Quick South Indian breakfast before an early flight — try MTR (Jayanagar) for rava idli or dosa, or grab a hot dosa/idli at BLR airport if pressed for time.
Fly early from Kempegowda Airport; you may route via Lucknow (Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport) then transfer by road to Ayodhya (1.5–2.5h) — total travel ~4–6h door-to-door.
Check into a centrally located hotel (Ram Janmabhoomi area) and have a relaxed vegetarian lunch — try a local thali or pure-veg restaurant near the temple area.
Visit the Ram Janmabhoomi complex and nearby heritage spots to understand Ayodhya's history; entry and darshan times vary — many temple areas are open early morning and late afternoon, so check local timings.
Short visits to Hanuman Garhi (hilltop shrine with views) and Kanak Bhavan (famous Hanuman & Ram-related temple); most shrines are open till early evening — confirm closing times locally.
Visit Triveni Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati) — best in early morning, but afternoon visits are still meaningful; boat rides run in the morning/afternoon depending on season (confirm times).
Tour the Anand Bhavan museum (Nehru / freedom movement history) — typical timings ~9:30am–4:30pm (often closed Monday) so plan accordingly and confirm on arrival.
Walk narrow lanes, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (check temple darshan timings — many hours from early morning to night but peak times vary), and see local markets.
Dine at a rooftop or riverside café to enjoy views of the lit ghats; try local snacks and sweets (kachaudi, jalebi) and the famous lassis from a popular stall.
Board an overnight train toward Agra (direct options are limited — you may go via Kanpur/Lucknow or take an overnight express that reaches Agra early next morning). Booking AC sleeper/2AC recommended for comfort.
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise for best light and smaller crowds — the Taj is typically open 6:00am–6:30pm (closed on Fridays). Entry fee varies: Indians have a lower rate than foreign visitors; confirm current rates before visiting.
Explore Agra Fort (approx. 6:00am–6:00pm typical hours) — a UNESCO site with large gardens and palaces offering good views of the Taj from certain points.
Visit Mehtab Bagh for a riverside view of the Taj (good for photos) or the Baby Taj (Itmad-ud-Daulah) to see delicate inlay work; both sites usually open during daylight hours.
Visit the Krishna Janmabhoomi complex (open generally early morning to late evening) and Vishram Ghat; these are central to Mathura's spiritual atmosphere.
If interested and time permits, a short drive to nearby temples (e.g., Govardhan) or Barsana can be arranged; otherwise relax in Mathura before departing to Delhi.
Choose Red Fort (check opening hours, often 9:30am–4:30pm, closed certain days) for Mughal history, or a shorter visit to Raj Ghat and a drive past India Gate and Parliament area.
Have an early dinner in Delhi if your onward flight/train is later, or transfer to the airport/railway station as required. End of the 6-day cultural loop.