8 days in India Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): examine the collection at Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, then steep yourself in history at Mehrangarh Fort, and then admire the masterpieces at Ganesh Handicrafts.

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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Jodhpur. December in Jodhpur sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Pichola, then get engrossed in the history at City Palace of Udaipur, and finally look for gifts at Gothwal Art.

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Getting from Jodhpur to Udaipur by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in December, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) 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.

On the 14th (Mon), see the sky in a new way at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, get engrossed in the history at City Palace of Jaipur, then explore the historical opulence of Amber Palace, and finally look for gifts at Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Elefantastic, then make a trip to Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, and then take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

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Traveling by flight from Udaipur to Jaipur takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

On the 16th (Wed), take in the exciting artwork at Taj Gallery, then make a trip to Taj Mahal, and then step into the grandiose world of Agra Fort.

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Traveling by flight from Jaipur to Agra takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in December, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to New Delhi.

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.

New Delhi is known for historic sites, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Qutub Minar, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan), take in nature's colorful creations at Akshardham, and see the interesting displays at Gandhi Smriti.

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Drive from Agra to New Delhi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in New Delhi can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.