19 days in South Asia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Asia holiday planner
Start: Washington DC, United States
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Leh, India
— 5 nights
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Manali, India
— 2 nights
Taxi to Dharamsala, Fly to Punakha
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Punakha, Bhutan
— 1 night
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Thimphu, Bhutan
— 2 nights
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Paro, Bhutan
— 3 nights
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Kathmandu, Nepal
— 3 nights
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End: Washington DC, United States
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Leh, India — 5 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to Khardung La and Sand Dunes Leisure Park. Get some cultural insight at Shanti Stupa and Thiksey Monastery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Leh: Hemis Monastery (in Hemis) and Alchi Monastery (in Alchi). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Spituk Monastery, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take an in-depth tour of Hall of Fame, and examine the collection at Old Raku House.
For more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Leh road trip planning app.
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. On the 6th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Manali.
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For more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Leh road trip planning app.
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. On the 6th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Manali.
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Manali, India — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of International Roerich Memorial Trust and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Gurudwara Shri Manikaran Sahib. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Manu Temple, admire the sheer force of Jogini Waterfall, contemplate the waterfront views at Beas River, then scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hidimba Devi Temple, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Himalaya Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple.
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Drive from Leh to Manali in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel to Punakha.
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Drive from Leh to Manali in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel to Punakha.
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Punakha, Bhutan — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): make a trip to Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery and then admire the striking features of Wangdue Dzong. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chimi Lhakhang Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Punakha Dzong, and then don't miss a visit to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.
For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Punakha online trip itinerary maker.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Manali to Punakha in 13.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, train, taxi, and car; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Manali to Punakha. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Thimphu.
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For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Punakha online trip itinerary maker.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Manali to Punakha in 13.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, train, taxi, and car; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Manali to Punakha. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Thimphu.
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Thimphu, Bhutan — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Simply Bhutan Museum, get engrossed in the history at Folk Heritage Museum Kawajangsa, then pause for some photo ops at Kuenselphodrang, then don't miss a visit to Changangkha Lhakhang, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Phajoding Monastery. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Druk Wangyel Monastery, then admire all the interesting features of Dochula Pass, then contemplate the long history of Simtokha Dzong, and finally get the lay of the land with Walking tours.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Thimphu online road trip planner.
You can drive from Punakha to Thimphu in 2.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Thimphu are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Paro.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Thimphu online road trip planner.
You can drive from Punakha to Thimphu in 2.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Thimphu are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Paro.
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Paro, Bhutan — 3 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Memorial House and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paro Taktsang. On the next day, steep yourself in history at Rinpung Dzong, take some stellar pictures from Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kyichu Lhakhang, and finally don't miss a visit to Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang.
To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Paro attractions tool.
Drive from Thimphu to Paro in 1.5 hours. July in Paro sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Kathmandu.
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Drive from Thimphu to Paro in 1.5 hours. July in Paro sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Kathmandu.
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Kathmandu, Nepal — 3 nights
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Get a sense of the local culture at Patan Museum and Swayambhunath Temple. Step off the beaten path and head to Dattatreya Temple and Kopan Monastery. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Budhanilkantha, make a trip to Kathmandu Durbar Square, look for gifts at Helping Hand Handicrafts, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.
For more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Kathmandu trip itinerary website.
Fly from Paro to Kathmandu in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can 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. In July, Kathmandu is somewhat warmer than Paro - with highs of 84°F and lows of 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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For more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Kathmandu trip itinerary website.
Fly from Paro to Kathmandu in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can 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. In July, Kathmandu is somewhat warmer than Paro - with highs of 84°F and lows of 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough 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.
Bhutan travel guide
Last Shangrila
Thanks to its location in the Himalayas, tiny Bhutan's main tourist attraction is its stunning natural scenery. The last of the world's Buddhist kingdoms, this mountainous country boasts stretches of fertile land and a small population surviving on subsistence farming. Visitors seeking culturally enriching experiences take a trip to Bhutan to discover a mysterious and magic mountain kingdom where traditional Buddhism slowly and carefully accepts the developments of the modern world. Popular things to do in this "Last Shangrila" include bird-watching, hiking, and biking through some of the planet's least-spoiled wilderness areas, where commercial tourism still seems a concept from a distant future.
Nepal travel guide
With everything from snowcapped mountains and vast grasslands to dense tropical forests, Nepal represents one of the world's most ecologically diverse destinations. A trip to Nepal takes visitors to an ancient land situated between India and China, both of which influence the region's culture, cuisine, and religious traditions. Despite the country's natural appeal, commercial tourism in Nepal remains a relatively new industry and most of the area lies unspoiled and undiscovered by foreigners. Ideal for travelers interested in pushing their physical abilities to the limit, Nepal contains most of the world's tallest peaks, including the legendary Mount Everest.
