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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 22 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-35910
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts New Delhi, India
Ends Chennai, India

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Enjoy accommodation like no other – an opulently decorated heritage stay in Jaipur, a beautiful converted houseboat on the Kerala backwaters and a suave heritage hotel in Kochi are your Feature Stays on this trip.
Find out what makes Indian cuisine so special during Exclusive Experiences, including local-lead food tours in Agra and Madurai, home-cooked meals with local families, and an ayurvedic cooking demonstration and dinner.
Embark on safaris through Ranthambore National Park in search of the elusive tigers that call the park home and track footprints in search of wild elephants in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Discover the beauty in buildings that lie across India, from Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Royal City Palace to Agra’s Red Fort and iconic Taj Mahal, and see architectural influences from a multicultural past in Puducherry and Kochi.
Take part in Exclusive Experiences to remember – visit a royal haveli in Jaipur and hear the stories of its owner’s ancestors, cruise down the Ganges with local musicians, and witness a lively performance of kalarippayattu.

The trip "Premium North & South India" starts from New Delhi and ends in Chennai. It is a luxury tour that takes 22 days taking you through Periyar National Park, Chennai, Munnar and 10 other destinations in India. "Premium North & South India" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover the best of north and south India on a 22-day Premium adventure, from bustling Delhi to multicultural Kochi. Experience the magic of the heritage-rich north at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, and immerse yourself in local culture as you meet the owner of a royal haveli and cruise down the Ganges. Take in the natural charms of the south while looking for elephants in Periyar National Park, walking through the tea plantations of Munnar and cruising the Kerala backwaters. Travel with local leaders who will show you the vibrant heart of a country that delights, surprises and intrigues.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Delhi
Day 2: Agra
Day 3: Ranthambhore National Park
Day 4: Ranthambhore National Park
Day 5: Jaipur
Day 6: Jaipur
Day 7: Varanasi
Day 8: Varanasi
Day 9: Delhi
Day 10: Chennai
Day 11: Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Day 12: Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Day 13: Madurai
Day 14: Madurai
Day 15: Thekkady
Day 16: Thekkady - Periyar National Park
Day 17: Munnar
Day 18: Munnar
Day 19: Kerala Backwaters
Day 20: Kochi
Day 21: Kochi
Day 22: Kochi

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (16 nights), Jaipur Feature Stay (2 nights), Houseboat Feature Stay (1 night), Kochi Feature Stay (2 nights)

Meals

20 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 10 Dinners

Transport

Auto rickshaw , Boat , Cycle rickshaw , Metro , Plane , Private vehicle , Jeep , Ferry

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Delhi - Welcome dinner
Agra - Taj Mahal
Agra - Expert-led street food tour (as dinner)
Agra - Agra Fort
Ranthambhore National Park - Morning Wildlife Safari
Ranthambhore National Park - Evening wildlife safari
Jaipur - Home-cooked dinner
Jaipur - Leader-led orientation walk
Jaipur - Amber Fort
Jaipur - City Palace
Jaipur - Private Royal Haveli visit with owner
Jaipur - Rooftop drinks overlooking old walled city (one drink included)
Varanasi - Sarnath
Varanasi - Sunrise Ganges boat trip
Varanasi - Sunset candle flower ceremony
Varanasi - Leader-led Old City walking tour
Varanasi - Sunset Ganges boat trip (musicians on board)
Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
Delhi - Final dinner
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Chennai - Welcome dinner
Mamallapuram - Shore Temples guided tour
Puducherry - Leader-led French Quarter walking tour
Puducherry - Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Puducherry - snack stop at local cafe
Madurai - Leader-led street food tour
Madurai - Sri Meenakshi 1000 Pillar
Madurai - Sri Meenakshi Temple
Madurai - Gandhi Museum
Madurai - Leader-led walking tour
Madurai - Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
Madurai - Local family visit and home-cooked Tamil dinner
Thekkady - Expert-guided spice plantation visit and lunch
Periyar - Kalaripayattu (Indian Martial Art) performance
Periyar - Guided nature walk
Munnar - Tea plantation
Munnar - Tea Museum
Munnar - Mattupetty Dam
Munnar - Leader-led town walking tour
Kochi - Kathakali performance
Kochi - Jewish Synagogue
Kochi - Ferry to Mattancherry
Kochi - Leader-led Fort Kochi walking tour
Kochi - Dutch Palace
Kochi - Ayurveda-inspired dinner
Kochi - Converstation with an expert on Satvik Bhojan (Ayurvedic food)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to New Delhi and from Chennai are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Premium North & South India tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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