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3 placesDelhi → Agra → Jaipur
Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
India's classic first trip: Mughal Delhi, the Taj Mahal and the forts and bazaars of Jaipur.
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4 placesJaipur → Pushkar and Ajmer → Jodhpur → Jaisalmer
Rajasthan: Jaipur to the Thar Desert
Pink City forts, the lake at Pushkar, Jodhpur's blue city and a night on the Jaisalmer dunes.
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3 placesUdaipur → Chittorgarh → Bundi
Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Bundi
Lake palaces in Udaipur, Rajasthan's greatest fort at Chittorgarh and the painted palace and stepwells of Bundi.
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5 placesKochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Varkala
Kerala: hills, spice country, backwaters and cliffs
Fort Kochi, the tea hills of Munnar, Periyar at Thekkady, a houseboat at Alleppey and the cliff beach at Varkala.
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6 placesShimla → Chitkul → Kalpa → Tabo → Kaza and Spiti Valley → Manali
Kinnaur and Spiti loop
The high-road loop from Shimla through Kinnaur's villages into the cold desert of Spiti, out over Kunzum Pass to Manali.
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3 placesLeh → Nubra Valley → Pangong Lake
Ladakh: Leh, Nubra and Pangong
Monasteries around Leh, the dunes and villages of Nubra and the long blue lake at Pangong.
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4 placesDarjeeling → Pelling → Gangtok → Lachung and Yumthang Valley
Darjeeling and Sikkim
Tea and the toy train in Darjeeling, Kanchenjunga views at Pelling, Gangtok and the high valley at Lachung.
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3 placesShillong → Cherrapunji → Mawlynnong and Dawki
Meghalaya: Shillong, Sohra and Dawki
Shillong's hills, the falls and living root bridges of Sohra, and the clear river at Dawki.
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5 placesNainital → Mukteshwar → Binsar → Kausani → Munsiyari
Kumaon hills
Lake town Nainital, orchards at Mukteshwar, the forest at Binsar, Kausani's Himalayan view and the high village of Munsiyari.
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4 placesHaridwar → Rishikesh → Kedarnath → Badrinath
Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kedarnath and Badrinath
The Ganga at Haridwar and Rishikesh, then the two great Himalayan shrines of Garhwal.
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7 placesChennai → Mahabalipuram → Puducherry → Thanjavur → Madurai → Rameswaram → Kanyakumari
Tamil Nadu: temples and the southern tip
Chennai, the shore temples of Mahabalipuram, French Puducherry, the Chola temples, Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari.
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3 placesPort Blair → Havelock Island → Neil Island
Andaman: Port Blair, Havelock and Neil
Cellular Jail and Ross Island, then white-sand beaches and snorkelling on Havelock and Neil.
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2 placesHampi → Badami and Pattadakal
Hampi, Badami and Pattadakal
The ruined Vijayanagara capital, then the cave temples of Badami and the Chalukya temples of Pattadakal and Aihole.
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3 placesGwalior → Orchha → Khajuraho
Gwalior, Orchha and Khajuraho
Gwalior's hill fort, the riverside palaces of Orchha and the carved temples of Khajuraho.
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3 placesBodh Gaya → Rajgir and Nalanda → Varanasi
Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda and Sarnath
Where the Buddha found enlightenment, taught and gave his first sermon.
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4 placesAhmedabad → Dwarka → Somnath → Gir National Park
Gujarat: Dwarka, Somnath and Gir
Ahmedabad's old city, the temple towns of Dwarka and Somnath and the Asiatic lions of Gir.
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4 placesSrinagar → Gulmarg → Sonamarg → Pahalgam
Kashmir valley
Houseboats and gardens in Srinagar, the meadows of Gulmarg, the glacier road to Sonamarg and the river valleys of Pahalgam.
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2 placesAmritsar → Vaishno Devi
Amritsar and Vaishno Devi
The Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the Wagah ceremony in Amritsar, then the walk up to the Vaishno Devi shrine from Katra.
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4 placesDharamshala and McLeod Ganj → Bir Billing → Rajgundha → Barot
Kangra valley: Dharamshala, Bir and Barot
Tibetan McLeod Ganj, paragliding at Bir, a jeep ride up to Rajgundha and the trout streams of Barot.
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3 placesDalhousie and Khajjiar → Bharmour → Pangi Valley
Chamba: Dalhousie, Bharmour and Pangi
Colonial Dalhousie and the Khajjiar meadow, the stone temples of Bharmour, and the remote Pangi valley over Sach Pass.
