10 days in India Itinerary

The former capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, Leh possesses a historic old town area marked by stupas, monasteries, and traditional mud-brick houses.

Leh is known for historic sites, nature, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Thiksey Monastery, examine the collection at Stok Palace Museum, appreciate the history behind Shey Monastery, and steep yourself in history at Basgo gompa.

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New York City, USA to Leh is an approximately 25-hour flight. You'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from New York City to Leh due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to travel 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 26th (Mon): take in panoramic vistas at Qutub Minar, then admire the landmark architecture of Humayun's Tomb, and then contemplate the long history of India Gate.

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Traveling by flight from Leh to New Delhi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and train. Expect a daytime high around 94°F in August, and nighttime lows around 80°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can 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 27th (Tue), get engrossed in the history at City Palace of Jaipur, look and learn at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, then stop by Gems Galaxy, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at EleSafari. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, then explore the historical opulence of Jal Mahal, then contemplate the long history of Amber Palace, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors).

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Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Jaipur takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Jaipur are 91°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Agra Fort, admire the landmark architecture of Taj Mahal, and then admire the landmark architecture of Jahangir Mahal.

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Getting from Jaipur to Agra by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. August in Agra sees daily highs of 93°F and lows of 79°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.