12 days in India Itinerary

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.

On the 13th (Wed), look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Qutub Minar, take in nature's colorful creations at Humayun's Tomb, then make a trip to Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga, and finally steep yourself in history at India Gate.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our New Delhi travel planner.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to New Delhi. March in New Delhi sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to drive to Vrindavan.

The holy town of Vrindavan marks the place where the Hindu deity Krishna is said to have spent his childhood.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Vrindavan, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Govinda Dev ji, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Prem Mandir - Shyama Shyam Dham, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Banke Bihari Temple, and finally admire the natural beauty at Seva Kunj.

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Traveling by car from New Delhi to Vrindavan takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in March, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel to Mathura.

Split by the sacred Yamuna River, Mathura's claim to fame is being the birthplace of Krishna, the widely revered Hindu god.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Gopishvar Mahadev Temple, stroll through Elephant Conservation & Care Center, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple Complex, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rangji Temple, then make a trip to Krishna Janmabhoomi Mandir, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Krishna Janmasthan.

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Mathura is very close to Vrindavan. Traveling from Vrindavan in March, plan for little chillier nights in Mathura, with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Keoladeo National Park and Dayal Bagh. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Taj Mahal, make a splash at Dolphin The Water World, step into the grandiose world of Agra Fort, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Bageshwarnath Temple.

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You can drive from Mathura to Agra in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in March, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can drive to Haridwar.

An ancient city on the banks of the Ganges, Haridwar has been an important Hindu pilgrimage center since time immemorial.

On the 20th (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of Har ki Pauri, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ganga Aarti at Haridwar, and then identify plant and animal life at Swami Vivekanand Park.

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Getting from Agra to Haridwar by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Rishikesh.

Rishikesh draws in visitors of all creeds with its wealth of ashrams and yoga and meditation teaching centers.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Thu): browse the fresh offerings at Cooking Masala and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

For ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Rishikesh holiday planning website .

Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Dehradun.

Located in a forested valley, Dehradun stands as a gateway to the hill stations and pilgrimage sites higher up.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): explore and take pictures at Indian Military Academy, then admire all the interesting features of Forest Research Institute, then examine the collection at Subir Raha Oil Museum, and finally make a trip to Lachhiwala Picnic Spot.

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Traveling by car from Rishikesh to Dehradun takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to drive to Mussoorie.

The self-styled "Queen of Hill Stations," Mussoorie features scenery that can be spoken of in regal terms.

On the 23rd (Sat), delve into the lush surroundings at Jabarkhet Wildlife Reserve, then make a trip to Lal Tibba, then look for gifts at Hamers, and finally admire the sheer force of Kempty Falls.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Mussoorie trip planner .

Getting from Dehradun to Mussoorie by car takes about an hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel to Amritsar.

A holy city, Amritsar stands as the spiritual and cultural capital of Sikhism, and the location of the religion's most revered and holiest shrine.

On the 24th (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gurudwara Guru Ka Mahal, admire the striking features of Akal Takht, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Golden Temple - Sri Harmandir Sahib, then don't miss a visit to Jallianwala Bagh, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Dukh Bhanjani Ber Tree.

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You can fly from Mussoorie to Amritsar in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. March in Amritsar sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel back home.