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 outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Elefriend. Get a sense of the local culture at Amber Palace and Jal Mahal. There's more to do: get engrossed in the history at City Palace of Jaipur and see the sky in a new way at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur.

To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Jaipur holiday planning site.

Hyderabad to Jaipur is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Hyderabad in March, things will get little chillier in Jaipur: highs are around 37°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): explore the galleries of Taj Gallery, then admire the striking features of Taj Mahal, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bageshwarnath Temple.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Agra itinerary planner.

Drive from Jaipur to Agra in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March in Agra, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Red Fort, then contemplate the long history of India Gate, and then admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read New Delhi trip app.

Drive from Agra to New Delhi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in New Delhi are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can 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, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hidimba Devi Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Siyali Mahadev Temple, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Himalaya Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple.

To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Manali planner.

Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Manali takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can go by car to Shimla.

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

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jakhoo Hill and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Jakhu Temple.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Shimla itinerary maker tool.

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