india - 17 days

itinerary


Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
Day 2: Delhi
Day 3: Transfer to Agra
Day 4: Taj Mahal
Day 5: Transfer to Jaipur with stop at Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri on the way
Day 6: Jaipur
Day 7: Flight to Mumbai
Day 8: Mumbai
Day 9: Mumbai
Day 10: Flight to Kochi
Day 11: Kochi – Alleppey
Day 12: Alleppey – Munnar
Day 13: Munnar – Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 14: Periyar - Varkala
Day 15: Varkala
Day 16: Varkala
Day 17: Fly back

Please note that this is just one itinerary, but India is a huge country and there is much more to see. If you have more days available there are several stops on the way that you can add or you can decide to visit different parts of India. Whenever you can, try to move around with public transports like trains or bus.

Best Overall Time for Your Itinerary (North + Mumbai + Kerala)

November – March is perfect because:
✅ Pleasant weather in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
✅ Comfortable, dry weather in Mumbai
✅ Cool and non-humid conditions in Kerala

TO DO & TO SEE


DELHI
- Jama Masjid
- Chandni Chowk
- Red Fort
- India Gate
- Visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar & Lotus Temple
- Rashtrapati Bhavan & Parliament House drive-past
- Explore Hauz Khas Village

AGRA
- Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort

JAIPUR
- City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal
- Evening at Nahargarh Fort for sunset views
- Amer Fort
- Jal Mahal & shopping at Johri Bazaar

MUMBAI
- Gateway of India & Taj Mahal Palace
- Colaba Causeway (Shopping)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus & Dhobi Ghat
- Sunset at Marine Drive
- Dharavi Slum Tour (optional)
- Bandra & Juhu Beach
- Bollywood Studio Tour (if interested)

KERALA
- Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church
- Jew Town & spice markets
- Private houseboat cruise through Kerala’s backwaters
- Visit tea plantations & Eravikulam National Park
- Tea museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

VARKALA
- Yoga, Surfing and Watersports
- Janardanaswamy Temple
- Explore Kappil, Edava and Black beach

green stays


DELHI
- ITC Maurya

AGRA
- ITC Mughal, A Luxury Collection

JAIPUR
- The Nest

MUMBAI
- Abode

KERALA
- The Leaf Resort
- Greewoods

VARKALA
- Soul & Surf India

*All the mentioned accommodation have eco-friendly practices and sustainable certifications.

USEFUL LINKS

Bus Bookings
Moving across India
All about the Taj Mahal
Dishes you should try at least once in India
Apply for a Visa