14 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Chandni Chowk and Dilli Haat. Get some historical perspective at Humayun's Tomb and Red Fort (Lal Quila). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, stop by Craft House, take in nature's colorful creations at Lodi Gardens, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Swaminarayan Akshardham.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our New Delhi tour planner.

Sydney, Australia to New Delhi is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to New Delhi is minus 4 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Sydney in December: high temperatures in New Delhi hover around 26°C and lows are around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to travel 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.

Shop till you drop at Heritage Textiles & Handicrafts and Akee International. Museum-lovers will appreciate City Palace of Jaipur and Jantar Mantar - Jaipur. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Amber Fort, stop by Shivam Gems N Jewellery, and pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Neerja International Inc..

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Jaipur sightseeing planner.

You can fly from New Delhi to Jaipur in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. December in Jaipur sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Ajmer.

Although usually visited on a day trip from the nearby Pushkar, the lively, often chaotic city of Ajmer has its share of sights.

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You can drive from Jaipur to Ajmer in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. On the 27th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Agra Fort and Shah Burj. Do your shopping at Mughal Carpet and Subhash Emporium. Go for a jaunt from Agra to Bharatpur to see Keoladeo National Park about 1h 20 min away. It doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Taj Mahal and look for gifts at Ratan Handicrafts.

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Traveling by car from Ajmer to Agra takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In December, daytime highs in Agra are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.