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North and South India

India

20 days from £2,725pp Inc. international flights

A 21 day itinerary covering the highlights of two of India's most diverse and popular states; Rajasthan and Kerala. From the forts, palaces and bustling cities of the north to the tropical Backwaters and tea plantations of Kerala, ending with a relaxing night on the beach.

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At a Glance

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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City Palace UdaipurFacade of the Palace of the Winds, JaipurCity Palace, Udaipur
North and South India

Itinerary Route Map - 20 Days

Taj Mahal, AgraMunnar, IndiaThe lake at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, IndiaMarari Beach Resort, Marari BeachBackwaters, IndiaFishing Nets, Cochin, India

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • There are plenty of ways to change this itinerary, either to extend your stay or experience different areas in more detail. Here are some suggestions:
  • Visit the holy city of Varanasi for a few nights and take an early morning boat ride on the Ganges.
  • Travel to Ranthambhore National Park in search of tigers and other wildlife.
  • Go to Jodhpur and explore the 'sun city' for a day.
  • Explore the bustling city of Mumbai en route to Cochin
  • From Munnar drive through the Western Ghats in to Tamil Nadu, staying in Madurai for two nights.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
  • Guided tour of the 'pink city' of Jaipur
  • Take a guided jungle walk looking for elephants in Periyar National Park
  • Spend the night on a house boat in the peaceful Keralan backwaters

Day by Day

Day 1London

Fly overnight to Delhi.

Day 2Delhi

Arrive in Delhi, afternoon free to relax after your flight or explore.

Day 3Delhi

Guided tour of Old and New Delhi.

Day 4Delhi - Agra

Take the train to Agra, visit the Red Fort and tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah.

Day 5Agra - Jaipur

Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.

Day 6Jaipur

Guided tour of Amber Fort and the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur.

Day 7Jaipur - Bijaynagar

Head into rural Rajasthan.

Day 8Bijaynagar

Explore a local village or take a guided walk around some of the farmland.

Day 9Bijaynagar - Udaipur

Continue by road to Udaipur, via Chittorgarh.

Day 10Udaipur

Guided tour including the vast City Palace. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 11Udaipur - Cochin

Fly south to Cochin, via Mumbai. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 12Cochin

Guided tour of colonial Cochin.

Day 13Cochin - Munnar

Drive to Munnar and enjoy a walk through the tea plantations.

Day 14Munnar - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Morning at leisure in Munnar to visit the fascinating Tea Museum. Drive to Periyar National Park.

Day 15Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Rise early for a guided jungle walk, before a visit to the spice plantations.

Day 16Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Alleppey

Drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat in the backwaters.

Day 17Alleppey - Backwaters

Transfer from your house boat to your Backwaters accommodation.

Day 18Backwaters - Marari Beach

Short drive to Marari to relax on the beach.

Day 19Marari Beach

At leisure to relax on the beach

Day 20Marari Beach - Cochin

Transfer to Cochin and fly back to the UK.

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