Incredible India Tour - Chalo Travellers

Incredible India Tour

Duration

21 Nights 22 days

Max People

26

Min Age

3+

Pickup

Chennai International Airport

Overview

Embark on the ultimate cross-country expedition across India with Chalo Travellers. The Incredible India Tour is a masterfully crafted 22-day journey spanning the serene backwaters and rock-cut temple heritage of South India to the majestic royal palaces, iconic monuments, and ancient spiritual hubs of the North.

Experience the living traditions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, explore the regal grandeur of Mysore and Rajasthan, witness the eternal Taj Mahal, and immerse yourself in the sacred energy of Varanasi along the Ganges. Designed for travelers seeking a deep, seamless, and comprehensive exploration, this tour captures the heart and soul of India in a single grand itinerary.

Tour Highlights

  • South Indian Heritage & Temples: Marvel at UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut monuments in Mahabalipuram, the Big Temple of Tanjore, and the towering gopurams of Madurai Meenakshi Temple.

  • Backwaters & Wildlife: Cruise Lake Periyar in Thekkady and experience the colonial coastal charm, spice markets, and Kathakali culture in Cochin.

  • Royal Palaces: Tour Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, the lavish Mysore Maharaja’s Palace, Udaipur’s City Palace on Lake Pichola, and the hilltop Amber Fort in Jaipur.

  • Wonders of the North: Watch the sunrise over the Taj Mahal in Agra, admire the intricate stone carvings of Khajuraho, and witness the sacred dawn boat ride on the River Ganges in Varanasi.

  • Metropolitan Spirit: Experience the historical landmarks and vibrant energy of Mumbai and Delhi.

Included/Excluded

  • 21 Nights stay in well-appointed, handpicked hotels on a twin/double sharing basis with daily breakfast.
  • Traditional 'Swagat' (welcome) on arrival and all airport/railway transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles.
  • All intercity transfers and sightseeing drives in a dedicated AC private vehicle (Sedan/SUV/Tempo Traveller based on group size).
  • Internal flights covering Bangalore – Mumbai, Mumbai – Udaipur, Udaipur – Jaipur, Agra – Khajuraho, Khajuraho – Varanasi, and Varanasi – Delhi (economy class seats).
  • English-speaking local tour guides at key monument sites (Mahabalipuram, Tanjore, Madurai, Cochin, Mysore, Mumbai, Udaipur, Amber Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal, Khajuraho, Varanasi, and Delhi).
  • Boat safari inside Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Thekkady)
  • Evening classical Kathakali dance performance in Cochin
  • Sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola (Udaipur)
  • Jeep ride up to Amber Fort (Jaipur)
  • Early morning boat ride on the Holy River Ganges (Varanasi)
  • Fuel charges, highway tolls, state taxes, parking fees, and driver allowance.
  • Dedicated support from the Chalo Travellers ground team throughout your journey.
  • Flights to/from your home country (Arrival in Chennai / Departure from Delhi).
  • Entrance tickets to monuments, palaces, temples, national parks, and museums.
  • Lunch, dinner, snacks, and personal beverage expenses (alkaline water, soft drinks, alcohol, etc.).
  • Laundry, telephone calls, room service, tips/gratuities for drivers, guides, and hotel staff.
  • Indian e-Visa fees, international travel insurance, and medical expenses.
  • Camera/video permits at monuments, extra boat rides, or optional cultural shows not listed in the itinerary.
  • Any peak season, festival, or mandatory gala dinner surcharges (e.g., Christmas & New Year dates).
  • Extra expenses arising due to flight delays, weather conditions, landslides, strikes, or unexpected emergency re-routing.
  • 5% GST

Tour Plan

Day 01: Arrival in Chennai (Madras)

Welcome to India! Upon your arrival at Chennai International Airport, you will be warmly received with a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) by our Chalo Travellers representative. Our team will assist with your airport transfer and hotel check-in. Overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 02: Chennai to Mahabalipuram (Mammalapuram) (65 km / 1.5 hrs)
  • Morning: Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Chennai covering Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral, and the Government Museum housing a world-class collection of Chola bronzes and stone sculptures.

