South & North India Tour
Duration
30 days
Max Group Size
10
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
Age Requirement
1 - 85 Ages
About this tour
Experience the ultimate 30-day journey through South and North India, blending culture, heritage, wildlife, spirituality, and natural beauty. Explore the colonial charm of Kochi, scenic hills of Ooty, thrilling safaris in Mudumalai, Bandipur, Periyar, and Ranthambore, and the timeless temples of Madurai, Trichy, and Mahabalipuram. Cruise through the serene backwaters of Alleppey aboard a traditional houseboat and wander the French-inspired streets of Puducherry. Discover the iconic landmarks of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, including the magnificent Taj Mahal and majestic Amber Fort. Continue through the hidden gems of Rajasthan, from Bundi and Bijaipur to Udaipur and Pushkar, enjoying royal palaces, folk traditions, village experiences, and unforgettable landscapes throughout your remarkable Indian adventure.
Route
Starts from
Kochi
Ends in
New Delhi
Pickup Location
Kochi
Dropoff Location
New Delhi
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
On the day of arrival at Kochi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Kochi visit, Fort Kochi, Jewish synagogue, St.Francis Church, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, Dutch Palace, Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, Indo Portuguese Museum. In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Ooty. Upon arrival at Ooty check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Ooty, visit the Dodda betta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri mountains, the beautifully landscaped Botanical Gardens and the scenic Ooty lake where you can enjoy an optional boat ride. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mudumalai National park. Upon arrival at Mudumalai National park check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later enjoy the Jungle safari at Mudumalai National park, here you can spot the tigers, panthers, elephants and also deer.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mysore, via en-route enjoy the Jungle safari at Bandipur National park, here you can spot the tigers, panthers, elephants and also deer. After finish your Jungle tour at Bandipur, later continue drive to Mysore. Upon arrival at Mysore check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mysore, visit Mysore Palace - famous for its veritable treasure trove of exquisite carvings and works of art from the world over, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple - Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Verma Also visit Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains, followed by flower and sandal wood market, handicraft museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, Krishna’s Butterball and India Seashell Museum. Also explore the Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing & Shore Temple views. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Puducherry, visit Auroville town, Aurobindo Ashram, Government Museum, The Sacred Heart Basilica, French War memorial, Mahe de Labourdonnais St and Pondy Bazaar. Also visit Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple. Evening enoy the heritage walk in the French colonies, will spot the beautiful yellow & white walls, European styles streets and a walk along the sea.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai, via en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple and Sri Rangam Temple. After finish your sightseeing tour at Trichy, later continue drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Adhi Chokkanathar, Subramaniya Suwami Temple and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Also visit Chokkanathar Temple and Samanar Hills also known as Samanar Malai or Amanarmalai at Keelakuilkudi. After finish your guided tour to Madurai, later experience the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. In the evening, enjoy a walk around Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Periyar visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Also enjoy the Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.
Today morning after breakfast at houseboat, later check out and drive to Kochi airport to board the flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Agra “City of Love”. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas) and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Also visit to Mehtab Bagh and enjoy the Sunset view of Taj Mahal. After finish your guided tour to Agra, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Early morning before breakfast Sunrise, visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday). After finish your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast. Later check out and drive to Jaipur known as “Pink City”, via en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal. After finish your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, later continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple. After finish your guided tour to Jaipur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Ranthambore National Park. Upon arrival at Ranthambore National Park check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for afternoon jungle safari at Ranthambore national park. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories during the jungle safari / Game drive. Evening return back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bundi. Upon arrival at Bundi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Bundi, visit Taragarh Fort built in 1354 A.D, Bundi Palace, Sukh Mahal, Garh Palace, Nawal Sagar Lake, Raniji ki Baori (Step well), Sukh Mahal, Phool Sagar and 84 pillared cenotaph (All near Taragarh Fort and Bundi Palace). Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bijaipur, via en-route visit to the Bijolia Fort. Upon arrival at Bijaipur check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed to enjoy the jeep or horse safari to Menal water falls and tribal villages of Bijaipur. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and enjoy a horse ride or jeep ride via en-route visit to the locall village. Your guide should be able to point out some native animals. While in the villages, perhaps get a temporary souvenir in the form of a Henna tattoo. Upon arrival at Pangarh check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay and spend the night under the stars camping beside a lake.
