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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Thiksey Monastery and Hall of Fame. Get outdoors at Nubra Valley and River Rafting & Tubing. Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Hazara Arts Leh, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Spituk Monastery, see the interesting displays at Stok Palace Museum, and appreciate the history behind Shey Monastery.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Leh trip planning tool.

Washington DC, USA to Leh is an approximately 27-hour flight. You'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from Washington DC to Leh due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Taj Mahal, take in the exciting artwork at Taj Gallery, and then admire the landmark architecture of Agra Fort.

To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Agra trip builder website.

Fly from Leh to Agra in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, daytime highs in Agra are 94°F, while nighttime lows are 80°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) 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.

On the 20th (Mon), look and learn at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, browse the exhibits of City Palace of Jaipur, then admire the landmark architecture of Amber Palace, and finally look for gifts at Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre. Keep things going the next day: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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You can fly from Agra to Jaipur in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Jaipur can reach 94°F, while at night they dip to 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): 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 view the masterpieces at Locky Art School & Art Gallery. Keep things going the next day: browse the exhibits of B. G. Sharma Art Gallery, view the masterpieces at Indigo Art School, then explore the galleries of Art World, and finally explore the activities along Lake Pichola.

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Fly from Jaipur to Udaipur in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Jaipur in July, you will find days in Udaipur are slightly colder (89°F), and nights are about the same (78°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can 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 24th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Mehrangarh Fort and then view the masterpieces at Chauhan's Art Gallery & Art School. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sat): view the masterpieces at Salawas Durry Udhyog, browse the exhibits of Yakub Pottery Udhyog Art, then view the masterpieces at Umaid Heritage Art School, and finally explore the world behind art at Ganesh Handicrafts.

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You can drive from Udaipur to Jodhpur in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Udaipur in July: highs in Jodhpur hover around 96°F, while lows dip to 81°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to drive to Jaisalmer.

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

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Jaisalmer online day trip planner.

Getting from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) 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 27th (Mon), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Getting from Jaisalmer to New Delhi by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: 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 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.