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Rajasthan · Private Tour
12 Days Taj Mahal, Rajasthan & Kerala Family Journey
Included:
Accommodation
Private Vehicle
Sightseeing
Daily Breakfast
Tour Overview
This 12 Days Taj Mahal, Rajasthan & Kerala Family Journey is designed for families who want to combine India's classic heritage with a softer South India finish. The route covers Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur before continuing to Kochi and Alleppey for coastal culture, slower sightseeing and backwater experiences.
It is especially suitable for inbound and NRI families who want more variety than a standard Golden Triangle tour. The itinerary balances the Taj Mahal, Rajasthan's forts and palaces, local crafts and markets with Kerala's waterfront atmosphere and relaxed backwaters.
The first half focuses on North India's strongest family experiences without trying to visit every monument. Jaipur and Udaipur include more interactive and leisure-based options so children and teenagers are not overloaded with history.
Kerala then changes the rhythm of the journey. Kochi brings coastal heritage and cafés, while Alleppey provides a slower backwater finish with very little walking.
The route can be adjusted for younger children or grandparents by shortening walking sections, reducing monument visits and increasing hotel or resort time.
Tour Highlights:
- Private family journey combining North and South India.
- Visit Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Rajasthan's royal cities.
- Explore Jaipur with family-friendly craft options.
- Enjoy Udaipur's lakes and softer sightseeing pace.
- Discover Kochi's coastal heritage.
- Experience Alleppey's backwaters with a private family arrangement.
- Built-in rest time throughout the journey.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive in Delhi, where a representative will meet your family and assist with the private transfer to the hotel.
The first day is intentionally light so everyone can recover from long-haul travel.
After check-in, allow time for meals, rest and adjustment to the local time zone.
If the family arrives early and feels comfortable, take a short orientation drive or easy walk near the hotel.
Keep the evening simple and avoid major sightseeing.
Family Highlights:
- Private airport welcome and transfer.
- No heavy sightseeing after arrival.
- Time to recover from long-haul travel.
- Flexible first evening for all ages.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
After breakfast, begin a private family sightseeing day through selected parts of Old and New Delhi.
Explore the atmosphere around Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. A short cycle-rickshaw ride can be included where suitable.
Continue to selected New Delhi landmarks such as India Gate, Humayun's Tomb or Qutub Minar according to the family's interests.
Take a proper lunch break and avoid trying to visit every major monument in one day.
Return to the hotel by late afternoon where possible and leave the evening free.
Family Highlights:
- Interactive Old Delhi experience.
- Optional short cycle-rickshaw ride.
- Selected New Delhi landmarks.
- Afternoon hotel rest time.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
After breakfast, travel privately from Delhi to Agra.
Check in on arrival and allow time for lunch and a short rest before sightseeing.
Later, visit the Taj Mahal with a guide who can keep the story engaging for different age groups.
Allow time for family photographs, garden walks and short breaks.
If everyone still has enough energy, continue to Agra Fort. Otherwise, return to the hotel earlier.
Family Highlights:
- Comfortable private transfer to Agra.
- Hotel rest before sightseeing.
- Taj Mahal visit paced for families.
- Flexible Agra Fort visit.
Overnight stay in Agra.
Leave Agra after breakfast and travel towards Jaipur.
Stop at Fatehpur Sikri for a manageable heritage visit according to current access and opening conditions.
Keep the stop focused so the day does not become too tiring before the onward road journey.
Continue to Jaipur, check in and allow time for hotel rest.
If everyone is interested, take a short evening market or craft-area visit.
Family Highlights:
- Private journey into Rajasthan.
- Short Fatehpur Sikri heritage stop.
- Hotel rest after arrival.
- Optional easy market or craft visit.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Begin with a private visit to Amber Fort, exploring its courtyards and viewpoints at a comfortable pace.
Continue to Jaipur city for a photo stop at Hawa Mahal and selected sightseeing such as City Palace or Jantar Mantar.
For younger children, one major city monument after Amber Fort may be enough.
In the afternoon, add an optional hands-on experience such as block printing, a craft demonstration, market walk or family-friendly cooking activity.
Return to the hotel early enough for rest before the onward journey.
Family Highlights:
- Amber Fort at an easy family pace.
- Selected Jaipur landmarks.
- Optional hands-on craft or cooking activity.
- Early return for hotel rest.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
After breakfast, travel from Jaipur to Udaipur using the most suitable confirmed private road or domestic travel arrangement.
