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Reviewed by Mirza Shadab Beg, Founder, Travelage India, Agra · Last updated 24 October 2026
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Short answer: a good 14-day private India tour covers Delhi, Agra and Jaipur by car, then the lakes of Udaipur, Varanasi on the Ganges and the backwaters and tea hills of Kerala. You have a private luxury car and driver in each region, a licensed guide in each city, and one host for the whole journey. The only flights are two connecting domestic legs.
Two weeks is enough to see the main faces of India: the monuments of the north, the lakes of Rajasthan, the Ganges at Varanasi, and the green water and tea hills of Kerala. It is also enough to make a mess of the trip if the connections are not planned.
This journey is private from end to end: your own luxury car and driver in each region, a licensed local guide in each city, and one Travelage host who handles every transfer and flight. The domestic flights, from Udaipur to Varanasi and from Varanasi to Kochi, connect through major airports, and we plan the timings so that the days remain comfortable.
It is a starting point, not a fixed plan. Remove a region, add a night, or switch Kerala for the beach or a tiger park, and we will rebuild the route.
Met at the airport and taken to your hotel to rest.
A full day with a licensed guide: Jama Masjid, a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and India Gate. The Red Fort is closed on Mondays.
Drive about 230 km (145 miles) to Agra (three and a half to four hours). Visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal in the afternoon light with a licensed guide.
Drive about 240 km (150 miles) to Jaipur (five to six hours), stopping at Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive in the late afternoon.
Amber Fort (by jeep or on foot), the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and a photo stop at Hawa Mahal with a guide, then free time in the bazaars.
A long road day of about 400 km (seven to eight hours with stops), broken at Chittorgarh Fort. A short flight is an easy alternative.
The City Palace, Jagdish Temple and the old city with your guide, then a boat on Lake Pichola at sunset, subject to the day’s schedule.
Transfer to Udaipur airport for a connecting flight to Varanasi, usually through Delhi (flights not included). Met on arrival and taken to your hotel. In the evening, watch the Ganga aarti from the ghats with your guide.
Take a boat on the Ganges at sunrise, then walk the old lanes with your guide. In the afternoon, drive about 10 km (6 miles) to Sarnath, where the Buddha first taught. The evening is free.
A slow morning, then a connecting flight to Kochi, usually through Delhi or another hub (flights not included). Met on arrival and taken to your hotel in Fort Kochi.
Walk the old quarter of Fort Kochi in the morning, then drive about 60 km (35 miles) to Alleppey (one and a half to two hours) and board your private houseboat around midday. Cruise through the canals, with meals on board.
Disembark after breakfast, around 9 am, and drive about 170 km (105 miles) to Munnar (about five hours) into the tea hills.
Visit a tea estate and factory, the Tea Museum and, if open, Eravikulam National Park. The rest of the day is yours.
Drive about 130 km (80 miles) to Kochi (four to five hours) and transfer to the airport. Please plan flights from the evening onwards.
Two weeks and five regions need careful joins. Here is what we manage.
A single Travelage host handles your journey from first message to final transfer, and is a message away at any hour.
Domestic flights connect through major airports, and we place them so days are comfortable, with meetings and transfers handled.
A private luxury car and driver in each region and a licensed local guide in each city, so the pace is yours.
Your guide is chosen for the language you prefer and the things you love. Ask for Japanese or Russian and we will arrange it where we can.
