Delhi
Arrival, Old Delhi, Jama Masjid area, Chandni Chowk, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and selected New Delhi landmarks. Two nights are preferable after a long international flight.
SUGGESTED JOURNEYS
Realistic routes, carefully paced.
These examples are designed around sensible road travel. They can be shortened, extended or combined after discussing your flights, interests and preferred rhythm.
6–8 DAYS · FIRST INDIA JOURNEY
Essential Golden Triangle
Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · optional Abhaneri
Delhi to Agra
Drive to Agra, then Agra Fort and a sunset viewpoint depending on arrival time. This avoids squeezing the Taj Mahal into a rushed transfer day.
Agra to Jaipur
Taj Mahal early in the morning, followed by the road to Jaipur. Fatehpur Sikri or Chand Baori can be included as a meaningful stop, but not both if the day is to remain comfortable.
Jaipur
Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal viewpoints, old-city markets and optional craft workshops. Add one extra night for a slower pace.
Return or extension
Return to Delhi, fly onward, or continue to Pushkar, Ranthambore or Udaipur.
9–11 DAYS · HERITAGE & WILDLIFE
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore
Delhi · Agra · Ranthambore · Jaipur
Delhi
Arrival and a balanced introduction to Old and New Delhi.
Agra
Agra Fort, Taj Mahal and sufficient time to avoid combining sightseeing with a very long onward journey.
Ranthambore
Travel to Sawai Madhopur and allow two nights minimum. Safari permits are separate and sightings can never be guaranteed; the value lies in the forest experience as well as wildlife.
Jaipur
Continue to Jaipur for forts, palaces, markets and a more relaxed end to the circuit.
Delhi or onward flight
Return by road or connect according to the departure schedule.
12–15 DAYS · CLASSIC RAJASTHAN
Rajasthan Discovery
Delhi · Jaipur · Pushkar · Jodhpur · Udaipur · optional Bundi
Delhi
Arrival and the capital's main historical layers.
Jaipur
Amber Fort, old city, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and time for craft traditions rather than only monument visits.
Pushkar or Ajmer
A shorter transition day with a change of atmosphere before western Rajasthan.
Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort, the Blue City lanes, markets and panoramic views.
Udaipur via Ranakpur
Use the road day to visit Ranakpur, then allow two full nights for the City Palace, Lake Pichola and the old city.
Bundi or return
Add Bundi for palaces, murals and stepwells, or return toward Jaipur/Delhi with an intermediate night if needed.
10–13 DAYS · ART, TEMPLES & THE GANGES
Spiritual and Cultural North India
Delhi · Agra · Gwalior · Orchha · Khajuraho · Varanasi
Delhi
Arrival and selected heritage sites before heading south.
Agra and Gwalior
Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, followed by Gwalior Fort as a useful bridge toward Madhya Pradesh.
Orchha
Fort complex, riverside cenotaphs and time to experience a smaller historical town without rushing through it.
Khajuraho
Western and Eastern temple groups, museum time and optional sound-and-light programme.
Varanasi
Travel by train or flight connection where practical. Allow at least two nights for dawn on the Ganges, evening Aarti, Sarnath and the old lanes.
16–19 DAYS · COMPREHENSIVE JOURNEY
Grand North India
Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Pushkar · Jodhpur · Udaipur · Varanasi
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
A well-paced Golden Triangle forms the beginning of the journey.
Pushkar, Jodhpur and Udaipur
Continue west through Rajasthan, including scenic and cultural stops rather than simply driving between hotels.
Transition to Varanasi
Return toward a suitable airport or rail connection. A domestic flight is often more sensible than an excessive overland detour.
Varanasi
Dawn boat ride, ghats, Sarnath, evening ceremonies and free time to absorb the city.
Delhi connection
Fly back to Delhi according to the international departure schedule.
7–12 DAYS · MOUNTAINS & LOCAL CULTURE
Himalayan Escape
Delhi · selected route through Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kashmir or Ladakh
Delhi and departure north
Arrive in Delhi and begin the mountain journey by road, train or domestic flight according to the chosen region and season.
Hill towns and valleys
Explore mountain communities, local markets, temples or monasteries without compressing long road sectors into the same sightseeing day.
Scenic roads and nature
Continue through valleys, forested landscapes and panoramic routes, with stops adapted to altitude, weather and road conditions.
Deeper extension or return
Add another Himalayan region, remain longer in one valley, or return toward Delhi using the most practical road, rail or air connection.
A NOTE ON FEASIBILITY
More cities do not automatically create a better journey.
Road conditions, traffic, monument opening days, hotel changes, train schedules and domestic flights all affect the final route. Amit and Mario will help reduce unnecessary transfers and protect the time you actually spend experiencing each place.