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Best of India

16 days
From Delhi to Kochi (Cochin)
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1 traveler review
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 6 to 85
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Highlights

  • Delhi, Agra, Taj Mahal, Suroth Mahal, Pink City of Jaipur, Kochi, Tea Platations of Munnar, Town of Thekkady, Periyar NP, Kumarakom Backwaters, Houseboat stay

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Delhi, transfer to hotel included
  2. Day 2 Exploring Delhi, Rickshaw Ride & Street Food Tasting
  3. Day 3 Head to Agra. Sheroes Hangout, Mughal Heritage Walk. First glimpse of the Taj Mahal
  4. Day 4 Taj Mahal sunrise. Drive to Suroth Mahal, Village Walking tour
  5. Day 5 To Jaipur via the Abhaneri step well. Optional Bollywood Movie or Cooking Demo
  6. Day 6 Amber Fort & Jaipur City. Block printing workshop
  7. Day 7 Return to Delhi (optional multimedia show at the Akshardam Temple)
  8. Day 8 Fly from Delhi to Kochi - Welcome to Kerala!
  9. Day 9 Exploring captivating Kochi
  10. Day 10 Visit Pineapple and Rubber Plantations en-route to Munnar.
  11. Day 11 Exploring the markets and tea plantations of Munnar
  12. Day 12 Continue to Thekkady and take a boat ride in Periyar NP
  13. Day 13 Craft and backwaters of Kumarakom
  14. Day 14 Board a houseboat and explore the Keralan Backwaters.
  15. Day 15 Disembark and enjoy the Keralan beaches
  16. Day 16 Bon Voyage! Transfer to Kochi Airport for departure.
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

77

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Best of India reviewer 1
    · March 25th, 2025
    It was the best two weeks ever thanks to Atul and his wonderful team. We spent one week north of India, visited all the wonderful spots and we even celebrated Holi. It’s very complicated to select one highlight as we really saw so many wonderful things. After a week in the north we went to Kochi and visited the south of India which is more relaxing, green and seems like a different country. Atul was the best coordinator, he anticipated all our needs and was listening and adapting the program to our wish. Thank you so much Atul and Vijay for everything. You made our trip wonderful.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your incredible experience! It’s wonderful to hear that your two weeks in India were so memorable, filled with vibrant celebrations, breathtaking sights, and seamless coordination by Atul and his team. Experiencing both the... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025

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16 days
Best of India
From Delhi to Kochi (Cochin)

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Tour ID: 272510

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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.
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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