Here is every leg with its distance and likely drive time. Times vary with traffic and stops.
| Leg | Distance | Drive time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Agra | about 230 km (145 miles) | 3.5 to 4 hours | Yamuna Expressway, comfort stop |
| Agra to Jaipur | about 240 km (150 miles) | 5 to 6 hours | Stop at Fatehpur Sikri |
| Jaipur to Udaipur | about 400 km (250 miles) | 7 to 8 hours with stops | Break at Chittorgarh; flight is an alternative |
| Udaipur to Varanasi | flight | about 3 to 5 hours with connection | Flight not included |
| Varanasi to Kochi | flight | about 5 to 7 hours with connection | Flight not included |
| Kochi to Alleppey | about 60 km (35 miles) | 1.5 to 2 hours | Board the houseboat around midday |
| Alleppey to Munnar | about 170 km (105 miles) | 5 hours | After houseboat check-out |
| Munnar to Kochi | about 130 km (80 miles) | 4 to 5 hours | Before the evening flight |
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“A dream come true! Bobby’s expertise and warm hospitality made my Agra trip seamless and perfect. The Taj Mahal was beyond words especially with his talented photography skills.”
“We actually did 14 days which included a trip to Varanasi, then the Golden Triangle & out to Jaisalmer. Every step of the way we were accompanied by Bobby. Our Driver & coach was super, but focus on detail and ensuring that the safety & wellbeing of individual travellers was met, really put the trip at an all time high!”
“Shadab is a tireless worker. He has arranged our trip according to our wishes. He has also managed to promptly overcome any inconvenience or mistake during the trip.”
“…He was very responsive and was always available when we had any questions. He also recommended hotels and places to stay. He was very flexible with providing guides only for the requested days.”
“Very awesome experience.. extremely professional and courteous, the chauffeur and the guides were very knowledgeable and knew the way to maneuver the system. They were highly flexible in adapting to any changes in my schedule.”
“I went to India alone and had an amazing experience with my tour guide, shiraz. He showed me all the beautiful places that india has to offer and even brought to places that was not initially planned after requesting it to make sure that I was completely satisfied with my tour.”
The right journey depends on your time and what you want to see. The highlighted row is the journey on this page.
| Journey | Time needed | How you travel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Days Private India Tour | 14 days / 13 nights | Private luxury cars, guides and flights | Five regions in two weeks |
| Luxury Golden Triangle | 7 days / 6 nights | Private chauffeur | Palace and five-star stays |
| Bollywood & Mumbai Tour | 3 days / 2 nights | Private luxury car and guide | Film, food and colonial Mumbai |
| Ajanta, Ellora & Kailasa | 3 days / 2 nights | Private luxury car and guide | Rock-cut caves and temples |
| Golden Triangle in 4 Days | 4 days / 3 nights | Private luxury car, hotels | The classic first route |
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For a first visit, the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur) plus Udaipur, Varanasi and Kerala is a popular combination, with monuments, lakes, a holy river and green backwaters. We tailor it to your interests.
It is enough for a good first journey of four or five regions, but not for everything. Two weeks lets you see the main sights at a comfortable pace. More time lets you add wildlife, hill stations or beaches.
Your own luxury car and driver in each region, a licensed local guide in each city, and one Travelage host who manages every flight and transfer. Nothing is shared with other travellers.
Two domestic flights: Udaipur to Varanasi and Varanasi to Kochi, usually with a connection. We plan them so the days stay comfortable, and can book them for you.
Yes. Remove a region, add a night, or replace Kerala with a beach or a tiger park. Tell us your interests and days, and we will rebuild it.
October to March suits the whole route. April to June is very hot in the north, and the Kerala monsoon runs from June to September.
Yes. We adjust the pace, vehicles and stops, and can shorten the long drives with flights. Tell us about ages and mobility.
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Your driver meets you at Delhi airport arrivals or your hotel, and a Travelage representative meets you at each new city. Share your flight details and we confirm everything the day before.
14 days / 13 nights. Starts in Delhi and ends in Kochi, with private luxury cars and licensed local guides.
The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Fridays, so we plan Agra on any other day of the week. Please tell us your dates early.
October to March suits the whole route: comfortable in the north and drier in Kerala. April to June is very hot in the north, and the Kerala monsoon runs from June to September.
The Udaipur to Varanasi and Varanasi to Kochi flights usually connect through Delhi or another hub, so allow a long day for each. We can book them for you and plan the days around them.
