Fourteen days that connect two sides of India in a single circuit at the highest register. The north opens with The Imperial in Delhi, The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra — with the Taj Mahal from your room — and Rambagh Palace in Jaipur. A single domestic flight then drops you entirely into a different India: CGH Earth Brunton Boatyard in Kochi, Tea Retreat by Relais & Chateaux in Munnar, The Elephant Court in Thekkady, Kumarakom Lake Resort, and Raheem Residency in Alleppey. A full-day private houseboat cruise on the Alleppey canals, with lunch on board, closes the backwaters chapter before two final nights in Kochi. A senior Farbound trip lead escorts the full fourteen days. Most meals included throughout.
Senior Farbound trip lead throughout, with local specialists where needed.
Iconic luxury hotels across North and South India. Premier rooms by default.
Premium private vehicle.
Most meals included. Curated dining throughout. Lunch on board the houseboat.
Domestic flight Delhi-Kochi included. One way.
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Day 1 - Arrive Delhi
Fast-track arrival at The Imperial, Old Delhi, and a welcome dinner.
- Fast-track airport handling and escorted transfer to The Imperial.
- Bespoke welcome with gifting and your hardback itinerary book.
- Old Delhi with your trip lead: Chandni Chowk lanes, spice market, and the city's layered texture.
- Welcome dinner at the hotel.
Dinner
The Imperial or similar
Day 2 - Agra Fort and Craft Layers
Drive to Agra for Agra Fort, a private zardozi workshop, and Amarvilas check-in.
- Drive to Agra with your trip lead managing timing.
- Agra Fort private guided visit.
- Private zardozi workshop for the craft and process layer.
- Lunch at a curated Agra table.
- Check in at The Oberoi Amarvilas with Taj-view suite.
- Dinner at Esphahan.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
ITC Mughal or similar
Day 3 - Taj at Sunrise, Drive to Jaipur
Pre-dawn Taj visit then drive to Rambagh Palace via Abhaneri.
- Private pre-dawn Taj Mahal visit at sunrise.
- Return for breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Jaipur with curated lunch en route.
- Abhaneri stepwells stop if timing aligns.
- Arrival at Rambagh Palace with palace welcome.
- Dinner at Suvarna Mahal.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Rambagh Palace, Jaipur or similar
Day 4 - Jaipur Heritage
Amber Fort private tour, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and a craft studio.
- Early Amber Fort private tour before public hours.
- City Palace private access including the royal apartments.
- Jantar Mantar with specialist context.
- Private block-print studio visit in the afternoon.
- Dinner at the palace or a curated Jaipur restaurant.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Rambagh Palace, Jaipur or similar
Day 5 - Back to Delhi
Return to Delhi for a recovery day before the flight south.
- Return to Delhi by premium vehicle.
- Qutub Minar at a relaxed pace.
- Curated lunch en route or in Delhi.
- Afternoon at The Imperial for rest before the flight south.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
The Imperial New Delhi or similar
Day 6 - Fly to Kochi
Fly to Kochi, Fort Kochi heritage walks, and a waterfront welcome.
- Flight from Delhi to Kochi.
- Check in at CGH Earth Brunton Boatyard — a converted 1909 warehouse on the waterfront.
- Private heritage walk through Mattancherry and Fort Kochi with a specialist guide.
- Lunch at a curated Kochi table.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
CGH Earth Brunton Boatyard or similar
Day 7 - Drive to Munnar
Drive into the Cardamom Hills and a private Kathakali performance on arrival.
- Drive into the Cardamom Hills as the landscape shifts from coast to estate terrain.
- Curated lunch en route.
- Arrival at Tea Retreat with a property welcome.
- Kathakali performance for a classical Kerala cultural layer.
- Dinner at the retreat.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Tea Retreat by Relais & Chateaux or similar
Day 8 - Munnar Tea Country
Private tea estate session and a Kalaripayattu performance.
- Private tea estate session with an estate manager for the full landscape, processing, and tasting context.
- Kalaripayattu martial arts performance with pre-show context.
- Afternoon at the retreat: spa, pool, or estate walks.
- Dinner at the property.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Tea Retreat by Relais & Chateaux or similar
Day 9 - Drive to Thekkady
Drive into spice country with a Periyar Tiger Reserve safari.
- Drive from Munnar into Thekkady through spice-growing country.
- Private Periyar Tiger Reserve safari with a specialist naturalist.
- Check in at The Elephant Court with a property welcome.
- Dinner at the resort.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
The Elephant Court or similar
Day 10 - Periyar Lake and Spice Country
Periyar lake boat safari and a specialist spice garden visit.
- Private Periyar lake boat safari for the water-level ecosystem view.
- Specialist spice garden visit for cardamom, pepper, and vanilla in context.
- Lunch at a curated Thekkady venue.
- Afternoon at the property.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
The Elephant Court or similar
Day 11 - Drive to Kumarakom
Drive to Kumarakom Lake Resort for a slow backwater afternoon.
- Drive from Thekkady to Kumarakom as the landscape opens into the backwater delta.
- Check in at Kumarakom Lake Resort on Vembanad Lake.
- Afternoon at the lake-facing property: spa, sunset boat glide, or rest.
- Dinner at the resort.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Coconut Lagoon CGH Earth or similar
Day 12 - Alleppey Backwaters
Full-day private houseboat cruise through the Alleppey canals with lunch on board.
- Drive to Alleppey and board a private houseboat for a full-day canal cruise.
- Move through the backwater network: rice paddies, toddy shops, village ghats, fishing nets, and bird life.
- Lunch on board, prepared by the boat crew.
- Disembark and check in at Raheem Residency, an 1868 heritage colonial mansion.
- Dinner at the residency.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Raheem Residency or similar
Day 13 - Alleppey to Kochi
Drive to Kochi for the final city day and a curated farewell dinner.
- Drive from Alleppey to Kochi along the coastal belt.
- Return to Brunton Boatyard for the final night.
- Optional Fort Kochi afternoon walk.
- Farewell dinner at the hotel with your trip lead.
Breakfast,
Dinner,
Lunch
CGH Earth Brunton Boatyard or similar
Day 14 - Departure from Kochi
Fast-track airport handling for international or onward departure.
- Morning at leisure at the hotel.
- Fast-track airport handling and lounge access where available.
- Private transfer to Cochin International Airport.
Breakfast
Signature tier hotels
Dreaming about a first-class hotel? Welcome to hotel «The Imperial New Delhi» is located in New Delhi. This hotel is located in 3 km from the city center. You can take a walk and explore the neighbourhood area of the hotel. Places nearby: Jantar Mantar, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Parliament of India.
Everything you might need to have a good rest, all in one place! Resort «ITC Mughal, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra» is located in Agra. This resort is located in 4 km from the city center.
Dreaming about a first-class hotel? Welcome to hotel «Rambagh Palace» is located in Jaipur. This hotel is located in walking distance from the city center.
Dreaming about a first-class hotel? Welcome to hotel «Casino Hotel - Cgh Earth, Cochin» is located in Kochi. This hotel is located in walking distance from the city center.
Your vacation should be comfortable! Hotel «Coconut Lagoon - Cgh Earth» is located in Kumarakom. This hotel is located in 5 km from the city center.
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