Incredible India Grand Tour

Begin your grand India journey in the capital.

• Private meet and greet by our representative at Delhi Airport.
• Check-in at the hotel.
• Afternoon visit to Humayun’s Tomb and Lodhi Garden.
• Evening briefing with your guide for the journey ahead.
• Welcome dinner in Delhi.
• Overnight stay in Delhi.

Full day exploring Old and New Delhi.

• Morning drive to Jama Masjid and Old Delhi — rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk.
• Visit the Red Fort from outside and the spice market behind it.
• Afternoon visit to Qutub Minar complex.
• Drive past India Gate and the ceremonial centre of New Delhi.
• Evening at leisure in the Connaught Place area.
• Overnight stay in Delhi.

Travel south to Agra for the Taj Mahal.

• Morning departure for Agra by Express Train or private vehicle.
• Check-in at the hotel.
• Afternoon visit to the Taj Mahal.
• Explore the mosque, guesthouse and the gardens of the Taj complex.
• Sunset view from Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna.
• Overnight stay in Agra.

Drive to the Pink City via the Mughal ghost capital.

• Morning visit to Agra Fort.
• Drive to Jaipur, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri en route.
• Explore Fatehpur Sikri — Buland Darwaza and the royal courtyards.
• Arrive in Jaipur and check-in.
• Evening walk through the old bazaars.
• Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Full day in the Pink City.

• Morning visit to Amber Fort.
• City Palace and Jantar Mantar in the afternoon.
• Hawa Mahal from the street for photographs.
• Walk through Johari Bazaar for Jaipur’s famous gems and textiles.
• Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Fly or drive to Udaipur, the City of Lakes.

• Morning flight from Jaipur to Udaipur or scenic drive.
• Check-in at a lakeside hotel.
• Afternoon visit to the City Palace.
• Sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola.
• Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Full day exploring Udaipur’s heritage and lake culture.

• Morning visit to Saheliyon Ki Bari and Shilpgram.
• Afternoon at the Jagdish Temple and the old city lanes.
• Evening folk performance at Bagore Ki Haveli.
• Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Fly to Mumbai, India’s most cosmopolitan city.

• Morning flight to Mumbai.
• Check-in at the hotel.
• Afternoon drive along Marine Drive and the Gateway of India.
• Evening at Colaba Causeway market.
• Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Explore Mumbai’s remarkable mix of colonial, art deco and contemporary life.

• Morning visit to CST railway station and the Gothic university buildings.
• Walk through the Kala Ghoda arts district.
• Afternoon at Crawford Market and the Chor Bazaar antique lanes.
• Sunset at Juhu Beach or the Gateway of India waterfront.
• Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Short flight to Goa for sun, beaches and Portuguese heritage.

• Morning flight from Mumbai to Goa (approximately one hour).
• Check-in at the beach hotel.
• Afternoon at leisure on the beach.
• Evening seafood dinner by the ocean.
• Overnight stay in Goa.

Explore Old Goa’s UNESCO churches and the beautiful coastline.

• Morning visit to the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral in Old Goa.
• Afternoon at a quieter south Goa beach — Palolem or Colva.
• Water sports or kayaking if desired.
• Overnight stay in Goa.

Fly to Kochi, the gateway to Kerala.

• Morning flight from Goa to Kochi.
• Check-in at a Fort Kochi heritage hotel.
• Afternoon walk through the Portuguese and Dutch quarters of Fort Kochi.
• See the Chinese fishing nets at the waterfront.
• Evening Kathakali performance.
• Overnight stay in Kochi.

Board a traditional houseboat on the Kerala backwaters.

• Morning visit to the Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) and Jew Town.
• Drive to Alleppey and board the private houseboat.
• Cruise through the backwater channels past village life and paddy fields.
• Lunch and dinner served on board.
• Overnight stay on the houseboat.

Disembark and fly to Varanasi, the soul of India.

• Morning cruise before disembarking.
• Transfer to Kochi Airport for flight to Varanasi (via Mumbai or Delhi).
• Arrive in Varanasi and check-in.
• Evening boat ride on the Ganges and Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat.
• Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Sunrise on the Ganges, Buddhist Sarnath, then depart for Delhi.

• Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges — the most memorable morning of the tour.
• Morning visit to Sarnath — where the Buddha gave his first teaching.
• Afternoon flight or train back to Delhi.
• Overnight stay in Delhi (transit) or direct international departure.
• Tour concludes with warm send-off from our team.