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5 placesPrashar Lake → Thachi Valley → Tirthan Valley → Shangarh → Kasol and Parvati Valley
Mandi to Kasol: Prashar, Thachi, Tirthan, Shangarh and Parvati
A lake temple above Mandi, quiet Thachi, the Tirthan river and the national park, the Shangarh meadow and the Parvati valley.
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5 placesKurukshetra → Chandigarh → Kasauli → Churdhar → Karsog Valley
Kurukshetra, Chandigarh, Kasauli, Churdhar and Karsog
A road trip north from Delhi: the Gita sites of Kurukshetra, Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, cantonment Kasauli, the Churdhar trek and the old temples of Karsog.
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3 placesManali → Kaza and Spiti Valley → Kibber and Langza
Spiti from Manali
Over the Atal Tunnel and Kunzum Pass to Kaza, then the high villages of Kibber, Chicham, Langza, Hikkim and Komic.
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5 placesChakrata → Mussoorie → Dhanaulti → Kanatal → Harsil
Chakrata, Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Kanatal and Harsil
Cantonment forests at Chakrata, Mussoorie's Mall, the deodars of Dhanaulti and Kanatal, and the apple valley of Harsil.
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5 placesKhirsu → Sari and Deoria Tal → Chopta and Tungnath → Auli → Valley of Flowers
Garhwal: Khirsu, Deoria Tal, Chopta, Auli and the Valley of Flowers
Oak forest at Khirsu, the Deoria Tal lake, the Tungnath trek from Chopta, Auli's slopes and the Valley of Flowers.
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4 placesJim Corbett National Park → Ranikhet → Chaukori → Lohaghat and Abbott Mount
Corbett and eastern Kumaon
Tiger country at Corbett, cantonment Ranikhet, the tea gardens of Chaukori and the forests of Lohaghat and Abbott Mount.
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3 placesLucknow → Ayodhya → Prayagraj
Lucknow, Ayodhya and Prayagraj
Nawabi Lucknow, the new Ram temple at Ayodhya and the Sangam at Prayagraj, linked by short road or train hops.
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2 placesBhopal and Sanchi → Pachmarhi
Bhopal, Sanchi and Pachmarhi
Bhopal's lakes and museums with the Sanchi stupa, then the Satpura hill station of Pachmarhi.
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3 placesTadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve → Kanha National Park → Bandhavgarh National Park
Tadoba, Kanha and Bandhavgarh
Three of central India's best tiger reserves in one trip, with two safaris at each.
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4 placesMumbai → Matheran → Lonavala and Khandala → Mahabaleshwar
Mumbai, Matheran, Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar
The city, a car-free hill station, the Sahyadri forts and caves near Lonavala, and Mahabaleshwar's viewpoints.
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2 placesShirdi → Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Shirdi, Ellora and Ajanta
Sai Baba's town, then the rock-cut temples of Ellora and the painted caves of Ajanta.
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2 places
Ahmedabad → Rann of Kutch
Ahmedabad and the White Rann of Kutch
Ahmedabad's old city and Sabarmati Ashram, then Bhuj, the craft villages and the salt desert at Dhordo.
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2 placesGir National Park → Diu
Gir and Diu
Asiatic lions in Gir, then the Portuguese fort and quiet beaches of Diu.
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2 places
Ahmedabad → Statue of Unity
Ahmedabad and the Statue of Unity
Ahmedabad's old city and Sabarmati Ashram, then the giant statue and the Narmada dam at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia).
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3 placesBikaner → Jaipur → Ranthambore National Park
Bikaner, Jaipur and Ranthambore
Junagarh Fort and the camel farm at Bikaner, the forts of Jaipur, and tiger safaris at Ranthambore.
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2 places
Udaipur → Mount Abu
Udaipur and Mount Abu
The lake palaces of Udaipur, then the Dilwara temples and Nakki Lake at Rajasthan's only hill station.
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4 placesBengaluru → Mysuru → Coorg → Chikmagalur
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Coorg and Chikmagalur
The city, Mysuru's palace, the coffee estates of Coorg and the hills of Chikmagalur.
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4 placesJog Falls → Gokarna → South Goa → North Goa
Jog Falls, Gokarna and Goa
India's great monsoon waterfall, the temple town and beaches of Gokarna, then south and north Goa.
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3 placesWayanad → Ooty → Kodaikanal
Wayanad, Ooty and Kodaikanal
Forests and caves in Wayanad, the Nilgiris at Ooty, and the lake and cliffs of Kodaikanal.
