A vibrant scene from Rajasthan's Pushkar Fair with camels and turbaned men in traditional attire.

INDIA – Timeless. Vibrant. Spiritual.

India is not one story — it’s a thousand unfolding at once. It hums with contrast and color, tradition and transformation. At Jetsetters, we design journeys that bring you into rhythm with this layered world — where ancient rituals, royal grandeur, and everyday magic converge. Each itinerary is personally curated, balancing immersive discovery with elegance, comfort, and space to breathe.

Begin at sunrise, as the Taj Mahal glows in silence. Drift through the backwaters of Kerala. Wander Rajasthan’s palace corridors, dine by candlelight in a 300-year-old fort, or sit by the Ganges as the sacred aarti ceremony flickers into the night. From the chaos of Chandni Chowk to the calm of the Himalayas, every contrast is curated — every detail intentional.

Stay in India’s finest heritage palaces, serene wellness retreats, and storied luxury hotels — each chosen not just for beauty, but for meaning. Whether you seek spiritual reconnection, cultural richness, or a journey that moves at your own pace, India with Jetsetters is a path inward as much as outward.

This is the journey you carry home.

This is India, the Jetsetters way.

A timeless image of the Taj Mahal, with trimmed gardens and minarets set against open sky.

Indian Golden Triangle

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and trace Old Delhi’s mosques and markets before New Delhi’s stately avenues.
Day 2: Drive to Agra for the Taj Mahal’s marble hush and Agra Fort’s royal chambers.
Day 3: Journey onward to Jaipur, pausing in Fatehpur Sikri’s ghostly courtyards and red sandstone halls.
Day 4: Ascend Amber Fort, glimpse Hawa Mahal, and wander City Palace and Jantar Mantar’s stargazing stone.
Day 5: Return to Delhi through plains steeped in memory — depart carrying India’s grandeur onward.
Indian Golden Triangle

Classical Indian Sojourn

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and uncover Old Delhi’s mosques and New Delhi’s colonial grandeur.
Day 2: Fly to Varanasi for Sarnath’s calm, Kashi Vishwanath’s devotion, and Ganga Aarti’s dusk flame.
Day 3: Drift at dawn on the Ganges, wander Varanasi’s lanes and markets, then rest or roam freely.
Day 4: Fly to Khajuraho and walk temple complexes where stone artistry tells stories of life and spirit.
Day 5: Drive to Orchha’s palaces and cenotaphs, then board the train to Agra’s Mughal allure.
Day 6: Greet sunrise at the Taj Mahal, explore Agra Fort’s royal past, and pause at Mehtab Bagh’s river view.
Day 7: Return to Delhi through living history — depart carrying India’s layered echoes and ancient stories onward.
Classical Indian Sojourn
Diya boats with marigold and rose petals, used in holy rituals by the Ganges.
A tiger rests on a log, surrounded by dense green forest, its gaze calm and observant.

Golden Triangle with Tiger Safari

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and uncover Old Delhi’s mosques and markets before New Delhi’s grand avenues.
Day 2: Drive to Agra for the Taj Mahal’s marble calm and Agra Fort’s royal ramparts.
Day 3: Continue to Sawai Madhopur, pausing in Fatehpur Sikri’s abandoned Mughal courtyards.
Day 4: Venture on morning and evening tiger safaris in Ranthambhore’s wild heart.
Day 5: Travel to Jaipur — Rajasthan’s Pink City of royal stories and vivid bazaars.
Day 6: Ascend Amber Fort, pause at Hawa Mahal, and wander City Palace and Jantar Mantar’s starry stone.
Day 7: Return to Delhi through India’s living history — depart with tiger trails and Mughal legends woven softly within you.
Golden Triangle with Tiger Safari

The Mystical Himachal

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and uncover Old Delhi’s Mughal mosques before New Delhi’s stately avenues.
Day 2: Board the train to Amritsar and witness the Golden Temple’s evening reflection and Palki Sahib ceremony.
Day 3: Return to the Golden Temple, visit Jallianwala Bagh and Ram Bagh, then watch Wagah’s border ritual.
Day 4: Drive north into the Himalayas and settle into Dharamshala’s tranquil embrace.
Day 5: Explore Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsunag Temple, St. John’s Church, Norbulingka Institute, Kangra Museum, and McLeodganj’s colorful market.
Day 6: Journey to Pragpur and wander its heritage village charm and the Taal’s quiet beauty.
Day 7: Continue to Chandigarh, exploring Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Sukhna Lake, and modern architectural icons.
Day 8: Board the train back to Delhi — depart with Himachal’s pine hush and monastery chants resting quietly within you.
The Mystical Himachal
Rows of glowing oil lamps, their flames casting a warm light in a tranquil, sacred space.
A Rajasthani man with a vibrant turban and moustache, standing against a stone backdrop.

