Arrival at Mumbai airport, transfer to hotel. Rest and free time for personal activities. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, city tour of Mumbai. Visit Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves (Monday closed), CST, Parliament House, Dhobhi Ghat, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay, Chowmahalla Palace, Birla Mandir, and drive past Hussain Sagar Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Mumbai airport for a flight to Cochin. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. City tour of Cochin, including Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, and a Kathakali dance performance. Overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Alleppey and board a houseboat for a backwater cruise. Enjoy the scenic beauty and local life along the backwaters. Overnight on board the houseboat.

Disembark from the houseboat and transfer to Cochin airport for a flight to Chennai. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Visit Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral, and drive past Marina Beach. Overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Pondicherry via Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Visit Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadharaja Temple, Vaikundhaperumal Temple, Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple, and continue to Pondicherry. Overnight at the hotel.

Visit Auroville, Pondicherry Museum, and explore the French Quarters. Drive to Chennai airport for a flight to Hyderabad. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

City tour of Hyderabad, including Golconda Fort, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Charminar, Salar Jung Museum, Chowmahalla Palace, Birla Mandir, and drive past Hussain Sagar Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Hyderabad airport for a flight to Kolkata. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest and free time to relax. Overnight at the hotel.

City tour of Kolkata, including Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and a drive through the French Quarters. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Kolkata airport for a flight to Varanasi. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Attend the Holy Ganga Aarti in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Early morning boat ride on the Ganges, followed by a city tour of Varanasi, including Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Sarnath, and Ram Nagar Fort. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Varanasi airport for a flight to Delhi. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest and free time to relax. Overnight at the hotel.

City tour of Delhi, including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Gath, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, and drive past President House, Parliament, and India Gate. Overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Agra. Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. Visit Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri en route. Continue to Jaipur and explore the local market. Overnight at the hotel.

City tour of Jaipur, including Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Sisodia Rani Garden, and Birla temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Jaipur airport for a flight to Mumbai. Alternatively, drive to Delhi Airport for onward departure.