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2 placesThiruvananthapuram and Kovalam → Kanyakumari
Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam and Kanyakumari
Temples and museums in the capital, Kovalam's beaches, then sunrise at India's southern tip.
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2 placesHyderabad → Warangal
Hyderabad and Warangal
Charminar, Golconda and biryani in Hyderabad, then the Kakatiya fort and the Ramappa temple near Warangal.
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2 placesVisakhapatnam → Araku Valley
Visakhapatnam and Araku Valley
Beaches and the submarine museum in Visakhapatnam, then the coffee hills and Borra Caves of Araku.
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2 placesTirupati → Gandikota
Tirupati and Gandikota
Darshan at Tirumala, then the canyon of the Pennar river at Gandikota.
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4 placesBhubaneswar → Puri → Konark → Chilika Lake
Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark and Chilika
The temple city, the Jagannath temple and beach at Puri, the Sun Temple at Konark and dolphins on Chilika Lake.
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3 placesKolkata → Sundarbans → Shantiniketan
Kolkata, Sundarbans and Shantiniketan
The city, a boat stay in the mangroves, and Tagore's Shantiniketan.
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2 places
Darjeeling → Kalimpong
Darjeeling and Kalimpong
Tiger Hill sunrise, tea estates and the toy train, then the monasteries and nurseries of Kalimpong.
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2 placesRanchi → Netarhat
Ranchi and Netarhat
The waterfalls around Ranchi, then the sunrise and sunset points of the Netarhat plateau.
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5 placesGuwahati → Tawang → Kaziranga National Park → Majuli → Ziro Valley
Guwahati, Tawang, Kaziranga, Majuli and Ziro
Kamakhya, the mountain road to Tawang, rhinos in Kaziranga, the river island of Majuli and the Apatani valley of Ziro.
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2 placesKohima → Imphal and Loktak Lake
Kohima and Imphal
Kohima's war cemetery and Naga villages, then Imphal and the floating islands of Loktak Lake.
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2 placesMathura and Vrindavan → Agra
Mathura, Vrindavan and Agra
Krishna's Braj, with Vrindavan's temples and the ghats of Mathura, then the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort an hour away.
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4 placesUjjain → Omkareshwar → Maheshwar → Mandu
Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar and Mandu
Two jyotirlingas, Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar, then Ahilyabai's riverside Maheshwar and the ruined city of Mandu, all within reach of Indore.
One place at a time
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Agartala, Tripura
3 days in Agartala
One day in the city, one day south to Neermahal and Udaipur, and one day for the sanctuary, Old Agartala and the border lake.
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Agatti and Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep
4 days in Agatti and Lakshadweep
Land at Agatti, enjoy its lagoon, then take boat trips to Bangaram, Parali and Thinnakara.
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Agra, Uttar Pradesh
2 days in Agra
The Taj Mahal and the city's Mughal monuments on day one, then Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri on day two.
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3 days in Ahmedabad
One day for the walled city, one for Gandhi and textiles, and one for the stepwell and lakefront.
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Aizawl, Mizoram
4 days in Aizawl
City sights first, then the Durtlang viewpoints, a western day trip to the zoo and Reiek, and a long day out to Tam Dil.
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Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Maharashtra
3 days at Ajanta and Ellora Caves
One full day for Ajanta, one for Ellora with the temple and fort on the same road, and a last day for the city monuments.
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Alleppey (Alappuzha), Kerala
3 days in Alleppey
A beach and town day, a full day on the backwaters, and a day of temples and a palace to the south.
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Amritsar, Punjab
2 days in Amritsar
The Golden Temple and old city on day one, then the fort, temples and the border ceremony on day two.
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Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh
3 days in Araku Valley
Arrive by the scenic train, see the town museums and nearby nature, then visit the caves and waterfalls on the way back to Visakhapatnam.
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Auli, Uttarakhand
3 days in Auli
One day on the slopes, one day walking to the meadows, and a last day in Joshimath and Tapovan.
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Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
2 days in Ayodhya
Day one covers the main temples on foot; day two takes in the Saryu ghats and the Nawabi-era monument.
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Badami and Pattadakal, Karnataka
3 days in Badami and Pattadakal
Two days in and around Badami and one day trip to Pattadakal and Aihole.
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Badrinath, Uttarakhand
2 days in Badrinath
Temple and riverside rites on the first day, then Mana village and a walk to Vasudhara Falls or Charan Paduka on the second.