If travelling by road, use comfort and meal stops according to the needs of children and older family members.
On arrival, check in and allow time for lunch and hotel rest.
If everyone feels comfortable, take a short lakefront walk or easy evening outing.
Keep the evening relaxed rather than adding major sightseeing.
Family Highlights:
- Comfortable onward journey to Udaipur.
- Regular comfort stops if travelling by road.
- Relaxed lake-city arrival.
- Optional short evening lakefront walk.
Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Begin a relaxed private sightseeing day in Udaipur.
Visit City Palace at a comfortable pace, focusing on the most interesting areas rather than every room or gallery.
Continue with selected old-city, garden or lakefront areas according to the family's interests.
Where operating and weather conditions permit, enjoy an optional Lake Pichola boat ride.
Return to the hotel with enough time for pool use, cafés or shopping.
Family Highlights:
- City Palace at an easy family pace.
- Optional Lake Pichola boat ride.
- Time for cafés and shopping.
- Gentler sightseeing day in Udaipur.
Overnight stay in Udaipur.
After breakfast, transfer privately to the airport or confirmed departure point for the onward journey to Kochi.
The most suitable domestic air connection should be selected according to the confirmed travel date and may involve a connection depending on schedule.
On arrival in Kochi, meet the local representative and transfer to the hotel.
Keep the rest of the day free for rest, pool time or an easy waterfront walk.
Do not add major sightseeing after the domestic travel day.
Family Highlights:
- Private airport transfers.
- Easy transition from Rajasthan to Kerala.
- No heavy sightseeing after travel.
- Relaxed first evening in South India.
Overnight stay in Kochi.
After breakfast, begin a relaxed private exploration of selected heritage areas in Kochi.
Visit suitable parts of Fort Kochi and nearby cultural neighbourhoods according to current access.
Keep walking manageable and allow time for cafés, snacks, photographs and short breaks.
Focus on a few memorable places rather than trying to see everything in one day.
Return to the hotel by mid or late afternoon and leave the evening free.
Family Highlights:
- Easy-paced Fort Kochi sightseeing.
- Short walking sections with regular breaks.
- Time for family photography and cafés.
- Afternoon hotel or pool leisure.
Overnight stay in Kochi.
After breakfast, travel privately towards the Alleppey backwater region.
The scenery changes to canals, coconut palms, villages and paddy fields.
On arrival, begin the family's confirmed backwater experience using the selected private houseboat, boat, villa or resort arrangement.
Children can watch daily life along the waterways while adults enjoy a slower day after the Rajasthan section of the trip.
Boat routes and operations remain subject to weather and local water conditions.
Family Highlights:
- Easy transfer into Kerala's backwaters.
- Private family backwater experience.
- Canal, village and paddy-field scenery.
- No long walking or monument schedule.
Overnight stay in Alleppey / backwater region.
Today is intentionally slower so the family can enjoy the backwater region without another long transfer.
Spend the morning at the resort, by the water or continuing the confirmed backwater programme.
A short village experience, gentle walk or family photography can be arranged if everyone is interested.
Younger children may prefer simple resort time, while teenagers can enjoy photography and observing local life around the waterways.
Keep the final evening relaxed and use the time for packing and an easy family dinner.
Family Highlights:
- Full leisure day in the backwater region.
- Optional village or local-life experience.
- Suitable downtime for all generations.
- Easy final evening before departure.
Overnight stay in Alleppey / backwater region.
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed final morning according to the family's departure schedule.
Meet your driver for the private transfer from Alleppey towards Kochi.
If the flight or train is later in the day, a meal or comfort stop can be arranged according to available time.
Continue to Kochi airport, railway station or the agreed onward point with suitable buffer time for traffic and formalities.
Your 12 Days Taj Mahal, Rajasthan & Kerala Family Journey concludes after combining North India's classic heritage with a slower Kerala backwater finish.
Family Highlights:
- Relaxed final morning.
- Private family departure transfer.
- Flexible comfort stop where time permits.
- Completion of a balanced North and South India family journey.
Tour concludes in Kochi.
What's Included
Clear details of what is covered in your private tour.
Included
- Hotel accommodation on double/twin sharing.
- Daily breakfast at all hotels.
- Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets (as per itinerary).
- Train tickets (as per itinerary).
- Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking & allowance.
- All applicable taxes.
- Assistance on arrival & departure.
Not Included
- International airfare.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, tips, etc.
- Entry tickets, activity fees & guide charges.
- Camera/permit charges wherever applicable.
- Travel insurance.
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