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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Thiksey Monastery and Spituk Monastery. Museum-lovers will get to explore Hall of Fame and Stok Palace Museum. And it doesn't end there: appreciate the views at Nubra Valley, look for gifts at De Pashmina Emporium, appreciate the history behind Shey Monastery, and relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Leh day trip site.

Washington DC, USA to Leh is an approximately 27-hour flight. Traveling from Washington DC to Leh, you'll lose 10.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

On the 20th (Mon), admire the landmark architecture of Taj Mahal, view the masterpieces at Taj Gallery, and then explore the historical opulence of Agra Fort.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Agra online itinerary planner.

You can 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, daily temperatures in Agra can reach 94°F, while at night they dip 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): see the sky in a new way at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, take an in-depth tour of City Palace of Jaipur, then admire the striking features of Amber Palace, and finally look for gifts at Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre. On your second day here, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Jaipur trip itinerary builder website.

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 up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): view the masterpieces at Millennium Art Gallery, then admire the striking features of City Palace of Udaipur, then explore the galleries of Gothwal Art, and finally browse the exhibits of Art World. Keep things going the next day: browse the exhibits of Udaipur Art Villa, then take in the exciting artwork at Indigo Art School, and then take in the exciting artwork at B. G. Sharma Art Gallery.

For maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Udaipur online day trip planner.

You can fly from Jaipur to Udaipur in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. While traveling from Jaipur, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Udaipur, ranging from highs of 89°F to lows of 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time 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 25th (Sat), steep yourself in history at Mehrangarh Fort and then take in the exciting artwork at Chauhan's Art Gallery & Art School. On the 26th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the galleries of Salawas Durry Udhyog, take in the exciting artwork at Yakub Pottery Udhyog Art, then take in the exciting artwork at Umaid Heritage Art School, and finally admire the masterpieces at Ganesh Handicrafts.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Jodhpur trip maker app.

Getting from Udaipur to Jodhpur by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit 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 26th (Sun) to allow time 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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Jaisalmer trip itinerary 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 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), get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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