Itineraries
Sample 3-day, 7-day and 2-week itineraries for India — hill stations, North Indian classics, southern temple loops, and Himalayan road trips.
14 Days Classic North India — Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Rajasthan
A two-week classic North India itinerary — Delhi, the Taj Mahal at Agra, the Pink City of Jaipur, the lakeside pilgrimage town of Pushkar, and the three Rajasthan fort cities of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur. Day-by-day plan with travel logistics, temple-and-fort visits, and a desert-camp night.
14 Days Classic South India — Tamil Nadu and Kerala
A two-week classic South India itinerary linking the great Tamil Nadu Dravidian temples (Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Tanjore, Madurai) with the Kerala highlights — Periyar wildlife, Munnar tea country, the Alleppey backwater houseboats, and Fort Kochi.
14 Days Himalayan Special — Delhi, Shimla, Manali, Spiti and Leh
A two-week Himalayan road trip — the great overland crossing from Delhi to Leh via Shimla, Kinnaur, Spiti, Manali, and the Manali–Leh highway. Day-by-day driving plan, acclimatisation strategy, and practical notes for the high passes.
3 Days in Darjeeling — A Long-Weekend Itinerary
A three-day Darjeeling itinerary from Bagdogra — Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga, the Toy Train joy ride, Ghoom Monastery, Happy Valley Tea Estate, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and the Japanese Peace Pagoda.
3 Days in Munnar — A Weekend Itinerary from Kochi
A three-day Munnar weekend itinerary from Kochi — drive up through cardamom country, Eravikulam National Park and Nilgiri tahr, the Tata Tea Museum, Mattupetty Lake, Top Station sunset, and a quiet tea-estate day.
3 Days in Mussoorie — A Weekend Itinerary from Delhi
A three-day Mussoorie weekend itinerary from Delhi — overnight train to Dehradun, central Mussoorie (The Mall, Gun Hill, Camel's Back Road, Lal Tibba), an afternoon in Landour, and a Day-3 side trip to George Everest's House or Kempty Falls.
3 Days in Nainital — A Weekend Itinerary from Delhi
A three-day Nainital weekend itinerary from Delhi — overnight train to Kathgodam, the central Naini Lake, Snow View and Tiffin Top, plus a Day-3 side trip to Sattal for birdwatching or Mukteshwar for the Himalayan view.
3 Days in Shimla — A Weekend Itinerary from Delhi
A three-day Shimla weekend itinerary from Delhi — the Kalka–Shimla Toy Train, central Shimla and the Viceregal Lodge, and a side trip to Chail or Naldehra on day three.
7 Days Golden Triangle Plus — Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Ranthambhore
A seven-day Delhi–Agra–Jaipur Golden Triangle itinerary with two nights added at Ranthambhore National Park for tiger safaris. Day-by-day plan covering the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Old Delhi.
7 Days in Himachal — Manali, the Atal Tunnel and Spiti
A seven-day Himachal Pradesh itinerary combining the Kullu valley with a taste of the high cold-desert country of Spiti, using the Atal Tunnel for year-round Lahaul access. Day-by-day driving plan, acclimatisation, and practical notes.
7 Days in Karnataka — Mysore, Coorg and Bandipur
A seven-day Karnataka itinerary linking the regal old kingdom city of Mysore, the coffee-and-rainforest country of Coorg, and a tiger-safari night at Bandipur National Park. Day-by-day driving plan and practical notes.
7 Days in Kerala — Backwaters and Beaches
A seven-day southern Kerala itinerary combining Fort Kochi's colonial old quarter, an overnight Alleppey backwater houseboat, the quiet Marari beach, and the long Arabian Sea sands at Kovalam or Varkala. Day-by-day plan with Kathakali, ayurveda, and seafood notes.
7 Days in Ladakh — Leh, Pangong and Nubra Valley
A seven-day Ladakh itinerary covering Leh acclimatisation, the Indus Valley monasteries (Thiksey, Hemis, Shey), Nubra Valley over Khardung La, Pangong Lake on the China border, and the high passes that link them. Acclimatisation, permits, and altitude notes.
7 Days in the Nilgiris — Ooty, Coonoor and Mudumalai
A seven-day Nilgiris itinerary combining Ooty (with the UNESCO Mountain Railway), the quieter working tea town of Coonoor, and a tiger-safari night at Mudumalai. Day-by-day driving plan from Coimbatore, with optional Mysore extension.
7 Days in the Rajasthan Desert — Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner
A seven-day Rajasthan desert itinerary linking the three western fort cities — Jodhpur (the Blue City), Jaisalmer (the Golden City) and Bikaner — with one night in a desert camp at Sam dunes and a stop at the Karni Mata "rat temple."
7 Days in Sikkim and Darjeeling — Eastern Himalaya
A seven-day eastern Himalaya itinerary linking Darjeeling (the West Bengal tea town with Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga) with Gangtok (the Sikkim capital, monasteries and the Tsomgo Lake day trip). Day-by-day plan from Bagdogra.
7 Days in the Southern Hills — Munnar and Kodaikanal
A seven-day southern hill-station itinerary combining Kerala's tea country at Munnar with the quieter Palani Hills around Kodaikanal, finishing at Madurai for the Meenakshi temple. Day-by-day driving plan and practical notes.
7 Days in Tamil Nadu — Temples and Coast
A seven-day Tamil Nadu itinerary linking the great Dravidian temple centres with the eastern coast — Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Tanjore (Brihadeeswarar Temple), and Madurai (Meenakshi Temple).
7 Days in Uttarakhand — Mussoorie, Nainital, Rishikesh and Haridwar
A seven-day Uttarakhand itinerary combining the Garhwal hill station of Mussoorie with the Kumaon lake town of Nainital and the Ganga pilgrimage corridor at Rishikesh and Haridwar. Day-by-day driving plan and practical notes.
India Travel Itineraries — Sample Trips by Length
Sample India travel itineraries by length — 3-day weekends, 7-day regional loops, and 2-week multi-region trips. Hill stations, Himalayan road trips, North Indian classics, and southern temple-and-backwater circuits, each with day-by-day breakdowns.