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Travel through the north and south of India, experiencing it's many worlds, from hectic city life, to spiritual traditions, to a variety of foods, Bengali Tigers, to relaxing beaches.

March 16, 2026, Arrival Delhi (Normal check in 1400 hrs)

Welcome to India...!!! Upon arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be provided assistance followed by transfer to hotel. On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

March 17, 2026, Delhi

After breakfast, have city tour of Old & New Delhi.

The tour shall take you to the Old Delhi where you shall visit the Jama Masjid which is more than 350-year-old Mosque. Shah Jahan’s last architectural extravagance, the Jama Masjid towers over Old Delhi and is India’s largest mosque.

From there, take e-rickshaw and ride through the narrow lanes of old colourful markets bustling with action-packed streets. We will take you to Kinari Bazaar as well as the beautiful and interesting spice market, an old bazaar of Delhi. Here you will experience the beautiful art of Indian Bridal wear making and lanes of Chandni Chowk, through that Delhi traffic in an e-rickshaw. Then drive towards The Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) for a quick photo stop from outside.

Drive pass through India Gate, which commemorates the Indian Army soldiers who perished in World War I and campaigns in the Northwest Frontier and in Afghanistan in 1919, and the King’s Way, immensely broad and flanked by ornamental ponds. Drive past the Government Building lining the Janpath area.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib – a beautiful white and golden crafted Sikh temple which will rejuvenates your soul, and the purity of the shrine increases with the Sarovar inside it. The sacred chants that go almost 24 hrs will connect you directly to the divine power!! You can also try your hand volunteering in a community kitchen at the Gurudwara.
Visit of Qutub Minar, another UNESCO World Heritage site. This five-story sandstone tower was built to commemorate the victory of Muhammad Ghuri and Qutub-ud-din Aibak over the infidel Chauhans of Prithvi Raj in 1192. Construction of the monument began in 1199 by Qutub-u-din Aibak, who later became the first sultan of Delhi.

After visit, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

March 18, 2026, Delhi / Jaipur

Distance- Delhi / Jaipur: 181 miles Driving time: 05 Hrs approx.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and commence drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check into the hotel.

In the evening Unique and Authentic Experiences at Dera Mandawa. A hands-on Rajasthani cooking experience in the Zenana Deorhi (Ladies courtyard) garden of Dera Mandawa, Jaipur including a sit-down dinner. https://www.deramandawa.com/jaipur/cooking.html

The guests are given neatly printed recipes in a Hand Made Sanganeri paper folder as take away. If time permits & guests are inclined, they could have a walk to the food, spice & vegetable market in the Pink City before the cooking class accompanied by Sandeep.

Cooking classes are conducted by Mr. Durga Singh/Mrs. Usha Kumari or Mrs. Yuvragi Rathore assisted by Mrs. Draupadi Kanwar & chefs Gajpal/Raghunath/Jayendra Singh.

The inclusions are:

Each guest gets typed recipes in a handmade Sanganeri paper folder.
Each guest gets a hand carved mango wood chapati maker as a takeaway gift.
Unlimited actual consumption of beverages, water, beer and Indian made alcohol and wine.
Guests participate in cooking as a hands-on experience.
Two/Three cooking stations are set up in the zenana garden of Dera Mandawa.

After having dinner, return to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

March 19, 2026 Jaipur

After breakfast, commence drive to Amer Fort, Amer is a town with an area of 4 square Kms located 11 Kms from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur.

At Amer Fort, enjoy Jeep ride while going up the fort. On the way back stop at Hawa Mahal for outside visit & quick photo stop, is an extraordinary pink-painted, delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city.
Visit the magnificent City Palace: which is a series of palaces and other buildings, built in the 18th century with a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants, and offices of the Museum Trust.
Proceed to the Jantar Mantar observatory, built between 1728 and 1734 to house precise instruments for measuring “the harmony of heavens.” See the Samrat Yantra (sundial), Dhruva Yantra (which locates the polestar and the 12 zodiac signs).
After visit, Rest of the day is free to explore the local market.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

March 20, 2026, Jaipur/Ranthambore
Distance: 105 miles Driving time: 4 hrs approx.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and commence drive to drive to Ranthambore. Ranthambore National Park is a vast wildlife reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, northern India. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. Its landmarks include the imposing 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, on a hilltop, and the Ganesh Mandir temple. Also in the park, Padam Talao Lake is known for its abundance of water lilies. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Have Lunch at hotel.