The Rajasthan Reverie

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and trace Old Delhi’s Mughal mosques before New Delhi’s stately boulevards.
Day 2: Fly to Udaipur and drift by boat on Lake Pichola as City Palace lights shimmer.
Day 3: Walk Udaipur’s City Palace, Saheliyon Ki Bari gardens, and Jagdish Temple’s carved sanctum.
Day 4: Drive to Jodhpur — Rajasthan’s Blue City of forts, alleys, and desert echoes.
Day 5: Stand atop Mehrangarh Fort, visit Jaswant Thada’s marble hush, then unwind at leisure.
Day 6: Continue to Jaipur and settle among pink façades and royal courtyards.
Day 7: Ascend Amber Fort, pause at Hawa Mahal, and wander City Palace and Jantar Mantar’s starry stone.
Day 8: Journey to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri’s abandoned Mughal grandeur, then explore Agra Fort’s royal chambers.
Day 9: Watch sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then return to Delhi — depart with desert whispers and royal echoes tracing your onward path.
The Rajasthan Reverie

The Enchanted Ladakh

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and uncover Old Delhi’s Mughal echoes before New Delhi’s stately boulevards.
Day 2: Fly to Leh and stroll through Leh Bazaar’s prayer flags and handicraft stalls.
Day 3: Visit Shanti Stupa and Choglamsar’s Tibetan crafts and community stories.
Day 4: Explore Shey’s royal past, Thiksey Monastery’s tiered halls, and Hemis Monastic School’s calm lessons.
Day 5: Fly to Delhi and drive onward to Agra, city of marble dreams and Mughal tales.
Day 6: Stand before the Taj Mahal’s dawn beauty, then trace Agra Fort’s royal courtyards and halls.
Day 7: Return to Delhi through India’s timeless hum — depart, soul wrapped in Ladakh’s crisp silence and timeless skies.
The Enchanted Ladakh
Lamayuru Monastery in Ladakh, perched on a rocky cliff with the full moon rising above the mountains
Shirodhara therapy at Ananda in the Himalayas, oil flowing onto the forehead for calming effects.

Ananda in the Himalayas

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and trace Old Delhi’s Mughal mosques before New Delhi’s stately boulevards.
Day 2: Board the train to Haridwar, continue to Rishikesh, and watch evening Ganga Aarti by the river.
Day 3: Ascend Kunjapuri Temple for Himalayan vistas, then visit a Garhwal village and return to Ananda.
Day 4: Let the day unfold with spa rituals, Ayurveda therapies, and Himalayan calm at Ananda.
Day 5: Embrace full-day wellness — massage, meditation, and nature’s hush within Ananda’s tranquil grounds.
Day 6: Drift through another day of holistic treatments and mountain air, restoring mind and spirit.
Day 7: Stop at Chandi Devi Temple and Har-Ki-Pauri ghat before boarding the train back to Delhi.
Day 8: Relax in Delhi’s quiet corners — depart with Ananda’s mountain stillness and quiet spirit within you.
Ananda in the Himalayas

Enchanting Trails of Northeast

Day 1: Arrive in Kolkata and wander Raj Bhavan, Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, and Kalighat Kali Temple.
Day 2: Fly to Bagdogra and drive through tea hills to Darjeeling’s cool embrace.
Day 3: Watch sunrise from Tiger Hill, visit Ghoom Monastery, ride the toy train, and meet Himalayan wildlife.
Day 4: Drive to Gangtok and unwind amid hilltop monasteries and fluttering prayer flags.
Day 5: Visit Rumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery, and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology’s sacred archives.
Day 6: Continue to Kalimpong and explore Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, Tharpa Choling, and Thongsa Gompa.
Day 7: Journey to Siliguri, pausing where hills descend into plains — afternoon free to wander.
Day 8: Fly to Delhi and relax among its stately boulevards or quiet corners.
Day 9: Trace Old Delhi’s Mughal lanes and New Delhi’s colonial avenues — depart with the Northeast’s mist and monastery chants lingering softly within.
Enchanting Trails of Northeast
Vibrantly painted Tibetan prayer wheels at a monastery, each inscribed with sacred mantras.
Colourful shikaras floating gently on Dal Lake, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery in Kashmir.

