38 days in India Itinerary

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Popular historic sites such as Taj Mahal and Kailash Temple are in your itinerary. Agra Fort and Balkeshwar Mandir are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Tomb of Akbar the Great, admire the masterpieces at Marble Handicrafts Agra, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gurudwara Guru ka Tal, and admire the architecture and history at Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.

For more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Agra online sightseeing planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Agra is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive. You'll gain 2.5 hours traveling from Singapore to Agra due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Singapore in April, plan for a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Agra: temperatures range from 44°C by day to 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can fly to Jaipur.

Known as the "Pink City" because of the color of the stone used for many of its notable structures, Jaipur draws visitors with its chaotic street life and a slew of colorful bazaars selling everything from handmade pottery to tie-dye scarves.

Amber Palace and Nature & Wildlife Tours are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort will appeal to history buffs. There's lots more to do: look and learn at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, take in the spiritual surroundings of Monkey Temple, admire the landmark architecture of Jal Mahal, and revel in the low prices at Heritage Textiles.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Jaipur sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Agra to Jaipur takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 44°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Udaipur.

Tourism in Udaipur, a picturesque city known for its lake system, thrives due to the area's numerous historic and cultural relics.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Shri Ekling Ji Temple, then take an in-depth tour of Bagore Ki Haveli Museum, and then view the masterpieces at Gothwal Art. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Lake Pichola, then get engrossed in the history at City Palace of Udaipur, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jagdish Temple.

For photos and tourist information, read our Udaipur itinerary planner.

Getting from Jaipur to Udaipur by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. May in Udaipur sees daily highs of 47°C and lows of 31°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to Jodhpur.

The blue-walled buildings in the old quarter of Jodhpur have a calming, quaint aesthetic when viewed from up high, but down on the streets the city bustles with a lively atmosphere that belies its toy-town color.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Ganesh Handicrafts, steep yourself in history at Mehrangarh Fort, and then explore the ancient world of Walk to blueCity heritagetour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some photo ops at Jaswant Thada and then examine the collection at Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum.

To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Jodhpur tour builder website.

Drive from Udaipur to Jodhpur in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 48°C in May, and nighttime lows around 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Amritsar.

A holy city, Amritsar stands as the spiritual and cultural capital of Sikhism, and the location of the religion's most revered and holiest shrine.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gurudwara Ramsar Sahib, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Gurudwara Shri Manji Sahib, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Harmandir Sahib, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Dukh Bhanjani Ber Tree. On the 11th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Gurudwara Guru Ka Mahal and then contemplate the long history of Gurdwara Bibeksar Sahib.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Amritsar online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Jodhpur to Amritsar takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Jodhpur in May, Amritsar is slightly colder at night with lows of 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Leh.

The former capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, Leh possesses a historic old town area marked by stupas, monasteries, and traditional mud-brick houses.

Popular historic sites such as Thiksey Monastery and Basgo gompa are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Likir Gompa and Samstanling Monastery. Go for a jaunt from Leh to Alchi to see Alchi Monastery about 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Spituk Monastery and examine the collection at Stok Palace Museum.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Leh journey planner.

Getting from Amritsar to Leh by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Manali.

People visit Manali for a number of reasons, but all of them revolve around the landscape.

Hidimba Devi Temple and International Roerich Memorial Trust are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Krishna Temple and Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa Monastery. Take a break from Manali with a short trip to Gauri Shankar Temple in Kullu, about 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: admire the verdant scenery at Solang Valley, get great views at Gulaba, admire the sheer force of Jogini Waterfall, and contemplate the waterfront views at Beas River.

For photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Manali road trip planning app.

You can drive from Leh to Manali in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to fly to New Delhi.

Designed by notable English architects and proclaimed India's capital in 1931, New Delhi sits in the middle of a sprawling metropolitan area with a population of over 25 million.

Get a sense of the local culture at Humayun's Tomb and India Gate. Red Fort and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Akshardham, admire the landmark architecture of Jama Masjid, see the interesting displays at Gandhi Smriti, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Lotus Temple.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read New Delhi trip builder website.

Traveling by flight from Manali to New Delhi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In May, daytime highs in New Delhi are 47°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Aurangabad.

A place of history, culture, and spiritualism, Aurangabad appeals to a growing number of pilgrims and tourists looking to get more out of their vacation in India.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): explore the ancient world of Daulatabad Fort and then Head underground at Ellora Caves.

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You can fly from New Delhi to Aurangabad in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In May in Aurangabad, expect temperatures between 47°C during the day and 30°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Mumbai.

Only one word accurately describes India's commercial capital Mumbai: big.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Shree Siddhivinayak and Mount Mary Basilica. There's lots more to do: appreciate the history behind Gateway of India, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, snap pictures at Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and head outdoors with Marine Drive.

For ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Mumbai trip maker tool.

Fly from Aurangabad to Mumbai in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Aurangabad in May, expect nights in Mumbai to be about the same, around 31°C, while days are little chillier, around 39°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel to Mysuru (Mysore).

A historic and culturally distinctive city, Mysuru (Mysore) has all the stories, artworks, and architecture you'd hope to find in the former capital city of a rich kingdom.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Somnathpura Temple, and then explore the ancient world of Keshava Temple. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Philomena Church, explore the historical opulence of Mysuru Palace, and then stop by Adil & Azam.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Mysuru (Mysore) online tour itinerary builder.

Getting from Mumbai to Mysuru (Mysore) by combination of flight, taxi, and bus takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Mumbai in May, with highs in Mysuru (Mysore) at 34°C and lows at 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can go by car to Madurai.

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Madurai sits on the banks of the River Vaigai and serves as a center of Tamil culture.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Yoga Narasimhar Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Immaiyil Nanmai Tharuvar Temple.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Madurai tour itinerary builder app.

Drive from Mysuru (Mysore) to Madurai in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Mysuru (Mysore) in June, with highs in Madurai at 40°C and lows at 30°C. On the 3rd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.