Delhi! Arrive by flight and jump immediately into the hustle and bustle of the capital of India and its second-most populated city. Delhi, one of the world's oldest cities, is significant for several reasons, including its cultural diversity, its former role as the capital of several empires, and its impressive structures.

After you've landed, a driver will wait to take you to your hotel in a private vehicle. Go sightseeing in Delhi when you've refreshed. Kick things off with a drive-by Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India. Then, stop at India Gate, a memorial to the 82,000 Indian troops who lost their lives between 1914 and 21 in World War I.

Before you begin your day of touring in Delhi, have breakfast. This day's schedule takes every facet of Delhi, the old Mughal capital, with equal parts historical sites and modern experiences. Please make a pit stop at Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Being the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, its construction in 1570 gives it cultural value. Then, you can see the beautiful Jama Masjid, the most splendid mosque in India, erected by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656. The next stop should be in Old Delhi's crowded Chandni Chowk, one of the city's oldest and busiest marketplaces. Chandni Chowk is a great place to ride a rickshaw.

Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Later, you will see the magnificent Qutub Minar, a 73-metre (239.5 ft) tall tapering tower of five stories. Qutub-ud-Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, completed the construction of the Qutub Minar's first level around 1192. Afterward, visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most significant Sikh temples or Sikh houses of worship in Delhi. It is noted for its affiliation with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. A sacred pool is inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."

The hotel in Delhi will be our home for the night.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head towards Agra. Welcome to the city of Wonder—home of the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. Pictures of the Taj Mahal can'tt define its beauty. It's an epitome and emblem of love. You have to be here to feel your mouth drop. Agra used to be the ancient capital of the Mughal Empire.

Reach Agra by afternoon. Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Check in at the hotel and freshen yourself. In the late afternoon, tour Agra Fort, a historical fort that remained the main seat of the Mughal rulers until 1638. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this sumptuous red sandstone and marble stronghold, your amazement keeps building as you hear about the history of this fort from the guide. In the evening, visit the local market to discover the actual flavor of Agra city.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Agra.

Early in the morning, see the spectacular Taj Mahal erected by Shah Jahan in 1632 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and go to the Pink City—Jaipur—famous for its broad avenues, massive forts, magnificent palaces, stunning temples, and regal culture. On the way, see Chand Baori (Step Well), one of the oldest and most picturesque step wells in Rajasthan. It was erected during the 8th and 9th centuries and has 3,500 thin steps organized in perfect symmetry, which fall 20m to the bottom of the well.

Reach Jaipur by evening. Check in at the hotel and freshen yourself. You can get a guided walk tour of the famous Pink City markets in the evening. Jaipur is also renowned as the shopper's paradise. Jaipur's vibrant markets offer a nice opportunity to stop and buy on your tour. Take in the shimmer and sparkle of the rows of stores selling hand-crafted bangles and other decorative products. While traveling through the markets, you will come across the vivid culture of this region.

Overnight stay would be in Jaipur.

Have breakfast and then set out to explore the best sights of Jaipur. Visit Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds"), a high screen wall created so the women of the royal family could view street celebrations while unseen from the outside. Then visit Jantar Mantar . It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments erected by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh and finished in 1738 CE.

Afterward, visit the City Palace. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh from 1729 to 1732, the massive structure occupied one-seventh of the walled city. The palace is organized into a variety of courtyards, buildings, and gardens. In the afternoon, stop by Jal Mahal, a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city. It was built in the 17th century.

Then, visit the majestic Amer Fort (or Amber Fort), also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the primary tourist attraction in Jaipur, and the current building was created around the late 16th century by Rajput Kings. This spectacular fort has a vast palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone and white marble, and is organized into four main portions, each with its own courtyard.

In the evening, visit Nahargarh Fort, which affords a stunning bird' s-eye perspective of the entire Jaipur city. Later, enjoy dinner at a nice restaurant.

Overnight stay would be at the hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. The private car will drop you at Jaipur airport. Board your flight to Chennai. Among Chennai's biggest qualities are its people, who are infectiously excited about their hometown; they won't strike you with much hustle and hassle. Recent years have thrown in a new layer of cosmopolitan glamour: opulent hotels, dazzling boutiques, eccentric cafes, sharp contemporary restaurants, and a scattering of posh bars and clubs.

After you arrive in Chennai by flight, a private car will pick you up from Chennai Airport and transport you to the hotel for check-in. The evening will be at your leisure.

Overnight stay would be at the hotel in Chennai.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive towards Mahabalipuram. This site is attractive not only due to the wonderful antique architecture but also to the wide casuarina trees, the silvery sandy seashore, and the traditional hand-created crafts around it. Together, they form a collective splendor.

Reach Mahabalipuram by noon. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage structures of Mahabalipuram. Visit Shore Temple, the most famous structure in the town. It is a structural temple built with granite blocks, dating from the 8th Century CE.

