9 days in India 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.

New Delhi is known for sightseeing, historic sites, shopping, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, steep yourself in history at Red Fort (Lal Quila), take in panoramic vistas at Qutub Minar, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

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Newark, USA to New Delhi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10 hours traveling from Newark to New Delhi. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Newark in September: high temperatures in New Delhi hover around 95°F and lows are around 78°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): take in the history at Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity and then admire the landmark architecture of Taj Mahal. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the striking features of Jahangir Mahal, make a trip to Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, and then admire the striking features of Agra Fort.

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Getting from New Delhi to Agra by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 95°F, and evening lows to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to drive 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 (Fri): admire the landmark architecture of Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) and then explore the historical opulence of Amber Fort. Keep things going the next day: admire the striking features of Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, admire the striking features of Jal Mahal, then see the sky in a new way at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, then take an in-depth tour of City Palace of Jaipur, and finally pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Neerja International Inc..

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Getting from Agra to Jaipur by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In September, daily temperatures in Jaipur can reach 94°F, while at night they dip to 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel back home.