{"id":471025,"date":"2025-10-24T13:22:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T13:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/?p=471025"},"modified":"2025-11-17T10:54:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:54:42","slug":"the-ultimate-south-africa-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/the-ultimate-south-africa-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate South Africa Itinerary: 7 Days of Wild Beauty and Chaos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Africa doesn\u2019t just sit quietly on the map &#8211; it roars. From the first glimpse of Table Mountain as your plane swoops into Cape Town (book early for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/international\/mumbai-to-cape-town-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheap flights to Cape Town<\/a>, trust that window seat), you know this trip\u2019s going to shake things up. The South Africa itinerary that actually works &#8211; the one travelers whisper about over bad coffee at layovers &#8211; is never just about ticking off sights. It\u2019s about sunrise safaris that smell like damp earth, beach air that tastes faintly of salt and sugar, and the kind of random road-trip moments that make you laugh weeks later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down the day wise itinerary for your easy travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 1\u20132: Cape Town \u2013 Where It All Begins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/scenic-view-of-a-beach-mountains-and-ocean-wkHsJN_AWXc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/marina-zvada-wkHsJN_AWXc-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Town, South Africa\" class=\"wp-image-471036\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cape Town, South Africa<\/strong><br><strong>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/scenic-view-of-a-beach-mountains-and-ocean-wkHsJN_AWXc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marina Zvada\/Unsplash<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Any South Africa itinerary 7 days worth its salt starts in Cape Town. The air smells like the ocean and barbecued snoek (that\u2019s local fish), and the city buzzes with creative chaos. Travelers usually crash at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/city\/cheap-hotels-cape-town-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels in South Africa<\/a> &#8211; think boutique spots around the V&amp;A Waterfront with breakfast views that could convert even the sleepiest traveler into an early riser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ride the Table Mountain cable car. Go early before clouds roll in (\u201ctablecloth\u201d effect).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wander through Bo-Kaap. The pastel houses, friendly locals, Cape Malay curry that smells like home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Robben Island &#8211; Mandela\u2019s 18-year prison, reopened in 1997 as a museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunset at Camps Bay &#8211; toes in the sand, mojito in hand, total vacation mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traveler Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local taxis cost R150\u2013R200 per ride; Uber works great here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weather flips fast &#8211; &nbsp;hoodie + sunscreen combo = lifesaver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/seven-days-azerbaijan-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azerbaijan Itinerary: Journey From Ancient Streets To Burning Hills<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 3-4 : The Winelands &#8211; Sip, Smile, Repeat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/road-surrounded-by-farm-LR2y0-63QuI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/werner-du-plessis-LR2y0-63QuI-unsplash-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset in the Winelands, Stellenbosch\" class=\"wp-image-471038\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Sunset in the Winelands, Stellenbosch<br>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/road-surrounded-by-farm-LR2y0-63QuI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Werner Du plessis\/Unsplash<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Drive:<\/strong> 1 hour from Cape Town to Stellenbosch or Franschhoek.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First impression:<\/strong> Rolling vineyards, bees buzzing, warm oak scent in the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tastings:<\/strong> R80\u2013R150 (\u20b9400\u2013\u20b9800) for wine flights + cheese boards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highlight:<\/strong> Hop the Franschhoek Wine Tram &#8211; no one should drive after six tastings. To enjoy this unique experience of wine tasting, one should secure a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/south-africa-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Africa visa online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vibes to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Golden light over grapevines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locals laughing over wine facts no one remembers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The slowest, happiest afternoon of your trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Knysna Lagoon is a good lunch stop; try the local oysters, slightly briny and absolutely fresh. It\u2019s part of every one week South Africa itinerary that actually feels alive &#8211; messy, spontaneous, full of bad singing in rental cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 5\u20136: Safari Time \u2013 Kruger National Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-herd-of-zebra-drinking-water-from-a-pond-slvLeXm0RSY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/martijn-vonk-slvLeXm0RSY-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"Zebras and Impalas at Waterhole, Kruger National Park\" class=\"wp-image-471042\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Zebras and Impalas at Waterhole, Kruger National Park<\/strong><br><strong>Image Credit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-herd-of-zebra-drinking-water-from-a-pond-slvLeXm0RSY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Martijn Vonk\/Unsplash<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where the best South Africa itinerary gets serious &#8211; Kruger National Park. Take a short flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit (roughly 2.5 hours), grab your camera, and prepare for goosebumps. Morning drives start early, around 5:30 AM, when the air is cold and everything smells faintly of grass and dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Big Five &#8211; lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino &#8211; aren\u2019t mythical; they\u2019re very, very real. Hearing a lion\u2019s roar echo across the savannah at dawn? That sound sticks with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/turkey-travel-itinerary-use-your-days-wisely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkey Travel Itinerary 2025: Use Your Days Wisely!<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 7: Johannesburg \u2013 The Pulse and the Past<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/aerial-photography-of-urban-city-skyline-during-daytime-xvJVDUoGpoU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/clodagh-da-paixao-xvJVDUoGpoU-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"Johannesburg Views\" class=\"wp-image-471044\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Johannesburg Views<\/strong><br><strong>Image Credit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/aerial-photography-of-urban-city-skyline-during-daytime-xvJVDUoGpoU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Clodagh Da Paixao\/Unsplash<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrap up the South Africa itinerary with kids or adults in Johannesburg. It\u2019s gritty, real, and surprisingly creative. Visit the Apartheid Museum &#8211; it\u2019s heavy but important, a reminder of how far the country\u2019s come since apartheid officially ended in 1994. Then head to Maboneng Precinct, where street art splashes across old warehouses and food trucks serve bunny chow and pap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flights home usually take off late at night, so there\u2019s time for one last feast &#8211; maybe at a rooftop spot watching the city glow. Even with a week, South Africa refuses to fit neatly into a schedule. It\u2019s too big, too bold, too alive for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick South Africa Travel Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always book your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/south-africa-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Africa tour packages<\/a> ahead to enjoy the trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local SIMs are cheap; data is gold when maps go rogue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack sunscreen like it\u2019s survival gear. The sun doesn\u2019t play nice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Cape Town, Uber\u2019s safe and cheap. In smaller towns, negotiate taxi fares upfront (expect R150\u2013R200 for short rides).