INDIA – North To South With Goa
🇮🇳 INDIA NORTH TO SOUTH
17 Days • Culture • Wildlife • Desert • Beaches • Mountains • Backwaters
Delhi → Agra → Ranthambore → Jaipur → Jaisalmer → Goa → Kerala
Experience an extraordinary cross-section of India on one adventure—from the Taj Mahal and Rajasthan’s royal cities to tiger country, the Thar Desert, Goa’s tropical coast, Munnar’s tea-covered mountains, and Kerala’s peaceful backwaters.
This is more than sightseeing. It’s 17 days of culture, food, wildlife, history, scenery, adventure, and shared experiences.
⭐ TRIP AT A GLANCE
| Details | |
|---|---|
| 🌏 Destination | India |
| 📅 Duration | 17 Days |
| 🚩 Start | Delhi |
| 🏁 Finish | Cochin, Kerala |
| ✈️ Arrival | Day 1 before 12 PM — DEL |
| ✈️ Departure | Day 17 after 4 PM — COK |
| 💰 Double Occupancy | $4,590/person |
| 🛏️ Single Occupancy | $5,590/person |
| 💬 Coordination | Group WhatsApp |
| 🎒 Style | Culture + Adventure + Wildlife + Scenic Travel |
🌟 TOP EXPERIENCES
| Experience | What Makes It Special |
|---|---|
| 🕌 Taj Mahal | Experience one of the world’s most recognizable monuments |
| 🐅 Ranthambore | Jeep safari through famous tiger habitat |
| 👑 Jaipur | Palaces, forts and Rajasthan’s royal heritage |
| 🐪 Jaisalmer | Camel ride through the Thar Desert |
| 🏕️ Desert Camp | Spend a night beneath Rajasthan’s desert sky |
| 🚙 Desert Safari | Jeep adventure through the dunes |
| 🌴 Goa | Tropical coastline, culture and cuisine |
| 💦 Dudhsagar | Spectacular waterfall surrounded by jungle |
| 🍃 Munnar | Rolling mountains covered with tea plantations |
| 🐘 Thekkady | Wildlife and Periyar landscapes |
| 🛶 Alleppey | Cruise Kerala’s famous backwaters |
| 🏠 Houseboat | Overnight stay on the water |
| 💃 Cochin | Traditional Kathakali performance |
| 🍛 Food | Experience dramatically different regional cuisines |
🗺️ 17-DAY ITINERARY
| Day | Destination | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Delhi | Arrival & group meetup |
| 02 | Delhi → Agra | History & Mughal India |
| 03 | Agra → Ranthambore | Taj Mahal → wildlife country |
| 04 | Ranthambore | 🐅 Jungle safari |
| 05 | Ranthambore → Jaipur | Travel to Rajasthan’s Pink City |
| 06 | Jaipur | 👑 Forts, palaces & culture |
| 07 | Jaipur → Jaisalmer | Journey toward the Thar Desert |
| 08 | Jaisalmer | 🐪 Desert adventure & camp |
| 09 | Jaisalmer → Goa | Desert → tropical coast |
| 10 | Goa | 🌴 Explore & relax |
| 11 | Dudhsagar → Goa | 💦 Waterfall adventure |
| 12 | Goa → Cochin | Fly south to Kerala |
| 13 | Cochin → Munnar | 🍃 Into tea country |
| 14 | Munnar | Mountains & plantations |
| 15 | Munnar → Thekkady | 🌳 Periyar region |
| 16 | Thekkady → Alleppey | 🛶 Backwaters & houseboat |
| 17 | Alleppey → Cochin | Departure |
📸 MUST-SEE SCENERY
| 📍 Place | ✨ Don’t Miss |
|---|---|
| Agra | Taj Mahal • Agra Fort |
| Jaipur | Amber Fort • Hawa Mahal • Jal Mahal |
| Ranthambore | Wildlife • Lakes • Forests • Historic ruins |
| Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer Fort • Thar Desert • Sam Sand Dunes |
| Goa | Beaches • Arabian Sea sunsets |
| Dudhsagar | Massive jungle waterfall |
| Munnar | Tea plantations • Mountain viewpoints |
| Eravikulam | Western Ghats • High-elevation scenery |
| Thekkady | Periyar Lake • Forest landscapes |
| Alleppey | Backwaters • Villages • Rice fields |
| Houseboat | 🌅 Kerala backwater sunset |
📸 Camera warning: Storage space may disappear faster than expected.
🌤️ TYPICAL WEATHER
Because we’re traveling across much of India, expect several different climates.
| Region | Typical Conditions | Bring |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi / Agra | Warm days, cooler mornings | Light layers |
| Ranthambore | Pleasant; cool early safaris | Light jacket |
| Jaipur | Warm & generally dry | Sun protection |
| Jaisalmer | Warm days, cool desert nights | Layers |
| Goa | Tropical, warm & humid | Breathable clothing |
| Munnar | Cooler mountain climate | Light jacket |
| Thekkady | Warm, green & humid | Light rain layer |
| Alleppey / Cochin | Tropical & humid | Lightweight clothing |
Best strategy: layers + breathable clothing + rain protection.