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Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
3 days in Bandhavgarh National Park
Four or five safaris across the three core zones and a buffer zone, based in Tala village.
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Barot, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Barot
Riverside walks and the trout farm, a day up the valley, and a morning in the forest before leaving.
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
3 days in Bengaluru
Central gardens and museums first, then the old city and the south, then a day out at Bannerghatta.
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Bharmour, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Bharmour
Temples in town, a hill walk to Bharmani Mata, and a day out to Hadsar and Kugti, with Chhatrari on the way back.
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Bhopal and Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
3 days in Bhopal and Sanchi
One day for Bhopal city, one for Sanchi and Udayagiri, and one for Bhojpur and Bhimbetka.
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Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3 days in Bhubaneswar
Old Town temples, Jain caves and museum, then Dhauli and the Nandankanan zoo.
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Bikaner, Rajasthan
2 days in Bikaner
One day for the fort and old city, and one day for Deshnok, Gajner and the camel farm.
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Binsar, Uttarakhand
3 days in Binsar
Two slow days in the forest and at the viewpoints, and one day for the temples on the way back towards Almora.
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Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Bir Billing
A flight from Billing, the monasteries and tea factory in Bir, and a half-day out to Baijnath Temple.
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Bodh Gaya, Bihar
2 days in Bodh Gaya
One day for the Mahabodhi Temple and the nearby monasteries, and one for the statue, Japanese temple and sites outside town.
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Bundi, Rajasthan
2 days in Bundi
Palace, Chitrashala and the fort on the first day; the stepwells and Jait Sagar on the second.
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Chakrata, Uttarakhand
3 days in Chakrata
A short hill break with a waterfall trek, forest viewpoints and a cave outing.
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Chandigarh, Chandigarh
3 days in Chandigarh
Architecture, gardens and the lake on the first two days, then a short trip to Pinjore.
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Chaukori, Uttarakhand
3 days in Chaukori
Mountain views and tea gardens in the village, a day at Patal Bhuvaneshwar and Gangolihat, and a half day around Berinag.
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3 days in Chennai
Fort and museum on day one, Mylapore and the beach on day two, and the park and heritage village to the south on day three.
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Cherrapunji (Sohra), Meghalaya
3 days in Cherrapunji
Viewpoints and caves on day one, the root bridge trek on day two, and the big falls before heading back.
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Chikmagalur, Karnataka
3 days in Chikmagalur
One day on the Mullayanagiri ridge, one at Kemmangundi and Hebbe Falls, and a safari plus town day.
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Chilika Lake, Odisha
3 days at Chilika Lake
Birds at dawn in the north, islands from Barkul and Rambha, then dolphins on the Satapada side.
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Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Chitkul
An easy first day in the village, a day of walking above and beyond it, and a day working back down the valley through Rakchham and Sangla.
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Chitrakote Falls, Chhattisgarh
3 days at Chitrakote Falls and Jagdalpur
One day in Jagdalpur town, one day at Chitrakote Falls, and one day in Kanger Valley.
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Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
2 days in Chittorgarh
One full day inside the fort with the evening show, then a temple trip and the museum on day two.
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Chopta and Tungnath, Uttarakhand
3 days in Chopta and Tungnath
Arrive via Ukhimath, climb to Tungnath and Chandrashila, then walk to Deoria Tal on the way out.
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Churdhar, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Churdhar
A two-night trek from Nohradhar to the summit temple and back, with a stop at Rajgarh on the way out.
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Coorg, Karnataka
3 days in Coorg
Madikeri town sights first, then a hilltop and waterfall day, then the elephant camp and monastery near Kushalnagar.
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Dalhousie and Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Dalhousie and Khajjiar
One day in Dalhousie town, one day through Kalatop to Khajjiar, and one day for Dainkund and Chamera Lake.
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Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
2 days in Daman
One day for the forts and churches on both banks, one for the beaches and lake garden.
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Darjeeling, West Bengal
3 days in Darjeeling
Sunrise and the Ghoom side first, then the zoo and tea estate, then the toy train and Rock Garden.
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Delhi, Delhi
3 days in Delhi
Old Delhi first, then the Mughal and Sultanate monuments of the south, then the big temples.
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Deoghar, Jharkhand
3 days in Deoghar
A temple day in town, a day for the hills, and a final morning at Basukinath.
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Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand
2 days in Dhanaulti
The eco parks and the ridge on day one, Surkanda Devi and Tehri Lake on day two.
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Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj
Temples and walks around McLeod Ganj, a day on the Triund trail, then the monasteries of the lower valley.