  • Afternoon: Drive to Mammalapuram (Mahabalipuram), a 7th-century World Heritage Site renowned for its sublime rock-cut monuments.

  • Evening: Check-in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram Excursion (65 km / 1.5 hrs one way)
  • Morning: Explore Mahabalipuram's iconic architecture, including the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and the Five Rathas.

  • Afternoon: Drive to Kanchipuram—the "Golden City of a Thousand Temples" and one of Hinduism's seven most sacred cities, celebrated since the 2nd-century Chola dynasty.

  • Evening: Drive back to Mahabalipuram for an overnight stay.

Day 04: Mahabalipuram to Tanjore (300 km / 6 hrs)
  • Morning: Early morning scenic drive to Tanjore.

  • Afternoon: Visit the legendary Brihadisvara Temple (the 'Big Temple'), a Chola masterpiece standing 216 feet tall with an 80-ton single stone apex block.

  • Evening: Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Tanjore.

Day 05: Tanjore to Madurai via Trichy (200 km / 4 hrs)
  • Morning: Post breakfast, depart for Madurai via Trichy.

  • Afternoon: Sightseeing tour of Trichy featuring the Srirangam Temple complex and the ancient Rockfort Temple perched atop a massive rock outcrop. Continue drive to Madurai.

  • Evening: Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 06: Madurai Exploration
  • Morning: Visit the magnificent Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple complex, built between the 16th and 18th centuries, renowned for its colorful towers and millions of intricate stone sculptures.

  • Afternoon: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure exploring local bazaars.

  • Evening: Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.

Day 07: Madurai to Thekkady / Periyar Sanctuary (136 km / 3.5 hrs)
  • Morning: Scenic drive into the Western Ghats to Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary). Check-in upon arrival.

  • Evening: Experience a wildlife boat safari on Lake Periyar to spot wild elephants, gaurs, and birdlife along the shoreline.

  • Evening: Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 08: Thekkady to Cochin (190 km / 4 hrs)
  • Morning: Post breakfast, drive to Cochin—Kerala’s coastal trade hub and historical Arabian Sea port.

  • Afternoon: Arrival and check-in at the hotel.

  • Evening: Leisure time to explore the seaside promenade. Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 09: Cochin Heritage Tour & Cultural Evening
  • Morning: Guided tour covering the Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), Jew Town, the 1568 Jewish Synagogue, the aromatic spice market, St. Francis Church, and the famous Chinese Fishing Nets.

  • Evening: Attend a live performance of Kathakali, Kerala's classical dance-drama art form.

  • Evening: Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 10: Cochin to Mysore via Guruvayur (250 km / 4 hrs)
  • Morning: Early morning departure towards the royal city of Mysore, stopping en route at the holy temple town of Guruvayur.

  • Evening: Arrival in Mysore, hotel check-in, and relaxation. Overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 11: Full Day Mysore Heritage Tour
  • Morning: Full-day excursion visiting Srirangapatna, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (Daria Daulat Bagh), and the grand Mysore Maharaja Palace.

  • Afternoon: Drive up Chamundi Hill to visit the Durga Temple and view the massive 1659 monolithic Nandi bull statue.

  • Evening: Overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 12: Mysore to Bangalore (135 km / 3 hrs) & Flight to Mumbai
  • Morning: Drive to Bangalore for a city orientation tour, including Tipu Sultan's Wooden Palace, the ISKCON Temple, and Lalbagh Botanical Garden.

  • Evening: Timely airport transfer for your flight to Mumbai. On arrival, our Chalo Travellers ground team will assist with hotel check-in. Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 13: Mumbai Sightseeing & Flight to Udaipur
  • Morning: Tour Mumbai's iconic landmarks, including the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, and a boat excursion to Elephanta Caves.