🍛 EAT YOUR WAY ACROSS INDIA
Every region brings a completely different culinary experience.
| 📍 Region | 🍽️ Foods to Try | 🥤 Drinks |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Chole Bhature • Butter Chicken • Chaat • Paratha | Masala Chai • Lassi |
| Agra | Petha • Bedai • Mughlai dishes | Chai |
| Jaipur | Dal Baati Churma • Laal Maas • Kachori • Ghevar | Masala Chaas |
| Jaisalmer | Ker Sangri • Gatte Ki Sabzi • Bajra Roti | Chai |
| Goa | Fish Curry • Prawn Curry • Cafreal • Vindaloo • Bebinca | Kokum Juice |
| Kerala | Appam • Kerala Fish Curry • Puttu • Parotta • Sadya | Filter Coffee |
| Munnar | Kerala specialties | 🍃 Fresh local tea |
🥤 Don’t Leave India Without Trying
Masala Chai • Mango Lassi • South Indian Filter Coffee • Coconut Water • Nimbu Pani • Kokum Juice • Fresh Munnar Tea
🌶️ Food rule: Be adventurous—but there is no trophy for discovering your chili limit on Day 2.
🎒 WHAT TO BRING
| Category | Essentials |
|---|---|
| 👕 Clothing | Breathable clothes • modest temple attire • layers |
| 🧥 Weather | Light jacket • rain shell |
| 👟 Footwear | Walking shoes • sandals |
| 🏖️ Goa | Swimwear • sun protection |
| ☀️ Sun | Sunscreen • sunglasses • hat |
| 🦟 Tropical | Insect repellent |
| 🎒 Day Trips | Small backpack • reusable bottle |
| 📸 Photography | Camera • extra storage • binoculars |
| 🔋 Electronics | Power bank • universal adapter |
| 💦 Water Activities | Waterproof phone pouch / dry bag |
| 🩹 Personal | Medications • first aid • electrolytes |
| 📄 Documents | Passport • visa • insurance • document copies |
| 💳 Money | Cards + backup payment method + local currency |
💡 PACK LIGHT
We’re moving through multiple hotels, airports, vehicles, a desert camp and a houseboat.
An enormous suitcase may eventually qualify as another member of the expedition. 😄
🤯 FUN FACTS
| 🇮🇳 Did You Know? |
|---|
| 🕌 The Taj Mahal’s white marble appears to change tone as the light changes throughout the day. |
| 💗 Jaipur’s historic center helped give the city its famous “Pink City” identity. |
| 🏜️ Jaisalmer is called the “Golden City” because of its golden sandstone architecture. |
| 🏯 Jaisalmer Fort remains a living fort, with people residing and working inside. |
| 🐅 Ranthambore’s landscape includes historic ruins alongside important wildlife habitat. |
| 🌴 Goa’s architecture and cuisine reflect centuries of Portuguese influence. |
| 🍃 Munnar is famous for vast tea plantations covering its mountain slopes. |
| 🛶 Kerala’s backwaters form a network of lakes, rivers, lagoons and canals. |
| 🍛 There is no single “Indian cuisine”—regional food changes dramatically as we travel across the country. |
💰 WHAT’S INCLUDED
| ✅ Included | ❌ Not Included |
|---|---|
| Selected domestic flights | International flights |
| Accommodation | Unspecified meals |
| Daily breakfast | Personal expenses |
| Ranthambore — 3 nights + meals | Travel insurance |
| Alleppey houseboat + meals | Airport taxes where applicable |
| Jaisalmer camp + breakfast/dinner | Monument entrance fees (~$150) |
| Selected English-speaking guides | |
| Airport/hotel transfers | |
| Air-conditioned ground transportation | |
| Ranthambore Jeep Safari | |
| Jaisalmer Camel Ride | |
| Jaisalmer Desert Jeep Ride | |
| Jaipur Elephant Experience | |
| Agra Tonga Ride | |
| Dudhsagar Jeep Transportation | |
| Cochin Kathakali Performance | |
| Munnar Elephant Experience | |
| Periyar Boat Ride | |
| Applicable taxes |
✈️ FLIGHT & MEETING INFORMATION
| 🛬 Arrival Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport — DEL |
| ⏰ Arrive | Day 1 before 12:00 PM |
| 🛫 Departure Airport | Cochin International Airport — COK |
| ⏰ Depart | Day 17 anytime after 4:00 PM |
| 🤝 Meeting Point | Airport or hotel on Day 1 |
| 💬 Group Communication | Additional details via WhatsApp |
📸 INDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE
Come home with at least one great photo of:
🌅 Sunrise • 🐅 Wildlife • 🐪 Desert Sunset • 🏰 Palace/Fort • 🌶️ Adventurous Food • 😊 Group Moment • 🌴 Tropical Coast • 🍃 Tea Country • 🛶 Kerala Backwaters
And most importantly:
❤️ One completely unexpected moment that becomes your favorite memory of India.