Afternoon Exclusive safari by 4X4 open jeep (1430 Hrs - 1730 Hrs / Depend upon sunset)

After having safari return to the Hotel Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel.

March 21, 2026, Ranthambore

Morning Exclusive safari by 4X4 open Jeep. (0630 Hrs - 1000 hrs / Depend upon sunrise)

After having safari return to the Hotel. Till noon day is at leisure.

After Lunch,

Afternoon Exclusive safari by 4X4 open jeep (1430 Hrs - 1730 Hrs / Depend upon sunset)\

After having park safari, return to the Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel.

March 22, 2026, Ranthambore/Fatehpur Sikri/Agra

After breakfast, check out from hotel and commence drive to Agra.

En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, "the Ghost City” which lies west of Agra. The entire complex has been built with red sandstone; a typical material used in many of the Mughal buildings. Marble has also been liberally used in the more elegant buildings inside the complex. The entire complex is very spacious and has an informal feel to it. The architecture is an interesting mix of Hindu and Jain traditions interspersed with Islamic features. The complex gives an impression that it was built more as a place of relaxation than a capital city.

After having visit continue drive to Agra. Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Empire and even today it seems to linger in the past. Not surprising, for the Mughal emperors with their passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in the world. It is very easy to slip away here through the centuries into the grandeur and intrigues of the Mughal court.

On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

March 23, 2026 Agra/Delhi/Varanasi (Flight)

Distance- Agra / Delhi: 150 miles Driving time: 04 & ½ Hrs approx.

Early morning visits The Monument of Love – Taj Mahal

After having visit, return to hotel. After breakfast, check out from hotel and visit of Agra Red Fort which is the original Red Fort.

After having visit commence drive to Delhi airport to connect the flight for Varanasi. Assistance on arrival at Varanasi airport followed by transfer to hotel.

Varanasi is a city on the Ganges River in northern India that has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. The city has a syncretic tradition of Muslim artisanship that underpins its religious tourism. Varanasi lies on the left bank of the river.

On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

March 24, 2026 Varanasi

After breakfast, have half day city tour of Varanasi. Places to visit are-

Mother India Temple
Durga Temple
Sankat Mochan Temple
Birla Temple
Banaras Hindu University, Established in 1916

Later have an Excursion of Sarnath. Just 13 kilometres from Varanasi is Isipathana, now called Sarnath, the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon about the basic principles of Buddhism. It has been a premier centre for Buddhism & has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics & antiques comprising numerous Buddha & Bodhisattva images on display at the Archaeological Museum. The main Places to see are: -

Asoka’s pillar
The ruins of the Mulagandhakuti
Dharmek Stupa.
Further to the east is the modern Mulagandhakuti Vihara with its beautiful wall paintings and behind it the Deer Park.

Later old city, Evening Aarti tour with Motorboat ride on river Ganges. Also walk in the old city, walking through the famous narrow lanes to witness the Burning Ghat and take a Boat to view the sunset Aarti Puja from the Ganges River itself.

Return to hotel after walking back through the old city, which is by now lighted up, return to hotel.

Later return to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

March 25, 2026, Varanasi/Cochin (Flight)

Early Morning enjoy an inspiring and beautiful Sunrise boat ride along the river’s edge to view the temples and the ancient rituals of the thousands of pilgrims who worship here daily. Bear a testimony to the ancient living heritage of thousands of years. Take a Motorboat ride along the bathing Ghats and later disembark to walk through the ancient narrow lane of Varanasi witnessing the pilgrims going for worship to the GOLDEN TEMPLE after they have taken a cleanse from the Holy Dip in the River Ganga, which you will be able to see from outside only.