  • Evening: Transfer to Mumbai airport for your flight to the romantic city of Udaipur. Check-in and overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 14: Udaipur City Tour & Sunset Cruise
  • Morning: Explore the magnificent Udaipur City Palace, Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Garden of the Maids of Honour), and the Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum.

  • Evening: Enjoy a scenic boat cruise across the waters of Lake Pichola at sunset.

  • Evening: Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 15: Udaipur to Jaipur (By Air)
  • Daytime: Enjoy a relaxing morning and afternoon at leisure for local shopping or café-hopping in Udaipur.

  • Evening: Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Pink City of Jaipur. Assistance upon arrival and hotel check-in. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 16: Full Day Jaipur Heritage Tour
  • Morning: 11 km drive to Amber Fort—ascend the hill fort via jeep to explore its mirror palaces and grand courtyards.

  • Afternoon: Visit the City Palace complex, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and Birla Temple.

  • Evening: Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 17: Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (260 km / 6 hrs)
  • Morning: Drive towards Agra. En route, visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, the Mughal sandstone capital built by Emperor Akbar.

  • Evening: Arrive in Agra and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 18: Agra (Sunrise Taj Mahal & Agra Fort)
  • Early Morning: Witness the rising sun over the glorious white marble dome of the Taj Mahal.

  • Afternoon: Tour the red sandstone ramparts of Agra Fort, the seat of Mughal power.

  • Evening: Leisure time to visit local marble craft workshops. Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 19: Agra to Khajuraho (By Air)
  • Morning: Post-breakfast transfer to Agra airport for your flight to Khajuraho.

  • Afternoon: Check-in at the hotel upon arrival.

  • Evening: Relax at leisure. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Day 20: Khajuraho Temples & Flight to Varanasi
  • Morning: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage temple complexes of Khajuraho, famed for their intricate 10th-century Chandela dynasty stone carvings.

  • Afternoon: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi, one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities.

  • Evening: Arrival assistance and hotel check-in. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 21: Varanasi Sunrise Cruise, Sarnath Excursion & Flight to Delhi
  • Early Morning: Experience an early morning boat ride on the sacred River Ganges to witness morning rituals along the Ghats.

  • Late Morning: Excursion to Sarnath (12 km), where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon post-enlightenment.

  • Evening: Transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight to Delhi. Transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 22: Old & New Delhi Tour & Departure
  • Morning: Guided tour of Old Delhi featuring the Red Fort (outer view), Jama Masjid, and Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial).

  • Afternoon: Drive through New Delhi to view India Gate, President's House (Rashtrapati Bhavan), Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, and Qutb Minar.

  • Evening: Departure transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many days is the Incredible India Tour trip?

It is a 21N | 22D trip with a 23-day itinerary. The full day-by-day plan is in the Itinerary above, and we can shorten or extend it to fit your dates.

What is included in this package?

This package includes 21 Nights stay in well-appointed, handpicked hotels on a twin/double sharing basis with daily breakfast., Traditional 'Swagat' (welcome) on arrival and all airport/railway transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles., All intercity transfers and sightseeing drives in a dedicated AC private vehicle (Sedan/SUV/Tempo Traveller based on group size)., Internal flights covering Bangalore – Mumbai, Mumbai – Udaipur, Udaipur – Jaipur, Agra – Khajuraho, Khajuraho – Varanasi, and Varanasi – Delhi (economy class seats)., and more — see the full Inclusions list above. Flights and visas are quoted separately unless stated.

Can I customise Incredible India Tour or travel on my own dates?

Yes — share your preferred dates, group size and hotel preference and our team will tailor this itinerary and send you a revised quote.

How do I book, and is it safe?

Send an enquiry or tap Get Quote and our specialist will call you back with availability, the detailed itinerary on WhatsApp and a secure payment link. A small booking amount confirms your seat.