From AUD
$4,453
Max Group Size
16 Travelers
Departure
Every Two Weeks
Duration
14/ 15 Days
Day 1 – Arrive Delhi (No Meals)
Fly to Delhi (flight not included). Private transfer to hotel.
Stay 2 nights at Welcome Hotel by ITC, Dwarka (Deluxe room).
Day 2 – Delhi (B)
Guided sightseeing: Red Fort (drive past), Jama Masjid, rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar.
Day 3 – Delhi to Jaipur (B)
Private drive to Jaipur (approx. 6 hrs).
Stay 2 nights at Ramada by Wyndham Jaipur (Standard room).
Day 4 – Jaipur (B)
Visit Amber Fort, City Palace Museum, Hawa Mahal, and evening bazaar exploration.
Day 5 – Jaipur to Fatehpur Sikri to Agra (B)
Drive to Agra with stop at Fatehpur Sikri.
Stay 2 nights at Hotel Clarks Shiraz (Superior room).
Day 6 – Agra (B)
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal, visit Agra Fort.
Day 7 – Agra to Lucknow (B)
Shatabdi Express train to Lucknow. City tour including Bara Imambara and Residency.
Stay 1 night at Fortune Park BBD (Deluxe room).
Day 8 – Lucknow to Varanasi (B)
Morning train to Varanasi. Evening Ganges Aarti ceremony.
Stay 2 nights at Rivatas by Ideal (Deluxe room).
Day 9 – Varanasi (B)
Sunrise boat ride, temple visits, and excursion to Sarnath.
Day 10 – Varanasi to Kolkata (B)
Afternoon flight to Kolkata (included).
Stay 2 nights at The Peerless Inn (Superior room).
Day 11 – Kolkata (B)
Tour Victoria Memorial, St Paul’s Cathedral, Kali Temple, and Mother Teresa’s Nirmal Hriday.
Day 12 – Kolkata to Chennai (B)
Flight to Chennai (included).
Stay 2 nights at The Residency (Superior room).
Day 13 – Chennai (B)
Visit Fort St George, San Thome Cathedral, Government Museum, and Mahabalipuram.
Day 14 – Chennai to Mysore (B)
Train to Mysore.
Stay 2 nights at Fortune JP Palace (Deluxe room).
Day 15 – Mysore (B)
Visit Maharaja’s Palace, Chamundi Hills, and Somnathpur’s Keshava Temple.
Day 16 – Mysore to Bangalore to Cochin (B)
Drive to Bangalore airport for flight to Cochin (included).
Stay 1 night at Holiday Inn Kochi (Superior room).
Day 17 – Cochin to Alleppey (B, L, D)
Drive to Alleppey for an overnight deluxe houseboat cruise on Kerala’s backwaters.
Day 18 – Alleppey to Cochin (B)
City tour including Chinese fishing nets, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, and Kathakali dance performance.
Stay 1 night at Holiday Inn Kochi (Superior room).
Day 19 – Cochin to Mumbai (B)
Flight to Mumbai (included). City tour visiting Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens, Dhobi Ghat, and more.
Stay 1 night at The Fariyas (Deluxe room).
Day 20 – Depart Mumbai (B)
Private transfer to Mumbai Airport (flight not included).
SKU: IJDB-SGJ-14-2024 / 2025 / 2026
Exclusions:
- All international air arrangements to and from India
- Visa fees
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Early hotel check in or late hotel check out
- Beverages of all types
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any other tours, meals or services not specifically covered herein
Tour Prices
| Tour prices valid to 30/09/2026 Depart any day (Day 1 should not be a Sunday) | Twin share | Triple share | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 15/10/2025 – 15/04/2026 | |||
| Solo Traveller | N/A | N/A | $11,056 |
| 2 Travellers | $6,636 | N/A | $8,564 |
| 3 Travellers | $6,000 | $5,691 | $7,960 |
| 4-6 Travellers | $5,885 | $5,581 | $7,812 |
| From 16/04/2026 – 30/09/2026 | |||
| Solo Traveller | N/A | N/A | $10,473 |
| 2 Travellers | $6,346 | N/A | $7,983 |
| 3 Travellers | $5,702 | $5,415 | $7,367 |
| 4-6 Travellers | $5,592 | $5,310 | $7,229 |
A surcharge may apply for travel mid Dec 2025 to mid Jan 2026, and during various local public holidays.
Best of India 2025–2026
For travelers seeking a true taste of India’s diversity, this 20-day journey covers the cultural, historical, and natural highlights of the north, south, east, and west. From Mughal masterpieces and sacred rivers to colonial architecture, temple towns, serene backwaters, and vibrant cities, this tour reveals the country’s rich heritage and varied landscapes.
Destinations:
Delhi • Jaipur • Agra • Lucknow • Varanasi • Kolkata • Chennai • Mysore • Cochin • Alleppey • Mumbai
Highlights
- Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise and explore UNESCO-listed Agra Fort
- Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi with a Ganges boat ride and Aarti ceremony
- Cruise Kerala’s backwaters aboard a deluxe houseboat
- Visit royal palaces, ancient temples, and colonial landmarks across India
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