17 Nights 18 Days

Arrive in Delhi and check into your hotel. Take a walk around Connaught Place, a bustling shopping district, and visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India.

Take a day trip to Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise or sunset to experience its beauty in the best possible light.

Explore Agra Fort, a massive UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Jahangiri Mahal, the Khas Mahal, and the Moti Masjid, all located within the fort complex.

Drive to Ranthambore National Park, known for its tiger population. Take a jeep safari through the park in search of tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and other wildlife.

Drive to Jaipur, the Pink City of India. Visit the Amber Fort, a majestic hilltop fort, and the City Palace, a complex of royal buildings. Take a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, a unique facade with hundreds of lattice windows.

Visit Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in the 18th century. Take a cooking class and learn how to make some of your favorite Indian dishes.

Fly back to Delhi. Depart for Kochi. Transfer to Kumarakom, a picturesque village on the backwaters of Kerala.

Embark on a houseboat cruise through the backwaters of Kumarakom. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and the surrounding countryside.

Disembark from the houseboat and drive to Periyar National Park, known for its elephant population. Take a boat safari through the park in search of elephants, gaur, sambar deer, and other wildlife.

Drive to Kochi, a coastal city in Kerala. Visit Fort Kochi, a historic neighborhood with Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences. Visit the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India.

Fly to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Transfer to Negombo, a coastal town north of Colombo.

Drive to Kandy, a hill country city in Sri Lanka. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in the world.

Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where orphaned elephants are cared for and rehabilitated. Take a train ride from Kandy to Ella, a picturesque village in the Nuwara Eliya district.

Hike to Little Adam's Peak, a mountain with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visit the Nine Arches Bridge, a scenic railway bridge built in the early 20th century.

Visit a tea plantation and learn about the tea making process. Take a tuk-tuk ride through the tea fields.

Drive back to Colombo. Visit the Gangaramaya Temple, a Buddhist temple complex with a museum and a library.

Depart from Colombo.

This itinerary can be customized to fit your interests and budget. For example, if you are interested in history, you could spend more time in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. If you are interested in nature, you could spend more time in Ranthambore National Park, Periyar National Park, and Ella. If you are on a tight budget, you could stay in guesthouses or hostels instead of hotels.