Cultural Tour of India: Oldest Cities & Ornate Palaces
Embark on a cultural and historical experience through some of India’s oldest cities and most famous temples on this affordable tour of North & South India. From the white marble of the Taj Mahal to the unforgettable backwaters of Kerala, your camera’s shutter will be snapping nonstop throughout this comprehensive Indian journey. Sail along the sacred Ganges River in Varanasi and explore Abhaneri’s carved stepwells in the North before flying south to search for tigers in the wild and exotic spices in relaxed hill stations. With an intriguing combination of included activities and free time, city streets, and rural spirit, you’re sure to gain an understanding of the people and some insight into this fascinating land.
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels/guesthouses (23 nights)
Comfortable tented camp (2 nights)
Sleeper train (1 night)
Homestay (1 night, multi-share)
EXPERIENCES
Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
City Walk, Delhi
Lunch at Theuvoram Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
Kerala Backwaters Homestay, Alleppey
Old Delhi walk
Amber Fort tour
Rajasthani rural village stay
Dhula Village cycling excursion
Taj Mahal, Baby Taj and Agra Fort tour
Orchha Palace complex visit
Western Temple complex visit
Ganges River boat trips at sunrise and sunset, including candle flower ceremony
Fort Kochi orientation walk
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary walk and safari
Chaumundi Temple and Mysore Palace visit
Mamallapuram Shore Temple visit
Pondicherry orientation walk
Madurai cycle-rickshaw ride and Sri Meenakshi temple visit
Cardamom Hills spice plantation tour
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
FOOD & DRINK
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Trip Pace
Relaxed
Day 1 Delhi
Meals included: None
Day 2 Delhi
Meals included: None
Day 3 Delhi to Jaipur
Meals included: None
Day 4 Jaipur
Meals included: None
Day 5 Jaipur to Dhula Village
Meals included: Dinner
Day 6 Dhula Village to Āgra
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 Āgra
Meals included: None
Day 8 Āgra to Alīpura
Meals included: None
Day 9 Alīpura
Meals included: None
Day 10 Alīpura to Orchha
Meals included: None
Day 11 Orchha to Varanasi
Meals included: None
Day 12 Varanasi
Meals included: None
Day 13 Varanasi
Meals included: None
Day 14 Varanasi to Delhi
Meals included: None
Day 15 Delhi to Kochi
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 16 Kochi to Kalpetta
Meals included: None
Day 17 Kalpetta
Meals included: None
Day 18 Kalpetta to Mysore
Meals included: None
Day 19 Mysore
Meals included: None
Day 20 Mysore to Māmallapuram
Meals included: None
Day 21 Māmallapuram
Meals included: None
Day 22 Māmallapuram to Puducherry
Meals included: None
Day 23 Puducherry to Madurai
Meals included: None
Day 24 Madurai
Meals included: None
Day 25 Madurai to Thekkady
Meals included: Dinner
Day 26 Thekkady to Kerala Backwaters
Meals included: Lunch | Dinner
Day 27 Kerala Backwaters to Kochi
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 28 Kochi
Meals included: None
