24 days in India Itinerary

Designed by notable English architects and proclaimed India's capital in 1931, New Delhi sits in the middle of a sprawling metropolitan area with a population of over 25 million.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): look for gifts at SILVERLINE, admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, thenbuy something for everyone on your list at Select Citywalk, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Dilli Haat. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Fri): stop by The Carpet Cellar, thenbuy something for everyone on your list at Ambience Mall, and then look for gifts at Craft House.

For ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the New Delhi itinerary builder website.

Berlin, Germany to New Delhi is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Berlin to New Delhi, you'll lose 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can travel to Pune.

Pune has long enjoyed a reputation as a center of culture and commerce, with many dynastic rulers making the town central to their regional plans in the centuries before the British Raj.

On the 1st (Sat), browse the eclectic array of goods at Phule Market, see the interesting displays at Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, thenbuy something for everyone on your list at Amanora Mall, and finally shop like a local with Phoenix Market City.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Pune route maker site.

Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Pune takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

On the 2nd (Sun), explore the historical opulence of Agra Fort, thenadmire the striking features of Taj Mahal, thenlook for gifts at Kalra's Cottage Industry, and finally stop by Mughal Carpet. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon): look for gifts at The Warehouse of Gifts & Souvenirs, stop by Marble Handicrafts Agra, and then contemplate the long history of Saha Burj.

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Agra vacation tool.

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Pune to Agra takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October in Agra, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can travel to Bengaluru.

Flourishing development and a bustling IT industry transformed Bangalore into a vibrant metropolis, but the city preserves its numerous historic and cultural sights.

On the 4th (Tue), look for gifts at Cocopelee, buy something for everyone on your list at Mantri Square, stop by Sonido Musicals, thenbrowse the different shops at Phoenix Marketcity, thenlook for gifts at Varnam Store, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with UB City. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the different shops at Orion Mall, thenlook for gifts at The Bombay Store - Bangalore, and then stop by Shivajinagar Shops.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Bengaluru road trip planning tool.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Agra to Bengaluru takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Agra in October, you will find days in Bengaluru are a bit cooler (°C), and nights are about the same (°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Jaipur.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): look and learn at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, look for gifts at New Maharaja Gem Palace, thenstop by Royal Spices And Tea, thenstep into the grandiose world of Amber Palace, and finally look for gifts at Anokhi Clothing Store. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): stop by Akee International and then stop by Concept French Jewellery Boutique.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Jaipur trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by flight from Bengaluru to Jaipur takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Bengaluru in October: highs in Jaipur hover around °C, while lows dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Udaipur.

Tourism in Udaipur, a picturesque city known for its lake system, thrives due to the area's numerous historic and cultural relics.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to S. Naaz Art Emporium and Kaali Kalyan Handicrafts / Textiles. For shopping fun, head to Raja Handicraft or Karim Journals and Handmade Papers. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of City Palace of Udaipur and look for gifts at Ashoka Arts.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Udaipur trip itinerary planning site.

You can fly from Jaipur to Udaipur in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Jaipur in October, expect little chillier with lows of °C in Udaipur. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Mumbai.

Only one word accurately describes India's commercial capital Mumbai: big.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): hunt for treasures at Zaveri Bazaar, stop by Bungalow Eight, appreciate the history behind Gateway of India, thenstop by Parvati Villa, thenhunt for treasures at Crawford Market, and finally learn something new at baaya. On the next day, make a trip to Marine Drive and then pick up some new knowledge with Tarot, Angel and You.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Mumbai trip builder website.

You can fly from Udaipur to Mumbai in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Udaipur in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Mumbai, with lows of °C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Jodhpur.

The blue-walled buildings in the old quarter of Jodhpur have a calming, quaint aesthetic when viewed from up high, but down on the streets the city bustles with a lively atmosphere that belies its toy-town color.

Head to Mohanlal Verhomal Spices (MV SPICES) and Student Shopfor plenty of shopping. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Mehrangarh Fort and Ganesh Handicrafts. The adventure continues: stop by Baba Art Emporium.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Jodhpur road trip planning website.

Getting from Mumbai to Jodhpur by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Mumbai in October since evenings lows in Jodhpur dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Varanasi.

A sacred city for Hindus and thought by many to be the place where Buddhism formed as a religion, Varanasi leaves an imprint on the hearts and minds of visitors regardless of their creed, race, or religion.

On the 15th (Sat), stop by Harmony Book Shop, stop by Banaras Art Gallery, look for gifts at The Bed Silk & Pashmina, thenstop by Taal Music School, and finally look for gifts at Zindagi Jewelery Shop.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Varanasi trip app.

Getting from Jodhpur to Varanasi by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Jodhpur in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Varanasi, with highs around °C, while nights are about the same with lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Leh.

The former capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, Leh possesses a historic old town area marked by stupas, monasteries, and traditional mud-brick houses.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thiksey Monastery, don't miss a visit to The Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation, steep yourself in history at Deskit Monastery, thenlook for gifts at Evergreen Arts Emporium, thencontemplate the long history of Riasi Fort or Zorawar Fort, and finally look for gifts at Himalayan Pashmina Shawls.

To see ratings, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Leh online road trip planner.

You can fly from Varanasi to Leh in 11 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Jaisalmer.

A World Heritage Site, the desert city of Jaisalmer has a number of historical attractions, buildings, and legends worthy of protection.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): stop by Ajay Leather Shop, look for gifts at Bhumika Handicraft Emporium, look for gifts at Jai Shankar Handicrafts, thensteep yourself in history at Jaisalmer Fort, thenlook for gifts at Dharan Book Store, and finally look for gifts at Kuku Pashmina Shop. Keep things going the next day: stop by Silk Route Art Gallery, stop by Shree Laxmi Art Home, stop by Bellissima, thenlook for gifts at Shree Krishna Saree, and finally look for gifts at Ashok Shanti Jewellers.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Jaisalmer holiday planner.

Fly from Leh to Jaisalmer in 18.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel back home.