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Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
3 days in Diu
One day for the old town and fort, one for the sea fort and western beaches, and one for Ghoghla and the temple.
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Dwarka, Gujarat
2 days in Dwarka
One day for the town temples and creek, and one day out along the Okha road to Nageshwar, Bet Dwarka and Shivrajpur.
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Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh
2 days in Gandikota
Arrive for sunset at the rim, see the fort properly at sunrise, then take in Belum Caves on the way out.
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Gangtok, Sikkim
3 days in Gangtok
Town monasteries and the ropeway, a day at Tsomgo Lake, then Rumtek and a sunrise viewpoint.
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Gir National Park, Gujarat
3 days in Gir National Park
Two forest safaris and Devalia from Sasan Gir, with a day trip to Somnath.
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Gokarna, Karnataka
3 days in Gokarna
One day for the temple town, one for the beach trail, and one for Mirjan Fort and Yana Caves.
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Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir
2 days in Gulmarg
One day for the gondola and the heights, one day for the meadow, the old buildings and the shrine on the way down.
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Guwahati, Assam
3 days in Guwahati
Temples on Nilachal hill, a river-island shrine, the city museums and an evening of Assamese culture.
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Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
2 days in Gwalior
One day on the fort hill and one day for the palace, tombs and temples in the city below.
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Hampi, Karnataka
3 days in Hampi
The sacred centre around the bazaar first, then Vittala and the royal area, then the river and the north bank.
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Haridwar, Uttarakhand
2 days in Haridwar
Temples by ropeway and the evening aarti on day one, Kankhal and Rajaji or Bharat Mata Mandir on day two.
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Harsil, Uttarakhand
3 days in Harsil
Village walks around Harsil, a day at Gangotri and Gartang Gali, and a hot spring stop on the way out.
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Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3 days in Havelock Island
Sunset at Radhanagar, a morning of snorkelling at Elephant Beach, a beginner dive and a quiet east-coast morning before the ferry back.
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Hyderabad, Telangana
3 days in Hyderabad
The Old City first, then Golconda and the lake, and a full day at Ramoji Film City.
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Imphal and Loktak Lake, Manipur
3 days in Imphal and Loktak Lake
One day in Imphal's royal and temple quarter, one full day at Loktak and Keibul Lamjao, and a final morning at the women's market.
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Jaipur, Rajasthan
3 days in Jaipur
One day for the old city, one for Amber and the northern forts, and one for the museum and bazaars.
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Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
3 days in Jaisalmer
The fort and havelis on day one, the outlying sights and a night in the dunes on day two, and the desert park on day three.
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Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
3 days in Jim Corbett National Park
Two safaris in different zones, with the river, the temple and the Jim Corbett museum in between.
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Jodhpur, Rajasthan
3 days in Jodhpur
The fort hill on day one, the palace and old city on day two, and the outlying garden and lake on day three.
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Jog Falls, Karnataka
2 days at Jog Falls
The falls from the viewpoint and the steps on the first day, the reservoir and the Keladi temples on the second.
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Kalimpong, West Bengal
3 days in Kalimpong
Town monasteries and market on day one, the Deolo side on day two, and Durpin Hill before leaving.
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Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh
2 days in Kalpa
One day for the old village and its temples, and one for the cliff road to Roghi and the walk to Chaka meadows.
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Kanatal, Uttarakhand
2 days in Kanatal
A forest walk and temple hike on day one, then Dhanaulti or Tehri Lake on day two.
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Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
3 days in Kanha National Park
Three days based at Khatia with four core-zone safaris and a buffer-zone walk.
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Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
3 days in Kanyakumari
One day for the sea and rock sights, one for the temple town, and one day trip inland.
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Karsog Valley, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Karsog Valley
Temples near Karsog town first, then Mahunag and Pangna, and Tattapani on the way back to Shimla.
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Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh
2 days in Kasauli
A slow weekend of churches, the Mall and forest walks, with Monkey Point and a short side trip on the second day.
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Kasol and Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh
4 days in Kasol and Parvati Valley
Kasol and Manikaran first, then Tosh and the Kheerganga trek, with Malana on the last day.
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Kausani, Uttarakhand
3 days in Kausani
Peak views and the town sights first, then the Baijnath temples and tea estate, then a waterfall walk.
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Kaza and Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
5 days in Kaza and Spiti Valley
A slow first day in Kaza, then day trips to the high villages, the old monasteries downstream and Pin Valley.
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Kaziranga National Park, Assam
3 days in Kaziranga
Two days of jeep safaris in different ranges, with tea gardens and the orchid park in between.
