INDIA GRAND TOUR

31 days from GBP2,499 to GBP2,802 including flights

Tripcode: AII

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart London.
Day 2: Arrive Delhi; afternoon free.
Day 3: Morning sightseeing; overnight sleeper train to Varanasi.
Day 4: Morning arrival; free to explore temples and street markets.
Day 5: Boat ride on River Ganges; sightseeing; overnight train to Agra.
Day 6: Visit Taj Mahal and Red Fort.
Day 7: Morning explore Agra town; to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 8: Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
Day 9: Drive to Ranthambore N.P.
Day 10: Full day with game drives.
Day 11: Morning game drive; optional visit to ancient forts and villages; overnight train to Mumbai.
Day 12: Free day.
Day 13: Optional trip to Elephanta Caves; afternoon free.
Day 14: To Aurangabad; visit Ellora Caves.
Day 15: Explore Aurangabad; visit Ajanta Caves.
Day 16: To Bijapur.
Day 17: To Hospet; afternoon free.
Day 18: Full day exploring ruins at Hampi.
Day 19: Drive through hills to Karwar.
Day 20: Morning drive to Goa; free afternoon on the beach.
Day 21: Free day on the beach with optional sightseeing trip.
Day 22: To Udipi, pilgrimage site of Shri Krishna; continue to Mangalore.
Day 23: Drive to Mysore.
Day 24: Guided city tour of Mysore; afternoon visit Maharajah's Palace.
Day 25: To Ootacamund hillstation.
Day 26: Relax, walk or ride the miniature steam railway.
Day 27: Descend the Nilgiri Hills to Cochin; evening free.
Day 28: Morning tour of Cochin; evening Kathakali dance show (optional).
Day 29: To Alleppey; board houseboat for backwater cruise to Thrikunpuzzha.
Day 30: To tropical beaches of Kovalam.
Day 31: Fly to London.