17 days in Mumbai, New Delhi & Detroit Itinerary

Only one word accurately describes India's commercial capital Mumbai: big.

Get out of town with these interesting Mumbai side-trips: Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (in Navi Mumbai), Della Adventure Park (in Lonavala) and Bene Israel Cemetery (in Thane). There's lots more to do: appreciate the history behind Gateway of India, kick back and relax at Chowpatty Beach, take an in-depth tour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shree Siddhivinayak.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Mumbai trip planner.

Detroit, USA to Mumbai is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from Detroit to Mumbai due to the time zone difference. In November, Mumbai is much warmer than Detroit - with highs of 94°F and lows of 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can fly 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.

Spend the 18th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Humayun's Tomb, take in nature's colorful creations at Akshardham, step into the grandiose world of Red Fort, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Jama Masjid.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the New Delhi trip maker.

You can fly from Mumbai to New Delhi in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Mumbai in November; daily highs in New Delhi reach 83°F and lows reach 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Detroit.

Founded in 1701 by a French explorer and adventurer, Detroit exerted a profound impact on the world for most of the 20th century.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): explore the galleries of Greenfield Village, then see the interesting displays at The Henry Ford, then admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts, and finally contemplate the long history of Motown Museum.

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Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Detroit takes 20 hours. Traveling from New Delhi to Detroit, you'll gain 10.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In November, Detroit is colder than New Delhi - with highs of 48°F and lows of 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.