Day 1 DelhiVisit India's capital Delhi and explore the labyrinthine streets and savour the fragrant aromas of the spice market. Days 2-3 JaipurExplore Jaipur's hillside Amber Fort and gaze at the flamboyant Hawa Mahal. Be dazzled by a Bollywood blockbuster amid the art deco opulence of the Raj Mandir Cinema. Day 4 AgraTravel from Jaipur to Agra and prepare to see the beauty of the Taj Mahal for the first time. Discover secrets of the Mughals at the World Heritage-listed Red Fort. Days 5-6 OrchhaTake the train to Orchha, stopping by a unique papermaking plant that ensures sustainable employment for local women. Visit the palace complex and savour local flavours in a cooking demonstration. Day 7 KhajurahoThe erotic carvings of India's Khajuraho temples offer an education into the Kama Sutra. In the evening, take in a classical dance performance. Days 8-9 VaranasiSail down the Ganges and see pilgrims wash in its sacred waters on the ghats. Partake in a sunset candle flower ceremony. Days 10 DelhiTour Varanasi's colourful bazaars and winding alleys before flying back to Delhi. Day 11 KochiView the glorious murals of Mattancherry Palace and enjoy a traditional Keralan dance performance. Day 12 MunnarTea plantations, pristine valleys, winding lanes and villages make Munnar a pleasure to visit. Days 13-14 Periyar Wildlife SanctuaryTour a spice plantation and spot deer, tigers, leopards and elephants among exotic flora. Days 15-16 Alleppey/Kerala BackwatersCruise the calm backwaters of Kerala. Meet locals on a walk through a village and stay overnight by the waterfront. Days 17-18 VarkalaStop by a temple en route to Varkala. Explore the mystical Janardhana Swamy Temple, find inner peace at an ashram or simply cool off in the glistening Arabian Sea. Days 19-20 Trivandrum/Kovalam BeachPerhaps unwind with a day at the beach, followed by a seafood meal at one of the many open-air restaurants.
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