15 days in India Itinerary

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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Nahargarh Fort and Walking tours. Do some cultural sightseeing at Amber Palace and Jaigarh Fort. There's much more to do: look and learn at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, explore the galleries of Jitesh Arts, take an in-depth tour of City Palace of Jaipur, and look for gifts at Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre.

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Washington, USA to Jaipur is an approximately 21-hour flight. Traveling from Washington to Jaipur, you'll lose 10.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Washington in January: high temperatures in Jaipur hover around 73°F and lows are around 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Jaisalmer.

A World Heritage Site, the desert city of Jaisalmer has a number of historical attractions, buildings, and legends worthy of protection.

Get a sense of the local culture at Jain Temples and Jaisalmer War Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Tanot Mata Temple and Off-Road Tours. There's still lots to do: stop by Jai Shankar Handicrafts and contemplate the long history of Jaisalmer Fort.

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Traveling by flight from Jaipur to Jaisalmer takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) 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.

On the 30th (Sat), steep yourself in history at Mehrangarh Fort, browse the exhibits of Ganesh Handicrafts, and then get to know the fascinating history of Toorji Ka Jhalra (Toorji’s Step Well).

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Getting from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can drive 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 31st (Sun): explore the activities along Lake Pichola, get engrossed in the history at City Palace of Udaipur, and then view the masterpieces at Gothwal Art. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the exciting artwork at Art Haveli, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ekling Ji Temple, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. January in Udaipur sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 48°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): contemplate the long history of Tomb of Akbar the Great, then admire the striking features of Jahangir Mahal, and then step into the grandiose world of Agra Fort. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the history at Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, take in the exciting artwork at Taj Gallery, and then contemplate the long history of Taj Mahal.

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Traveling by combination of flight and train from Udaipur to Agra takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Udaipur in February, plan for slightly colder days in Agra, with highs around 77°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): admire the striking features of Rashtrapati Bhavan, admire the landmark architecture of Humayun's Tomb, then steep yourself in history at India Gate, and finally contemplate the long history of Rajpath.

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Getting from Agra to New Delhi by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in February, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.