You will be met on your arrival at Delhi International Airport and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Delhi, India's capital, and a city of over 15 million inhabitants, is where your tour of India begins. Overnight in Delhi.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sightseeing tour of Old an New Delhi visiting - The Red Fort, Friday Mosque -- Jama Masjid, The silver street of Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, The Hindu temple -- Birla Mandir, The India Gate, The Rashtrapati Bhawan -- President's House, The tomb of Emperor Humayun, Qutab Minar and The Bahai Temple. Overnight in Delhi.

After breakfast, transfer to airport intime to board flight for Varanasi. Met on your arrival in Varanasi and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Varanasi visiting bathing ghats, The Kashiviswanath Temple, The Durgakund, The Sankatmochan -- Shrine of Monkey God Hanuman. Overnight in Varanasi.

Early morning dawn boat ride on River Ganges. After breakfast, transfer to airport intime to board flight for Khajuraho. Met on your arrival in Khajuraho and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Overnight in Khajuraho.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Khajuraho visiting eastern and western group of temples. Afternoon transfer to Jhansi railway station (180 kms/04 hrs), intime to board the Shatabdi Express (1756/2025 hrs) for Agra. Met on your arrival in Agra and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Overnight in Agra.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Agra city visiting the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. The visit to the Taj Mahal will long be remembered by you as the highlight of your India tour package. Overnight in Agra.

After breakfast depart for Jaipur by road (250 kms / 05 hrs) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. On your arrival in Jaipur check-into the hotel of your choice. Overnight in Jaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Winds, The Jantar Mantar, The City Palace and the Amber Fort. Your tour includes a ride up the Fort on an Elephant's back. Overnight In Jaipur.

After breakfast, depart for Udaipur by road (400 kms / 6 ½ hrs). On your arrival in Udaipur check-into the hotel of your choice. Overnight in Udaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon ki bari. Evening sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola. A private Boat cruise on the Lake Pichola, is something that you will long remember as one of the highlights of your India tour. Overnight in Udaipur.

After breakfast, transfer to Airport intime to board flight for Mumbai. Met on your arrival in Mumbai and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Mumbai is the commercial capital of India and also a bustling metropolis. Overnight in Mumbai.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting the Gateway of India, The Prince of Wales museum, Hanging Gardens, Victoria Rail Station and the Marine drive. Later transfer to Airport intime to board flight for Cochin. Cochin or Kochi (new name) is the palm green commercial capital of Kerala. Met on your arrival in Cochin and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Overnight in Cochin.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting the Cochin harbor terminus, The Jewish synagogue and St Francis Church. Evening visit to Kathkali Dance Show. Overnight in Cochin.

After breakfast, depart for Kumarakom by road (75 kms /02 hrs). On your arrival in Kumarakom, check-in to the Coconut Lagoon Resort for another unique experience. Overnight at the Cocunut Lagoon Resort.

After breakfast, board houseboat for overnight cruise in the backwaters of Kerala. Cruise takes you through the palm-fringed canals and is a unique way to discover Kerala. Evening candlelit dinner on board houseboat. The night spent on the Houseboat will long be remembered by you as the highlight of your India tour package. Overnight on board the Houseboat.

After breakfast, disembark the houseboat in Alleppey and depart for Periyar by road (180 kms / 3 ½ hrs). The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is one of the best maintained wildlife sanctuaries in Southern India, giving an opportunity of spotting elephants, leopards, tigers and bisons, amongst various other species of flora and fauna. On your arrival in Periyar On your arrival in Periyar check into the hotel of your choice. Overnight in Periyar.

Early morning boat ride on Periyar lake to watch wildlife. After breakfast a short jungle trek with a naturalist to watch flora, fauna and avifauna. Overnight in Periyar.

After breakfast, depart for Madurai by road (186 kms/03 hrs). Madurai, the city known for its rich heritage, culture and historical background, most famous for the Meenakshi Temple, will be the next stop of your India tour. On your arrival in Madurai check-in to the hotel of your choice. Evening witness temple ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Overnight in Madurai.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Madurai visiting -- The Shree Meenakshi temple, the teppa kulum -- a tank with an island temple and Tirumalainaik palace. Overnight in Madurai.

Transfer to airport intime to board flight for Chennai. Met on your arrival in Chennai and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Chennai, South India's largest city, will be the last stop of your Grand India tour. Overnight in Chennai.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram, well known for their rock hewn temples, sculptures and the worlds largest stone bas relief. The fantastic Shore Temples are among the most talked about and most photographed monuments in the country. Return to Chennai for overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a half-day sightseeing tour of Chennai visiting -- the national art gallery & museum, Fort St George, a drive along the marina beach, St. Mary's church and Mylapore temple. Rest of the day at leisure in Chennai until transfer to the International Airport intime to board your flight home.