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Delhi, Agra & Jaipur: Mughal Capitals & Monuments — 7 Days
A week across North India's three imperial cities and seven centuries of architecture
This seven-day itinerary moves through the three anchor cities of North Indian history: Delhi, where both Mughal and colonial monuments stand in the same districts; Agra, built around the Taj Mahal; and Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The route covers multiple kilometers by road over four days of transfer, with guided tours in each city. Days are structured around arrival and departure logistics, with sightseeing blocks in Old and New Delhi, followed by the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort, and a full day of Jaipur monuments. The pace assumes standard hotel accommodation and hired drivers for inter-city travel.
Highlights
- Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, separated by Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Taj Mahal at sunrise from the main gateway, Agra
- Agra Fort, the Mughal stronghold overlooking the Yamuna River
- Amber Fort above Jaipur, approached by elephant or on foot
- Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the five-story pink sandstone screen in Jaipur's old city
- Humayun's Tomb, a Delhi landmark
- Qutub Minar, an Indo-Islamic minaret in South Delhi
- Fatehpur Sikri, a city between Agra and Jaipur
- Abhaneri stepwell, a geometric water structure 200 kilometers from Agra
- Jantar Mantar observatories in both Delhi and Jaipur
Day by day
1Arrival in Delhiairport · Delhi hotel
International flights typically land in the evening. A driver meets passengers at the airport and transfers them to their Delhi hotel. Overnight accommodation in Delhi.
2Old Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid & Chandni ChowkRed Fort · Jama Masjid · Chandni Chowk · Humayun's Tomb · Raj Ghat
A guided tour of Old Delhi begins after breakfast. The itinerary includes the Red Fort, a walled Mughal complex; Jama Masjid; a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the main bazaar; Humayun's Tomb, a Mughal monument; and Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight in Delhi.
3New Delhi: Monuments, Temples & Administrative ArchitectureDelhi · India Gate · Qutub Minar · President's House · Parliament House · Lotus Temple · Akshardham Temple · Jantar Mantar
A guided tour covers New Delhi's landmarks: India Gate, Qutub Minar, President's House, Parliament House, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, and Jantar Mantar. Overnight in Delhi.
4Delhi to Agra: 200 Kilometers, with Baby Taj & Sunset ViewDelhi to Agra · Baby Taj · Mehtab Bagh gardens
A three-hour road transfer departs Delhi around 10 a.m. and arrives in Agra by early afternoon. After hotel check-in, the itinerary includes two evening activities: a visit to Baby Taj (Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, a smaller marble mausoleum), and a sunset view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh gardens across the river. Overnight in Agra.
5Agra to Jaipur: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Fort & Two En-Route MonumentsAgra to Jaipur · Jaipur · Taj Mahal · Agra Fort · Abhaneri stepwell · Fatehpur Sikri
An early departure takes visitors to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the optimal hour for photography and crowds. After sunrise viewing and breakfast, Agra Fort is visited — a fortified Mughal palace overlooking the Yamuna. The transfer to Jaipur begins in mid-morning; en route, two stops break the journey: Abhaneri stepwell, a geometric water tank accessible by descending internal staircases, and Fatehpur Sikri, a walled capital city which contains palaces, courtyards, and a mosque. Arrival in Jaipur by evening. Overnight in Jaipur.
6Jaipur: Amber Fort, Palaces & MarketsAmber Fort · Jal Mahal · Hawa Mahal · City Palace · Jantar Mantar · Jaipur's local cultural market
After breakfast, a guided tour begins around 9 a.m. Visit Amber Fort by elephant ride, then Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. Rest at the hotel mid-afternoon. In the evening, visit Jaipur's local cultural market. Overnight in Jaipur.
7Jaipur to Delhi: Temples & Return to AirportJaipur to Delhi · Birla Temple · Monkey Temple (Galta Ji) · Delhi Airport
Morning sightseeing includes Birla Temple, a marble Hindu shrine, and Monkey Temple (Galta Ji), a series of temples nested into rocky cliffs with natural water pools. The five-hour return drive to Delhi begins in mid-afternoon, arriving in the late evening. Depending on flight time, the driver provides airport drop-off accordingly.
Where you go
- 1Red Fort
- 2Delhi
- 3Jantar Mantar
- 4Jaipur
- 5Taj Mahal
- 6Agra Fort
- 7Fatehpur Sikri
- 8Amber Fort
- 9Hawa Mahal
- 10City Palace
- 11Jantar Mantar