First Timers India Tour – 20 Days
Package Highlights
- Duration: 20 Days / 19 Nights
- Language: Hindi, English, Spanish, German, Italian, French
- Tour Attraction: Delhi – Jaipur – Jodhpur – Udaipur - Pushkar - Agra -Varanasi–Chennai–Mahabalipuram - Puducherry -Thanjavur – Madurai- Munnar - Alappuzha (Alleppey)- Kochi - Mumbai
Tour Details
Overview
Experience the diverse beauty of India on an extensive 20-day journey covering Delhi, Rajasthan, Agra, Varanasi, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Mumbai. Discover magnificent forts and palaces, sacred temples, the Taj Mahal, spiritual Varanasi, South India’s UNESCO heritage sites, Munnar’s tea plantations, Kerala’s backwaters and Mumbai’s iconic landmarks.
Tour Itinerary
Arrive in the national capital, check in to your hotel, and relax before setting out on your journey across North and South India.
- Highlights: Evening walk near India Gate and drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Overnight: Delhi (Night 1)
- Morning: Visit Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and Jama Masjid.
- Afternoon: Drive to Jaipur via the express highway (approx. 4.5 to 5 hours).
- Overnight: Jaipur (Night 2)
- Morning: Excursion to Amber Fort with a photo stop at Jal Mahal.
- Afternoon: Explore the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).
- Evening: Stroll through local bazaars famous for textiles and jewelry.
- Overnight: Jaipur (Night 3)
- Drive: Proceed west across Rajasthan to the “Blue City” of Jodhpur (approx. 5.5 to 6 hours).
- Afternoon: Arrive, check into your hotel, and explore the vibrant clock tower market (Sardar Market).
- Overnight: Jodhpur (Night 4)
- Morning: Tour the towering Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada royal cenotaphs.
- Afternoon: Walk through the blue-painted lanes of the old city and visit Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum.
- Overnight: Jodhpur (Night 5)
- Drive: Travel towards Udaipur, the “City of Lakes” (approx. 5 hours).
- En Route: Stop at Ranakpur to admire the intricate marble carvings of the 15th-century Adinath Jain Temple.
- Evening: Enjoy a scenic sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola.
- Overnight: Udaipur (Night 6)
- Morning: Visit the grand City Palace complex and Jagdish Temple.
- Afternoon: Tour Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Courtyard of the Maidens) and the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal.
- Overnight: Udaipur (Night 7)
- Drive: Drive north-east to the sacred town of Pushkar (approx. 5 hours).
- Afternoon: Visit the famous Brahma Temple and perform a ceremonial offering at Pushkar Lake Ghats.
- Evening: Walk through the town’s artisan markets.
- Overnight: Pushkar (Night 8)
- Drive: Depart Pushkar for Agra (approx. 6 hours).
- En Route: Tour the UNESCO World Heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri, including Buland Darwaza and Jama Masjid.
- Evening: Enjoy sunset views of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh.
- Overnight: Agra (Night 9)
- Sunrise: Experience the Taj Mahal at dawn, followed by a visit to Agra Fort.
- Evening Local Market in Agra
- Overnight: Agra (Night 10)
- Morning: Arrive in Varanasi, check into your hotel, and rest.
- Evening: Watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat by boat.
- Overnight: Varanasi (Night 11)
- Morning: Early morning boat ride on the Ganges River to view sunrise rituals along the ghats.
- Afternoon: Excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon; explore Dhamek Stupa and the museum.
- Overnight: Varanasi (Night 12)
Flight: Fly from Varanasi to Chennai in the morning.
En Route Sightseeing: Drive along the East Coast Road to Mahabalipuram to explore the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and Arjuna’s Penance.
- Drive to Puducherry: Proceed to Puducherry and check into your hotel.Overnight: Puducherry (Night 13)
- Morning: Walk through the French Quarter, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and Promenade Beach.
- Drive: Travel to Thanjavur (approx. 4 hours).
- Sightseeing: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple).
- Overnight: Thanjavur (Night 14)
- Morning: Explore the Thanjavur Maratha Palace and Art Gallery, then drive to Madurai (approx. 3 hours).
- Afternoon: Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace.
- Evening: Witness the night ceremony at Meenakshi Amman Temple.
- Overnight: Madurai (Night 15)
- Drive: Ascend into the Western Ghats to the hill station of Munnar in Kerala (approx. 4.5 to 5 hours).
- Afternoon: Arrive, check in, and spend the evening enjoying scenic views of surrounding tea plantations.
- Overnight: Munnar (Night 16)
- Sightseeing: Visit Eravikulam National Park (home to the Nilgiri Tahr), Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, and Echo Point.
- Overnight: Munnar (Night 17)
- Drive: Drive down to the backwaters of Alappuzha (approx. 4.5 hours).
- Houseboat Cruise: Board a traditional Kerala houseboat for an afternoon cruise through canals, rivers, and lagoons.
- Overnight: Alappuzha (Night 18)
Morning: Drive to Kochi (approx. 1.5 hours) and explore Fort Kochi, the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Mattancherry Palace.
- Flight: Transfer to Cochin International Airport for your domestic flight to Mumbai.
- Overnight: Mumbai (Night 19)
- Full Day: Tour the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat, and Mani Bhavan.
- Departure: Transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for your onward international flight.
What's included
- Hotel accommodation for 19 nights as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Daily breakfast during the tour.
- Private AC vehicle for sightseeing and road transfers.
- Domestic travel by flight/train as specified in the itinerary.
- Airport, railway station transfers and sightseeing with assistance.
What isn't included
- International flights, visa fees and travel insurance.
- Monument, museum and attraction entrance fees.
- Personal expenses, shopping, laundry and beverages.
- Optional activities such as sound and light shows or additional boat rides.
- Tips, gratuities and services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
