7 days in India Itinerary

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.

Get some cultural insight at Amber Palace and Jantar Mantar - Jaipur. Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Elefriend will get you outdoors. There's more to do: make a trip to City Palace of Jaipur and step into the grandiose world of Jal Mahal.

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Hyderabad to Jaipur is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In March, Jaipur is a bit cooler than Hyderabad - with highs of 37°C and lows of 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): take in the exciting artwork at Taj Gallery, make a trip to Taj Mahal, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bageshwarnath Temple.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Agra trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Jaipur to Agra takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Agra can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Red Fort, steep yourself in history at India Gate, and then admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb.

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the New Delhi itinerary planner.

Drive from Agra to New Delhi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. March in New Delhi sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to travel to Manali.

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

On the 11th (Wed), admire the verdant scenery at Solang Valley, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hidimba Devi Temple, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Siyali Mahadev Temple.

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Fly from New Delhi to Manali in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Shimla.

The city of Shimla spreads out across a ridge, offering views of Himalayan scenery all around.

On the 12th (Thu), take in the awesome beauty at Jakhoo Hill and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jakhu Temple.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Shimla trip planner.

Traveling by car from Manali to Shimla takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel back home.