12 days in India Itinerary

On India's western coastline, the former Portuguese colony of Goa tells a visibly different story than the rest of India.

Kids will enjoy Baga Beach and Agonda Beach. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Palolem Beach, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of Bom Jesus, get in on the excitement at Milsim Goa Paintball, and see the interesting displays at Museum in Goa | San Thome Museum Goa.

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Agra to Goa is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of train, flight, and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Traveling from Agra in December, expect nights in Goa to be warmer, around 27°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum).

Situated among a collection of low hills that lead up to the coastline, state capital Thiruvananthapuram acts as a base for exploration of the southern tip of the country.

Kids will enjoy Kovalam Beach and Lighthouse Beach. When in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), make a side trip to see Varkala Beach in Varkala, approximately 1h 20 min away. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, don't miss a visit to Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple, engage your brain at Kerala Science and Technology Museum, and see the interesting displays at Priyadarshini Planetarium.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Goa to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, taxi, and flight; or drive. When traveling from Goa in December, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum): temperatures range from 36°C by day to 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to travel 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 30th (Mon): explore the activities along Lake Pichola, take an in-depth tour of City Palace of Udaipur, then take in the exciting artwork at Gothwal Art, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Ekling Ji Temple.

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You can fly from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) to Udaipur in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) in December: highs in Udaipur hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (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 31st (Tue), step into the grandiose world of Amber Palace, then see the sky in a new way at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, then admire the landmark architecture of Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, and finally learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Deer Park, Ashok Vihar, Jaipur. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the resident critters at Elefuncity, then get engrossed in the history at City Palace of Jaipur, and then step into the grandiose world of Jal Mahal.

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Traveling by flight from Udaipur to Jaipur takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can go by car to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

On the 2nd (Thu), make a trip to Agra Fort, then admire the landmark architecture of Taj Mahal, and then admire the striking features of Jahangir Mahal.

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Drive from Jaipur to Agra in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Jaipur in January: highs in Agra hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 8°C. On the 3rd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.