North India

Destination Key Attractions & Experiences Best Time to Visit Unique Highlights/Experiences Delhi Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Chandni Chowk October–March Street food tours, heritage walks, vibrant bazaars Agra Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri November–March Sunrise at Taj Mahal, Mughal cuisine, marble inlay workshops Jaipur Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar October–March Elephant rides, Rajasthani folk performances, shopping for crafts Varanasi Ganga Aarti, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, boat rides on Ganges October–March Spiritual rituals, silk weaving, sunrise boat rides Amritsar Golden Temple, Wagah Border, Jallianwala Bagh October–March Community kitchen at Golden Temple, Beating Retreat at Wagah Rishikesh/Haridwar Ganga Aarti, yoga ashrams, river rafting, Laxman Jhula February–June, Oct–Nov River rafting, yoga retreats, spiritual ceremonies Dharamshala/McLeod Ganj Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu Waterfall, Tibetan culture February–June Tibetan monasteries, trekking, meditation courses Manali/Kullu Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Hadimba Temple, adventure sports March–June Paragliding, river rafting, snow activities Nainital Naini Lake, Snow View, Tiffin Top, Mall Road March–June Boating, cable car rides, shopping at Tibetan market Mussoorie Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Camel’s Back Road March–June Scenic walks, colonial architecture, cable car rides Udaipur City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple October–March Sunset lake cruises, palace stays, puppet shows Ranthambore Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore Fort October–April Tiger safaris, birdwatching, wildlife photography