A luxury travel to India transforms us and immerses us in the spell of its ancient culture. Experts say that Ayurveda, a traditional Indian therapeutic system, is one of the great gifts that the wise men of ancient India gave to humanity.
It is undoubtedly a country of contrasts, from the imposing Himalayan mountains in the north, through the cloud forest-covered highlands of Periyar, to the pristine beaches of the state of Kerala. Visit the Ganges, the river that supports the social and spiritual life of the country or contemplate the Taj Mahal, a unique enclave in the world.
Everything is ready for your luxury trip to India to become an unforgettable experience.
EXCLUSIVE TRIP TO INDIA
An organized luxury travel to India takes us to a country where aspects such as the transformation of man and his awareness are of great importance, a place, without a doubt, of pilgrimage for the traveler.
Visit Madurai and its spirituality “embodied” in the temples inhabited day and night among scented vapors of incense, or visit the mysterious Ajanta and Ellora Caves. It is also a country of large cities, like Bombay, a legacy of the British Empire and its colonial past.
With the help of our professionals, your luxury trip to India will become a unique experience, always accompanied by the best standards of comfort and sustainability, so that the visit to this magical country never disappears from your memories.
EXCLUSIVE DESTINATIONS IN INDIA
When we decide to take a luxury travel to India, we are entering a country that will hypnotize us with its addictive and evocative music, its clothing that reaches its splendor in Rajasthan, the gastronomy of any of its regions, its enveloping mystique, her inner peace even despite the inequalities, her happiness in life for not expecting anything extraordinary from it, that happiness and commitment that ends up enchanting us and uniting us to this country to never leave us.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a unique state in India, where we can find deserts, mountains, national parks… an unparalleled diversity.
We can visit cities like Udaipur, a romantic city full of historical heritage, where we can get lost among palaces and lakes, or walk through Jaipur, to find the Amer Fort, to take a balloon trip or enjoy its typical sweets in one of its local restaurants. .
In the Bikaner desert we can visit historical temples such as the Jain, or enjoy a journey through the desert dunes. The Bengal tiger is also native to this region. In Ranthambore National Park we can see the spectacular tigers as well as other animals native to the area.
Delhi
Delhi has been described many times as the gateway to India, as it is a stimulating city in which to fully immerse yourself in the chaos of Indian cities.
We can visit Chandni Chowk, a large avenue that starts from the Red Fort, one of the spines of the city, to get lost among its food, nuts and spices stalls. The Red Fort is undoubtedly one of the stops that cannot be missed on a luxury travel to India, as well as the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in the country. Another of the great temples in the city is the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple, the ninth religion with the most believers in the world and which emerged in India during the conflict between Hinduism and Islam around the year 1500 AD.
Varanasi
Benares, also known as Varanasi, is surely the most sacred city in India. Located on the banks of the Ganges, it is one of the most authentic cities in the country. Sacred temples, religious ceremonies and pilgrimages, all the components for the traveler to have a true experience here. Without a doubt one of the most visited points are the Ghats, the great staircases that connect the Ganges River with the city, places that have become true social centers of the city.
Backwaters
The Backwaters are located in southern India, one of the most exotic and beautiful places in its entire territory.
Known as the land of the gods, this natural paradise, located in the Kerala area, brings us closer to a culture rooted in coconut and spice plantations, which has attracted travelers and merchants from all over the world since ancient times. .
Bombay (Mumbai)
Bombay, the largest city in India and one of the most populated in the world, is a true gem to discover.
Colaba is the heart of its old port and one of the symbols of the city, from where we can also go to the Elephanta Caves, declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, a sculpted cave from the 8th century, full of sculptures of elephants and ancient gods
India’s colonial past is also very present in Bombay, as we can see at Victoria Terminus, the extravagant train station built in 1905 for the visit of George V. In Bombay we can also visit one of its many local markets or see some of the cricket matches played in the street, to completely blend into this wonderful culture.
Madurai
The main tourist attraction of Maduray lies in the Meenakshi temple, one of the most important temples in southern India, built in honor of Parvati, Shiva’s partner. It is a building more than 2,500 years old and undoubtedly one of the origins of Tamil culture. Inside we can find more than 30,000 statues. It is one of the essentials on a luxury trip to India to understand the origin of the Hindu civilization.
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A luxury trip to India to discover the southern lands of one of the most mystical and magical countries on the planet.
We will visit Kanchipuram, the City of 1000 temples, to contemplate some of extraordinary beauty such as Kailasanatha or Kamaskhi. We can also walk through Madurai, the cultural capital of the region and one of the oldest cities in India, with an artistic heritage that is more than 2,500 years old.
