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Grand Tour of India

51 days
From New Delhi to Kochi (Cochin)
4.9
61 traveler reviews
Grand Tour of India - Alkof Holidays
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Tour Operator:
Alkof Holidays
Max group size:
10
Age range:
1 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
163598
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Highlights

  • Explore Delhi's historical landmarks
  • Attend Ganges Aarti in Varanasi
  • Witness the majestic Taj Mahal
  • Spot tigers at Ranthambore Park
  • Discover the caves of Ajanta & Ellora

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival at New Delhi
  2. Day 2 At Delhi
  3. Day 3 Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)
  4. Day 4 At Varanasi (Local Sightseeing & Sarnath Visit)
  5. Day 5 Varanasi/Delhi (By Flight) - Agra (220 Km/4 hrs drive)
  6. Day 6 At Agra
  7. Day 7 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore (270 Km/6 hrs drive)
  8. Day 8 At Ranthambore National Park
  9. Day 9 Ranthambore - Jaipur (160 Km/3.30 hrs drive)
  10. Day 10 At Jaipur
  11. Day 11 Jaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar (150 Km/3 hrs drive)
  12. Day 12 Pushkar - Udaipur (280 Km - 5.30 hrs drive)
  13. Day 13 At Udaipur
  14. Day 14 Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur (250 Km/5 hrs drive)
  15. Day 15 At Jodhpur
  16. Day 16 Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (300 Km/5.30 hrs drive)
  17. Day 17 At Jaisalmer
  18. Day 18 Jaisalmer - Bikaner (330 Km/5 hrs drive)
  19. Day 19 Bikaner - Mandawa (190 Km/3 hrs drive)
  20. Day 20 Mandawa - Delhi (260 Km/5.30 hrs drive)
  21. Day 21 Delhi - Khajuraho (BY Flight)
  22. Day 22 Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh (230 Km/5.30 hrs drive)
  23. Day 23 At Bandhavgarh National Park
  24. Day 24 At Bandhavgarh National Park
  25. Day 25 Bandhavgarh - Kanha National Park (215 Km/5 hrs drive)
  26. Day 26 At Kanha National Park
  27. Day 27 Kanha - Jabalpur (170 Km/3.30 hrs drive) - Mumbai (By Flight)
  28. Day 28 At Mumbai
  29. Day 29 Mumbai - Aurangabad (By Flight)
  30. Day 30 At Aurangabad (Visit Ajanta Caves)
  31. Day 31 At Aurangabad (visit Ellora Caves)
  32. Day 32 Aurangabad - Chennai via Mumbai (By Flight)
  33. Day 33 At Chennai
  34. Day 34 Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 Km/3.30 hrs drive)
  35. Day 35 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (110 Km/2 hrs drive)
  36. Day 36 At Puducherry (Excursion trip to Auroville)
  37. Day 37 Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Thanjavur (170 Km/4.30 hrs drive)
  38. Day 38 At Thanjavur (Local sightseeing & Kumbakonam visit)
  39. Day 39 Thanjavur - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai (200 Km/4 hrs drive)
  40. Day 40 At Madurai
  41. Day 41 Madurai - Kanyakumari (245 Km/4 hrs drive)
  42. Day 42 Kanyakumari - Nagercoil - Kovalam (90 Km/2.30 hrs drive)
  43. Day 43 At Kovalam
  44. Day 44 Kovalam - Alappuzha (160 Km/4 hrs drive)
  45. Day 45 Alappuzha - Thekkady/Periyar (130 Km/3 hrs drive)
  46. Day 46 At Thekkady
  47. Day 47 Thekkady - Munnar (100 Km/3.30 hrs drive)
  48. Day 48 At Munnar
  49. Day 49 At Munnar
  50. Day 50 Munnar - Kochi (130 Km/4 hrs drive)
  51. Day 51 Departure from Kochi
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Alkof Holidays

4.9
(61 reviews)

Number of tours

138

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

100%

Established in 2011, Alkof Holidays is a well known tour operator in India. We understand our customers and always deliver on our promises. We offer exciting travel experiences, meticulously planned itineraries and comfortable tours conducted by professional, experienced, enthusiastic and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Amit
    · October 13th, 2024
    I booked the tour with Alkof holidays for my family, they were very helpful and answered all our questions, and...
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  • Linda
    · May 19th, 2024
    Sunil from Alkof Holidays provided endless support, updated correspondence and with first class service on our trip...
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  • Rob
    · May 19th, 2024
    Our accommodation throughout the tour was amazing, the service and friendly staff. I thoroughly enjoyed every game...
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51 days
Grand Tour of India
From New Delhi to Kochi (Cochin)

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Good to Know

  • Currency
    Indian Rupee
    India
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
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    Type F
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    Type D
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before January 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 13th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Alkof Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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