October - March

India Unbound

Physicality

Low

Downtime

Generous

Things to know

This exceptional journey across India connects two sides of the country that feel completely distinct. The north introduces you to grand architecture, imperial cities, and some of the country’s most iconic sights. In the south, the experience shifts toward nature, local rhythms, and long stretches of time spent outdoors—tea country, forest edges, and quiet waterways. India Unbound is for travellers who want contrast, variety, and a sense of movement through the country.

Architecture

Backwaters

Culture

Food

Nature

Slow travel

Trip Highlights

What’s Included

Farbound Tour Director for local knowledge and on-trip assistance, supported by expert local guides

English-speaking Tour Director by default, with most language speakers available on request

All monuments, domestic experiences, safari permits where applicable, expert naturalists, and experience tickets as outlined

Premium hotels by default, with options to change hotel tiers

All scheduled surface travel and local transfers by private vehicle

Daily breakfast plus select lunches and dinners as mentioned

Domestic flights included: Delhi → Kochi and Kochi → Delhi.

Why Farbound

Curated for You

Trips designed around your interests, pace, and preferences

Comfort, scaled to Fit

Trips designed around your interests, pace, and preferences

Connections, Not Crowd

Trips designed around your interests, pace, and preferences

14 Days from $3,300 USD* per person
Based on double occupancy

Age : 10–80

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Day to Day Itineraries

Day 1 - Delhi

Arrival and private transfers with a flexible first-city flow.

Meet your trip guide and begin exploring the contrasts of Old and New Delhi
Experience Old Delhi by rickshaw, weaving through historic lanes, spice markets, and buzzing bazaars
Visit Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar, plus other key architectural landmarks of the capital
Short walks, private transport, and flexible pacing throughout the day
Evening at leisure, with support in planning how you’d like to spend it — from curated dinner reservations to recommended neighbourhoods and experiences based on your interests
Personalize: Add an arrival-and-recovery day, or swap markets for a museum-led route

Lunch

Shangri-La Eros

Day 2 - Agra Fort and Craft Layers

Guided city exploration with private transport and short walks.

Arrive in Agra with timing tuned for heat and access windows.
Break for lunch at The Mughal restaurant at Clarks Shiraz.
Agra Fort guided visit paced for shade, steps, and crowd flow.
Stop at a zardozi workshop for a clear process‑and‑craft layer.
Keep dinner open‑plan and shaped around guest mood and appetite
Add a slower hotel‑first afternoon, or extend the craft layer if you prefer more depth.

Breakfast, Lunch

Clarks Shiraz

Day 3 - Agra to Jaipur

Private overland journey from Delhi to Agra with a stop en route.

Visit the Taj at sunrise
Drive into Jaipur with comfort breaks and realistic buffers
Arrival kept light: check-in, reset, and one short orientation layer if desired
Optional stop at Abhaneri, the historic stepped-wells
Optional evening market or café stop based on energy and heat
The day is designed to set up a strong fort sequence tomorrow
Trip lead manages timing so the day doesn’t run late

Breakfast, Lunch

Trident Jaipur

Day 4 - Jaipur depth

City touring by private vehicle with timed entries.

Start early at Amber Fort to catch better light and reduce congestion, with walking kept controlled and pauses built in.
Continue to City Palace for royal collections and inner courtyards, then Jantar Mantar for its monumental instruments and city planning logic.
Add a textile or block-print craft layer to connect Jaipur beyond monuments—studio-led, not showroom-like.
The day is structured to feel decisive without being packed; your trip lead adjusts dwell time and routing live.

Personalize: Add a heritage walk, swap the craft layer, or shorten the afternoon for more hotel time.

Breakfast

Trident Jaipur

Day 5 - Back to Delhi

Private overland journey from Jaipur to Delhi with sightseeing en route.

Return to Delhi by private vehicle with breaks as needed.
Lunch en route to Delhi.
Check in and reset before a focused heritage stop.
Visit Qutub Minar at an easy pace, timed around crowds.
Evening can be quiet or social, based on preference.

Personalize: Add a gallery-led layer, or keep the entire evening at leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch

Shangri-La Eros

Day 6 - Kochi

Domestic flight Delhi to Kochi + private transfers + heritage quarter visit.

Fly to Kochi and settle into a coastal rhythm.
Visit Mattancherry and the Dutch Palace for first context.
Route shaped around timing, heat, and arrival energy.
Evening open for rest or a relaxed waterfront plan.
Support available for dinner reservations and neighbourhood picks.

Personalize: Add a spice-market stroll, or keep the day lighter after the flight.

Breakfast

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

Day 7 - Munnar

Overland journey Kochi to Munnar + evening performance.

