40 days in Bangkok & Bengaluru Itinerary

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bangkok: Ayutthaya (Historic City of Ayutthaya & Wat Maha That). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), admire the landmark architecture of Jim Thompson House, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Bangkok online route planner.

San Francisco, USA to Bangkok is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 15 hours traveling from San Francisco to Bangkok. In December, Bangkok is much warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 87°F and lows of 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bengaluru: Tumkur (Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Temple, &more), Kolar (Antaragange caves, Lord Ganesha Temple, &more) and Chikkaballapur (Nandi Hills, Bhoga Nandishwara Temple, &more). And it doesn't end there: get in on the family fun at Wonderla Amusement Park, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple, and stroll around Cubbon Park.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Bengaluru holiday planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Bangkok to Bengaluru takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Indochina Time (ICT) to India Standard Time (IST), which is usually a -1.5 hour difference. Traveling from Bangkok in December, things will get little chillier in Bengaluru: highs are around 81°F and lows about 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel back home.