Duration: 20 Days / 19 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Ajanta - Ellora - Mumbai - Madurai - Chettinad - Trichy - Tanjore - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at the International airport in Delhi, our representative will escort you to the Imperial hotel. Check in and relax for the day. Enjoy an authentic Indian dinner and spend the night in the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi
In the morning, after breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Drive through the Rajpath and sightsee the Parliament, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Diplomatic Enclave. Later, take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk, Red Fort and Rajghat. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Delhi – Khajuraho
After an early morning breakfast drive to the airport to board the flight to Khajuraho. On arrival in Khajuraho, check in at the Taj Chandela hotel and go on a stroll to the nearby temples and village. Post lunch proceed on a guided sightseeing tour of the 1000 year old Chandela temples in the Western Group. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Day 4: Khajuraho - Orchha - Jhansi - Agra
After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jhansi railway station to board the train to Agra (Bhopal Shatabadi Express). En route, tour the medieval city of Orchha. On arrival in Agra, check in at the Amarvilas hotel and relax for the day. Later in the evening, explore the markets of the city. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Agra
After breakfast, go for a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb and Taj Mahal. Visit to the Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6: Agra – Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur after breakfast at the hotel. En route, the tour for Fatehpur Sikri, and visit the palaces, mosques, pavilions, tombs and Buland Darwaza. On arrival in the Pink City, check in at the Rajvilas hotel and relax for the day. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city or enjoy the hotel facilities. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: Jaipur
In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Return to the Rajvilas hotel for an overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 8: Jaipur - Jodhpur
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jodhpur. On arrival in the desert city, check in at the Umaid Bhawan Palace or Taj Hari Mahal hotel to refresh and relax. Post lunch proceed for a tour of the grand Mehrangarh Fort. Later check out the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 9: Jodhpur
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana, Daulat Khana, Jaswant Thada Memorial, and a group of royal white marble cenotaphs. Later in the day, take a walk to the local Bishnoi villages. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10: Jodhpur - Udaipur
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur, enroute visiting Ranakpur and the Kumbhalgarh Fort. On arrival in the city check in at the Udaivilas or Lake Palace hotel and relax for a while. Walk to the colorful Udaipur bazaars, boat cruises and other water activities at the picturesque Lake Pichola, or shop at Shilpgram crafts village. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11: Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, go for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Visit the Lake Palace, City Palace, Lake Pichola, Saheliyon-ki-Bari and Jagdish Temple. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 12: Udaipur – Aurangabad
After breakfast at the hotel, the morning is free for you to spend at leisure. Post lunch transfer to the airport for a short flight to Aurangabad on Indian Airlines plane. On arrival, check in at the Taj Residency hotel, refresh and relax for the day. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13: Aurangabad
After an early morning breakfast, go for a full day excursion to the 2000-year-old World Heritage Site of Ajanta Caves. This set of 30 Buddhist rock-cut caves for monasteries and chapels are a must visit. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 14: Aurangabad - Mumbai
After breakfast, head for the Ellora Caves. Visit the 34 Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, and Jainism shrines carved from solid rock. En route, you can also check out the Daulatabad Fort and the Aurangabad Caves. Later in the evening, return to the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the flight to Mumbai. On arrival, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15: Mumbai – Madurai
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for a flight to Madurai. On arrival, check in at the Taj Garden Retreat hotel, refresh, and relax over lunch. Post lunch visit the spectacular Meenakshi Temple. Later, check out the Tirumala Nayak Palace, Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock Temple, and attend the Light and Sound Panorama show in the evening. Later in the evening, visit the colorful bustling markets of Madurai. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 16: Madurai - Chettinad - Madurai
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Chettinad that has its own unique architectural style, cuisines, and customs in the temple state of Tamil Nadu. Visit the century old houses that have been created from raw materials shipped in from East and West alike. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 17: Tanjore & Trichy
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Trichy via Tanjore. On arrival proceed for a sightseeing tour of the ancient city. Visit the Brihadeshwara temple. Continue your journey to Trichy (Tiruchirapalli), the medieval era city. On arrival, check in at the Sangam Hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit Srirangam, Rock Fort, Ganapati, and Shiva Temples, Danish Church and Lord Clive's House. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 18: Trichy – Chennai
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the railway station to board the flight to Chennai. On arrival, check in Fisherman's Cove and refresh yourself. Proceed for a brief sightseeing tour of Chennai city. Visit Art and Bronze Gallery, Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral, Fort St George, Kapaleeswarar Temple, and Snake Park. In the evening walk along the hotel beach. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 19: Chennai
After breakfast at the hotel, leave on full day excursion to the temple towns of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. On your sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram, visit the ancient caves, the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and Krishna Mandapam. At Kanchipuram, visit Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi, Varadarajaswamy Temples and silk & textile outlets. Return to the Fisherman's Cove for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 20: Chennai
After breakfast at the hotel, spend the morning at leisure on the beach. Later in the evening, transfer to the airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.