15-Day Tour of India

You’ll see the Taj Mahal, royal bengal tigers, and the pink buildings of Jaipur during this 15-day tour of India from Indus Travels. An English-speaking guide will accompany you on every adventure and escort you through New Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Cochin, Thekkady, and Alleppey. You’ll have daily sightseeing excursions, free time to explore, and optional activities to choose from. This tour includes:

• Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) or Los Angeles (LAX)
• 1 night of standard accommodations at the 4.5-star Park Hotel in New Delhi
• 1 night of standard accommodations at the 5-star Jaypee Palace in Agra
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at Tree House in Ranthambore
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at the 5-star Hilton or the 4.5-star Radisson Blu in Jaipur
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at the Hotel Citrus in Alleppey
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at the 4-star Poetree Sarovar Portico in Thekkady
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at the 4.5-star Holiday Inn Cochin
• Daily breakfast
• Meeting and assistance by representative upon arrival
• Indian traditional welcome
• Transportation/transfers in an air-conditioned deluxe coach
• Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
• Shoe covers at the Taj Mahal
• Tonga (horse cart) ride at Agra
• Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur
• Canter safari at Ranthambore National Park
• Services of English speaking guides
• Taxes and fuel surcharges

Days 1–3: Arrival and New Delhi

• Getting started: After an overnight flight, you’ll land in New Delhi, India’s capital city, early in the morning of day three. You’ll be met by a tour representative and whisked away to your luxurious hotel.
• Day 3: Highlights of a sightseeing tour include Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, before departing for Agra where you will explore Agra Fort, built in the Mughal Dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Days 3–5: Agra and Ranthambore

• Day 4: You’ll visit the Taj Mahal, majestic in the dawn. The tour then moves on to Ranthambore.
• Day 5 finds you in the tiger reserve of Ranthambore National Park, where you’ll take morning game drives in search of the shy royal bengal tiger.
• Optional excursion (day 5): Go on a second afternoon safari ($65/person).

Days 6 and 7: Jaipur

• Day 6: Jaipur, state capital of Rajasthan, is called the “Pink City” for its pink-colored buildings. Spend your day at one of the oldest and busiest of markets in the walled city, Johori Bazaar, where spices, bangles, and saris are on display and cows walk the twisting streets.
• Optional excursion (day 6): Bollywood movie ($25/person) or dinner at a local restaurant ($75/person)
• Day 7: The group takes an elephant ride to the hilltop Amber Fort, constructed in the 16th century.

Days 8 and 9: Jaipur, Cochin, and Alleppey

• Day 8: After breakfast on day 8, you’ll fly to Cochin in the southwest, once a key port in the Indian spice trade. You’ll see international influences around town, including Christian and Jewish houses of worship, before heading to Alleppey, which sits on a network of canals popular for leisure cruising. The surrounding farmland is dotted with coconut and rice plantations.
• Optional excursions (day 9): cycling tour along beaches and through the countryside ($100/person), backwater kayaking ($70/person), or houseboat cruise ($100/person)

Days 9 and 10: Cochin

• Day 9: After breakfast on day 9, you’ll head to Cochin in the southwest. It was once a key port in the Indian spice trade, which accounts for the international influences you’ll see around town, including Christian and Jewish houses of worship.
• Day 10: One of the sites on the city tour is the Dutch Palace, a 16th-century building with intricate murals inside.
• Optional excursions (day 10): dance show ($35/person), martial-arts demonstration ($55/person), hands-on cooking lesson ($75/person), and Muziris heritage tour ($85/person)

Days 10 and 11: Thekkady

• Day 10: Next, you’ll head inland to Thekkady, visiting tea and rubber plantations along the way. Thekkady is the site of Periyar Tiger Reserve, where you can spot tigers and elephants in their natural habitat during some optional tours.
• Optional excursion (day 10): spice-plantation visit ($40/person)
• Optional excursions (day 11): boat ride on Periyar Lake ($75/person) or elephant experience ($90/person)

Days 12–14: Thekkady, Cochin, and Departure

• Day 13: One of the sites on the city tour is the Dutch Palace, a 16th-century building with intricate murals inside.
• Optional excursions (day 13): Kathakali dance show ($35/person), Kalaripayattu martial-arts demonstration ($55/person), hands-on cooking lesson ($75/person), or Muziris heritage tour ($85/person)
• Day 14: You’ll transfer to Cochin airport for your flight back to the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal available only from New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX) but you can book your own connecting flights separately or call Indus Travels for price from other gateways.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling Indus Travels to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Children must be at least 10 years old to travel on this tour. Each traveler (including children) must purchase a Groupon Voucher.

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