the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala's mountain region of the Western Ghats. After that, visit Spice Plantation. The spice plantation in Munnar is one of the major spice plantations in Kerala. The spice plantations are captivating farms to wander in, since different spices are cultivated in different sections of each plantation.

Then, head out for a Jeep ride tour. Enjoy the ride to Mankulam and Anakulam villages surrounded by tea gardens and dense forest. On this ride you will get a chance to see high altitude tea gardens, waterfalls, tribal areas, wild elephants and organic villages.  

Reach back to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Munnar.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel & head towards Periyar. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. The Periyar forests of Thekkady are one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.

Reach Periyar by afternoon and check-in at the hotel on arrival. The evening is at your leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel in Periyar (Thekkady).

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Early in the morning, set out for a half day guided jungle hike & Bamboo rafting at Periyar National Park. This activity takes close to 6 hrs. The wildlife sanctuary is also famous for its tiger reserve and elephant reserve. Visiting the sanctuary will be like exploring the nature around, enjoying the pristine and peaceful atmosphere around and getting relaxed from your busy schedules. There are bright chances to spot the elephant herd in the jungle while you are walking. Reach back to hotel by afternoon.

In the evening, head out to see Kathakali Show. Kathakali is very famous form of Indian Classical Dance. It is a "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by the elaborately colorful make-up, costumes and face masks that the traditionally male actor-dancers wear.

Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel in Periyar (Thekkady).

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, check-out from hotel & head towards Kumarakom, a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (10 mi), in Kerala state of India, famous for its backwater tourism. Reach Kumarakom by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival and relax.

The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight stay will be at hotel in Kumarakom.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for the village tour; visiting a local village will give an experience beyond imagination for the tourists who look for something different during their trip in Kerala. Enjoy a Shikara boat ride. Shikara boat is comparatively small in size than houseboats and motorboats but it is really beautiful handicraft work in elegant Kerala style. See how locals do the Coconut tree climbing, Screw pine weaving, Net fishing, Toddy tapping and other farm activities.

Then, head back to the hotel by noon. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kumarakom.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Kollam, the southern approach to Kerala’s backwaters, surrounded by the calm waterways of Ashtamudi Lake, fringed with coconut palms, cashew plantations and traditional villages – a great place to get a feel for the backwaters without the crowds. 

Reach Kollam by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kollam.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for sightseeing. Visit Jatayu Earth's Centre, a rock-themed park which got opened on November 25, 2017. Built to promote mythology and adventure tourism, the tourism centre boasts of 6D theatre, a digital audio-visual room, a cable car and an ayurvedic cave resort.

Later, in the afternoon reach back at the resort and enjoy a 1-hour boat ride from the resort jetty. This boat ride will take you through the mangroves and backwaters.

The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kollam.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel & head towards Alleppey (a.k.a. Alappuzha). Welcome to the “Venice of the East” – Alleppey, world-famous for its vast mesmerizing backwaters. This charming place is the hub of Kerala’s backwaters and is home to a huge network of backwaters and more than a thousand houseboats

Reach Alleppey by noon. Check-in at a private AC houseboat. Have lunch on the houseboat. Enjoy a boat cruise through the magnificent Vembanad lake for an unforgettable experience of backwater cruising.

Dinner & overnight stay will be at the houseboat in Alleppey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Arrive breakfast, check out from the houseboat and transfer to Kochi. The serene Kochi (a.k.a. Cochin) has been drawing traders and explorers to its shores for over 600 years. Nowhere else in India could you find such an intriguing mix of giant fishing nets from China, a 400-year-old synagogue, ancient mosques, Portuguese houses and the crumbling remains of the British Raj. The result is an unusual blend of medieval Netherlands, Portugal and an English village grafted onto the tropical Malabar Coast.

Reach Kochi. Check-in at the hotel and relax. The evening is at your leisure.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kochi.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for local sightseeing tour of Kochi. Visit the Old Paradesi Synagogue, which is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1567, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.

