15 days in India Itinerary

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

Visiting Nubra Valley and River Rafting & Tubing will get you outdoors. Thiksey Monastery and Spituk Monastery will appeal to history buffs. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Hall of Fame, look for gifts at Hazara Arts Leh, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gurudwara Shri Pathar Sahib, and pause for some photo ops at Shey Monastery.

For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Leh tour itinerary maker.

Washington DC, USA to Leh is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to India Standard Time is 10.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Taj Mahal, then take in the exciting artwork at Taj Gallery, and then explore the historical opulence of Agra Fort.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Agra online day trip planner.

Getting from Leh to Agra by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 94°F, and evening lows to 80°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): look and learn at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, take an in-depth tour of City Palace of Jaipur, then step into the grandiose world of Amber Palace, and finally stop by Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Jaipur road trip app.

You can fly from Agra to Jaipur in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 94°F in July, and nighttime lows around 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Udaipur.

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

On the 23rd (Thu), take in the exciting artwork at Millennium Art Gallery, get engrossed in the history at City Palace of Udaipur, then browse the exhibits of Gothwal Art, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Art World. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the exhibits of Locky Art School & Art Gallery, then take in the exciting artwork at Indigo Art School, then take in the exciting artwork at B. G. Sharma Art Gallery, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Art Haveli.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Udaipur sightseeing planner.

Fly from Jaipur to Udaipur in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Jaipur in July, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Udaipur: temperatures range from 89°F by day to 78°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can go by car 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 25th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Mehrangarh Fort and then take in the exciting artwork at Chauhan's Art Gallery & Art School. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the exhibits of Salawas Durry Udhyog, then take in the exciting artwork at Yakub Pottery Udhyog Art, then view the masterpieces at Umaid Heritage Art School, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Ganesh Handicrafts.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Jodhpur trip planner.

Traveling by car from Udaipur to Jodhpur takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Udaipur in July, you will find days in Jodhpur are somewhat warmer (96°F), and nights are about the same (81°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Jaisalmer.

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

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To see other places to visit and more tourist information, refer to the Jaisalmer online day trip planner.

You can drive from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

On the 28th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our New Delhi itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Jaisalmer to New Delhi takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in New Delhi can reach 95°F, while at night they dip to 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.