10 days in Amritsar, Chandigarh & New Delhi Itinerary

A holy city, Amritsar stands as the spiritual and cultural capital of Sikhism, and the location of the religion's most revered and holiest shrine.

On the 1st (Fri), take in the spiritual surroundings of Harmandir Sahib. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, then make a trip to Jallianwala Bagh, and then admire the striking features of Akal Takht.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Amritsar route planning tool.

Bengaluru to Amritsar is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Bengaluru in November, expect slightly colder with lows of 11°C in Amritsar. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can drive to Chandigarh.

Leading the post-independence development of the country, Chandigarh represents the first planned city built after the colonial-era ended.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): get a sense of history and politics at Capitol Complex Tourist Centre, then walk around The Rock Garden of Chandigarh, then contemplate the waterfront views at Sukhna Lake, and finally don't miss a visit to Urban Theka. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a stroll through Christ The King Cathedral, then examine the collection at Chandigarh Architecture Museum, then stroll through Chandigarh Fitness Trail & Flower Garden, and finally see the interesting displays at Government Museum and Art Gallery.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Chandigarh driving holiday planning tool.

Getting from Amritsar to Chandigarh by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (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.

New Delhi is known for historic sites, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Humayun's Tomb, step into the grandiose world of Red Fort, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and steep yourself in history at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

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You can fly from Chandigarh to New Delhi in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In November, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.