32 days in New Delhi & Bengaluru 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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan), take in nature's colorful creations at Akshardham, and then steep yourself in history at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. On your second day here, make a trip to India Gate, admire the landmark architecture of Humayun's Tomb, then take in panoramic vistas at Qutub Minar, and finally look for gifts at Aap Ki Pasand Sancha Tea Shop.

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Philadelphia, USA to New Delhi is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to India Standard Time, which is usually a 10.5 hour difference. Traveling from Philadelphia in June, expect New Delhi to be somewhat warmer, temps between 102°F and 81°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Bengaluru.

Flourishing development and a bustling IT industry transformed Bangalore into a vibrant metropolis, but the city preserves its numerous historic and cultural sights.

Bring the kids along to Lalbagh Botanical Garden and UB City. Explore Bengaluru's surroundings by going to Chikka Tirupati Temple (in Malur) and Nandi Hills (in Chikkaballapur). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Temple Bangalore, don't miss a visit to Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and walk around Cubbon Park.

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Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Bengaluru takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from New Delhi in June, with highs in Bengaluru at 86°F and lows at 70°F. You'll set off for home on the 26th (Tue).