5 days in India Itinerary

Once an important sea port city in the ancient Pallava kingdom, Mahabalipuram today draws in visitors with UNESCO-listed monuments and temples carved out of rock during the 7th and 8th centuries CE.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Monuments at Mahabalipuram.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Mahabalipuram attractions planner.

Bengaluru to Mahabalipuram is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive. Traveling from Bengaluru in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Mahabalipuram, with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Goa.

On India's western coastline, the former Portuguese colony of Goa tells a visibly different story than the rest of India.

Take a break from the city and head to Cola Beach and Utorda Beach. You'll get in some beach time at Majorda Beach and Sinquerim Beach. There's more to do: look for gifts at Sheek Emporium.

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

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Mahabalipuram to Goa takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. January in Goa sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.