4‑Day Delhi, Taj Mahal & Mathura Itinerary from Pune

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi & City Highlights

Morning: Depart Pune on an early morning flight and land in Delhi by 9 am. Transfer to The Lodhi (≈ ₹12,000 per night) where two rooms are booked for the couples and a third for the senior parents; settle in and enjoy a light breakfast at the hotel’s garden café (≈ ₹400 per person).

Afternoon: Head to Red Fort for a guided tour (≈ ₹35 per adult) and explore its historic halls. Lunch is at the iconic Karim’s near Jama Masjid, offering classic Mughlai dishes at about ₹800 per plate.

Evening: Stroll through India Gate and the surrounding gardens, then dine at Bukhara in the ITC Maurya, where a family‑style thali costs roughly ₹1,200 each.

Day 2: Qutub Minar & Journey to Agra

Morning: Visit the soaring Qutub Minar complex (≈ ₹30 per adult) and admire its intricate carvings. Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a quick snack at Saravana Bhavan (South Indian fare, ≈ ₹500 per person).

Afternoon: Drive to Agra (≈ 4 hours, private car ₹5,000). Check into Taj View Hotel (≈ ₹8,000 per night, two rooms). After a brief rest, have lunch at Pinch of Spice, known for its kebabs (≈ ₹900 per plate).

Evening: Experience the magical sunset at the Taj Mahal (entry ₹1,300 adults, ₹500 seniors, free for children). Return to the hotel for a relaxed dinner at its in‑house restaurant (≈ ₹1,100 per person).

Day 3: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Agra Fort & Mathura Pilgrimage

Morning: Arrive early for the Taj Mahal sunrise view, then explore the interior (same entry fee as Day 2). Afterwards, tour Agra Fort (≈ ₹300 per adult) and enjoy a light breakfast at the hotel.

Afternoon: Depart for Mathura (≈ 1 hour). Visit the sacred Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple complex (free entry) and have a vegetarian lunch at Govinda’s Restaurant (≈ ₹600 per person). Return to Delhi in the late afternoon.

Evening: Check back into The Lodhi for the final night. Dine at Andhra Bhavan for a flavorful South Indian spread (≈ ₹700 per plate) and enjoy a leisurely walk through Connaught Place.

Day 4: Shopping & Departure

Morning: Explore the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk and shop for spices, textiles, and sweets; a quick breakfast of street‑side samosas (≈ ₹150 each) adds local flavor.

Afternoon: Return to the hotel, check out, and have a farewell lunch at Rajdhani Thali (≈ ₹850 per person). Transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Evening: Board an evening flight back to Pune, concluding the memorable 4‑day adventure.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Flights Pune‑Delhi‑Pune – 5 hrs total, approx. ₹27,000 for the group.
• Private Car (Delhi‑Agra‑Mathura‑Delhi) – 8 hrs total, approx. ₹8,000.
• The Lodhi (2 nights) – 2 nights, ₹12,000/night × 3 rooms = ₹72,000.
• Taj View Hotel (1 night) – 1 night, ₹8,000 × 2 rooms = ₹16,000.
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) – 4 days × 5 people × ₹1,500 ≈ ₹30,000.
• Red Fort entry – 2 hrs, ₹35 × 5 = ₹175.
• Qutub Minar entry – 1.5 hrs, ₹30 × 5 = ₹150.
• Taj Mahal entry – 2 hrs, adults ₹1,300 × 4 = ₹5,200; seniors ₹500 × 2 = ₹1,000; child free = ₹0 → ₹6,200.
• Agra Fort entry – 1.5 hrs, ₹300 × 5 = ₹1,500.
• Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi – 1 hr, free.
• Local transport & metro – approx. ₹1,000.
• Total Estimated Cost – ₹126,025

Tips

To extend the trip, add an extra night in Agra to visit the nearby Fatehpur Sikri UNESCO site and enjoy a heritage dinner. If you need to shorten it, skip the Mathura pilgrimage and spend the final afternoon relaxing at a Delhi spa, reducing travel time and overall cost.