21 days in India Itinerary

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

Mumbai is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and scenic drive. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the history behind Gateway of India, take an in-depth tour of Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mount Mary Basilica.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Mumbai is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Mumbai, you'll lose 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Amsterdam in January: high temperatures in Mumbai hover around 36°C and lows are around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to fly to Udaipur.

Tourism in Udaipur, a picturesque city known for its lake system, thrives due to the area's numerous historic and cultural relics.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Shri Ekling Ji Temple, take an in-depth tour of Bagore Ki Haveli Museum, and then browse the exhibits of Gothwal Art. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Jagdish Temple, then take an in-depth tour of City Palace of Udaipur, and then explore the activities along Lake Pichola.

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Getting from Mumbai to Udaipur by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In January, Udaipur is a bit cooler than Mumbai - with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Jodhpur.

The blue-walled buildings in the old quarter of Jodhpur have a calming, quaint aesthetic when viewed from up high, but down on the streets the city bustles with a lively atmosphere that belies its toy-town color.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, steep yourself in history at Mehrangarh Fort, and then look for gifts at Ganesh Handicrafts.

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Getting from Udaipur to Jodhpur by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In January in Jodhpur, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can go by car to Jaisalmer.

A World Heritage Site, the desert city of Jaisalmer has a number of historical attractions, buildings, and legends worthy of protection.

Spend the 16th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Jaisalmer Fort, see Off-Road Tours, browse for treasures at Desert Art Gallery, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Jain Temples.

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Getting from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Spend the 19th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Amber Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors), take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and don't miss a visit to Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind.

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You can fly from Jaisalmer to Jaipur in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In January in Jaipur, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to fly to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

When in Agra, make a side trip to see Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, approximately Bharatpur away. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Taj Mahal, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, walk around Mehtab Bagh, and stop by Mughal Carpet.

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You can fly from Jaipur to Agra in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Jaipur in January, expect nights in Agra to be about the same, around 8°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to drive 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.

New Delhi is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Humayun's Tomb, take in panoramic vistas at Qutub Minar, explore the historical opulence of Red Fort, and steep yourself in history at India Gate.

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Drive from Agra to New Delhi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.