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t overplan &#8211; the magic often hides in unplanned stops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/germany-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Perfect 7 Days Germany Itinerary for City Lovers &amp; Train Hoppers<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Time to Visit<\/strong> <strong>South Africa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/rock-formations-with-body-of-water-d6QlQivhZWA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/finding-dan-dan-grinwis-d6QlQivhZWA-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Town, South Africa\" class=\"wp-image-471046\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cape Town, South Africa<\/strong><br><strong>Image Credit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/rock-formations-with-body-of-water-d6QlQivhZWA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Finding Dan | Dan Grinwis\/Unsplash<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>April\u2013October:<\/strong> Dry season = better safaris, cooler nights, clear skies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November\u2013February:<\/strong> Beach weather in Cape Town; perfect for lazy cocktails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Always carry layers. Mornings can bite, afternoons can burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Closing Note: One Week, a Thousand Stories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of this South Africa itinerary, something changes &#8211; not dramatically, just quietly. Maybe it\u2019s the way sunlight hits the ocean, or the sound of a lion\u2019s breath in the morning fog. Maybe it\u2019s realizing you can\u2019t fit Africa into an itinerary at all. But seven days? It\u2019s enough to fall in love &#8211; just dangerously enough to start planning the next trip before the plane even lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs- South Africa Itinerary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How many days to visit South Africa?<br><\/strong>7 &#8211; 10 days are enough for South Africa tour. You can cover the main attractions like Cape Town and Kruger National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which is nicer, Johannesburg or Cape Town?<br><\/strong>Cape Town is better for scenery,outdoor activities and safari excursions where as Johannesburg is good for economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is a South Africa trip expensive?<br><\/strong>The South Africa trip can cost around 1 Lakh INR for those who want to do a budget trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the best month to go to South Africa?<br><\/strong>If you are someone who loves wildlife, you can visit South Africa in May till September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the cheapest time to go to South Africa?<br><\/strong>The chepest month to travel to South Africa is in the winter months- June, July, August and September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which city is more beautiful in South Africa?<br><\/strong>The beautiful city to visit in South Africa is Cape Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You May Also Like 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60 days Dubai Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/96-hours-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai Transit Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/uae-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UAE Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/singapore-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/malaysia-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaysia Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/thailand-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thailand Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/srilanka-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sri Lanka Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/usa-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/uk-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/schengen-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schengen Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/canada-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/australia-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/newzealand-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Zealand Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/france-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/italy-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/turkey-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkey Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/philippines-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Philippines Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/cambodia-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cambodia Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/vietnam-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vietnam Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/oman-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oman Visa<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong><strong>International Tour Packages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/dubai-tour-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/singapore-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/thailand-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thailand Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/malaysia-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaysia Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/sri-lanka-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sri Lanka Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/united-states-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/united-kingdom-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United Kingdom Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/south-africa-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Africa Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/europe-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/bali-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bali Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/mauritius-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mauritius Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/maldives-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maldives Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/cruises\/cordelia-cruises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cordelia Cruise Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Domestic Tour Packages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/goa-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goa Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/kerala-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerala Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/leh-ladakh-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leh Ladakh Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/himachal-pradesh-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Himachal Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/andaman-and-nicobar-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andaman Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/rajasthan-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rajasthan Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/uttarakhand-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uttarakhand Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/jammu-and-kashmir-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jammu and Kashmir Tour Packages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Packages by Themes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/honeymoon-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honeymoon Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a 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