💰 COST
👥 Double Occupancy — $4,590/person
🛏️ Single Occupancy — $5,590/person
With 17 days of accommodations, domestic transportation, selected flights, safaris, guides, activities, special overnight experiences and many meals organized, this trip packs a remarkable amount of India into one coordinated adventure.
📋 DETAILS & RESERVATIONS
Bucket List Group Travel
https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/india-north-to-south-with-goa/
📞 QUESTIONS?
Himanshu — Organizer
Text / Call: 202-378-7696
❤️ WHY JOIN?
17 days. One extraordinary country. Countless stories.
🏰 Royal India
🐅 Wild India
🐪 Desert India
🌴 Tropical India
🍃 Mountain India
🛶 Kerala’s backwaters
🍛 And a ridiculous amount of good food.
Come for the Taj Mahal.
Come home with new experiences, friendships, photographs, stories and memories from one incredible journey across India. 🇮🇳✨
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Leader's notes:
The glorious India Tour will prove to be the most beautiful vacation of your life. Fall in love with the incredible diversity of culture, art, expression, history, cuisines, and traditions. Visit the most iconic states of the country during the tour. Sample the Indian cuisine, but make sure that you don’t get the infamous Delhi Belly. Admire the enchanting beauty of the Taj Mahal and visit the innumerable palaces and forts. Shop to your heart’s content at the local markets and enjoy the unique experiences of camel and elephant safari. Go boating at the backwaters of Kerala, and indulge in partying and revelry at Goa. Soak in the serene ambiance of Munnar and return home safe with hordes of photos, travel memories, and souvenirs from India. Highlights Visited Places: • Delhi • Agra • Ranthambore • Jaipur • Jaisalmer • Goa • Dudhsagar Waterfalls • Cochin • Munnar • Thekkady • Alleppey • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary • Eravikulam National Park Travel Experience: • Camel riding across the desert • Taj Mahal • Indian culture and cuisines • Jeep safari in the desert • Jungle safari • Elephant riding • Traditional dance performances • Tonga riding • Boat riding • Boating in the backwaters • Camping at desert • Staying overnight in the houseboat • Wildlife Tour Start Delhi Tour End Cochin Destination India Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 12pm Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) • Return: Day17 anytime after 4pm Airport: Cochin International Airport (COK) Meeting Point * The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01. * More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp Itinerary Day01 Delhi Day02 Delhi – Agra Day03 Agra - Ranthambore Day04 Ranthambore Day05 Ranthambore – Jaipur Day06 Jaipur City Day07 Jaipur – Jaisalmer Day08 Jaisalmer City Day09 Jaisalmer - Goa Day10 Goa Day11 Dudhsagar Waterfall – Goa Day12 Goa – Cochin Day13 Cochin – Munnar Day14 Munnar Day15 Munnar – Thekkady Day16 Thekkady – Alleppey Day17 Alleppey - Cochin —————————————————————— For a detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat, follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/india-north-to-south-with-goa/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/india-north-to-south-with-goa/) Cost: $4,590 pp (Double Occupancy) $5,590 pp (Single Occupancy) Inclusions Price Includes * Jaipur – Jaisalmer flight (One Way) * Jaipur / Jodhpur – Goa flight (One Way) * Goa – Cochin (One Way) * Accommodation Twin/ Double Room * Daily Breakfast * 03 nights with all meals in Ranthambore * 01 night with all meals in Alleppey houseboat * 01 night with breakfast and Dinners in Jaisalmer camp * Service of an English speaking guide during sightseeing in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur Jaisalmer, Cochin and Munnar (Only one day in each city) * Airport/hotel transfers + city tour + Drives as per the itinerary by Air – Conditioned Toyota Innova / tempo with an ALL INDIA TOURIST PERMIT * Camel ride in Jaisalmer * Jeep ride in Jaisalmer at the desert camp * Elephant ride in Jaipur (one way to going up) * Shared Jeep Safari in Ranthambore NP * Tonga ride in Agra * Jeep charges to Dudhsagar waterfall * Kathakali dance performance in Cochin * Elephant ride in Munnar * Boat ride in Periyar * All applicable taxess Price Excludes * Flights * Any meals unless specified above * Personal Expenses * Airport Tax / Travel insurance * Monuments Entrance fees (Approx. $150) Questions? Text / Call: 2023787696 - Himanshu - Organizer
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