Day 1 MumbaiAdmire the explosion of colour that is Mumbai. Days 2-3 AurangabadAdmire the extravagant carvings in the rock-cut Ellora Caves. Day 4 JalgaonWander the ancient painted wonderland of the Ajanta Caves. Days 5-6 OmkareshwarWitness displays of faith on this holy, om-shaped island. Days 7-8 ManduSaddle up for a bicycle tour of the remarkable Ship and Swing palaces. Day 9 UjjainVisit an Ashram and rub shoulders with pilgrims in this culturally significant town. Day 10 SanchiView Buddhist stupas, toranas and temples. Days 11-13 OrchhaExplore the stunning 17th century palaces that overshadow Orchha's ramshackle streets. Days 14-16 DelhiStroll the labyrinthine streets of Old Delhi. Days 17-19 JaisalmerMake like a nomadic trader and ride camels out into the Thar Desert. Days 20-21 JodhpurWander bargain-basement antique stores and peruse superb Rajput architecture. Days 22-24 UdaipurDelight in miniature paintings or find a rooftop with a view and sip chai overlooking Lake Pichola. Days 25-26 PushkarRub shoulders with pilgrims and sadhus walking around the holy lake. Days 27-28 JaipurExplore the rosy sandstone buildings dotting Rajasthan's capital. Day 29 BharatpurBring binoculars for birdwatching at Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary or visit rural villages nearby. Days 30-31 AgraThe Taj Mahal is a must-see. Days 32-34 VaranasiThe heartland of Hinduism, Varanasi is a feast for the senses. Days 35-36 KolkataThis mega-city teems with contrasts.
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