19 days in South Asia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Asia trip itinerary planner
Start: Washington DC, United States
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Leh, India
— 3 nights
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Alchi, India
— 1 night
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Lamayuru, India
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Drive to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Drive to Agra
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Agra, India
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Punakha, Bhutan
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Thimphu, Bhutan
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Paro, Bhutan
— 2 nights
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Jaipur, India
— 2 nights
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Kathmandu, Nepal
— 3 nights
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End: Washington DC, United States
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Leh, India — 3 nights
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Get a sense of the local culture at Shanti Stupa and Hemis Monastery. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Khardung La and Nubra Valley. The adventure continues: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Gomang Stupa, admire the verdant scenery at Suru Valley, and take an in-depth tour of Hall of Fame.
For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Leh trip builder website.
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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Alchi.
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For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Leh trip builder website.
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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Alchi.
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Alchi, India — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Alchi Monastery.
To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Alchi road trip planning website.
You can drive from Leh to Alchi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 27th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Lamayuru.
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To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Alchi road trip planning website.
You can drive from Leh to Alchi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 27th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Lamayuru.
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Lamayuru, India — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lamayuru Gompa and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Lamayuru Monastery (Yuru Gompa).
For more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Lamayuru trip website.
You can drive from Alchi to Lamayuru in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Agra.
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For more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Lamayuru trip website.
You can drive from Alchi to Lamayuru in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Agra.
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Agra, India — 1 night
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Taj City
On the 29th (Wed), view the masterpieces at Taj Gallery, then admire the striking features of Taj Mahal, then explore the historical opulence of Agra Fort, and finally steep yourself in history at Saha Burj.
To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Agra trip itinerary maker website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Lamayuru to Agra. In July, daytime highs in Agra are 94°F, while nighttime lows are 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Punakha.
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To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Agra trip itinerary maker website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Lamayuru to Agra. In July, daytime highs in Agra are 94°F, while nighttime lows are 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Punakha.
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Punakha, Bhutan — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Chimi Lhakhang Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Punakha Dzong, and then don't miss a visit to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery and then admire the landmark architecture of Wangdue Dzong.
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Fly from Agra to Punakha in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of bus, train, and car; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Agra to Punakha is 0.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to drive to Thimphu.
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Discover how to plan a Punakha trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Fly from Agra to Punakha in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of bus, train, and car; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Agra to Punakha is 0.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to drive to Thimphu.
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Thimphu, Bhutan — 2 nights
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On the 1st (Sat), take in the spiritual surroundings of Druk Wangyel Monastery, shop like a local with Lungta Handicraft, pause for some photo ops at Kuenselphodrang, get engrossed in the history at Simply Bhutan Museum, then take an in-depth tour of Folk Heritage Museum Kawajangsa, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Phajoding Monastery. On the next day, see Off-Road Tours, see the interesting displays at National Textile Museum, get a sense of history and politics at Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong), take in the spiritual surroundings of Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), then steep yourself in history at Simtokha Dzong, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lhakhang Nagpo.
For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Thimphu trip maker site.
Getting from Punakha to Thimphu by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. In July, daytime highs in Thimphu are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Paro.
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For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Thimphu trip maker site.
Getting from Punakha to Thimphu by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. In July, daytime highs in Thimphu are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Paro.
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Paro, Bhutan — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): steep yourself in history at Paro Taktsang, then take an in-depth tour of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Memorial House, then examine the collection at National Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Rinpung Dzong. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Ugyen Pema Woedling Zangthopelri, then take some stellar pictures from Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dzongdrakha Monastry.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Paro vacation app.
Drive from Thimphu to Paro in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Jaipur.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Paro vacation app.
Drive from Thimphu to Paro in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Jaipur.
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Jaipur, India — 2 nights
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Pink City
On the 5th (Wed), make a trip to Jagat Shiromani Ji Temple, step into the grandiose world of Amber Palace, then stroll through Ele Experience Farm, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Govind Dev Ji Temple.
For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Jaipur trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by flight from Paro to Jaipur takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, taxi, and train. Traveling from Paro to Jaipur, you'll gain 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paro in August: high temperatures in Jaipur hover around 91°F and lows are around 76°F. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Thu) before leaving for Kathmandu.
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For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Jaipur trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by flight from Paro to Jaipur takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, taxi, and train. Traveling from Paro to Jaipur, you'll gain 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paro in August: high temperatures in Jaipur hover around 91°F and lows are around 76°F. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Thu) before leaving for Kathmandu.
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Kathmandu, Nepal — 3 nights
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Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Changu Narayan and Boudhanath Stupa. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at 55 Window Palace and Spas & Wellness. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kopan Monastery, don't miss a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and take an exotic tour of a safari tour.
To see reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Kathmandu trip planning site.
You can fly from Jaipur to Kathmandu in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Nepal Time (NPT), which is usually a 0.2 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Jaipur in August, with highs in Kathmandu at 84°F and lows at 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.
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To see reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Kathmandu trip planning site.
You can fly from Jaipur to Kathmandu in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Nepal Time (NPT), which is usually a 0.2 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Jaipur in August, with highs in Kathmandu at 84°F and lows at 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sun) to allow time for the flight 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.
