24 days in North 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Rajpath and ISKCON Temple Delhi. Discover out-of-the-way places like Hauz Khas Village and Raj Ghat. Spend the 3rd (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lotus Temple, enjoy breathtaking views from Qutub Minar, and admire the natural beauty at Akshardham.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the New Delhi planner.

Durham, USA to New Delhi is an approximately 20-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to India Standard Time (IST) is 10.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Durham in August: high temperatures in New Delhi hover around 94°F and lows are around 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

On the 7th (Mon), admire the striking features of Agra Fort, then admire the landmark architecture of Taj Mahal, and then stop by Marble Handicrafts Agra. On the next day, admire the architecture and history at Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity and then admire the landmark architecture of Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah.

For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Agra trip website.

Traveling by car from New Delhi to Agra takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Agra can reach 93°F, while at night they dip to 79°F. On the 8th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Manali.

People visit Manali for a number of reasons, but all of them revolve around the landscape.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Manu Temple and Hidimba Devi Temple. Discover out-of-the-way places like Jogini Waterfall and Riding Solo. Change things up with a short trip to Hampta in Kullu (about 1h 15 min away). There's much more to do: take a memorable drive along Rohtang Pass, get engrossed in the history at International Roerich Memorial Trust, contemplate the waterfront views at Manalsu, and admire the verdant scenery at Solang Valley.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Manali day trip site.

Getting from Agra to Manali by combination of train and flight takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, flight, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Kaza.

The town of Kaza, Kaze or Kaja is the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the Western Himalayas of India. On the 13th (Sun), make a trip to Kibber Village and then appreciate the views at Spiti Valley.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Kaza tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Manali to Kaza in 5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Sangla.

Close to the Tibetan border, Sangla is a small town rarely visited by foreign tourists.

On the 14th (Mon), visit Rakcham and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Chitkul. On the 15th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Kailash Dwar Sangla and then trek along Rupin Pass.

To find where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Sangla online day trip planner.

You can drive from Kaza to Sangla in 6 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can travel to Kedarnath.

Kedarnath is a town located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and has gained importance because of Kedarnath Temple. On the 16th (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of Bhairav Nath Temple and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kedarnath Mandir.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Kedarnath journey planner.

Explore your travel options from Sangla to Kedarnath with the Route module. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel to Badrinath.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Valley of Flowers National Park.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Badrinath trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kedarnath to Badrinath. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Anantnag.

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To see maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Anantnag tour itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Badrinath to Anantnag with the Route module. In August, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Chail.

Once the summer capital of the former princely state of Patiala, Chail stands today as a scenic hill station in the foothills of the Himalayas.

On the 21st (Mon), take in the spiritual surroundings of Chail Gurudwara Sahib and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kali Ka Tibba.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Chail journey tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Anantnag to Chail. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Amritsar.

A holy city, Amritsar stands as the spiritual and cultural capital of Sikhism, and the location of the religion's most revered and holiest shrine.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Dukh Bhanjani Ber Tree, take in the spiritual surroundings of Harmandir Sahib, take in the spiritual surroundings of Digamber Jain Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Gurudwara Shri Manji Sahib, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Prachin Shiv Mandir. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed): take an in-depth tour of The Partition Museum, then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Durgiana Temple.

To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Amritsar sightseeing site.

Traveling by car from Chail to Amritsar takes 7 hours. In August, daytime highs in Amritsar are 93°F, while nighttime lows are 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.