The Kashmir Serenity

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and trace Old Delhi’s Mughal echoes before New Delhi’s grand boulevards.
Day 2: Fly to Srinagar, drift by Shikara on Dal Lake, and sleep in a floating houseboat.
Day 3: Wander Srinagar’s Mughal gardens, Hazratbal Shrine, and Shankaracharya Temple — night on the lake.
Day 4: Drive to Pahalgam past Awantipora ruins and saffron fields, then follow Lidder River’s pine-fringed bends.
Day 5: Ramble through Pahalgam’s meadows — Baisaran’s green hush and Kashmir Valley’s clear air.
Day 6: Travel to Gulmarg, ride the Gondola to Kongdori or Apharwat Peak, and breathe in Himalayan vastness.
Day 7: Return to Srinagar, stroll local bazaars or rest by Dal Lake’s calm waters.
Day 8: Venture to Sonamarg’s alpine pastures and Thajiwas Glacier — a meadow of gold and snow.
Day 9: Fly to Delhi — depart with Kashmir’s lake hush and garden whispers drifting quietly with you.
The Kashmir Serenity

Backwaters and Beaches

Day 1: Arrive in Cochin and unwind at leisure amid Kerala’s spice-scented air.
Day 2: Walk Cochin’s Dutch Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church — end with Kathakali’s vivid dance.
Day 3: Drive to Munnar, stroll tea plantations, and breathe misty hills among tea pickers’ chatter.
Day 4: Continue to Thekkady, settle among forested slopes, and rest with nature’s quiet.
Day 5: Drift by boat through Periyar National Park’s lake — watch for elephants and deer in jungle hush.
Day 6: Travel to Alleppey, board your houseboat, and glide through Kerala’s green backwaters overnight.
Day 7: Disembark and continue to Kovalam’s sunlit shores — relax under coconut palms or swim in warm waves.
Day 8: Let the day drift freely — swim, sunbathe, or indulge in Ayurveda by the coast.
Day 9: Spend final moments at leisure — depart with Kerala’s river song and coastal sun resting gently within you.
Backwaters and Beaches
A boat cruises through Kerala’s backwaters, flanked by dense greenery and swaying palm trees.
A Kathakali performance in Kerala, with dancers in vibrant costumes and dramatic facial makeup.

Scenic Kerala Uncovered

Day 1: Arrive in Cochin and unwind at leisure amid Kerala’s spice-laden air.
Day 2: Walk Cochin’s Dutch Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church — end with Kathakali’s vivid storytelling.
Day 3: Drive to Munnar and stroll misty tea estates where pickers gather leaves in green hush.
Day 4: Drive to Thekkady’s forested slopes — relax or explore spice markets and quiet trails.
Day 5: Drift by boat across Periyar Lake, watching elephants and deer amid jungle calm.
Day 6: Travel to Alleppey, board your houseboat, and glide through coconut groves and village life overnight.
Day 7: Journey to Poovar’s golden sands and quiet backwaters — let the coast’s breeze soothe you.
Day 8: Take a day trip to Kanyakumari where three seas meet, then return to Poovar’s peaceful embrace.
Day 9: Savour your last moments at leisure — depart with Kerala’s tea hills, rivers and coastal warmth within you.
Scenic Kerala Uncovered

Untamed Wild Frontiers

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and trace Old Delhi’s Mughal echoes before New Delhi’s stately boulevards.
Day 2: Fly to Guwahati and drive through foothills to Manas National Park’s wild heart.
Day 3: Morning elephant ride in Bansbari, then jeep safari through Mathanguri’s lush riverine forests.
Day 4: Journey onward to Nameri National Park and unwind in its bird-rich quiet.
Day 5: Hike Nameri’s jungle trails at dawn and raft the gentle Jia Bharali River.
Day 6: Travel to Kaziranga National Park — land of one-horned rhinos and floodplain forests.
Day 7: Watch mist lift on an elephant safari, then jeep deep into Kaziranga’s Central and Western Ranges.
Day 8: Safari at dawn through Eastern Range’s wetlands, then explore more of Central Range’s wild beauty.
Day 9: Return to Guwahati and wander Deepor Beel’s bird-filled wetlands before evening rest.
Day 10: Fly to Delhi — depart carrying Assam’s wilderness and river hush softly onward.
Untamed Wild Frontiers
A close-up of an Indian rhinoceros on a forest path, surrounded by dense jungle.
A tiger with striking stripes and an intense expression, captured in a powerful close-up.