After breakfast, morning is free. Later you will be transfer to Varanasi airport to connect flight for Cochin via Hyderabad.

Assistance on arrival at Cochin airport, followed by transfer to hotel. On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

March 26, 2026 Cochin/Periyar

Distance: 90 miles Driving time: 04 & ½ hrs approx.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and have the sightseeing tour of the cochin.

Dutch Palace at Mattancherry.
The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India.
The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese.
Kerala history museum
Drive past the Chinese fishing nets which are huge, cantilevered nets believed to have been brought to Kochi by Chinese traders.

After having visit, continue drive to Periyar. Periyar is South India's most popular wildlife sanctuary the park encompasses a 26 sq km artificial lake, created by the British in 1895 to provide water to Madurai, and spreads into Tamil Nadu. It is home to Bison, Antelopes, Samber, Wild Boar, Monkeys, Langur, a wide variety of birds, and some 7500 elephants.

On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

March 27, 2026 Periyar
Distance: 90 miles Driving time: 04 & ½ hrs approx.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and have the sightseeing tour of the cochin.
•Dutch Palace at Mattancherry. (Friday Closed)
•The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India.
•The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese.
•Kerala history museum - Closed on Mondays
•Drive past the Chinese fishing nets which are huge cantilevered nets believed to have been brought to Kochi by Chinese traders.

On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Nov 02, 2025, Periyar

Early morning Nature Walk in Periyar - Different nature trails traversing diverse habitats form the trekking routes, generally 4 to 5 km. in length. This is an interpretive program offering excellent opportunity to watch birds, butterflies and other wildlife. The trails often pass through evergreen and moist deciduous forests interspersed with marshy grasslands. The program is offered between 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm and lasts for about 3 hours. The Nature Walk is the right program to feel nature, hear her whispers and smell her flowers. (PROVIDED BY PARK AUTHORITY & YOU MAY HAVE TO SHARE THIS ACTIVITY WITH OTHER PEOPLE).

IMP: Please wear full sleeves clothes & shoes for nature walk. Highly recommended...!! Nature walk is not offered to children below 12 years.

After visit, return to hotel for breakfast.

Later, Spice Plantation Tour Spices have always been an important part of life in Kerala. Spices also play an important role in the Kerala cuisine, non-ayurvedic medicine and cosmetics. Periyar is, due to its location in the lower mountains around 1000 metres above sea level, blessed with numerous types of spices. Consequently, the spice plantation tour is in one of the most important activities outside the reserve that a visitor can engage in. It is an opportunity to see why the Kerala cuisine is so different from most of the other Indian cuisines. The tour gives you a chance to enjoy cardamom, pepper, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and many other varieties of spices and medicinal plants.

In the evening, enjoy the performance of Kalaripayattu at a local theatre. Kalaripayattu-the oldest of martial arts-is a gift to the modern world and known as the mother of all martial arts. At Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Thekkady, this martial art is performed in kuzhikalari. A highly designed gallery has been built in such a way that the viewers will get a clear vision from a safer distance.

Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

March 28, 2026 Periyar / Alleppey / Houseboat
Distance: 80 miles Driving time: 03 & ½ hrs approx.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Alleppey jetty point. Board the houseboat from Jetty point.

After check in, clients will be given Tender Coconut as a welcome drink.
Around 1.00 pm - 1.30 pm the boat will be anchored near by the paddy fields for lunch.
Again, start the cruise around 2.30 pm up to 5.30 pm.
Evening tea /coffee and snacks will be served and at 5.30 pm boat will be anchor near by the village for night stay, because cruise is not possible on late evenings since local fishermen are putting fishing nets on that time.
The dinner will be served at 8.00pm.

Overnight stay at the Houseboat.

March 29, 2026 Alleppey / Mararikulam
Distance: 15 miles Driving time: 1 hr approx.

Next day morning around 7.30am cruise shall begin again and breakfast will be served at 8.00 am, during this time you can enjoy the morning scenic views of village life. At 9.00 am disembark at Alleppey Jetty point.