Overnight at Camp.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Udaipur known as “City of Lakes”, via en-route visit to Chittorgarh Fort - the largest forts in India and listed as UNESCO World heritage site - which includes The Rana Kumbha Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, Tower of Fame, Padmini Palace, Chittaurgarh Museum & Jaimal and Patta Palaces this fort covers the area of 700 Acres. After finish your sightseeing tour at Chittorgarh, later continue drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Optional tour to Eklingji and Nagda Temples which is 25 Kms one way from Udaipur city.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Udaipur, visit City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, Vintage collection of classic car museum, Saheliyon and Sahelion ki Bari. After finish your fort and palaces tour, enjoy the boat ride at lake pichola. Also enjoy the traditional Rajasthani folk dance and music show “The Dharohar Dance Show” at Bagore ki Haveli at evening.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Deogarh. Upon arrival at Deogarh check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later visit Deogarh Mahal dates back to 1670 AD when Rawat Dwarka Dasji built it as a family residence. In the evening enjoy Jeep safari in nearby villages. Also enjoy the Rajsathani folk music and dance.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pushkar known as “the rose garden of Rajasthan”, via en-route visit to Ajmer Dargah Sharif “shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti” and Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra - a mosque. Later continue drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival at Pushkar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Pushkar, visit Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple Mahadev Temple, Varah Temple, Ramavaikunth Temple, Rangji Temple and the Apteshwar Temple. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.
Trip includes
Included
Accommodation at good 3 star hotels based on Twin / Double Sharing basis
• 2 Nights in Cochin
• 1 Night in Mudumalai
• 2 Nights in Ooty
• 2 Nights in Mysore
• 2 Nights in Mahabalipuram
• 1 Night in Pondicherry
• 2 Nights in Madurai
• 2 Nights in Periyar
• 1 Night in Alleppey
• 3 Nights in New Delhi
• 1 Night in Agra
• 2 Nights in Jaipur
• 1 Night in Ranthambore
• 1 Night in Bundi
• 1 Night in Bijaipur
• 1 Night in Pangarh
• 2 Nights in Udaipur
• 1 Night in Deogarh
• 1 Night in Pushkar
Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs
Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.
• Local English speaking guide at Cochin, Mysore, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Madurai, New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Bundi, Udaipur and Pushkar.
(Other languages guides are available on additional charges)
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English
French
German
Spanish
Italian• 29 Breakfast at Hotel.
• 1 Lunch at Houseboat.
• 1 Dinner at Houseboat.
Vegan
Jain
Kosher
Vegetarian
Halal
MeatTransportation Details
All sightseeing and airport transfers for this tour will be arranged in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles to ensure a pleasant travel experience.
Vehicle Categories:
• 1–2 guests: Air-conditioned medium cars such as Toyota Etios, Swift Dzire, or similar.
• 3–4 guests: Air-conditioned large cars such as Toyota Innova or similar.
• 5–10 guests: Air-conditioned mini-vans such as Tempo Traveller or similar.
Additional Information:
• All vehicles will be driven by experienced, Local English-speaking drivers.
• Our drivers are well-trained, familiar with local routes, and committed to providing a safe and comfortable journey.
• Vehicle allocation will be based on the group size to ensure maximum comfort and convenience for all travelers.
• 29 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
• Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At.
• Daily breakfast at Hotel.
• Lunch and Dinner at House Boat.
• All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
• Local English speaking guide at Cochin, Mysore, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Madurai, New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Bundi, Udaipur and Pushkar.
(Other languages guides are available on additional charges)
• Enjoy kathakali dance performance show at Cochin.
• Visit to the Bandipur and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake.
• Enjoy the houseboat journey at Alleppey.
• Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
• Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal in Agra.
• Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri.
• 2 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist.
• Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort.
• Enjoy a boat ride at Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
• One mineral water bottle per person per day.
• All currently applicable taxes including GST.
Excluded
• Flight from Cochin to New Delhi
• Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability, and cost of healthcare around the world, travel insurance is an essential and necessary part of every journey. We strongly recommend that all travelers obtain comprehensive travel insurance to ensure protection and compensation for any cancellations or trip interruptions with any cause, as well as for other unforeseen circumstances, including medical emergencies and travel disruptions.
• Visas Fee (if applicable).
• Monument entry fees.
• The package does not include the cost of visas and SDF charges, if applicable.
• Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).
• Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
• International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
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