15 days in India Itinerary
Created using Inspirock India tour itinerary maker
Start: Washington DC
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Leh
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Nainital
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Manali
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End: Washington DC
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Leh — 5 nights
The former capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, Leh possesses a historic old town area marked by stupas, monasteries, and traditional mud-brick houses.To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Leh travel planner.
Washington DC, USA to Leh is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to India Standard Time, which is usually a 10.5 hour difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Nainital.
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Nainital — 3 nights
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The popular hill station of Nainital was named after the pear-shaped lake around which the resort town has evolved.Take a break from the city and head to Bhimtal Lake and Nainital Lake. Attractions like Naukuchiatal Lake and Neeb Karori Kainchi Dham make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Nainital with an excursion to Sattal in Sattal--about 50 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the awesome beauty at Naina Peak, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mukteshvar Temple, meet the residents at Nainital Zoo, and admire the sheer force of Woodland Water Fall.
For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Nainital trip builder website.
Fly from Leh to Nainital in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Manali.
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Manali — 4 nights
People visit Manali for a number of reasons, but all of them revolve around the landscape.Attractions like Jogini Waterfall and Solang Valley make great kid-friendly stops. Take a break from the city and head to Hampta and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Beas Kund, take in the natural beauty of Vashisht Baths, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Friendship Peak, and Head underground at Arjun Gufa.
For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Manali route planner.
Traveling by flight from Nainital to Manali takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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India travel guide
It may very well be fair to call India "incredible," given its mind-boggling diversity of landscapes, climates, cultures, and languages. The world's largest democracy, and second only to China in terms of population, India contains majestic peaks dusted with glistening snow, sun-drenched beaches, ancient hand-carved temples, and sprawling cities jam-packed with people, vehicles, and animals. Many tour India during the country's devotional festivals, which range from immense parades that convert cities into giant performance stages, to simple farming fairs dedicated to relatively obscure local deities. Whenever you choose to vacation in India, make sure you see some of the country's World Heritage Sites, which include the legendary Taj Mahal and Chilika Lake, the planet's second-largest lagoon.
