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- Relaxing in Kerala’s floating hotels known as Kettuvallams.
- Basking in Goa’s beautiful Palolem beach, and sipping in fresh coconut water to keep you hydrated.
- Visiting Jaisalmer, a desert town in Rajasthan.
- Visiting Varanasi, a city in Uttar Pardesh, which consist of more than 2000 temples and attracts pilgrims and devotees of Hindu, Buddhists and Jains.
- Enjoying a Ganges River cruise
- Seeing Taj Mahal, an epitome built by Shah Jahan, a Mughal emperor for his wife.
- For wildlife lovers, a visit to Kanha National Park is must, as it is one of the few best places to see a tiger in India.
- Visit to Harmandir Sahib, a popular Sikhs temple also known as the Golden Temple.
- Riding a camel into the Thar desert, and sleeping beneath the stars.
- Meditating in a temple in Dharmasala, the home of the Dalai Lama.
- Hiking through the magnificent Valley of the Flowers.
- Zig-zagging through mountains while paragliding in the Himalayas.
- Staying with a local Himalayan family in a remote village.
- Bouncing along chaotic city streets and dodging other vehicles (and cows) in a tuk-tuk.
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Traveling India's Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle is a famous northern route that connects the national capital of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. This is India’s most well-traveled route, providing visitors a glimpse of India’s diverse landscapes.
Day 1, Delhi: See the Gandhi memorial museum, Red Fort, and the Jama Masjid, the largest Mosque in India.
Day 2-3, Jaipur: Visit the Pink City of Jaipur, former residence of the royal family, and the capital of Rajasthan. See the Hawa Mahal, the “Palace of Winds”, and Amber Fort, the former capital. Optional: Watch a Bollywood film at the famous Raj Mandir Cinema.
Day 4-5, Agra: See the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, a palatial walled city of sandstone.
Day 6-7, Delhi: Return to Delhi and enjoy some shopping or a rickshaw ride around the city.
The Best of Northern India
A trip to northern India for first timers necessitates a visit to the Golden Triangle coupled with at least one holy city. Some trips consist of a river cruise down the sacred Ganges river, where you unpack once and see all the sights along the way.
Day 1-3, New Delhi: See New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, India’s oldest Mosque, and see the Red Fort, where the last Moghul emperor was exiled.
Day 4-5 Agra: See the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, a palatial walled city of sandstone.
Day 6-7, Jaipur: Visit the Pink City of Jaipur, former residence of the royal family, and the capital of Rajasthan. See the Hawa Mahal, the “Palace of Winds”, and the most photographed building after the Taj Mahal. Optional: Watch a Bollywood film at the famous Raj Mandir Cinema.
Day 8-9, Varanasi, Kalna, or Sawarda: Visit Varanasi, one of the most holy cities in India, Kalna, the region’s densest concentration of temples, or Sawarda, a village of temples including one dedicated to the Sikh religion.
Day 10-13 (optional): Take a boat ride down the Ganges River, and see the various buddhist temples.
Highlights of Southern India
Stark differences exist between subtropical landlocked Northern India and tropical Southern India, characterized by long coastlines. In Southern India, you’ll visit coastal cities, wildlife preserves, and enjoy unique Southern Indian cuisine.
Day 1-2, Kochi: Explore Kochi, a former trade center with a history of Portuguese, Dutch and British rule throughout different time periods. See Chinese fishing nets dotted along the coast of Fort Cochin.
Day 3-4, Coonoor or Kalpetta: Drive to Coonoor, most famous for its Nilgiri tea, or Kalpetta, famous for its dense coffee plantations.
Day 5-6, Mysore: Considered the cultural capital of the state, Mysore is home to the opulent Mysore Palace and the centuries-old Devaraja Market.
Day 7-8, Puducherry: Formerly the largest French colony in India and important trading town.
Day 9-10, Madurai: Madurai is known as the Tamil Culture’s most vital centers. See the famous Meenakshi Temple and the Gandhi Memorial Museum.
Day 11-13, National parks: Visit Periyar National Park, wildlife preserve, or Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary.
Day 14: Return to starting city
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Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
Upgraded - India: Forts + Palaces of Rajasthan
Extraordinary and amazing. Around every corner is something differen...
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Valerie
Mar 2025
Upgraded - South India: Kerala to Goa
A great experience to see India and parts of it that you wouldn't see norma...
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Mar 2025
A Taste of Southern India - Temples and Tea Plantations
This was my first trip as a single person and I had a fabulous time. The group of 12 (four couples and four singles) really gelled and were very friendly, supportive...
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Robert Atkinson
Mar 2025
India's Golden Triangle
Really enjoyed the Itinerary and the planning. The sights visited were amazing and the hotels and accommodation was very good. It was a very good group we were in an...
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