India 9-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 9 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to India.

Explore India in 9 days with our thoughtfully planned itineraries catering to different interests and locations. Consider an itinerary like this Golden Triangle trip for a culturally rich journey that guides you through famous cities, landmarks, and a wildlife sanctuary. Food enthusiasts might prefer something similar to this North India culinary trip that takes you from Delhi and Agra's historical sights and street food markets to Lucknow's gastronomic delights and Varanasi's spiritual serenity. Adventure seekers can opt for an active adventure like this Shyam Valley trek, which offers a blend of physical challenge and cultural immersion, from Leh's monastic treasures and Alchi's ancient Buddha statues to local cooking experiences and serene village walks in the Himalaya.

See our itineraries below or read our guide to the best 9-day trips in India.

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Map of India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur - 9 Days
India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur - 9 Days

This nine-day tour of India’s Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) combines fascinating culture, monumental architecture, untamed wildlife, and historic splendor. See some of the most compelling highlights of northern India, including the magnificent Taj Mahal, the "pink city" of Jaipur, and the wealth of attractions in Delhi. Nature lovers are also in luck, because in addition to the "classic" Golden Triangle Circuit, you'll also visit the Ranthambore National Park, where there's a high chance of spotting the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Meet the camel herders of the Thar Desert.
Map of Explore Rajasthan: Palaces, Forts, and Sand Dunes of Thar - 9 Days
Explore Rajasthan: Palaces, Forts, and Sand Dunes of Thar - 9 Days

The state of Rajasthan in northern India holds a bounty of breathtaking sites along with some of the country's most welcoming cities. This itinerary lays out a romantic trip that includes tours of ancient palaces, golden fortresses that seem to glow in the hot sun, and shrines and holy sites that seem to rise from the desert sands.

The colorful Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
Map of India's Golden Triangle & Goa Tour - 9 Days
India's Golden Triangle & Goa Tour - 9 Days

Awaken all of your senses on this nine-day tour that starts in India's Golden Triangle and finishes on the beaches of Goa. Visit Delhi's landmarks by rickshaw, explore colorful temples in Jaipur, and spend a night among the Mughal mansions of Agra. Then it's off to the coast to discover tropical beaches and stunning architecture in Goa—where you'll spot waterfalls and exotic wildlife on a jungle tour and savor distinctive Goan flavors on an immersive food tour.

Maota Lake as seen from the top of Amer Palace Fort, Jaipur
Map of Natural & Cultural Splendors in India: Golden Triangle & Tigers - 9 Days
Natural & Cultural Splendors in India: Golden Triangle & Tigers - 9 Days

Marvel at the ancient cities, majestic architecture, and timeless beauty of India's spectacular Golden Triangle before heading deep into the jungle in search of the elusive Bengal tiger. Lose yourself in the bustling streets of Delhi, visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, and explore the ancient royal cities of Fatehpur Sikri and Karauli, before joining a wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park and going sightseeing in the magnificent Pink City—Jaipur.

Enjoy the cuisine of India's north
Map of A Culinary Tour of North India: Delhi, Agra, Lucknow & Varanasi - 9 Days
A Culinary Tour of North India: Delhi, Agra, Lucknow & Varanasi - 9 Days

Spend nine days in northern India, learning all about its food, culture, and history. Start in Delhi sightseeing and tasting its street food, feast on Peshawari cuisine in Agra after visiting its red sandstone fort, and dine with a descendant of the Nawabs in Lucknow. Your tour finishes in Varanasi on the River Ganges, where you'll try treats in a local market before you head back to Delhi for a final day of exploring.

The tranquil scenery of Kerala's "backwaters"
Map of Experience Kerala: India's Backroads & Backwaters - 9 Days
Experience Kerala: India's Backroads & Backwaters - 9 Days

Leave the tourist trail behind on this nine-day exploration of the diverse southern Indian state of Kerala. Touch down in Cochin to explore its historic sights, then wind through the verdant tea plantations of the Western Ghats to reach Munnar. Spot exotic wildlife on a sunrise hike through Periyar National Park, hop on a houseboat to spend a night floating down the waterways of Alappuzha, and soak up the sun on the sands of Marari Beach.

City Palace and Pichola Lake, Udaipur, India
Map of Explore the Heritage & Cuisine of Rajasthan – 9 Days
Explore the Heritage & Cuisine of Rajasthan – 9 Days

Discover Rajasthan's unique heritage and cuisine on this extensive nine-day tour. You'll visit the region's most famous landmarks, from UNESCO-listed wonders like the Amer Palace Fort and Taj Mahal to sacred ghats in Udaipur and religious monuments like Pushkar's Brahma Temple. Along the way, you'll sample typical Rajasthan dishes on street food tours led by local guides and take a cooking class at a family home in Jaipur.

Spot rare Asiatic lions
Map of Highlights of Gujarat: Culture & Wildlife - 9 Days
Highlights of Gujarat: Culture & Wildlife - 9 Days

Discover India's Gujarat region's unique culture and wildlife on this nine-day tour. You'll explore Mumbai's sacred ghats, meet the skilled Mir and Rabari textile tribes, and tour ancient architecture in UNESCO-listed Ahmedabad. Enjoy safaris in Velavadar and Gir National Parks, where you'll bump across grasslands and forests, spotting everything from wolves to blackbucks, exotic birds, and the world's last remaining Asiatic lions.

Start your Himlaya adventure in Leh, where you'll visit the Thiksey Monastery
Map of Trek India's Shyam Valley - 9 Days
Trek India's Shyam Valley - 9 Days

On this nine-day trip, you'll see the stunning scenery and peaceful monasteries of Ladakh as you trek through the Himalaya. Start in the city of Leh, then transfer to Alchi village, with the option of some whitewater rafting on the way. Next, head to Rizong to see the gompa (monastery) there, and trek to Yangthang village. Your next transfer will take you to Hemis Shukpachen to enjoy a cooking class and lunch with a local family. Finally, trek to Themisgam and visit its monastery before returning to Leh.

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