India Five days covers Agra in full plus the Golden Triangle in detail — Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur together. Day 1 Delhi, Days 2-3 the full Agra circuit, Day 4 Fatehpur Sikri and the transfer to Jaipur, Day 5 Jaipur and departure.
Five days hits the sweet spot for Agra — three days for the major districts, plus two days for nearby destinations that show a different side of the country. The pace stays relaxed, you get more variety in your photo album, and the day trips break up the urban intensity nicely.
5-Day Total Budget at a Glance
Budget
$556
Per person, flights excl.
Mid-Range
$1,370
Per person, flights excl.
Luxury
$3,111
Per person, flights excl.
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Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule
Arrive Delhi · Old Delhi + India Gate
Old Delhi classicsActivities
- 10:00 Fly into Delhi (DEL) — about 9 hours direct from many hubs 9h
Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Cost: Flight fare varies TIP: Have your e-Visa and printout ready. - 14:00 Old Delhi · Red Fort + Jama Masjid + chai + Karim's 4h
Old Delhi's Mughal heart; Karim's, founded 1913, is the Mughlai classic.
Cost: ₹1,000-3,000 TIP: Rickshaws + the real thing. - 19:00 India Gate by night + dinner 2h
India Gate + dinner at Connaught Place.
Cost: ₹500-2,000 TIP: The night view is best.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Karim's (est. 1913)
Old Delhi · ₹300-800
A Mughlai classic.
Dinner
Connaught Place
Central Delhi · ₹500-2,000
Trendy.
Airport → hotel + Uber/Ola.
DAY 1 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Delhi → Agra by Gatimaan + Agra Fort + Mehtab Bagh sunset
Arrival + Mughal fortActivities
- 06:00 Gatimaan Express, 1h40 2h
Book IRCTC ahead.
Cost: ₹750-1,505 TIP: The top pick. - 10:30 Agra Fort + lunch at Pinch of Spice 4h
16th-century Mughal · Shah Jahan's prison.
Cost: ₹650 + ₹500 TIP: A guide is recommended. - 15:00 Baby Taj (1628 · fine inlay work) 1h
The original, 20 years ahead of the Taj.
Cost: ₹310 TIP: Uncrowded. - 17:00 Mehtab Bagh sunset + honeymoon favorite 1.5h
A full frontal Taj view across the river.
Cost: ₹300 TIP: Best for a honeymoon. - 19:30 Esphahan 5-star dinner or Mama Chicken old-school 2h
Esphahan (honeymoon, ₹2,500-4,450), Mama (₹170-390).
Cost: ₹170-4,450 TIP: Your call.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Pinch of Spice
Fatehabad · ₹440-890
A local go-to.
Dinner
Esphahan or Mama Chicken
Taj Nagri · Sadar · ₹170-4,450
Honeymoon or budget.
Train + Uber.
DAY 2 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Taj Mahal sunrise + rest + Sadar Bazaar + Kalakriti
The Taj at its bestActivities
- 05:00 Taj west gate queue + 5:30 sunrise entry ₹1,300 4h
Pink marble in the mist; a honeymoon favorite.
Cost: ₹1,300 TIP: The pick. - 10:30 Back to the hotel + rest (beat the heat) 3h
A nap and heat avoidance.
Cost: Included TIP: Avoid midday. - 14:00 Lunch at Peshawri or Joney's Place 1.5h
Peshawri (₹1,500-2,500), Joney's (₹190-440).
Cost: ₹190-2,500 TIP: Refined or budget. - 16:00 Sadar Bazaar Petha + marble inlay shopping 2h
Panchhi Petha (est. 1965) + marble inlay.
Cost: ₹500-5,000 TIP: Souvenirs + haggling. - 18:30 Kalakriti show + dinner, recommended + honeymoon pick 2.5h
Mohabbat the Taj, 90 min + buffet.
Cost: ₹1,500-2,500 TIP: Book a week+ ahead.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
Saniya Palace rooftop Taj view
Taj Ganj · ₹200-500
A Taj view is best.
Lunch
Peshawri or Joney's
ITC Mughal · Taj Ganj · ₹190-2,500
Your call.
Dinner
Kalakriti show buffet
Fatehabad · ₹1,500-2,500
A top recommendation.
Walking + Uber.
DAY 3 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Fatehpur Sikri + transfer to Jaipur
UNESCO + the Pink CityActivities
- 08:00 Fatehpur Sikri, car + guide, half day 4h
UNESCO · Akbar's abandoned capital.
Cost: ₹2,500-4,000 + ₹610 TIP: A must. - 13:00 Lunch at Lakhori + drive to Jaipur, 4h 5h
Private car ₹4,500-7,000.
Cost: ₹600-1,200 + ₹4,500-7,000 TIP: Car + value. - 19:00 Arrive Jaipur · hotel check-in + dinner 2h
Into the Pink City.
Cost: ₹500-2,000 TIP: Rest.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Lakhori (Clarks Shiraz)
Taj Road · ₹600-1,200
Authentic.
Dinner
Jaipur hotel or Bar Palladio
Jaipur · ₹500-2,000
Trendy.
Car + driver.
DAY 4 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Jaipur highlights + departure
Pink City + returnActivities
- 08:00 Amber Fort by elephant or jeep (₹500) 3h
The Pink City's top sight.
Cost: ₹500 + ₹500 TIP: Elephant + jeep. - 12:00 Hawa Mahal + City Palace + Jantar Mantar 3h
Pink City classics + UNESCO.
Cost: ₹1,000 + ₹500 TIP: A combo. - 16:00 Jaipur → Delhi, 5h by car or 1h by flight 1-5h
Car ₹5,000-8,000 or flight ₹3,000-6,000.
Cost: ₹3,000-8,000 TIP: Flying is fastest. - 22:00 Delhi airport · fly home (about 9h direct) 9h
Depart DEL.
Cost: Included TIP: End of trip.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Suvarna Mahal or Bar Palladio
Jaipur · ₹1,000-3,000
Authentic.
Dinner
Airport or in-flight
Delhi airport · ₹500-2,000
Departure.
Car + flight, or car.
DAY 5 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
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Packing Checklist
- ✓ The Golden Triangle full set = the classic introduction to India
- ✓ Oct-Mar long sleeves + a jacket (5°C at dawn, swinging to 25°C midday)
- ✓ An N95/KF94 mask is a must (AQI 200+)
- ✓ Sunglasses + SPF 50+ sunscreen
- ✓ Passport + e-Visa printout, valid 6+ months
- ✓ Cash ₹3,000-8,000 (rickshaws, markets, souvenirs)
- ✓ Outlets are C/D/M 230V — bring an India adapter
- ✓ Travel insurance + an international card
- ✓ Cover shoulders/knees (temples)
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