10 days in North India Itinerary

A holy city, Amritsar stands as the spiritual and cultural capital of Sikhism, and the location of the religion's most revered and holiest shrine.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at The Partition Museum, then stop by India House, and then make a trip to Khalsa College. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gurudwara Shri Manji Sahib, then take in nature's colorful creations at Jallianwala Bagh, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Harmandir Sahib, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Digamber Jain Temple.

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Guwahati to Amritsar is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Guwahati in March: high temperatures in Amritsar hover around 30°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Manali.

People visit Manali for a number of reasons, but all of them revolve around the landscape.

On the 14th (Sun), admire the verdant scenery at Solang Valley, relax and rejuvenate at Pure Ganga Yoga, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hidimba Devi Temple, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Beas River.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Manali trip maker.

Traveling by car from Amritsar to Manali takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Shimla.

The city of Shimla spreads out across a ridge, offering views of Himalayan scenery all around.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Jakhu Temple, walk around Daulat Singh Park, then make a trip to The Mall, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Viceregal Lodge.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Shimla day trip tool.

You can drive from Manali to Shimla in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Rishikesh.

Rishikesh draws in visitors of all creeds with its wealth of ashrams and yoga and meditation teaching centers.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Har ki Pauri and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ganga Aarti at Haridwar.

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Getting from Shimla to Rishikesh by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel 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, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Humayun's Tomb, steep yourself in history at Red Fort, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jama Masjid, and make a trip to India Gate.

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You can fly from Rishikesh to New Delhi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In March in New Delhi, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.