Tour of India

15 Days Starting in New Delhi, Delhi, India and ending in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Visiting: New Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur, Kochi, Munnar, Periyar, Alappuzha, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram

Tour operator:

UncleSam Holidays

Tour code:

TOI15

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low, Easy

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Interests:

Cultural, History

Private Available:

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From: $3300 $1320 (USD) Operator discount: -$1980 -60%

NB: Prices correct on 31-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Discover the most popular tourist destinations in North and South India. In North India, explore the remarkable monuments of the Mughal Empire, including the splendid Taj Mahal, a symbol of love built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. You will also learn about the golden era of the Rajput rulers, with their legacy still visible in grand forts and havelis. For wildlife enthusiasts, a visit to Ranthambore offers the chance to see the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers. In South India, renowned for its natural beauty, you can enjoy the breathtaking beaches of Cochin, the pleasant weather, and the high hills of Munnar. Additionally, immerse yourself in the wildlife of the Periyar Sanctuary. To make your journey even more memorable, we’ll take you to Alleppey for a unique and unforgettable houseboat experience.

Highlights

  • • Explore the Mughal-era monuments in Delhi while enjoying a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk.

  • • Witness the beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunrise.

  • • Discover the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri.

  • • Embark on a wildlife safari in search of tigers at Ranthambore National Park.

  • • Uncover the rich history and architecture of Jaipur.

  • • Visit Munnar Hill Station, the summer retreat of the British during colonial times.

  • • Explore the protected Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake, an elephant and tiger reserve.

  • • Experience a stay on a houseboat in coastal Alleppey.

  • • Learn about the cultural heritage of both North and South India.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : New Delhi - Agra (220 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Location: Agra

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Agra “City of Love”. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas) and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Also visit to Mehtab Bagh and enjoy the Sunset view of Taj Mahal.

After finish your guided tour to Agra, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore (280 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Location: Ranthambore National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Early morning before breakfast Sunrise, visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday).

After finish your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast. Later check out and drive to Ranthambore, via en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, later continue drive to Ranthambore. Upon arrival at Ranthambore check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : At Ranthambore National Park

Location: Ranthambore National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Early morning before breakfast drive to Ranthambore national park. It is a former royal hunting ground and home of royal Bengal tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles.

After finish your morning game drive, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast and spend some quality time with leisure activities. After lunch at hotel, later proceed for another safari / Game drive to the National Park. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories during the jungle safari / Game drive. Evening return back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Ranthambore - Jaipur (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before breakfast drive to Ranthambore national park to enjoy the Safari. later drive back to your hotel for breakfast and spend some quality time with leisure activities. Later check out and drive to Jaipur.

Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : At Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple.

After finish your guided tour to Jaipur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Jaipur - Cochin (By Flight)

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Jaipur airport to board the flight for Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive.

In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Cochin - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Munnar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”, via en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by.

Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : At Munnar

Location: Munnar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

In the evening, enjoy a walk around Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : At Periyar/Thekkady

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Periyar visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Also enjoy the Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Location: Alappuzha

Accommodation Name: Deluxe Houseboat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.

Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 14 : Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Location: Kovalam

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at Houseboat, later check out and drive to Kovalam, via en-route visit the famous Temple of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Horse Palace, Sri Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) at Trivandrum.

Upon arrival at Kovalam check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) and Departure

Location: Thiruvananthapuram

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

  • 14 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

  • Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays

  • All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle

  • Dining Inclusions

    14 Breakfast & 2 Dinner at Hotel, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner at House Boat

  • English speaking guide at New Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra and Kochi

    (Other languages guides are available on additional charges)

  • Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk at Old Delhi

  • Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal and Tonga ride in Agra

  • Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri

  • 2 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist

  • Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort

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What's Not Included

  • Visas Fee (if applicable)

  • Monument entry fees

  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)

  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature

  • Internal/International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Mode of Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows :

Passenger Vehicle type
• 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Accommodation

Accommodation at 3 Star deluxe hotels.
4 or 5 Star hotel upgrade are available on request basis.

Check out our Q&As

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Only for foreign national traveller.

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    INR is local currency.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    100% Departure if there is single traveller.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Healthy

  • What is the maximum group size?

    10

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3 Star

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tips always optional.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

    Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • How many people will be on my trip?

    UncleSam Holidays provide private and group tour it's completely depend on you which category you are choose. if you are choosing a group tour there is maximum 40 guests.

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    UncleSam Holidays is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011. So far, UncleSam Holidays work hard to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe

  • What are the coaches like?

    We pride ourselves on having the finest fleet of fuel-efficient, fully air-conditioned coaches – all with reclining seats and on-board restrooms. The high vantage point from your coach’s window means you can take in all the glorious scenery, whether it’s a vast rural landscape or an urban city center.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We select our hotels for their quality, impeccable service and comfort, with the majority of them having air-conditioning. Few hotels don't have air conditioning due to the colder climate.

  • How much luggage can I bring?

    You can bring one suitcase per person and weight not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs) due to the limited space on the coach. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and does not have telescopic handles.

  • Are the travel guides experience?

    Our Travel Guides come from a variety of backgrounds but they all share a passion for travel. These experienced professionals show you what the guidebooks can’t – a true insider’s perspective of each destination. Each Travel Guide have at least five years’ experience under their belt.

  • What if I have special dietary requirements?

    We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking. Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements. We can’t provide salt-free, Kosher, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya milk, and high protein or low-carb meals.

  • Will I need a visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We strongly recommend that all guests have a travel insurance policy to ensure your peace of mind before and while travelling. It's important that you protect yourself in case of trip cancellations, an interruption for any reason, baggage delays or loss of baggage and medical expenses.

Reviews of this operator

Sandra Gurvis  

Great trip to India

12-Nov-2024

Highly recommended to everybody for holiday packages in India. I really appreciate them for their management everything was well managed on every tour and will keep travelling with them in future also.

Julia  

Perfect Trip

16-Aug-2024

Very helpful staff helped me during my trip too regarding all bookings thanku fir making my trip a memorable one

Mike  

Well Mananged Services

02-Oct-2024

i dont have words to explain my excellent experience with unclesam holidays, I will travel one' again with your company and will share this valuable experience with friends and family

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    UncleSam Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 80 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of unclesam holidays charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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