Best of India Highlights Family Tours Holiday Packages 

Mid-morning arrival. Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to hotel.

Welcome to India, or as we say ‘atithi Devo Bhava’ (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you! 

Afternoon, tour the highlights of Chennai - the capital city of Tamil Nadu. The tour includes visits to Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, The High Court building and the incredible museum in it.

Overnight in Radisson Blu Hotel, Chennai (Superior Room)

Full day tour of Madurai visiting Meenakshi Temple and the Tirumala Nayak Palace. Evening witness the bed chamber ceremony at Meenakshi Temple.

Overnight at Heritage Madurai (Deluxe Club Room)

Morning, we will drive to Periyar.

Upon arrival in Periyar check into your hotel.

After rest and relaxation, we will visit spice plantation.

Later, we experience a unique time with elephants.

Overnight at Poetree Sarovar Portico (Club Room)

Morning, we ride to Alleppey.

Afternoon, spend the day cruising the backwaters and witnessing the traditional lives on the banks.

Overnight at Lakes & Lagoon AC Deluxe Houseboat

Following breakfast, disembark at your delightful hotel in Kumarakom.

The day is at leisure to take in the natural beauty of the place, walk to local villages, undertake Ayurvedic SPAs etc.

Overnight at Park Regis Aveda Kumarakom (Lakeview Premium Terrace Room) 

Afternoon, drive to Cochin. In the evening, witness traditional dance drama called Kaleidoscope. Ethnic and traditional dances typical of the region are performed here.

Overnight at Hotel Secret Garden (Standard Room)

Morning, undertake a tour of Cochin that brings to life the heritage of this vibrant destination – the Jew Town, The Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing nets, and of course the elegant synagogue are highlights of our visit.

An evening flight brings us to Mumbai for overnight.

Overnight at the Hotel Le Sutra (Art Room)

After breakfast, we will proceed on a half day city tour of Mumbai. 

Later, we proceed on a walking tour of the Bazaars of Mumbai.

Overnight at Hotel Le Sutra (Art Room)

Varanasi is quite possibly the world’s oldest living city. This afternoon, we will visit several temples and the Hindu University at Benares.

Later in the afternoon, a short excursion outside of the city is undertaken for a tour of Sarnath – the venue where Buddha preached his first sermons after gaining enlightenment.

Evening, we visit the ghats of Varanasi to witness the performance of Ganges Aarti.

Overnight at the Rivatas By Ideal (Deluxe Room)

At dawn, we visit the sacred Ganges for a boat ride in Varanasi.

Following the boat ride we set off on foot to explore the inner city. 

Later we return to hotel for breakfast.

Then, we will visit a Widows Ashram and Matri Bhawan.

Later, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Delhi.

Upon arrival in Delhi, check into the Hotel Jaypee Siddhartha.

Overnight at Hotel Jaypee Siddhartha (Deluxe Room)

After breakfast, embark on a city tour of New Delhi.

Then, we cross the city and into the walled gates of the Old Delhi.

Overnight at Jaypee Siddhartha (Deluxe Room)

Drive to Agra along one of the India’s finest freeways.

We will visit the first red sandstone fort of North India, the Agra Fort. Evening, we will visit Mehtab Bagh.

Overnight at Hotel Crystal Sarovar Premiere (Deluxe Room)

At sunrise, we visit one of the greatest sights of one’s lifetime - Taj Mahal.

Drive to Jaipur before stopping at the deserted capital city of Fatehpur Sikri.

Overnight at Hotel Jasvilas (Standard Room)

After breakfast, we will visit the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds.

Then, we visit Amber Fort on Jeep, the former capital of the royal Jaipurs.

We would also stop at Jal Mahal palace for photos. (From Outside Only)

Later, we visit the Panna Meena ka Kund and City Palace & Observatory.

Overnight at Hotel Jasvilas (Standard Room)

After breakfast, we will drive to Delhi.

Overnight at Hotel Novotel Aerocity (Standard Room)

Transfer to International airport to connect with your onward flight.