15 days in North 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Khardung La and Alchi Monastery. Shanti Stupa and Likir Gompa will appeal to history buffs. Go for a jaunt from Leh to Hemis to see Hemis Monastery about 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chokhang Vihara Temple, examine the collection at Hall of Fame, and admire the striking features of Stakna Monastery.

To find where to stay and other tourist information, refer to the Leh route planner.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Leh is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Leh is minus 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Shimla.

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

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): gain insight at Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, then pause for some serene contemplation at Christ Church, and then don't miss a visit to The Ridge. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tara Devi Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kali Bari Temple, and then deepen your understanding at Indian Institute of Advanced Study.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Shimla visit app.

You can fly from Leh to Shimla in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can drive to Manali.

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

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Hidimba Devi Temple, and then admire the sheer force of Jogini Waterfall.

For reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Manali travel route planning website.

Traveling by car from Shimla to Manali takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Kaza.

The town of Kaza, Kaze or Kaja is the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the Western Himalayas of India. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kye Monastery, then don't miss a visit to Kibber Village, and then appreciate the views at Spiti Valley. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Komic Monastery.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Kaza road trip site.

You can drive from Manali to Kaza in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sun) to allow time for 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.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, steep yourself in history at India Gate, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Humayun's Tomb, and finally steep yourself in history at Rajpath. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Red Fort, then contemplate the long history of Raj Ghat, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Akshardham.

To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the New Delhi trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Kaza to New Delhi with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in July, and nighttime lows around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to drive to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

On the 28th (Wed), view the masterpieces at Taj Gallery, admire the striking features of Taj Mahal, and then make a trip to Agra Fort.

Take the guesswork out of planning a Agra vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Getting from New Delhi to Agra by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. July in Agra sees daily highs of 40°C and lows of 31°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.