14-Day Adventurous Itinerary for India in December 2023

1. Day 1: Delhi
   1-hour flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport

   Lively streets, historical attractions

2. Day 2: Rishikesh
   6-hour drive from Delhi

   River rafting, yoga

3. Day 3: Shimla
   10-hour drive from Rishikesh

   Himalayan views, trekking

4. Day 4: Amritsar
   8-hour drive from Shimla

   Golden Temple, Wagah Border

5. Day 5: Jaipur
   12-hour drive from Amritsar

   Palaces, forts, market

6. Day 6: Jodhpur
   5-hour drive from Jaipur

   Blue City, Mehrangarh Fort

7. Day 7: Udaipur
   4-hour drive from Jodhpur

   City Palace, lake boating

8. Day 8: Mumbai
   1-hour flight from Maharana Pratap Airport

   Cosmopolitan city, beaches

9. Day 9: Goa
   1-hour flight from Mumbai

   Beaches, water sports

10. Day 10: Hampi
    6-hour drive from Goa

    Ruins, temples, bouldering

11. Day 11: Mysore
    7-hour drive from Hampi

    Palaces, street food

12. Day 12: Coorg
    3-hour drive from Mysore

    Scenic hills, coffee plantations

13. Day 13: Kannur
    6-hour drive from Coorg

    Lesser-known beaches, seafood

14. Day 14: Kochi
    4-hour drive from Kannur

    Colonial history, seafood

Time and Cost Estimates

• Golden Temple, Amritsar (1-2 hours, Free entry)
• Safari at Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur (3 hours, INR 1,000/-$13.50)
• Bouldering at Hampi, Karnataka (3-4 hours, INR 600/-$8 per person)
• Boating at Lake Pichola, Udaipur (1-2 hours, INR 400/-$5.50 per person)
• Goa water sports (2-4 hours, INR 1,000/-$13.50 per person)
• Coffee plantation tour, Coorg (2-3 hours, INR 600/-$8 per person)
• Marine Drive, Kochi (1 hour, Free entry)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,600/-$49 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, Varanasi, or Darjeeling. If you have less time, consider skipping Kannur and Coorg.