Beyond Wild Wonderlands

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and trace Old Delhi’s Mughal lanes before New Delhi’s stately boulevards.
Day 2: Fly to Raipur and journey through forested roads to Kanha’s wild heart.
Day 3: Venture on morning and evening safaris through Kanha’s sal forests and open meadows.
Day 4: Continue dawn and dusk safaris, watching for tigers, barasingha, and vibrant birdlife.
Day 5: Drive to Bandhavgarh — land of hidden forts and India’s highest tiger density.
Day 6: Explore Bandhavgarh at dawn and dusk, tracing tiger trails and hilltop ruins.
Day 7: Safari again in Bandhavgarh’s deep jungles and grasslands, camera ready for fleeting stripes.
Day 8: Travel to Panna’s tranquil wilderness and unwind by riverine forests and waterfalls.
Day 9: Safari through Panna’s tiger reserve and pause at Pandav Falls’ forested cascade.
Day 10: Drive to Khajuraho and walk among its UNESCO temples of exquisite sculpture and ancient devotion.
Day 11: Step into Orchha’s forgotten palaces before boarding the train to Agra’s Mughal jewel.
Day 12: Witness the Taj Mahal’s dawn hush, then return to Delhi — depart with India’s wild whispers and marble dreams within you.
Beyond Wild Wonderlands

Passage to Himalayan Horizons

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and trace Old Delhi’s Mughal lanes before New Delhi’s stately boulevards.
Day 2: Fly to Bagdogra and journey through hills to Darjeeling’s tea-scented embrace.
Day 3: Watch sunrise from Tiger Hill, visit Ghoom Monastery, ride the toy train, and explore mountaineering lore.
Day 4: Drive to Gangtok and rest among prayer flags and market whispers.
Day 5: Visit Rumtek and Enchey Monasteries, then explore the Namgyal Institute’s Tibetan treasures.
Day 6: Journey to sacred Tsongmo Lake, its icy calm mirrored by Brahminy ducks and mountain peaks.
Day 7: Cross to Bhutan at Phuentsholing, visit Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang and stroll bustling border markets.
Day 8: Drive to Thimphu, pausing at Kharbandi Gompa’s hilltop monastery views.
Day 9: Discover Thimphu’s fortress, chortens, libraries, and living arts — a day of Bhutan’s soul.
Day 10: Travel to Paro and hike up to Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan’s cliffside legend among swirling prayer flags.
Day 11: Let the day drift gently in Paro — rest, wander, or reflect amid Himalayan quiet.
Day 12: Depart with Darjeeling’s mist, Sikkim’s chants, and Bhutan’s sacred hush resting within you.
Passage to Himalayan Horizons
A monk in red robes crossing a wooden bridge, framed by the natural beauty of the Himalayas.
The silhouette of a Chinese fishing net against a colourful sky over Kerala’s backwaters.

South India's Temples & Backwaters

Day 1: Arrive in Chennai and explore Fort St. George, San Thome Church, Kapaleeswarar Temple, and Marina Beach.
Day 2: Drive to Mahabalipuram, unwind by the coast, and glimpse Pallava history at leisure.
Day 3: Walk Mahabalipuram’s Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, and ancient rock-cut caves.
Day 4: Travel to Pondicherry and discover Sri Aurobindo Ashram and colonial lanes.
Day 5: Drive to Tanjore, pausing in Chidambaram to visit the sacred Nataraja Temple.
Day 6: Explore Tanjore’s Brihadeeswarar Temple, Art Gallery, and Saraswathi Mahal Library; continue to Trichy’s Rock Fort and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, then onward to Madurai.
Day 7: Wander Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace — marvel at Dravidian grandeur.
Day 8: Cross into Thekkady’s lush hills and relax amid spice-scented forests.
Day 9: Drift by boat through Periyar Lake, watching elephants and birds in jungle hush.
Day 10: Journey to Alleppey, board your houseboat, and glide through Kerala’s tranquil backwaters overnight.
Day 11: Visit Cochin’s Dutch Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, and St. Francis Church — conclude with a Kathakali performance.
Day 12: Let the day unfold at leisure — depart carrying South India’s temple tales and backwater calm within you.
South India's Temples & Backwaters