Drive into the hills with comfort stops as needed.
Arrive in Munnar and check in with time to reset.
Lunch included, timed to keep the transfer comfortable.
Kathakali evening performance at Kerala Kathakali Centre (as scheduled).
Your trip lead keeps logistics smooth and low-friction.

Personalize: Make the evening quieter, or add a viewpoint stop on the drive.

Breakfast, Lunch

Lockhart Bungalow, Munnar

Day 8 - Munnar

Tea country exploration with private vehicle support + cultural show.

Tea plantation visit for landscape, process, and tasting context.
Pacing set around weather and walking comfort.
Kalaripayattu martial arts show for a high-energy cultural layer.
Afternoon can stay open for rest, spa, or a slower route.
Stops adjusted live based on energy and light.

Personalize: Add a short nature walk, or keep the day more restorative.

Breakfast

Lockhart Bungalow, Munnar

Day 9 - Thekkady

Overland journey to Thekkady + Periyar reserve safari experience.

Drive to Thekkady with breaks added for comfort.
Settle in and align Periyar safari timing for the day.
Your trip lead coordinates logistics as required.
The experience is paced for observation, not rushing.
Evening remains flexible depending on arrival flow.

Personalize: Add a naturalist-led walk, or simplify the day after the transfer.

Breakfast

Spice Village Resort

Day 10 - Thekkady & Periyar

Local movement with scheduled lake excursion.

Periyar lake boat safari—wide water, forest edges, and a different view of the reserve’s ecosystem
Easy day structure built around the lake timing, leaving space for resort time and slower pacing
Optional add-ons based on interest: spice-garden context, quiet viewpoints, or a simple local craft layer
This is the softest-feel park day—more water and atmosphere, less motion
Your trip lead keeps the day flexible so it can stay minimal or become more layered
Personalize: Add a naturalist-led spice layer, or keep the day entirely downtime-forward.

Breakfast

Spice Village Resort

Day 11 - Kumarakom

Travel from Thekkady to Kumarakom by private vehicle.

Travel to Kumarakom and arrive on the backwaters for a slower, softer pace
Day kept leisure-led to enjoy Coconut Lagoon’s setting—water views, shaded paths, and quiet property rhythms
Optional gentle backwater movement can be arranged depending on mood and timing
This is the reset point of the route—less sightseeing, more atmosphere and rest
Your trip lead can keep the day minimal, or layer in a light local backwater context if you want it

Personalize: Keep it fully restful, or add a short sunset backwater glide.

Breakfast

Coconut Lagoon

Day 12 - Alleppey Houseboat

Transfer to Alleppey + houseboat embarkation and cruise.

Transfer into Alleppey and board a premium houseboat for an immersive backwater day
Cruise through canals and open water stretches—coconut groves, village edges, and slow-moving river life
Stop-and-glide rhythm built around comfort: shaded deck time, quiet photography moments, and unhurried scenery
The day is designed to feel private and unforced, with timing adjusted to your preferred pace
Your trip lead coordinates the flow so the houseboat experience feels seamless end-to-end
Personalize: Add a longer canal-focused route, or keep the cruise shorter and maximize deck downtime.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Houseboat, Alleppey

Day 13 - Kochi

Return to Kochi + heritage sites and waterfront layer.

Return to Kochi by private vehicle, routed to match your departure timing
Sightseeing starts in Mattancherry with the Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), known for its murals and courtly history
Continue to the Paradesi Synagogue precinct and heritage streets that frame Kochi’s trading past
Culture walk through old quarters—lanes, storefronts, and waterfront textures shaped by centuries of maritime exchange
Time kept flexible for galleries, cafés, and slow pauses depending on your interests
Private transport support between pockets, with walking kept comfortable and unhurried

Personalize: Add a curator-led gallery stop, a spice-market layer, a longer sea-facing pause, or a cultural Kathakali performance.

Breakfast

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

Day 14 - Departure day

Tour lead and your private vehivle at your disposal for your onward departure logistics.

Depart with timing built around your flight.
Your tour lead stays accountable through drop-off.
Extension planning available if you’re continuing onward.

Breakfast

FAQs

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Are domestic flights included?

Domestic flights are included only when explicitly stated in the itinerary.

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What is a Farbound tour director?

A tour director is a Farbound-appointed lead who are local experts, licensed by the ministry of tourism India, & responsible for coordination and issue resolution, either end-to-end or city-by-city.

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Is 24/7 support available?

Yes. On-trip support is available for coordination and issue escalation.

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Can I request a guide in a specific language?

Language-specific guides can be requested, subject to availability and routing.

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Can I upgrade or downgrade hotels?

Yes, subject to availability and repricing.

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Is this itinerary designed for longer, slower travel?

Long routes can be paced for slow travel with added downtime blocks. Your final plan confirms pacing and density.