Spend a full day with a private vehicle and local guide exploring the capital’s contrasting quarters. Begin at Jama Masjid and the lanes of Chandni Chowk, then visit Raj Ghat. Continue through New Delhi for India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Driving within the city is affected by traffic, so the order may be adjusted for a smoother day. Overnight in Delhi.

Drive from Delhi to Agra, approximately 230 km and usually 4.5–5.5 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. After hotel check-in, visit Agra Fort, the Mughal stronghold with views towards the Yamuna. Later, visit Mehtab Bagh for its composed riverside perspective of the Taj Mahal. Overnight in Agra.

Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, when entry timings and conditions permit. The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday; if this day falls on a Friday, the sightseeing sequence must be revised. Continue by road to Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s former imperial capital, then drive onward to Jaipur. The full Agra–Fatehpur Sikri–Jaipur route is about 240 km and generally takes 5.5–6.5 hours excluding visits and breaks. Overnight in Jaipur.

Explore Jaipur with a private guide and vehicle. Visit Amber Fort, then continue to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. See the carved facade of Hawa Mahal and pause at Jal Mahal, set in Man Sagar Lake. The day can be paced to allow time for a relaxed lunch or selected shopping, without compromising the principal monuments. Overnight in Jaipur.

Transfer privately to Jaipur Airport for your domestic flight to Kochi. Most routings involve a connection through Delhi or another Indian airport; direct services are not consistently available. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Flight routes, timings and baggage allowances depend on the selected airline and availability. Overnight in Kochi.

Discover Kochi’s layered trading history with a private guide. Walk around Fort Kochi, see the Chinese fishing nets and visit St. Francis Church. Continue to Mattancherry Palace and the surrounding heritage streets, where old warehouses, places of worship and trading homes reflect centuries of maritime exchange. Overnight in Kochi.

Drive privately from Kochi to Munnar, around 125–135 km and typically 4.5–5.5 hours. The route climbs steadily into the Western Ghats, passing waterfalls, spice-growing areas and tea-covered slopes nearer Munnar. Stops can be made for photographs where road conditions allow. Arrive and settle into your hill-station hotel. Overnight in Munnar.

Explore Munnar’s plantation landscapes and viewpoints with your private vehicle. Visit tea estate areas, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, with time for a measured day in the hills. Eravikulam National Park may be included subject to seasonal opening dates, permit availability and park regulations; it may be substituted if access is restricted. Overnight in Munnar.

Travel by private car from Munnar to Thekkady, approximately 90–100 km and usually 3.5–4.5 hours on winding hill roads. After check-in, choose an optional spice plantation visit or an evening cultural programme, subject to local schedules and separate arrangements where applicable. Overnight in Thekkady.

Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey, approximately 140 km and generally 4.5–5.5 hours. Board your private houseboat for an afternoon cruise through canals, lagoons, paddy fields and waterside villages. Houseboat boarding, cruise routes and operating times depend on availability, water conditions and weather. Dinner and overnight stay are aboard the houseboat, as per the confirmed vessel plan.

After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and travel privately to Kochi Airport for departure. The distance is around 85 km, with a usual journey time of 2–2.5 hours depending on traffic. Departure transfer timing is arranged around your flight schedule.