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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 grand luxury India tour takes about sixteen days. See Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur with a private chauffeur, fly to Varanasi and Kerala, and finish in Mumbai, staying in palace and five-star hotels with private guides and one host. The only flights are three connecting domestic legs.
Sixteen days allows a grand tour of India: the monuments of Delhi and Agra, the palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur, the Ganges at Varanasi, the tea hills and backwaters of Kerala, and the city of Mumbai at the end. It also takes careful planning, because the distances are great and the flights connect through hubs.
This journey is built around ease. You travel with a private chauffeur in a luxury car in each region, private guides in each city, and one Travelage host who manages every flight, transfer and hotel. Your hotels are five-star and palace properties, named in your proposal and chosen for location, character and quality.
Nothing is fixed. Remove a region, add a night, or switch Mumbai for the beach or a tiger park, and we will rebuild the route around you.
Met at the airport by a Travelage host and taken to your hotel. Rest, with no plans.
A full day with a private guide, paced for you: Jama Masjid, 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 private guide.
Drive about 240 km (150 miles) to Jaipur (five to six hours), stopping at Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive at your palace hotel by late afternoon.
An early start at Amber Fort, then the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. The afternoon is free.
A long road day of about 400 km (seven to eight hours with stops), broken at Chittorgarh Fort, or a short flight.
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.
A connecting flight to Varanasi, usually through Delhi (flights not included). Met on arrival and taken to your hotel. In the evening, the Ganga aarti with your guide.
A boat on the Ganges at sunrise, the old lanes, and Sarnath in the afternoon. The evening is free.
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, then drive about 60 km (35 miles) to Alleppey and board a private houseboat around midday, with meals on board.
Disembark after breakfast and drive about 170 km (105 miles) to Munnar (about five hours) into the tea hills.
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 take a flight to Mumbai (flight not included), about an hour and three quarters. Settle into your hotel.
Colonial Mumbai with a private guide: the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Marine Drive and a street food walk. Elephanta is an option, and the caves are closed on Mondays.
Transfer to Mumbai airport for your onward journey.
These are the things that make the difference, most of them invisible.
Hotels are chosen for location, quality and character, and named in your proposal. We match them to a budget range you set.
Sightseeing is planned for early or late hours, and your guides are yours alone, so the pace is set by you.
A single Travelage host manages every flight, transfer and hotel, and is a message away at any hour.
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 |
| 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 | Houseboat |
| Alleppey to Munnar | about 170 km (105 miles) | 5 hours | After check-out |
| Munnar to Kochi | about 130 km (80 miles) | 4 to 5 hours | Before the flight to Mumbai |
| Kochi to Mumbai | flight | about 1 hour 45 minutes | Flight not included |
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“Ali is a wonderful person and a fantastic & experienced driver! He keeps an immaculate car and is always very accommodating with any need, responsive and smiling. We felt comfortable and safe with him. Also a big shout out to Prahlad for his very interesting guided tour of Jodhpur!”
“I had an amazing time with Kishan (driver) and Bobby (guide). They both are very polite, nice and easy going. Bobby taught me so many facts and interesting things about Taj Mahal and India Culture in general.”
“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.”
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 |
| 16 Days Grand India Luxury Tour | 16 days / 15 nights | Chauffeur, guides and flights | Palace hotels across India |
| 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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The hotels (palace and five-star properties), private chauffeurs and guides, early and late sightseeing to avoid crowds, free time for rest, and one host who manages every flight and transfer.
We name them in your proposal, matched to your preferences and budget range. They are palace, heritage or five-star hotels chosen for location and quality.
It is enough for seven regions at a comfortable pace, if the flights are planned well. We can add days for wildlife, beaches or a hill station.
Three domestic flights: Udaipur to Varanasi, Varanasi to Kochi, and Kochi to Mumbai, usually with connections. We can book them for you.
Yes. Remove a region, add a night, or replace Kerala or Mumbai 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. You have your own luxury car, driver and licensed guides. Nothing is shared with other travellers.
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A Travelage host meets you at Delhi airport arrivals, and a representative meets you at each new city. Share your flight details and we confirm everything the day before.
16 days / 15 nights. Starts in Delhi and ends in Mumbai, with private chauffeurs and private guides.
The hotels are named in your proposal. Tell us what matters, such as a pool, a lake view or a quiet room, and we will choose accordingly.
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.
Several domestic flights connect through hubs, so allow a long day for each. We can book them for you and plan the days around them. Flights are not included in the tour.
