60 days in Uttar Pradesh Itinerary

An ancient city with roots going back to the Indus Valley civilization, Meerut bursts onto the world stage in 1857, during a rebellion against the British rule.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Kailash Parvat and Digamber Jain Bada Mandir. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Augharnath Temple and Bhai Dharam Singh Gurudwara. There's much more to do: look for gifts at Abu Lane, appreciate the history behind Shaheed Smarak, identify plant and animal life at Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, and buy something for everyone on your list at The Shopprix Mall.

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New Delhi to Meerut is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. In March, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can travel to Jhansi.

Jhansi is a historic city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Maha Lakshmi Temple, then admire the natural beauty at Jhansi Herbal Garden, then see human ingenuity at work at Parichha Dam, and finally steep yourself in history at Maharaja Gangadhar Rao ki Chatri. On the 5th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Jude's Shrine, examine the collection at Government Museum Jhansi, then steep yourself in history at Jhansi Fort, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ganesh Mandir Temple, and finally stop by Mathura Madhuram.

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Drive from Meerut to Jhansi in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Traveling from Meerut in March, expect Jhansi to be somewhat warmer, temps between 39°C and 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kanpur.

Kanpur is the 12th most populous city in India and the second largest city in the state of Uttar Pradesh after Lucknow. Head to Z Square Mall and Sisamau Bazaarfor some retail therapy. Popular historic sites such as J K Temple and Jain Glass Temple are in your itinerary. When in Kanpur, make a side trip to see Haridev Ji Temple in Budhauli, approximately 1h 55 min away. Pack the 10th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Blue World Theme Park. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Kamla Retreat, meet the residents at Allen Forest Zoo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bhitargaon Temple, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kanpur Memorial Church.

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Drive from Jhansi to Kanpur in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Jhansi in March, expect nights in Kanpur to be about the same, around 25°C, while days are little chillier, around 35°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel to Lucknow.

A traditionally cultural city with peculiar architecture and a blend of civilizations, Lucknow offers popular sightseeing of a number of historic monuments.

Popular historic sites such as Hazratganj and Dewa Shareef Dargah are in your itinerary. Head to Ada Chikan and Fun Republic Mallfor some retail therapy. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Residency, browse the different shops at Phoenix United Mall, contemplate the long history of Rumi Darwaza, and view the masterpieces at Hussainabad Picture Gallery.

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You can drive from Kanpur to Lucknow in 2.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Lucknow when traveling from Kanpur in March, with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can travel to Allahabad.

Rising from the meeting point of three of India's holiest rivers, Allahabad has a long and colorful history.

Appreciate the collections at Allahabad Museum and Jawahar Planetarium. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sai Dham Mandir and Hanuman Mandir. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Allahabad: Pratapgarh (Kot Buddhist Monastery, Bela Bhawani Temple, & more). And it doesn't end there: stop by Gaya Prasad Gokul Prasad Woollen Department, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kalyani Devi Temple, don't miss a visit to Triveni Sangam Allahabad, and browse the different shops at Vinayak City Centre.

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You can drive from Lucknow to Allahabad in 5 hours. In March in Allahabad, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Varanasi.

A sacred city for Hindus and thought by many to be the place where Buddhism formed as a religion, Varanasi leaves an imprint on the hearts and minds of visitors regardless of their creed, race, or religion.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at The Bed Silk & Pashmina and Ashul Sharma. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Bharat Kala Bhavan and Sarnath. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Varanasi: Chandauli (Devdari Falls & Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary) and Mirzapur (Sita Kund & Vindhyavasini Devi Temple). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, view the masterpieces at Kriti Gallery, explore the galleries of Mehta Art Gallery, and contemplate the waterfront views at Ganges River.

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You can drive from Allahabad to Varanasi in 3.5 hours. March in Varanasi sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Get a sense of the local culture at Spiritual Museum and Taj Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. Spend the 6th (Sat) on the rails with a train tour. Spend the 11th (Thu) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. There's still lots to do: browse the exhibits of Taj Gallery, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, browse the different shops at Saket Mall, and admire the landmark architecture of Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Agra holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Varanasi to Agra takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 44°C in April, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel to Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Buland Darwaza and The Fort Wall will appeal to history buffs. Dargah of Hzrt Saleem Chisti and Jama Masjid are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: make a trip to Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri, steep yourself in history at Hathi Pol, and explore the ancient world of Caravan Sarai.

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Traveling by car from Agra to Fatehpur Sikri takes an hour. April in Fatehpur Sikri sees daily highs of 44°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Sir Syed Academy Museum and Prem Mandir - Shyama Shyam Dham. Step out of the city life by going to Govardhan Hill and Vishram Ghat. Get out of town with these interesting Mathura side-trips: Vrindavan (The Sacred Lake Kusum Sarovar, Madan Mohan Temple, & more) and AMU Jama Masjid (in Aligarh). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Vrindavan, don't miss a visit to Krishna Janmabhoomi Mandir, take an in-depth tour of Government Museum Mathura, and look for gifts at vrindavan.

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Drive from Fatehpur Sikri to Mathura in 2 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 44°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Noida.

The planned city of Noida--short for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority--draws visitors wanting a little greenery and relief from Delhi's hustle and bustle.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Reddot Art Gallery and Escapade Adventures and Holidays Pvt. Ltd - Day Tour. Do your shopping at The Great India Place and Indirapuram Habitat Centre. Explore Noida's surroundings by going to Ghaziabad (Gaur Central Mall, ISKCON Temple, Ghaziabad, & more) and Greater Noida (Surajpur Bird Sanctuary, Stellar Children's Museum, & more). Next up on the itinerary: buy something for everyone on your list at DLF Mall Of India, stop by Indian August, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shree Jagannath Temple Noida, and identify plant and animal life at Okhla Bird Sanctuary.

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Drive from Mathura to Noida in 2.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 43°C, and evening lows to 25°C. On the 29th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.