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India 20 Days

Best of India

For those wanting a sense of the whole country, this tour embraces the major points of interest in the north, south, east and west.

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).

Inside Experiences

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Accommodation

  • 18 nights in 4* locally rated hotel accommodation as listed
  • 1 night on deluxe houseboat

Meals

  • Meals as listed (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Transport

  • Economy class domestic flights Varanasi-Kolkata-Chennai and Bangalore-Cochin-Mumbai including domestic air taxes, fuel surcharges and a 20-kg check-in baggage allowance per passenger per flight
  • Train journeys Agra-Lucknow-Varanasi and Chennai-Mysore
  • All airport, hotel, train station transfers and overland transfers between towns & cities as per itinerary on a private basis (vehicle with driver), as per itinerary

Touring

  • Sightseeing tours as listed on a private basis as listed, including service of a station English-speaking guide
  • All road tolls, parking fees, and single-entry entrance fees, when applicable, as per itinerary
  • All local taxes and service charges
  • E-docs (travel documentation sent via email)

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
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Triple
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Single Room
From 15/10/2025 – 15/04/2026
Solo TravellerN/AN/A$11,056
2 Travellers$6,636N/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 TravellerN/AN/A$10,473
2 Travellers$6,346N/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.

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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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