30 days in India Itinerary
Created using Inspirock India travel planner
Start: Washington DC
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Goa
— 5 nights
Fly to Kochi, Train to Thrissur
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Thrissur
— 5 nights
Train to Aluva, Fly to Jaipur
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Jaipur
— 5 nights
Fly
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Leh
— 7 nights
Drive
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Manali
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Washington DC
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Goa — 5 nights
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On India's western coastline, the former Portuguese colony of Goa tells a visibly different story than the rest of India.Family-friendly places like Majorda Beach and Betalbatim Beach will thrill your kids. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Utorda Beach and Mandrem Beach. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Ashwem Beach, stroll through Cansaulim Beach, and delve into the distant past at Chapora Fort.
To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Goa trip maker site.
Washington DC, USA to Goa is an approximately 25-hour flight. You'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from Washington DC to Goa due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in Goa can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 78°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel to Thrissur.
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Thrissur — 5 nights
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One of the oldest and largest cities in the center of the state, Thrissur hosts a wealth of festivals throughout the year.Kids will appreciate attractions like Athirappilly Water Falls and Chavakkad Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Mammiyur Mahadeva Kshetram and Vazhachal Waterfalls. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Thrissur: Charpa Waterfall (in Athirappilly) and Guruvayur Temple (in Guruvayur). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Snehatheeram Beach, browse the different shops at Sobha City Mall, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thiruvambadi Krishna Shrine.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Thrissur trip planner.
You can do a combination of flight and train from Goa to Thrissur in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. July in Thrissur sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 75°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Jaipur.
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Jaipur — 5 nights
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Pink City
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.Kids will appreciate attractions like Ele Experience Farm and Amber Palace. You'll discover tucked-away gems like K.L. Jewellers and Jewels Lake Palace , Jaipur. Spend the 22nd (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: see the sky in a new way at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, make a trip to Jagat Shiromani Ji Temple, browse the exhibits of City Palace of Jaipur, and get to know the resident critters at Deer Park, Ashok Vihar, Jaipur.
To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Jaipur trip itinerary builder tool.
Traveling by combination of train and flight from Thrissur to Jaipur takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Thrissur in July: highs in Jaipur hover around 94°F, while lows dip to 78°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Leh.
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Leh — 7 nights
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The former capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, Leh possesses a historic old town area marked by stupas, monasteries, and traditional mud-brick houses.Bring the kids along to Khardung La and Nubra Valley. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Shanti Stupa and Alchi Monastery. Step out of Leh with an excursion to Hemis Monastery in Hemis--about 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thiksey Monastery, see the interesting displays at Hall of Fame, and push the limits with an extreme tour.
To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Leh road trip site.
You can fly from Jaipur to Leh in 4.5 hours. Another option is to drive. On the 31st (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Manali.
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Manali — 5 nights
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People visit Manali for a number of reasons, but all of them revolve around the landscape.Attractions like Spiti Valley and Hidimba Devi Temple make great kid-friendly stops. Step off the beaten path and head to Beas Kund and Spas. Take a break from Manali with a short trip to Hampta in Kullu, about 1h 15 min away. There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Jogini Waterfall, tour the pleasant surroundings at Rani Nallah, get outside with Rohtang Pass, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Keylong.
For reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Manali tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Leh to Manali takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) 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.