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Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
3 days in Kedarnath
Trek up from Gaurikund, spend a day at the temple and nearby sights, then walk down and stop at Guptkashi.
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Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
3 days in Khajuraho
The Western Group and evening show first, the outer temples and museums next, then a half-day trip to Raneh Falls.
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Khirsu, Uttarakhand
2 days in Khirsu
One slow day of walks and views around the village, and one day out to Devalgarh, Dhari Devi and Pauri.
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Kibber and Langza, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Kibber and Langza
One day on the Kibber side, one on the Langza side and a slow return, after acclimatising in Kaza.
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Kochi, Kerala
3 days in Kochi
Fort Kochi on foot, Mattancherry and the Ernakulam waterfront, then a palace museum and a beach.
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Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
3 days in Kodaikanal
A relaxed three days covering the lake area, the forest viewpoints and the observatory.
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Kohima, Nagaland
3 days in Kohima
Town history on the first day, Naga culture and villages on the second, and a Dzukou day trek on the third.
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Kolkata, West Bengal
3 days in Kolkata
Central museums and the Maidan first, then the river temples to the north, then the old city and the riverfront.
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Konark, Odisha
2 days in Konark
One day for the Sun Temple and its museum, one day for the coast around Konark.
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Kurukshetra, Haryana
2 days in Kurukshetra
One day for the sacred tanks and museums in Thanesar, and one for Jyotisar and the heritage sites.
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Lachung and Yumthang Valley, Sikkim
3 days in Lachung and Yumthang Valley
Drive up from Gangtok, spend a full day at Yumthang and Zero Point, then see Lachung before heading back.
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Leh, Ladakh
4 days in Leh
A slow first day for the altitude, then the town sights, the Indus valley monasteries and an easy last day.
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Lohaghat and Abbott Mount, Uttarakhand
3 days in Lohaghat and Abbott Mount
One day for Lohaghat and Abbott Mount, one for the ashram and the fort, and one for Champawat and the Pancheshwar confluence.
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Lonavala and Khandala, Maharashtra
2 days in Lonavala and Khandala
One day for the viewpoints and dam, one day for the caves and fort.
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3 days in Lucknow
Old-city Nawabi monuments, colonial history and food, then the newer parks of Gomti Nagar.
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Madurai, Tamil Nadu
3 days in Madurai
Two days on the old city sights, then a day trip out to Alagar Kovil and Samanar Hills.
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Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
3 days in Mahabaleshwar
Close points and the lake first, then the far viewpoints and temple, then Pratapgad Fort.
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Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
2 days in Mahabalipuram
One day for the monuments in town and one day for sights along the East Coast Road.
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Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh
1 day in Maheshwar
The fort and Rajwada, Rehwa's looms, a boat on the Narmada and sunset on the ghats.
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Majuli, Assam
3 days in Majuli
Cross from Jorhat, spend two days on satras and craft villages, and leave on the morning ferry.
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Manali, Himachal Pradesh
4 days in Manali
Town temples and Old Manali first, then Vashisht and Jogini, a snow day at Solang and Rohtang or the Atal Tunnel, and Naggar on the last day.
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Mandu, Madhya Pradesh
2 days in Mandu
The village monument groups on foot the first day, the southern groups and Rupmati's pavilion for sunset on the second.
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Matheran, Maharashtra
2 days in Matheran
Arrive and settle in on the first afternoon with the near viewpoints, then a full day walking the circuit of the far ones.
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Mathura and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
2 days in Mathura and Vrindavan
One day for the Mathura temples, museum and ghat, and one day for the main Vrindavan temples.
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Mawlynnong and Dawki, Meghalaya
2 days in Mawlynnong and Dawki
An afternoon and night in the village, then the river early the next morning before the day visitors arrive.
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Mount Abu, Rajasthan
3 days in Mount Abu
The lake and viewpoints first, then the temples and the high peak, then the forest.
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Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand
3 days in Mukteshwar
A slow three days covering the temple hill, the cliff viewpoint, the institute campus, a waterfall walk and the orchards.
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
3 days in Mumbai
South Mumbai's landmarks on foot, a boat trip to Elephanta, and a day in the national park in the northern suburbs.
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Munnar, Kerala
3 days in Munnar
One day on the Udumalpet road for the national park, one day on the Top Station road for lakes and views, and a sunrise morning at Kolukkumalai.
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Munsiyari, Uttarakhand
3 days in Munsiyari
An easy first day near town, a full-day trek to Khaliya Top, then the forest ponds and Birthi Falls on the way out.
