9 days in India Itinerary

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.

Jaipur is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Amber Palace, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, stop by Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre, and admire the striking features of Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors).

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Jaipur trip planner.

Pune to Jaipur is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in February, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

On the 8th (Mon), contemplate the long history of Taj Mahal, then admire the landmark architecture of Jahangir Mahal, and then explore the historical opulence of Agra Fort.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Agra trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Jaipur to Agra takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In February, daytime highs in Agra are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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 9th (Tue), enjoy breathtaking views from Qutub Minar, then see the interesting displays at Gandhi Smriti, and then contemplate the long history of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of India Gate, admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, and then admire the natural beauty at Akshardham.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the New Delhi trip planner.

You can drive from Agra to New Delhi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in February, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to travel to Mangalore.

A gateway to the coastal region, Mangalore has long served as a stop-off point on maritime trade routes, and remains a major port city today.

On the 11th (Thu), get curious at Pilikula Regional Science Centre, then look and learn at Swami Vivekananda Planetarium, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Monte Mariano Church, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Masjid Zeenath Baksh(Jumma Masjid).

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Mangalore trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Mangalore takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from New Delhi in February; daily highs in Mangalore reach 39°C and lows reach 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Udupi.

Though its cuisine has spread throughout the country and beyond, Udupi retains a small-town charm.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Krishna Temple and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chandramoulishwar Temple.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Udupi tour app.

Drive from Mangalore to Udupi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In February in Udupi, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel to Hampi.

The temple town of Hampi sits on the site where one of the richest and biggest cities on the planet once stood, with the ruins of the old city protected as a World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Elephant Stables and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Vitthala Temple.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hampi trip planner.

You can drive from Udupi to Hampi in 8 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Udupi in February; daily highs in Hampi reach 35°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can travel back home.