Essence Of India South India Extension

A quintessential Indian journey, this majestic itinerary showcases the rich heritage of India's bustling cities, renowned temples and exotic jungles. Marvel at the Taj Mahal, search for the elusive Bengal Tiger on former royal hunting grounds and stroll through a traditional spice market in Jaipur.

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$ 6,795 LAND ONLY

15 Days • GUIDED • 30 Meals

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The Details

14 nights accommodation
Services of a traveling concierge
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round-trip airport to hotel transfers (Restrictions apply)
Airport transfers (Restrictions apply)
14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners

Itinerary

Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.

Day 1 - Delhi, A Rich Melting Pot

Taj Mahal, New Delhi

Dinner Included

Day 2 - Delhi Sightseeing

The Leela Palace

Breakfast, Lunch Included

See Delhi's Red Fort and Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Curate your day and join a renowned chef for a foodie walk in Old Delhi or visit the 12th-century Qutub Minar. Take an exhilarating rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, visit a Sikh temple and its community kitchen, and view the President Palace, India gate and Parliament House.

Day 3 - An Agra Adventure

Taj Hotel and Convention Centre

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Day 4 - The Taj Mahal And Ranthambore

Nahargarh Ranthambhore

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

Bask in the majesty of the Taj Mahal, framed in the warm hues of sunrise. Travel to the historic town of Bharatpur for lunch before boarding the Jan Shatabdi Express, the Express Train to Ranthambore, and taking in the views. Arrive at your hotel nestled in the foothills of the Aravalli Range.

Day 5 - In Search of Tigers in Ranthambore

Nahargarh Ranthambhore

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

Experience the beauty of Ranthambore National Park, the former private hunting grounds of the maharajahs of Jaipur. Join a Local Expert on a quest for the elusive tiger. Explore the lakes and palace ruins of the park with an Expert Naturalist, including traditional Chhatri dome-shaped pavilions, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort.

Day 6 - Jaipur, The Pink City

Taj Devi Ratn

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

Wind through the countryside to the Rajasthan capital of Jaipur, the Pink City. Revel in the warm tones of the historic buildings and discover Amber Fort's royal halls of ivory, mirrors, glass and exquisite paintings. The day ends embracing India's spiritual majesty with a blessing ceremony before dinner the opulent 1135 AD Restaurant.

Day 7 - Jaipur Sightseeing

Jai Mahal Palace

Breakfast, Dinner Included

View the Palace of the Winds followed by a visit to Jantar Mantar, the royal observatory. Luxuriate in a VIP high tea at City Palace. Meet the inspiring ladies of Pink City Rickshaw before visiting the fresh flower and spice market or Birla Mandir for a prayer ceremony. This evening, enjoy a decadent highlight dinner at the Cinnamon Restaurant in Jai Mahal Palace.

Day 8 - Fly To Kochi Via Mumbai

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Upon arrival for your India luxury tour in this port city of tiny islands and peninsulas along the Arabian Sea, check into your waterfront hotel on Bolgatty Island. Relax with a cocktail by the outdoor pool or at the poolside Thai Soul restaurant, tempting you with cuisine inspired by the vibrant streets of Bangkok.

Day 9 - Kochi Sightseeing, Cooking School And Kathakali

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

Breakfast, Lunch Included

In Kochi, view the oldest Jewish synagogue in the commonwealth and marvel at the Hindu mythology and legends in the murals of the Portuguese Mattancherry Palace. Lunchtime brings a colorful feast of traditional Kerala home cooking. The day ends with a performance of traditional Kathakali dance.

Day 10 - Kumarakom And The Alleppey Backwaters

Coconut Lagoon

Breakfast, Lunch Included

Take a private waterwheel houseboat cruise across the tranquil waters of Alleppey past picturesque villages, green paddy fields and a coconut plantation. Linger over a gourmet lunch before the day ends at Coconut Lagoon, your lakeside retreat built from preserved mansions of the nobility's family homes.

Day 11 - Kumarakom And Vaikom Village

Coconut Lagoon

Breakfast, Lunch Included

View the area's vibrant migratory birds on a tour at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Discover one of the oldest townships in Kerala cruising down the canals of Vaikom village. Meet the residents and try your skills at weaving from pineapple leaves or coconut husks before lunch at a local's home.

Day 12 - Relaxing Kumarakom

Coconut Lagoon

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Day 13 - Magical Mumbai

The Oberoi

Breakfast Included

Day 14 - Mumbai Sightseeing

The Oberoi

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Uncover the alluring sites of Mumbai and learn the intricate details of the magnificent, 130-year-old Dabbawalla lunchbox delivery service. Cruise to Elephanta Island to visit the complex of cave temples before raising a glass to your journey over an elegant dinner.

Day 15 - Depart Mumbai

Breakfast Included

2024 Tour Dates

October

$7,425

$7,575

November

9, 23

$7,425

December

$7,425

Prices are subject to change. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land, rail and on-tour flights only, based on January 8, 2024 travel date. International airfare is additional.

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