10 days in India 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 14th (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Humayun's Tomb, then make a trip to India Gate, then steep yourself in history at Jahanara Begum's Tomb, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Qutub Minar. On your second day here, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, contemplate the long history of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan).

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the New Delhi online holiday planner.

Bengaluru to New Delhi is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Bengaluru in March, things will get slightly colder in New Delhi: highs are around 34°C and lows about 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Mathura.

Split by the sacred Yamuna River, Mathura's claim to fame is being the birthplace of Krishna, the widely revered Hindu god.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Priyakant Ju Mandir and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Prem Mandir - Shyama Shyam Dham.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Mathura road trip planning tool.

You can drive from New Delhi to Mathura in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Taj Mahal and then pause for some serene contemplation at Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.

For ratings and other tourist information, read our Agra online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Mathura to Agra takes 1.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can travel to Faizabad.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kanak Bhavan Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hanuman Garhi Mandir, then don't miss a visit to Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Ammaji Mandir.

For reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Faizabad trip maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Agra to Faizabad. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Allahabad.

Rising from the meeting point of three of India's holiest rivers, Allahabad has a long and colorful history.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): snap pictures at New Yamuna Bridge and then stop by Gaya Prasad Gokul Prasad Woollen Department.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Allahabad trip planner.

Traveling by car from Faizabad to Allahabad takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Varanasi.

A sacred city for Hindus and thought by many to be the place where Buddhism formed as a religion, Varanasi leaves an imprint on the hearts and minds of visitors regardless of their creed, race, or religion.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers and then stop by Bala Ji Handicraft.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Varanasi trip maker.

Traveling by car from Allahabad to Varanasi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. March in Varanasi sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to Gaya.

Gaya is a city of ancient historical and mythological significance. On the 20th (Mon), pause for some photo ops at Koteshwarnath Temple and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Pind Daan Gaya.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Gaya sightseeing planning site.

Getting from Varanasi to Gaya by car takes about 6 hours. March in Gaya sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Bodh Gaya.

One of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world, Bodh Gaya has risen to international fame as the place where Prince Siddhartha sat under the Bodhi tree and gained enlightenment some 2,600 years ago.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Metta Buddharam Temple and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Daijokyo Buddhist Temple.

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Bodh Gaya road trip planning website.

Bodh Gaya is just a stone's throw from Gaya. In March, daily temperatures in Bodh Gaya can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to travel to Patna.

Occupying the southern bank of the famous Ganges River, the state capital of Patna combines an important religious and regal heritage with a fast-growing commercial and transport hub.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamaldah Jain Temple.

To see maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Patna visit planning website.

You can do a combination of taxi and bus from Bodh Gaya to Patna in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 20°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Tue) before leaving for home.