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Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
3 days in Mussoorie
Town walks and Gun Hill first, then Landour and the western ridge, and Kempty Falls on the last day.
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Mysuru, Karnataka
3 days in Mysuru
Palace and city centre first, then the zoo, lake and hill, and a last day of museums and Brindavan Gardens.
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Nainital, Uttarakhand
3 days in Nainital
The lake and temple first, then the ropeway, zoo and caves, and a hill walk on the last day.
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Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 days on Neil Island
Beaches, the coral arch at low tide and a sunset and sunrise on a small, slow island.
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Netarhat, Jharkhand
2 days in Netarhat
Arrive from Ranchi by afternoon for sunset at Magnolia Point, then a dawn start at Koel View and the falls on the second day.
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North Goa, Goa
4 days in North Goa
Beaches around the base, the forts at each end of the coast, a market day in Anjuna and half a day in Panaji.
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Nubra Valley, Ladakh
3 days in Nubra Valley
Cross Khardung La to Diskit and Hunder, take a day trip to Turtuk, then see the Sumur and Panamik side before returning to Leh.
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Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
2 days in Omkareshwar
Darshan at both temples and the evening aarti on day one, then the island walk and Ekatma Dham on day two.
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Ooty, Tamil Nadu
3 days in Ooty
Town gardens and the lake first, then the Doddabetta and Pykara side, and a toy train day trip to Coonoor.
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Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
2 days in Orchha
A relaxed two-day walk through the fort, temples and riverside cenotaphs, with a morning in the sanctuary.
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Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh
3 days in Pachmarhi
Town sights and waterfalls on the first two days, then the forest circuit and Dhoopgarh at sunset.
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Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
3 days in Pahalgam
Arrive from Srinagar, spend a day in Aru and a day in Betaab, with the river and town sights in between.
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Pangi Valley, Himachal Pradesh
4 days in Pangi Valley
Cross Sach Pass to Killar, spend two days in the Hudan and Sural side valleys and Mindhal, then see Purthi on the way out.
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Pangong Lake, Ladakh
2 days at Pangong Lake
Drive from Leh over Chang La, spend sunset and sunrise at Spangmik, see the quieter villages and return.
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Pelling, Sikkim
3 days in Pelling
Monasteries and ruins near town, a waterfall and lake circuit, then the Sky Walk and Singshore Bridge.
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Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3 days in Port Blair
Town museums and the Cellular Jail first, then the two nearby islands by boat, then the beaches south of town.
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Prashar Lake, Himachal Pradesh
2 days at Prashar Lake
Trek or ride up from Mandi, spend a night by the lake, and return through Mandi's old temples.
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Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
2 days in Prayagraj
A sunrise boat ride at the Sangam and the riverside temples on day one, then the museums and Mughal and colonial sights on day two.
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Puducherry, Puducherry
3 days in Puducherry
White Town and the seafront first, then Auroville, then the garden and a boat trip to Paradise Beach.
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Puri, Odisha
3 days in Puri
Temple and beach on the first day, crafts and Konark on the second, and Chilika Lake on the third.
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Pushkar and Ajmer, Rajasthan
3 days in Pushkar and Ajmer
One day for Pushkar's lake and temples, one for Ajmer's shrines and lake, and a relaxed third morning before leaving.
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Rajgir and Nalanda, Bihar
2 days in Rajgir and Nalanda
One day for the Rajgir hills and springs, and one day for the safari and the Nalanda ruins.
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Rajgundha, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Rajgundha
Walk in from Billing, spend a day on a hike and by the river, and walk out on the Barot side.
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Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
2 days in Rameswaram
Temple rituals and town sights on day one, then Dhanushkodi and the Pamban Bridge on day two.
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Ranchi, Jharkhand
3 days in Ranchi
One day for city sights and two days for the waterfalls on either side of Ranchi.
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Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
2 days in Ranikhet
One day for the Chaubatia side and the town, one day for the Almora road side.
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Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
3 days in the Rann of Kutch
Bhuj palaces and the White Rann sunset, then Kalo Dungar, then the Road to Heaven and Dholavira.
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Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
3 days in Ranthambore National Park
Two or three safaris, the fort and temple, and a morning of birdwatching at Surwal Lake.
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
3 days in Rishikesh
Ashrams and ghats on day one, river and Beatles Ashram on day two, and a hill temple on day three.
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Sari and Deoria Tal, Uttarakhand
3 days in Sari and Deoria Tal
A village day, a walk up to the lake, and a day trip to Chopta for Tungnath and Chandrashila.
