Discover North India, from the bustling capital city of New Delhi to the beautiful Taj Mahal – a monument to love and explore the majestic fort and colourful local markets of Jaipur. Whether you’re witnessing moving performances and humbling ancient rituals or enjoying immersive cultural excursions, you’ll find there are not enough words to describe the sense of wonder you will feel during your holiday of a lifetime.

Tropical and laid back, with lush coastlines and palm-lined beaches, South India is a complete contrast to the north. Whether you want to get back to nature, admire amazing architecture, delight your taste buds or reconnect with your spiritual side, you’ll find South India offers

plenty for everyone.

Arrive by international flight, meeting and transfer to hotel (hotel check-in at 14:00hr, early check-in is subject to availability)

Overnight in Delhi at The LaLit

Buffet breakfast at the hotel 

Discover the heritage part of Delhi - we will have 'Tuk-Tuk' ready at the hotel entrance to ferry the Trekkers from hotel to OLD DELHI

Explore the sight and smell of this heritage part of the city on foot. Explore the old city lanes and various wholesale markets referred to as the MEENA BAZAAR or the ‘Queen’s Market’

Pay obeisance and participate in preparing food at BANGLA SAHIB GURUDWARA 'langar' (community kitchen) and later lunch at the Gurudwara

Drive past India Gate, the Government Secretariat culminating with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of QUTAB MINAR

Late evening, drive to the venue for today's PARTY Dinner at a farm house - Live, Loud, Legendary. A private party with live Dhol & buffet meal – an apt introduction of an amazing INDIAN hospitality

After an amazing evening, drive back to the hotel for a sound sleep

Overnight in Delhi at The LaLit

Buffet breakfast at the hotel 

Morning, visit the breathtakingly lavish AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE. The artisans used ancient techniques to carve the pale red sandstone into elaborate reliefs, including 20,000 deities, saints and mythical creatures.

Lunch at a city restaurant 

Rest of the day free at leisure

OPTIONAL: A highly energetic BOLLYWOOD DANCE workshop and learn Bollywood dance moves on latest trending

Dinner free on your own

Overnight in Delhi at The LaLit

Breakfast at the hotel 

Drive to AGRA in an air-conditioned coach (approx. 203km/ 3hr drive)

Upon arrival in Agra, check-in at the hotel

Lunch at the city restaurant/ hotel

Late afternoon, a sunset visit to TAJ MAHAL

Dinner at a city restaurant

Overnight in Agra at The Trident

Breakfast at the hotel and later check-out and drive to Jaipur (approx. 6hr drive)

Lunch at a mid-way restaurant 

Upon arrival in Jaipur, check-in at the hotel 

At around 6pm, leave for CHOKI DHANI for traditional Rajasthani cultural impressions and dinner – Camel, Elephant ride etc and all other activities at Choki Dhani to be paid directly

Overnight in Jaipur at Alsisar Haveli

Breakfast at the hotel

Sightseeing of Jaipur, learning interesting facts and stories with a great overview of the PINK CITY. During the visit, we will learn the history of well-known sights (Amber Fort, Panna Meena ka Kund) as well as the often-overlooked hidden gems of the city (Lassi Wala, the Safa wala at Badi Chaupar, Raj Mandir Palace Cinema Hall)

Elephant ride at Amber Fort (elephant ride is subject to availability) 

Lunch at a city restaurant 

Relish 'LASSI' at the famous Lassiwala and participate in TURBAN TYING COMPETITION 

At around 6pm, leave for Samode Palace by air-conditioned coach (approx. 1hr drive)

Return to the hotel for overnight stay at Alsisar Haveli

Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Day free on your own - explore the colourful markets of Jaipur at your own pace and as per your liking

Lunch and dinner free for the day

OPTIONAL - Full day excursion to RANTHAMBHORE, an opportunity to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger in its natural habitat in an afternoon. One Game drive by shared Jeep (6 adults sharing one Jeep) 

Overnight in Jaipur at Alsisar Haveli

Leisurely buffet breakfast at the hotel

In time, check-out from the hotel and transfer to airport to board flight to Kochi/ Coimbatore

Leave for Kochi/ Coimbatore by late morning flight (one stop via flight)

Lunch on board the flight/ airport 

Meeting on arrival in Kochi/ Coimbatore and head up to the hill plantations, passing on route rubber, pineapple and coconut plantations of Munnar (approx. 4hr 15min drive)

Upon arrival in Munnar, check-in at the hotel

Dinner at the resort

Overnight in Munnar at Parakkat Nature Resort 

Breakfast at the resort 

Spend the morning TREKKING through TEA PLANTATIONS – enjoy the landscape, try your hands at tea leaf plucking and get to see the orthodox tea leaf processing at one of the well maintained TEA FACTORIES of the British era. The old machines still in use, packaging of the various grades of tea and the ambience itself becomes a fascinating experience to learn more about tea

Packed/ hotel lunch 

Evening free for Ayurveda therapies on direct payment basis

Dinner at the resort 

Overnight in Munnar at Parakkat Nature Resort

After an early breakfast, leave for Backwaters (approx. 4hr drive)

Upon arrival, check-in at the houseboat

See the endless lagoons, paddy fields, canals, village life on a HOUSEBOAT CRUISE on famed Kerala backwater. Lunch onboard the Houseboat

At around 17:00hr, disembark the houseboat and drive to Kochi hotel

FAREWELL DINNER at the hotel 

Overnight in Kochi at The Trident

In time, make your way to airport to board onward flight

For those who have time before their onward flight, head down to Kochi harbour and watch the local fishermen expertly handling the Chinese fishing nets. Discover the different colonial influences during your tour of Fort Kochi, and visit MATTANCHERRY PALACE & the SYNAGOGUE