8 days in India Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Jogini Waterfall, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hidimba Devi Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Siyali Mahadev Temple, and finally take an in-depth tour of International Roerich Memorial Trust.

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Bengaluru to Manali is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.

On the 25th (Wed), examine the collection at Gandhi Smriti, admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, admire the striking features of Agrasen Ki Baoli - Leamigo, then contemplate the long history of Raj Ghat, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Chhatarpur Temple, then wander the streets of Hauz Khas Village, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan), and finally contemplate the long history of Rajpath.

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You can fly from Manali to New Delhi in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and flight; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in December, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Jodhpur.

The blue-walled buildings in the old quarter of Jodhpur have a calming, quaint aesthetic when viewed from up high, but down on the streets the city bustles with a lively atmosphere that belies its toy-town color.

On the 27th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Mehrangarh Fort, then steep yourself in history at Phool Mahal, and then take in the exciting artwork at Umaid Heritage Art School. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Shree Pal Balaji Temple, then stop by Ganesh Handicrafts, then get to know the fascinating history of Toorji Ka Jhalra (Toorji’s Step Well), and finally kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Jodhpur takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. While traveling from New Delhi, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Jodhpur, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Elefriend, get engrossed in the history at City Palace of Jaipur, then look and learn at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of Govind Dev Ji Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Moti Dungari Temple, and then look for all kinds of wild species at EleSafari.

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Traveling by flight from Jodhpur to Jaipur takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.