After that, visit Pancha Ratha. The Pancha Ratha is a group of five separate monuments. Each one is called a rate and is named after the Pandavas and their family. Then, visit the Cave Temples, located on the hills of the town. They are carved and ornamented with panels in the Mamalla style of the Pallava period in the 7th century.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.

After breakfast, travel for a day to Kanchipuram. The city was also a religious center of advanced study for Jainism and Buddhism between the 1st and 5th centuries. Out of the 108 sacred temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 14 are found in Kanchipuram. The city is highly recognized for its hand-woven silk sarees. Visit Kailasanatha Temple, the oldest edifice in the town dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the Dravidian architectural style, this Hindu temple was built around 685-705 AD. Later visit Varadharaja Perumal Temple & Ekambareshvara Temple.

Reach Mahabalipuram by evening. The evening will be at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.

After breakfast, check out and head towards Pondicherry.

Reach Pondicherry by afternoon. The union territory of Puducherry (previously Pondicherry, often known as 'Pondy') was under French sovereignty until 1954. Some people here still speak French (and English with French accents). Check in at the hotel on arrival & relax.

In the late afternoon, head out for sightseeing. Visit the French Quarter. Many of the structures in the French Quarter in Pondicherry are colonial buildings built by the French during their control. Some of the structures in White Town have been recognized as heritage treasures and are breathtakingly magnificent.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Pondicherry.

After breakfast, set out for Pondicherry sightseeing. Start with a visit to The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, an eastern specimen of Gothic architecture. It has remarkable stained glass panels showing episodes from the life of Christ and saints of the Catholic Church.

Later, visit Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Ganesha's adoration. The temple's colossal interiors are embellished with forty incarnations and forms of Lord Ganesha etched on the stone walls.

In the evening, people congregate around Pondicherry beaches. These beaches have a unique beauty, as their innate peaceful atmosphere contrasts with the wild, roaring surf rushing onto them. You can experience this firsthand on any of its three famous beaches: Promenade, Paradise, and Serenity Beach.

Evening will be at your pleasure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Pondicherry.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Thanjavur. Thanjavur (or Tanjore) is a temple site in the Tamil Nadu state of southern India. It was the capital of the famous Chola (Cola) king Rajaraja I, who commissioned the site's spectacular temple.

On the way, visit Airavatesvara Temple, established by Rajaraja II in the 12th Century CE. It is a Lord Shiva temple located in Darasuram, near Kumbakonam. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and is referred to as the "Great Living Chola Temples." Constructed in the chariot style and built-in stone, the temple features smaller shrines dedicated to numerous Vedic and Puranic deities.

Reach Thanjavur by evening. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Thanjavur.

After breakfast, head out for sightseeing. Visit Thanjavur's Royal Palace & Museum, a mixed bag of ruin and renovation, superb art, and random royal collections. The enormous complex was constructed partly by the Nayaks, who took over Thanjavur in 1535, and partly by a local Maratha dynasty that ruled from 1676 to 1855.

In the afternoon, tour Thanjavur brass-work shops. Thanjavur's brass idol production is the traditional handicraft of Tamil Nadu. These magnificent brass idols highlight the artisans' painstaking work.

In the late evening, walk out to observe the pooja ceremony at the Brihadeeshwara Temple. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this temple is a magnificent indication of the enormous heights the Chola monarchs achieved in architecture.Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Thanjavur.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Madurai, a vibrant, old city on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple.

On the route, take a diversion to Tiruchirapalli and visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, the most significant temple compound in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world. It is one of the most prestigious temples in South India, steeped in legend and history.

Reach Madurai by evening. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. In the night, head out for Pooja (night ceremony) at Meenakshi temple. Every night, an image of Lord Shiva (in the form of Sundareswarar) is carried out from his shrine by temple priests in a procession in a chariot to his wife Meenakshi's shrine, where he'll spend the night.

Overnight stay would be at the hotel in Madurai.

After breakfast, visit Madurai. Start with a visit to the Madurai Flower Market. This flower market is one of the biggest in Tamil Nadu and sells as many as 10 tons of flowers each day.

Then, visit the renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2,500-year-old city of Madurai. It is one of the oldest and most important temples in India. Located in Madurai, the temple has great mythological and historical significance. It is believed that Lord Shiva assumed the form of Sundareswarar (the handsome one) and married Parvati (Meenakshi) at the site where the temple is currently located. Meenakshi Temple was nominated as one of the world's wonders but couldn't make it to the 'Seven Wonders of the World list.' However, the temple is one of the 'Wonders of India.'

Afterward, visit the Gandhi Museum in Madurai, a memorial museum built in 1959 for Mahatma Gandhi. It is one of the five great Gandhi Museums in the country, depicting the life of the Father of the Nation and India's freedom struggle from 1757 until 1947. In the evening, visit the local market.Overnight stay would be at the hotel in Madurai.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Then the private car will take you to Madurai airport. Tour End.