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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Harmandir Sahib. Here are some ideas for day two: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Jallianwala Bagh, and then admire the striking features of Akal Takht.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Amritsar route website .

Bengaluru to Amritsar is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bengaluru in November, Amritsar is little chillier at night with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Chandigarh.

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

Start 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. On the 5th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through Christ The King Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Chandigarh Architecture Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Chandigarh Fitness Trail & Flower Garden, and finally examine the collection at Government Museum and Art Gallery.

To see traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Chandigarh online attractions planner .

Traveling by car from Amritsar to Chandigarh takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough 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, shopping, parks, museums, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Humayun's Tomb, contemplate the long history of India Gate, admire the striking features of Jama Masjid, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the New Delhi journey planner .

Traveling by flight from Chandigarh to New Delhi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In November in New Delhi, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.