11 days in India Itinerary

The former capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, Leh possesses a historic old town area marked by stupas, monasteries, and traditional mud-brick houses.

Leh is known for nature, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Thiksey Monastery, examine the collection at Stok Palace Museum, and don't miss a visit to Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers.

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Newark, USA to Leh is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Leh is 10.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can fly to Kolkata (Calcutta).

Nestled on the banks of the Hooghly River, Kolkata is a booming metropolis, India's second largest city, and the country's cultural hub, known for being the birthplace of major artistic and literary movements.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): make a trip to Dakshineswar Kali Temple, stop by Kumartuli, then make a trip to College Street (Boi Para), and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shyambazar Kali Bari Temple. On the 15th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Victoria Memorial Hall, take a stroll through Park Street, and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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Getting from Leh to Kolkata (Calcutta) by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive. In June, daily temperatures in Kolkata (Calcutta) can reach 95°F, while at night they dip to 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): admire the landmark architecture of Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, then look and learn at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, then contemplate the long history of Amber Palace, and finally stop by Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre.

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Traveling by flight from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Jaipur takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) in June, expect nights in Jaipur to be about the same, around 82°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 104°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to fly to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

On the 17th (Sat), admire the striking features of Taj Mahal, then step into the grandiose world of Agra Fort, and then admire the landmark architecture of Jahangir Mahal.

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Traveling by flight from Jaipur to Agra takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June in Agra, expect temperatures between 103°F during the day and 82°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Red Fort, then admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, then steep yourself in history at India Gate, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in panoramic vistas at Qutub Minar.

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Traveling by car from Agra to New Delhi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 102°F, and evening lows to 81°F. On the 19th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.