Finally, we will end our luxury trip in Mararikulam or Marari, a town located near beautiful beaches, where we can also walk among large expanses of palm trees and rice fields. All this and a lot in a luxury travel to India that will not leave us indifferent.
Day 1: ARRIVAL CHENNAI
Upon arrival one of the Delighted Journey staff will wait for your traditional welcome with fresh garland & water bottle, drive to hotel, check in (Check in time is 12H00). In the afternoon visit of the city: Fort of St. George, the Basilica of St. Thomas in Milapore, the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, dedicated to Shiva. We will end by touring the Paseo Marina, on the shores of the Indian Ocean. NOTE: If you arrive by any airline to early morning, it is advisable to reserve the night before to be able to rest properly.
Day 2: KANCHIPURAM–MAHABALIPURAM
Departure by road to Kanchipuram “City of 1000 temples”. Among its temples, the Kailasanatha and the Ekabaneshwa-ram, Kamaskhi and Vaikunthaperumal stand out, all built between the 7th and 8th centuries. Continue to Mahabalipuram and visit the Shore Temple and the gigantic monumental frieze “The Descent of the Ganges”. Accommodation in a Radisson hotel.
Day 3: PONDICHERY
Breakfast and departure by road to Pondicherry, a former French colony. Before we will visit the Aurovil Ashram center. In the afternoon, visit the Shiri Aurobindho Ashram and the city market. Accommodation at the Hotel Le Dupliex.
Day 4: GANGAIKONDACHOLAPURAM – DARASURAM – KUMBAKONAM
Breakfast. Early departure to Gangaikondacholapuram to admire the Brahadeeswarar Temple. We also visited Darasuram. Continue to Kumbakonam. In the afternoon, visit the Kumbakonam temple complex, city of temples. Accommodation at the Paradise Hotel.
Day 5: TANJORE – TRICHY – MADURAI
Breakfast. Visit of the Brihadeesh-warar Temple, considered the most perfect Dravidian temple, built as a fortress, which stands at a height of 58m. and crowned with an 80-ton monolithic dome. Continue to Trichy, situated on the banks of the Cauvery River, it is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. We will take a photo stop at the Fuerte de la Roca, 90 m away. over the city and crowned by the temple dedicated to the god Vinayaka. Depart by road to Madurai, a center of pilgrimage and learning for centuries. Arrival and accommodation at the Gateway Pasumalai Hotel.
Day 6: MADURAI
Breakfast. In the morning, visit the city, the cultural capital of the region and one of the oldest cities in India, with an artistic heritage of 2,500 years of history. The must visit place is Meenakshi Temple, also Tirumalai Nayak Palace and Tiruparankidram Temple. At night, optionally, we recommend attending an interesting ceremony at the temple, where the priests parade the god and celebrate their rites accompanied by musicians. Night in hotel.
Day 7: PERIYAR
Breakfast and departure to Periyar, one of the most beautiful and ancient nature reserves in India, surrounded by dense masses of cloud forest. It is the habitat of the Indian elephant, deer and the elusive tiger. In the afternoon, boat ride on Lake Periyar surrounded by a tropical landscape. Accommodation at the Spice Village Hotel.
Day 8: MARARI
Breakfast. Depart by road to Mararikulam, a town located near beautiful beaches. Along the way we will have the opportunity to navigate the Backwaters, a network of navigable canals. These canals have been used for centuries by local people for transportation. You will be able to observe a beautiful, green landscape, with large areas of palm trees and rice fields, and see the way of life of the people. It is also worth watching the aquatic birds: cormorants, swallows, egrets, and kingfishers. Accommodation at the Marari Beach Resort. Free afternoon.
Day 9: MARARIKULAM
Breakfast and rest of the day free or you can do Ayurvedic treatment.
Day 10: MARARIKULAM
Breakfast and rest of the day free or you can do Ayurvedic treatment.
Day 11: MARARIKULAM
Breakfast and rest of the day free or you can do Ayurvedic treatment.
Day 12: COCHIN
Breakfast and departure to Cochin. Arrival and visit of the city, the old Jewish Synagogue (closed on Saturdays), the fishermen’s pier with the famous Chinese-type fishing nets, the Church of San Francisco where Vasco de Gama was buried, the Dutch Palace and we will tour the streets of old Cochin, full of colonial flavor. To end the day, we will go see traditional Kathakali dance at a local theater. Accommodation at Brunton Boat Yard.
DAY 13: RETURN FLIGHT
Breakfast. Free time until the time of transfer to the airport according to your return flight. End our services (Hotel check out 12H00)
Luxury Travel to India by Delighted Journey