Then visit Mattancherry Palace,  a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. 

Later, visit Cochin Spice Market & Chinese fishing nets. The huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets that droop towards the waters like over-sized hammocks have become a hallmark that represents Fort Kochi on the tourist map. Once just a fishing accessory, it is now a big bait for tourists.

Reach back at the hotel by evening. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kochi (Cochin).

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel, and transfer to Kochi Airport. Take your flight for Mumbai. Reach at Mumbai. Welcome to the city that never sleeps! Pulsating, Alive, On the Move, Vibrant, Fun – this is Mumbai or as it is still frequently referred to – Bombay. The most modern city in India, it captures the spirit of the changing pace set by liberalization and modernization.

The private car will pick you from Mumbai Airport and transfer you to the hotel. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Mumbai.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for half-day Mumbai city tour (5 hours). Visit Gateway of India, the most popular tourist attraction, it is the unofficial icon of the city of Mumbai and is a reminder of its rich colonial history as Bombay. Afterwards visit Taj Mahal Palace hotel, followed by Victoria Terminus station, a former name for the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST). It is a historic railway station built in 1887 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The marvelous structure is an awesome illustration of the Victorian-Gothic style of architecture in India. Then visit Dhobhi Ghat, this 140-year-old dhobi ghat (place where clothes are washed) is Mumbai’s biggest human-powered washing machine. Also visit other attractions of Mumbai like: Marine Drive, Girgaun Chowpatty, Hanging Garden, Kamla Nehru Park, Gandhiji’s House Of Mumbai, Colaba Causeway – Street shopping of souvenirs for friends, Crowford Market – Spice Market, Pets Market & Dry-fruits Market.

Reach back at the hotel by late afternoon. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Mumbai.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out for private Bollywood tour (5 hours). Get an insider’s view of the of the Bollywood Film Industry, one of the largest film industries in the world. You will get to see behind-the-scene activities, watch the live filming of a television show, see the interesting sets of hospital, village, police station, court room, etc. You will also see the sound recording room and Bollywood Mini Museum, where you can wear various Bollywood costumes of King, Queen, etc. Enjoy a live Bollywood Dance Show, which will be the highlight of the tour.

Reach back at the hotel by late afternoon. The evening is at your leisure.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Mumbai.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel. The private car will drop you at Mumbai Airport. Catch your flight for Goa. Welcome to the "Miami of India"! This former Portuguese enclave is the ultimate Party Zone of India. It is a lazy, hazy paradise and attracts tourist from all over India and a very large amount of travelers from all over the world.

Private car will pick you up from Goa Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel. The evening is at your leisure. 

Overnight stay will be at hotel in Goa.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, head out to explore the charms & attractions of inland Goa. The private car will pick you from hotel and take you to Old Goa for “Old Goa Walking Tour”. A walk through the remains of Goa’s former capital city providing the historical link from pre-Portuguese times to the present day where Old Goa is a World Heritage site, housing the best churches in all Asia.

Later, enjoy “Fontainhas Heritage Walk tour”. A walk through the old Latin quarter of Panjim - a satiating treat for photographers and history buffs as the place maintains to this day its Portuguese influence. Get access to heritage homes, appreciate Portuguese architecture, meet wonderful people and experience the cultural side of Goa like never before.

Reach back to the hotel by evening.  Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Goa.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, the entire day is at your leisure.

This day is for exploring the beaches. Goa has a vast stretch of shorelines which forms a variety of beaches. If you like crowd, fun & nice eateries, North Goa beaches are the most happening. If you like peace & serenity, South Goa beaches are meant for you. You can check out the local eateries & cafes near the resort.

*Private car will be available at your disposal.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Goa.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Goa Airport. Private car will drop you at the Goa Airport.

Bid farewell with the memories of amazing fun-filled 52 days trip through Best Of India worth remembering for the lifetime!

Meals: Breakfast