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), indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and take a stroll through Khaosan Road.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Bangkok online route planner.

San Francisco, USA to Bangkok is an approximately 19- hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and 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), Chikkaballapur (Nandi Hills, Bhoga Nandishwara Temple, &more) and Kolar (Antaragange caves, Lord Ganesha Temple, &more). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Lalbagh Botanical Garden, identify plant and animal life at Bannerghatta National Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Temple Bangalore, and find something for the whole family at Wonderla Amusement Park.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Bengaluru vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Bangkok to Bengaluru takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Bangkok to Bengaluru is minus 1.5 hours. In December, Bengaluru is little chillier than Bangkok - with highs of 81°F and lows of 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel back home.