Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Orchha – Gwalior – Mumbai – Goa – Kochi
The Complete India Explorer Tour is a well planned tour which will enable the tourists to have a feel of the real India, its ancient civilization, royal culture, spirituality, its colonial touch, and its breathtaking natural beauty. The tour covers North, West and South India and includes World Heritage Sites of UNESCO, religious cities, royal palaces, cultural centers, tropical backwaters and golden beaches.
This trip focuses on quality experiences like guided hikes, engagements with culture, leisure sightseeing, and picturesque tour drives. You can easily book your Complete India Explorer Tour packages via the website of Travel people India
Tour Highlights
This is done to arrive in Delhi and to take a rest and acclimatize in your hotel. This day is purposely light so that you can recuperate on international travelling and time zones. During the evening, take a casual orientation tour around Connaught Place as the commercial hub in Delhi during the colonial time. See the everyday Indian life- office commuters, street shows, cafes, and old-fashioned buildings. Your guide tells you about the Indian ways, travel tips, and the way you are going. Diner Dinner is optional and will be held in a traditional restaurant that will introduce you gently to Indian cuisine. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Start with Old Delhi, which is the home of Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, through spice markets, wedding shops and ancient lanes. Pay a silent visit to Mahatma Gandhi our products at the Raj Gandhi memorial. Explore the city of India in the capital of New Delhi, drive through Rashtrapati Bhavan, visit the UNESCO sites that are Humayun Tomb and Qutub Minar. Conclude the day with Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and observe community prayer and the service. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Go to Agra through Yamuna Expressway. Following the check-in and rest in the hotel, visit Agra Fort which is a large complex of red sandstone that served as homes of Mughal emperors. Stroll through palaces, court yards and palaces bordering the banks of the river, the Taj Mahal. Your guide tells you about Mughal rules, architecture and the life of the court. Evening is at leisure to visit local marble-inlay ateliers or to have a peaceful evening view of the sunset at Mehtab Bagh. Overnight stay in Agra.
The day should begin with a morning stroll in the Taj Mahal to witness its shifting colors and calmness of the setting. Then break at breakfast, proceed to Jaipur, visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Akbar. Visit the shrine of Salim Chishti, Jama Masjid and Buland Darwaza which are still visited by pilgrims in the modern times. Travel across rural Rajasthan region-fields, villages and roadside temples, and reach Jaipur. Leisure in the evening to sleep or take walks around markets. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Take a tour of Amber Fort, where you climb the mighty gates into the hallways and temples of mirrors, up to the royal apartments. Then move on to City Palace which still serves the royal family of Jaipur and Jantar Mantar, a historic observatory. Spend the day at ease then in the afternoon, go and see Birla Temple evening aarti where we can observe the local piety. Then visit the colorful bazaars of Jaipur, comprising Johari, Bapu and Tripolia bazaars, where the goods sold include textiles and jewellery as well as handicrafts. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Wake up and after having a delicious meal leave for a 3-4 hour road trip to Udaipur. On arrival, check in and relax. Spend afternoons in the calm environment of the most romantic city of India. During the evening, go on a boat trip on lake pichola where you pass by Jag Mandir and the City Palace that shines under the setting sun. The mountainous and peaceful nature of the background is a clear contrast to the desert of northern India. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
See the City Palace, a huge courtyard-balcony-museum complex, overlooking Lake Pichola. Moving on to Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon Ki Bari, which is an old garden constructed to provide women with the court. Afternoon is free to go to cafe hop, art galleries or to have rest. Cultural dance performance in the evening is optional and is used to showcase the traditions of Rajasthan. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Wake up and after having your breakfast leave for a scenic ride to Jodhpur the Blue city. Check in and rest for a while to explore the scenic rural villages, temples and farmland. You can talk to the local community members to develop understanding of the day-to-day life of rural Rajasthan. Arrive in Jodhpur, check in and relax. During the evening, visit the old city around the clock tower market, where there are spice traders, textile shops and street food. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Explore Mehrangarh Fort, which is dramatic and is high above the city. Visit its palaces, museums and panoramic sites. Go to Jaswant Thada, white marble cenotaph and Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Afternoon leisure or heritage cafes in the fort complex. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Wake up and after having breakfast leave for the drive to Jaisalmer. Explore further into the Thar Desert area and you can see that the scenery is becoming dry and golden while you are on the way to Jaisalmer. Upon reaching Jaisalmer, unwind and then see Gadisar Lake and sun-set points. The buildings of the town are made of sandstone which shines under the evening sun. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Visit Jaisalmer Fort, which is one of the final surviving forts across the world, explore the ancient Patwon Ki Haveli, and Salim Singh Ki Haveli and the markets inside the fort During the afternoon, drive into Sam Sand Dunes to ride over the deserts. Watch the sunset and then folk music, dance and traditional dinner at a desert camp. Overnight stay in the desert.
Go back to the city of Jaisalmer and fly to Varanasi through Delhi. This is a transition between the culture of royal desert and spiritual India. During the evening, go to Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, an effective session of fire, songs and worship done at the banks of the river. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Start with a morning boat ride on Ganges, where you will witness morning rituals, prayers and everyday life on the ghats. Go to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and take a stroll through holy streets. Afternoon, sightseeing of Sarnath, the seat of Buddha’s first sermon. Evening free for reflection. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Take a flight to Khajuraho and visit Western Group of Temples, which is known because of elaborate carvings depicting devotion, everyday life, and philosophy. Your guide will tell you the symbolism of the sculptures. Leisure or sound-and-light show in the evening. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Orchha is a peaceful heritage town. Tour at Orchha Fort, Jahangir Mahal, and Ram Raja Temple, and Riverside cenotaphs. An evening stroll through the deserted town gives one an idea of the slow-moving Indian life. Overnight stay in Orchha.
Move to Jhansi and fly or take an overnight train to Mumbai. On arrival, relax. Walking in the evening along Marine Drive, feeling the energy of the Indian financial city. Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Explore Elephanta Caves, colonial buildings and Dhobi Ghat that shows cultural charm. Afternoon is free to explore cafes, museums or shopping to buy souvenirs . In the evening the Juhu beach or the Gateway of India. Place the grand Taj hotel and admire its magnificent architecture. Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Take a flight to Mumbai and arrive in Goa. Reach your sea facing resort and after checking in take a rest for sometime and then explore the grand resort and watch some stunning sunset from the beach. Overnight stay in Goa
Wake up and after your breakfast spend the day sightseeing at the Old Goa churches that remind of Portuguese architecture , spice plantation, and Panaji city. Then visit the Anjuna beach which is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches. Enjoy the street food and visit the local flea market to shop for souvenirs. Overnight stay in goa
Fly to Cochin and then check into your hotel and take some rest. After that, get ready to explore Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets, Chinese streets, and Kathakali shows. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Wake up and have your breakfast then explore the local temples near your hotel for quick spiritual retreat and then leave for airport as your long adventurous hour comes to an end.
