Comfort
Explorer
India Experience
18 days • 5
5
Excellent
1 reviews
18 days
Start
Delhi, India
Finish
Kovalam, India
Trip Code
HHKZC
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
16 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
Transport
Auto rickshaw, Boat, Cycle rickshaw, Metro, Private vehicle, Ferry, Train
Accommodation
Hotel (15 nights), Resort (2 nights)
From £2,482(18 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore the Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – and learn about its poetic history from a local expert in the surrounding gardens.
Embark on two safaris at the Ranthambore National Park for the best chance of spotting a Royal Bengal Tiger in action.
Take a nature walk in the acclaimed Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, looking out for tiger tracks with your local village guides (and unwind after with an optional Ayurveda massage).
Discover how to make local cuisine during a cooking class in Periyar and savour Keralan favourites at a restaurant that provides training and employment to local women.
Visit a tea museum in Munnar to learn about the region’s tea-making history, walk among the rolling hills of tea bushes and enjoy a boat ride on Mattupetty Dam, known for wildlife sightings.
Is this trip right for you?
Don’t underestimate the weather at any time of year in India. The weather also varies greatly from north to south. In the summer months, the heat can be extreme. In winter, some travellers have been surprised by the cool evenings. A hat, sunscreen, and clothing that can be layered will serve you well year-round.
This trip has some early starts, allowing you to see more of the country in the captivating morning light. Please refer to the Itinerary for more details.
Flights and trains can be delayed in northern India between December and February due to fog.
We’ll be visiting multiple temples during the trip and during these visits, you must wear clothing that covers the arms, legs, and shoulders.
As we'll be walking through varying terrain in national parks and villages, a basic level of fitness and comfortable walking shoes are essential. Leech socks will be provided for the Periyar nature walk.
Itinerary
Discover the highlights and contrasts of India, north and south
Experience the real India on this comfortable introduction to the cultures of the north and the natural beauty of the south. Travelling from Delhi to Kovalam, see what India has to offer on an 18-day adventure. The country’s highlights and hidden jewels are revealed against a backdrop of green through the Western Ghats and in the vibrant towns of Rajasthan. Visit India's bustling cities contrasted with quiet tiny fishing villages, along with tea gardens, tribal homes and historic enclaves. This wonderful introduction to India includes lavish palaces, vibrant bazaars and the incomparable Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Inclusions
Meals
16 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
Transport
Auto rickshaw, Boat, Cycle rickshaw, Metro, Private vehicle, Ferry, Train
Accommodation
Hotel (15 nights), Resort (2 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
Delhi - Thali Lunch at Suruchi
Delhi - Jama Masjid (Shoe Keeper)
Agra - Taj Mahal
Agra - Sheroes Cafe Visit
Agra - Agra Fort
Ranthambhore National Park - Morning Wildlife Safari
Ranthambhore National Park - Evening wildlife safari
Jaipur - Leader-led orientation walk
Jaipur - Walk to a rural village (Sawai Madhopur) on the way to Jaipur
Jaipur - Orientation walk with a local guide
Jaipur - Cooking Class with Dinner
Jaipur - Amber Fort
Jaipur- Panna Meena Kund Stepwell Visit
Kochi - Kathakali performance
Kochi - Leader-led Fort Kochi walking tour
Munnar - Tea Museum
Munnar - Echo point hill
Munnar - Mattupetty Dam
Munnar - Tea plantation
Munnar - Martial Art Performance
Munnar - Spice Plantation
Periyar - Kerala cooking class
Periyar - Guided Nature Walk
Kerala sunset cruise (1 Hour)
Kerala Backwaters - Guided walk around village
Vizhinjam - Positive Change for Marine Life (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Optional activities
Delhi - Urban Adventure - Free
Agra - Demostration on Hand knotted Carpets - Free
Agra - Additional entries to Taj Mahal - INR1300
Jaipur - Bollywood Movie at Raj Mandir Cinema - INR400
Jaipur - Jantar Mantar Observatory - INR200
Jaipur - Balloon Safari - USD280
Delhi - Gandhi's Delhi Urban Adventure - INR3350
Delhi - Qutub Minar - INR600
Delhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR600
Delhi - Optional Farewell Dinner - INR1000
Kochi - Optional Welcome Dinner - Free
Munnar - Boating at Mattupati Dam - Free
Periyar - Lunch at Spice plantation - Free
Periyar NP - Ayurvedic Massage - INR700
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
3. Tuuur requires a scanned copy of your passport bio page at time of booking to secure a permit for your Ranthambore National Park visit. Authorities at Ranthambhore NP follow a strict booking process whereby permits are issued on a first come first serve basis. If we do not receive correct passport details in time we cannot guarantee you on the tiger safari.
4. Please provide your full name exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for transport tickets. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
5. This trip includes domestic flights as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
Reviews (1)
5 stars
1
Anne
Mar 29, 2024
I highly recommend the trip to South India. Our tour leader went above and beyond to make sure the trip was memorable.
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