How many internal flights?

Two — Delhi–Varanasi and Varanasi–Kochi, both included.

Grand India — North & South — 14 days · 13 nights from $2180

India's greatest hits in two weeks — the Golden Triangle, the holy Ganges, and the tropical south — a once-in-a-lifetime sweep from north to south.

14 days · 13 nightsDuration
Private tourOnly your group
Pickup includedFrom your hotel in the city
Live guideEnglish
Free cancellationAsk us for the exact terms

What our travellers say

“They met us at the airport at 1am, took us to the hotel, and from then on we didn't think about a single arrangement for nine days. Worth every dollar.”

Sarah M. – 🇺🇸 Boston, USA

“Our flight to Jaipur was cancelled. Their coordinator had a car and a new hotel sorted before we'd even left the terminal. That's what you're paying for.”

James W. – 🇬🇧 London, UK

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Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Delhi

Airport pickup, hotel check-in.

Day 2Delhi

Old and New Delhi sightseeing.

Day 3Delhi → Agra

Drive to Agra; Agra Fort.

Day 4Taj Mahal → Jaipur

Sunrise at the Taj, drive to Jaipur.

Day 5Jaipur

Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal.

Day 6Fly to Varanasi

Flight; evening Aarti.

Day 7Varanasi

Sunrise boat ride, Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath.

Day 8Fly to Kochi

Flight to Kochi; Fort Kochi walk.

Day 9Kochi → Munnar

Drive to the tea country.

Day 10Munnar

Tea estates and Eravikulam.

Day 11Munnar → Alleppey

Houseboat boarding.

Day 12Backwaters

Full day cruising.

Day 13Alleppey → Kochi

Morning cruise, return to Kochi.

Day 14Departure

Transfer to Cochin airport.

Itinerary may change slightly — we'll tailor timings to your group.

Includes

4★ hotels & houseboat, 13 nights
Internal flights (Delhi–Varanasi, Varanasi–Kochi)
Private cars with drivers
Ganges boat ride & Kerala houseboat
Guides in every city

International flights
Lunch & dinner
Personal expenses & tips

Meeting point

Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3 arrivals

Frequently asked questions

It's tight but beautifully paced; if you have more time we can add Goa or Rajasthan's desert.

Traveller reviews

4.8/5Based on 58 reviews

Sarah M.🇺🇸 Boston, USA
They met us at the airport at 1am, took us to the hotel, and from then on we didn't think about a single arrangement for nine days. Worth every dollar.
James W.🇬🇧 London, UK
Our flight to Jaipur was cancelled. Their coordinator had a car and a new hotel sorted before we'd even left the terminal. That's what you're paying for.
Claire L.🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Travelling with two kids in India sounded impossible. They planned it so well that it was the easiest family holiday we've had.