16 days in India, Paro & Kathmandu Itinerary

Shanti Stupa and Hall of Fame are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Khardung La and River Rafting & Tubing. There's lots more to do: appreciate the views at Nubra Valley, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thiksey Monastery, appreciate the history behind Shey Monastery, and examine the collection at Old Raku House.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Leh day trip planner.

Washington DC, USA to Leh is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. You'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from Washington DC to Leh due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Alchi.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Alchi Monastery.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Alchi tour builder tool.

Traveling by car from Leh to Alchi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lamayuru.

On the 30th (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lamayuru Gompa and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Lamayuru Monastery (Yuru Gompa).

To find where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Lamayuru trip planner.

Getting from Alchi to Lamayuru by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Agra.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Fri): take in the exciting artwork at Taj Gallery, then admire the striking features of Taj Mahal, then admire the striking features of Agra Fort, and finally contemplate the long history of Saha Burj.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Agra driving holiday planning tool.

Explore your travel options from Lamayuru to Agra with the Route module. In July, plan for daily highs up to 94°F, and evening lows to 80°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can fly to Jaipur.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): get engrossed in the history at City Palace of Jaipur, see the sky in a new way at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, then admire the landmark architecture of Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, then explore the historical opulence of Amber Palace, and finally stop by Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Jaipur trip app.

You can drive from Agra to Jaipur in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 94°F in July, and nighttime lows around 78°F. You will leave for Paro on the 2nd (Sun).

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Rinpung Dzong and Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan. Step off the beaten path and head to Simtokha Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Explore Paro's surroundings by going to Thimphu (National Textile Museum & Bhutan Postal Museum). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Paro River, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dzongdrakha Monastry, pause for some photo ops at Dasho Nishioka Chorten, and contemplate the long history of Drukgyel Dzong.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Paro trip builder tool.

You can fly from Jaipur to Paro in 8.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train, taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from Jaipur to Paro, you'll lose 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, Paro is a bit cooler than Jaipur - with highs of 79°F and lows of 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can fly to Kathmandu.

On the 6th (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dattatreya Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Changu Narayan, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nyatapola Temple, and finally take an exotic tour of a safari tour. On the 7th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kopan Monastery, then steep yourself in history at 55 Window Palace, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Kathmandu road trip app.

You can fly from Paro to Kathmandu in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car, bus, taxi, and train; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. The time zone changes from Bhutan Time (BTT) to Nepal Time (NPT), which is usually a -0.2 hour difference. Traveling from Paro in August, Kathmandu is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.