19 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.

Spend the 20th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at Qutub Minar, step into the grandiose world of Red Fort, admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan).

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Johannesburg, South Africa to New Delhi is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Johannesburg to New Delhi, you'll lose 3.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Johannesburg in December: high temperatures in New Delhi hover around 27°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can drive to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): admire the striking features of Jama Masjid, then admire the landmark architecture of Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, then admire the striking features of Diwan-i-Am Agra Fort, and finally don't miss a visit to Diwan E Aam. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Agra Fort, steep yourself in history at Taj Mahal, and then view the masterpieces at Taj Gallery.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Agra trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from New Delhi to Agra takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December in Agra, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough 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 23rd (Thu): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Jaipur journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Agra to Jaipur takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Jaipur can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): admire the striking features of Shaniwar Wada, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, and then make a trip to Laxmi Road. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Balaji Mandir, stroll the grounds of Kirkee War Cemetery, then explore the historical opulence of Aga Khan Palace, and finally see the interesting displays at Darshan Museum.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Pune vacation planner.

You can fly from Jaipur to Pune in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to drive to Mumbai.

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

Step out of Mumbai with an excursion to Imagicaa in Khopoli--about 1h 50 min away. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Gateway of India, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, get engrossed in the history at Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, and take in the views from Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Mumbai day trip website.

You can drive from Pune to Mumbai in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In December in Mumbai, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to travel to Goa.

On India's western coastline, the former Portuguese colony of Goa tells a visibly different story than the rest of India.

Goa is known for beaches, historic sites, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Agonda Beach, relax and rejuvenate at Himalayan Therapeutic Studio, tour the pleasant surroundings at Palolem Beach, and revel in the low prices at Din Brothers Jewellers and Gold Smiths.

To see maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Goa holiday planning app.

Fly from Mumbai to Goa in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. While traveling from Mumbai, expect a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in Goa, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can travel back home.