27 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 6th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, take in the spiritual surroundings of Lotus Temple, take in nature's colorful creations at Lodhi Garden, and steep yourself in history at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the New Delhi online itinerary planner.

San Francisco, USA to New Delhi is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 13.5 hours traveling from San Francisco to New Delhi. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in March: high temperatures in New Delhi hover around 85°F and lows are around 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can go by car to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Agra is known for historic sites, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Taj Mahal, stroll through Wildlife SoS Bear Sanctuary, don't miss a visit to Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, and contemplate the long history of Tomb of Akbar the Great.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Agra trip planning site.

Traveling by car from New Delhi to Agra takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Ranthambore National Park.

Named for the historic fortress it contains, Ranthambore National Park remains one of the best places to view tigers in their natural jungle habitat.

On the 11th (Thu), identify plant and animal life at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.

To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Ranthambore National Park travel route planning site.

You can drive from Agra to Ranthambore National Park in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to drive 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.

Jaipur is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Amber Palace, make a trip to Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, take an in-depth tour of City Palace of Jaipur, and see the sky in a new way at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Jaipur tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Ranthambore National Park to Jaipur takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In March, daily temperatures in Jaipur can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel to Jaisalmer.

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

Spend the 17th (Wed) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Spend the 19th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's more to do: contemplate the long history of Jaisalmer Fort and see Off-Road Tours.

To see photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Jaisalmer trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Jaipur to Jaisalmer in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive 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.

On the 20th (Sat), explore the ancient world of Walk to blueCity heritagetour, steep yourself in history at Mehrangarh Fort, and then explore the world behind art at Ganesh Handicrafts. Keep things going the next day: pause for some photo ops at Jaswant Thada, make a trip to Ghanta Ghar, then see the interesting displays at Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, and finally see Off-Road Tours.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Jodhpur tour planning website.

Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. March in Jodhpur sees daily highs of 92°F and lows of 64°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Udaipur.

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then admire the striking features of City Palace of Udaipur, and then get engrossed in the history at Bagore Ki Haveli Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jagdish Temple, explore the activities along Lake Pichola, then browse the exhibits of Gothwal Art, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Sahelion Ki Bari.

For ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Udaipur trip builder tool.

You can drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Mumbai.

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

Mumbai is known for historic sites, scenic drive, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: pause for some photo ops at Gateway of India, make a trip to Dhobi Ghat, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and snap pictures at Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Mumbai trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by flight from Udaipur to Mumbai takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Udaipur in March since evenings lows in Mumbai dip to 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can travel 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 27th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Central Sikh Museum and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Harmandir Sahib.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Amritsar trip maker site.

You can fly from Mumbai to Amritsar in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Mumbai in March; daily highs in Amritsar reach 79°F and lows reach 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.