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Shangarh, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Shangarh
Meadow and temple on arrival, a waterfall and village day on foot, then the lake and the upper valley.
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Shantiniketan, West Bengal
2 days in Shantiniketan
One day for Tagore's university and museum, one for the forest, crafts and river.
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Shillong, Meghalaya
3 days in Shillong
City sights on arrival day, Upper Shillong and the museum on day two, then the canyon and the lake.
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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Shimla
Town heritage on foot, then the western sights and Tara Devi, then a day in the hills at Kufri, Mashobra and Naldehra.
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Shirdi, Maharashtra
2 days in Shirdi
One day for darshan and the sites around the shrine, one for Khandoba Temple and a trip to Shani Shingnapur.
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Somnath, Gujarat
2 days in Somnath
Temple darshan and the evening show on day one, then the Krishna-linked tirthas and the museum on day two.
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Sonamarg, Jammu and Kashmir
3 days in Sonamarg
A slow first day by the river, a glacier day, then a high-road day to Zoji La.
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South Goa, Goa
4 days in South Goa
Two days around Margao and Colva, then two days on the southern beaches of Canacona.
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Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
3 days in Srinagar
Dal Lake and the hillside sights first, then the Mughal gardens, then the old city and shrine.
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Statue of Unity (Kevadia), Gujarat
2 days at the Statue of Unity
One day for the statue and riverside, one for the gardens, safari and evening lights.
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Sundarbans, West Bengal
3 days in the Sundarbans
Arrive by road and ferry, spend a full day on the water among the watchtowers, then return to Kolkata.
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Tabo, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Tabo
A slow first day at the monastery and caves, a day trip to Dhankar and Pin Valley, and Gue and Nako on the way out.
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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra
3 days in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Two core safaris and one buffer safari from a base at Moharli, with lake and temple stops between drives.
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Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
4 days in Tawang
Arrive over Sela Pass, explore the town's monasteries, take a permit day trip to Bum La, and leave via Jang.
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Thachi Valley, Himachal Pradesh
3 days in Thachi Valley
A village base with one temple walk, one peak trek and one meadow and waterfall day.
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Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
3 days in Thanjavur
One day for the Big Temple, one for the palace complex, and one day trip to the other Chola temples.
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Thekkady, Kerala
3 days in Thekkady
A lake cruise and spice gardens on day one, a full day in the forest on day two, and the plantation country on day three.
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Thiruvananthapuram and Kovalam, Kerala
3 days in Thiruvananthapuram and Kovalam
One day for the city's temple and museums, then two relaxed days on the Kovalam coast.
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Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh
4 days in Tirthan Valley
A river base at Gushaini, one day on the national park trail, one day at Jalori Pass and Serolsar Lake, and the Banjar and Jibhi sights on the way out.
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Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
3 days in Tirupati
One day for town temples, one for the Tirumala hilltop and one for Tiruchanur and Chandragiri.
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Udaipur, Rajasthan
3 days in Udaipur
Old city and palace first, then the lakes and gardens, then the hilltop palace and crafts village.
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Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
2 days in Ujjain
A temple-centred visit covering Mahakaleshwar and the old city on day one and the outlying shrines on day two.
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Vaishno Devi (Katra), Jammu and Kashmir
3 days at Vaishno Devi
Arrive in Katra, trek to the cave shrine with a night near Bhawan, then visit Bhairon Temple and walk down.
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Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand
4 days in Valley of Flowers
Walk up to Ghangaria, spend a day in the valley and a day at Hemkund Sahib, then walk back down.
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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
3 days in Varanasi
Ghats and the old city first, then Sarnath, then Ramnagar Fort and the southern temples.
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Varkala, Kerala
3 days in Varkala
One day on the cliff and beach, one on temples and Kappil, and one on the fort and backwater island.
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Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3 days in Visakhapatnam
Beach Road museums first, then temple, zoo and hill views, then a day trip into the Eastern Ghats.
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Warangal, Telangana
2 days in Warangal
The city sites on the first day, a full day out to Ramappa and Laknavaram on the second.
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Wayanad, Kerala
4 days in Wayanad
Viewpoints and lakes near Kalpetta, a day on Chembra, the Sulthan Bathery side with a safari and caves, and a final day trip to Thirunelli.
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Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
3 days in Ziro Valley
Village walks and viewpoints close to Hapoli, then a full day out to Talley Valley.
More itineraries are added as each destination guide is completed.