Days 1 to 2: Delhi
2 nights · Easy · India's capital, with Mughal forts and tombs, old bazaars, big temples and a wide metro network.
Day 1: Delhi
- Start at the Red Fort when it opens at 9:30 am.
- Walk to Jama Masjid before the midday prayer break.
- Eat and shop your way along Chandni Chowk.
- Take the metro to India Gate for the evening.
Day 2: Delhi
- Visit Humayun's Tomb early in the morning.
- Travel south to Qutub Minar and see the Iron Pillar.
- Have dinner in South Delhi.
Getting here from Delhi: Train, about 2 hours on the fastest services, or about 3.5 to 4 hours by road on the Yamuna Expressway. About 200 km by road.
1 night · Easy · Mughal city on the Yamuna, home to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and nearby Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 3: Arrival day
- Travel from Delhi to Agra (about 2 hours on the fastest services, or about 3.5 to 4 hours by road on the Yamuna Expressway).
- Go on to Agra Fort, about 2.5 km away.
- After lunch, cross the river to the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah.
- End the day at Mehtab Bagh for the sunset view of the Taj Mahal.
Getting here from Agra: Road, about 4 to 5 hours, or train, about 4 to 5 hours. About 240 km by road.
Days 4 to 7: Jaipur
3 nights · Easy · Rajasthan's capital, the Pink City, known for hill forts, palaces and old bazaars.
Day 4: Arrival day
- Travel from Agra to Jaipur (about 4 to 5 hours, or train, about 4 to 5 hours).
- Evening: spend the evening in the Johri Bazaar lanes for street food.
Day 5: Jaipur
- Start at Hawa Mahal in the morning and buy the composite ticket there.
- Walk to City Palace and spend about two hours.
- Visit Jantar Mantar next door around midday, when the sundials are easiest to read.
Day 6: Jaipur
- Reach Amber Fort by 8:00 am, before the heat and crowds.
- Go on to Jaigarh Fort, about 1 km above Amber.
- Stop at Jal Mahal on the way back for the lake view.
- Drive up to Nahargarh Fort for sunset, with your return ride arranged.
Day 7: Jaipur
- Visit Albert Hall Museum in Ram Niwas Garden.
- Try a Rajasthani thali for lunch.
- Shop in the old city bazaars for textiles and crafts.
- Leave from Sindhi Camp bus stand, Jaipur Junction or the airport.
Afterwards: Jaipur to Delhi is about 5 hours by road or 4.5 to 5 hours by train.
Travel times between stops are rough estimates for planning; check current timetables and road conditions before you go. Each day links to the full guide for that place.