Pick up from Alleppey jetty point and drive to Mararikulam.

A serene and beautiful Marari Beach is located at the close proximity to Alleppey in Kerala. It's an ideal place for someone who wants to explore the backwaters of Kerala and relax amidst peaceful environments. Nestled in the picturesque fishing village of Mararikulam, Marari beach is verged by unlimited lines of coconut palms. Tourists can indulge themselves with Ayurvedic treats which are offered by Ayurvedic Massage Centre.

You are free to enjoy all the amenities the resort has to offer and maybe indulge yourself in wonderful Ayurvedic massages on direct payment basis without vehicle and driver.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

March 30, 2026 Mararikulam/Cochin (Final Departure)

Distance: 30 miles Driving time: 01 & ½ hrs approx.

After breakfast, check out from hotel (normal check out time 1200 hrs) and you will be provided in time transfer to Cochin international airport to connect the flight for onwards journey!!

Please Note:

Domestic airfare is additional.

FLIGHT FARE EXTRA:

Delhi to Varanasi, Varanasi to Cochin approximately $530 per person for both flights.
Baggage Limit (6E & AI) 25 KG – Check In & 07 KG Cabin – For Economy class.

Tour Includes:

CITY	HOTELS	ROOM CATEGORY	NIGHTS	MEAL PLAN
Delhi	Zone Connect by The Park www.zonebythepark.com/delhi-hotels/zone-connect-by-the-park-saket-delhi	Premium Room	02	CP
Jaipur	Ikaki Niwas ikaki.in/niwas/	Deluxe Room	02	CP
Ranthambore	Tiger Inn Comfort Resort www.tigerinncomfortresort.com/	Deluxe Cottage	02	AP**
Agra	Da Bungalow dabungalow.com/	Deluxe Room	01	CP
Varanasi	The Amayaa https://www.theamayaa.com/	Superior Room	02	CP
Cochin	Dutch Bungalow www.abadhotels.com/dutch-bungalow-fort-kochi/	Heritage Boutique / Heritage Classic Room	01	CP
Periyar	Hotel Pepper Vine peppervine.in/	Deluxe Room	02	CP
Alleppey	Lakes & Lagoons Houseboat lakeslagoons.com/index.php	Premium Houseboat	01	AP**
Mararikulam	Abad Turtle Beach www.abadhotels.com/turtle-beach-resort-mararikulam/	Beach Cottage	01	CP

CP: Bed + Breakfast

AP**: Bed + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Complete transportation by Aircon Coach as per number of pax, including all sector drives, all airport / hotel transfers, all sightseeing as per the program.
Services of Accompanying English-speaking Tour Director from Arrival Delhi on March 16, 2026, till drop at Cochin Airport on March 30, 2026, is included.
One time monument entrance fees during the sightseeing are included.
E-Rickshaw ride at Delhi is included.
Unique and Authentic Experiences at Dera Mandawa in Jaipur is included.
Jeep ride while going up to Amber Fort in Jaipur is included.
03 Exclusive jeep safari at Ranthambore is included.
02 Motorboat Ride at Varanasi is included.
Rickshaw ride at Varanasi is included.
Nature Walk in Periyar is included.
Spice Plantation in Periyar is included.
Kalaripayattu in Periyar is included.
Life straw water bottle during the tour is included.

Tour price EXCLUDES: -

Any expenses of personal nature such as drinks, tele / fax calls, laundry etc.
Any tips to hotel staff, local guides, tour director, drivers, Naturalist etc.
Any meals apart from the ones mentioned above.
Any visa fee or airport taxes.
Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as– flight delays / cancellation / rescheduling, etc and any other situations related to roadblocks, accidents, medical evacuation and natural calamities.
Any domestic airfares
Any video / camera fees.
Any expenses apart from the ones above.

Pricing is at the current conversion rate of USD. If variance comes to more than 3% (plus or minus) at the time of booking, adjustments may be made accordingly.

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