Valleys of Hidden Wonder

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and trace Old Delhi’s Mughal lanes before exploring New Delhi’s stately boulevards.
Day 2: Fly to Guwahati and relax amid Assam’s slow rhythm and the Brahmaputra’s gentle breeze.
Day 3: Visit Sualkuchi village’s silk weavers, then explore Assam’s cultural heart at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra.
Day 4: Drive to Shillong, wander Don Bosco Museum, and watch traditional archery at a local field.
Day 5: Stroll Mawlynnong’s spotless lanes, cross a living root bridge, and trek to Byrdew Falls’ hidden cascade before returning to Shillong.
Day 6: Journey to Balipara via Tezpur and unwind at a heritage tea bungalow.
Day 7: Drive to Ziro Valley, pausing at a Nishi tribal village for glimpses of indigenous life.
Day 8: Explore Apatani Valley’s villages — Hong, Hari, Bulla, Hija and Dutta — a living cultural landscape.
Day 9: Cross the Brahmaputra to Majuli and meet Mishing villagers amid monastery chants and river island calm.
Day 10: Continue to Jorhat’s colonial tea estates and rest at a heritage planter’s bungalow.
Day 11: Drive to Dibrugarh, stopping at Sivasagar’s Ahom temples, Rang Ghar amphitheatre, and Tai Ahom Museum.
Day 12: Drift by boat through Maguri Beel’s tranquil wetlands near Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.
Day 13: Fly back to Delhi and spend the day at leisure or exploring a quiet market.
Day 14: Onward journey home carrying Northeast India’s tribal spirit, misty valleys and river whispers softly within you.
Valleys of Hidden Wonder
Portrait of tribal woman with traditional facial tattoos and nose ornaments, reflecting her culture.
A traditional houseboat glides through the serene backwaters of Kerala, surrounded by lush greenery.

Exotic South India with Goa

Day 1: Arrive in Chennai and unwind at leisure amid South India’s coastal warmth.
Day 2: Explore Chennai’s Fort St. George, San Thome Church, Kapaleeswarar Temple, and Marina Beach; fly to Madurai.
Day 3: Discover Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace — Dravidian grandeur in stone.
Day 4: Drive to Thekkady’s forested slopes and rest amid spice-scented air.
Day 5: Drift by boat through Periyar National Park’s jungle hush, spotting elephants and birds.
Day 6: Travel to Alleppey, board your houseboat, and glide through Kerala’s green backwaters overnight.
Day 7: Continue to Cochin, explore Dutch Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and watch Kathakali’s expressive dance.
Day 8: Journey to Ooty’s misty hills and unwind amid tea plantations and pine forests.
Day 9: Ride the Nilgiri toy train and visit Botanical Gardens, St. Stephen’s Church, and Ooty Lake.
Day 10: Cross forested hills to Mysore and relax among royal avenues.
Day 11: Tour Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, the Art Gallery, and Brindavan Gardens’ musical fountains.
Day 12: Drive to Hassan and explore Belur’s Chennakeshava Temple and Halebid’s sculpted Hoysaleswara Temple.
Day 13: Continue to Hospet and rest amid tales of ancient kingdoms.
Day 14: Wander Hampi’s boulder hills and ruined temples — a timeless open-air museum.
Day 15: Journey to Goa’s sunlit beaches and Portuguese echoes.
Day 16: Let Goa’s sands and sea breeze slow your pace — a day at leisure.
Day 17: Embrace another day of coastal calm, Ayurvedic pampering, or gentle exploration.
Day 18: Savour final beach moments — depart with South India’s temples and Goa’s sea whispers within you.
Exotic South India with Goa

Mystic Peaks of Ladakh

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and trace Old Delhi’s Mughal lanes before New Delhi’s stately boulevards.
Day 2: Fly to Leh and stroll through Leh Bazaar’s Tibetan crafts and prayer flag lanes.
Day 3: Discover Shey Palace, Thiksey’s tiered halls, and Hemis Monastery’s grand courtyards.
Day 4: Witness Hemis Festival’s mystic mask dances and ritual chants at Ladakh’s sacred celebration.
Day 5: Begin your trek from Leh to Yangthang through high passes and hidden villages.
Day 6: Trek from Yangthang to Ule, passing prime ibex country and silent mountain streams.
Day 7: Continue on foot to Hemis Shukpachen’s barley fields and willow groves.
Day 8: Ascend Mebtak La Pass and descend into Ang Village’s apricot orchards and Ladakhi homes.
Day 9: Trek onward through Tinmosgang, Tia and Charcha to Skindiyang’s ancient chortens.
Day 10: Return to Leh via Rizong Gompa’s meditative hush and Alchi Monastery’s frescoed temples.
Day 11: Trace Ladakh’s spiritual trail at Matho Gompa, Stakna Monastery and Stok Palace.
Day 12: Fly to Delhi and journey to Agra — city of marble dreams.
Day 13: Marvel at the Taj Mahal at dawn, wander Agra Fort’s royal halls, then return to Delhi — depart carrying Ladakh’s peaks and Agra’s timeless hush within you.
Mystic Peaks of Ladakh
A river meanders through the Ladakh valley, with autumn colors contrasting against rocky mountains.

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