5 days in New Delhi, Goa & Mumbai 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at Akshardham, then steep yourself in history at India Gate, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in panoramic vistas at Qutub Minar, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Humayun's Tomb, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

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Lucknow to New Delhi is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In February in New Delhi, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel to Goa.

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

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): admire the striking features of Basilica of Bom Jesus and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Baga Beach.

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Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Goa takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from New Delhi in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be much hotter in Goa, with lows of 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel to Mumbai.

Only one word accurately describes India's commercial capital Mumbai: big.

On the 17th (Wed), look for gifts at Kulture Shop, appreciate the history behind Gateway of India, get engrossed in the history at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, then make a trip to Dhobi Ghat, and finally snap pictures at Bandra-Worli Sea Link. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, take an in-depth tour of Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, take a memorable drive along Marine Drive, then admire the landmark architecture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and finally appreciate the history behind Hutatma Chowk.

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You can fly from Goa to Mumbai in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. While traveling from Goa, expect a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Mumbai, ranging from highs of 37°C to lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.