Delhi‑Agra Heritage Trail: Dec 4 – Dec 8, 2025

Day 1: Delhi – Old City Exploration

Morning: Start at Red Fort (Lal Qila) (07:30‑10:00) and explore its massive walls and museums; photography is allowed inside the courtyard but video recording requires a permit. Grab a hearty breakfast at Karim Chawla nearby.

Afternoon: Walk to Jama Masjid (10:30‑12:00) – no photography inside the prayer hall. Afterward, enjoy a street‑food lunch at Paranthe Wali Gali, then stroll through Lodi Gardens (13:30‑15:00); photography unrestricted.

Evening: Head to India Gate & Kartavya Path (15:30‑17:30) for sunset shots (video allowed). Dinner at Kunzum and return to hotel by metro (30 min).

Day 2: Delhi – South & Heritage Sites

Morning: Visit Humayun’s Tomb (08:00‑10:00); photography permitted, no drones. Breakfast at Kuremal Mithai Haveli nearby.

Afternoon: Take a rickshaw to Mehrauli Archaeological Park (11:00‑13:00) and then explore the adjacent Qutub Minar (13:30‑15:00); videography allowed only outside the main tower.

Evening: Relax at Waste to Wonder Park (16:00‑18:00) – great for time‑lapse shots, no restrictions. Dinner at Rajdhani Thali and return via metro (45 min).

Day 3: Delhi – Hidden Baolis & Markets

Morning: Discover Rajon Ki Baoli (08:30‑09:30) and Agrasen ki Baoli (09:45‑10:30); photography allowed, no video.

Afternoon: Head to Barakhamba Monument (11:00‑11:45) then wander the bustling lanes of Majnu Ka Tilla (12:30‑14:30) for Tibetan street food – try the momos at Chola Llama.

Evening: Sunset at Purana Qila (Old Fort) (16:00‑18:00); video recording requires a permit, photography free. Dinner at Al Baik and overnight stay.

Day 4: Delhi → Agra (Travel Day)

Morning: Check out and board a private car (2 h 30 min) to Agra, departing at 08:00; enjoy a breakfast box from the hotel.

Afternoon: Arrive at Agra Fort (11:00‑13:00); photography allowed in courtyards, video prohibited. Lunch at Pinch of Spice (13:30‑14:30).

Evening: Visit Mehtab Bagh (15:00‑17:00) for a perfect Taj Mahal backdrop; both photography and video allowed. Sunset dinner at Dasaprakash with a view of the Taj.

Day 5: Agra – Taj Mahal & Surroundings

Morning: Early entry to Taj Mahal (05:30‑08:30) to capture sunrise; photography allowed, video only with special permit.

Afternoon: Explore Itmad‑ud‑Daulah (Baby Taj) (09:30‑10:30) and Akbar’s Tomb (Sikandra) (11:30‑13:30); both allow photography, no video.

Evening: Wander the historic lanes of Sadar Bazaar (15:00‑17:00) and try local sweets at Gulab Jamun Shop. Return to hotel, dinner at Pinch of Spice.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Red Fort – 2.5 h, entry ₹500
• Jama Masjid – 1.5 h, free
• Lodi Gardens – 1.5 h, free
• India Gate – 2 h, free
• Humayun’s Tomb – 2 h, entry ₹300
• Mehrauli Archaeological Park – 2 h, free
• Qutub Minar – 2 h, entry ₹600
• Waste to Wonder Park – 2 h, entry ₹150
• Rajon Ki Baoli – 1 h, free
• Agrasen ki Baoli – 0.75 h, free
• Barakhamba Monument – 0.75 h, free
• Majnu Ka Tilla – 2 h, food ₹400
• Purana Qila – 2 h, entry ₹200
• Agra Fort – 2 h, entry ₹550
• Mehtab Bagh – 2 h, entry ₹100
• Taj Mahal – 3 h, entry ₹1100 (including camera fee)
• Itmad‑ud‑Daulah – 1 h, entry ₹200
• Akbar’s Tomb – 2 h, entry ₹300
• Sadar Bazaar – 2 h, shopping & food ₹600

Total Estimated Cost: ₹6,495

Tips

If you need more time for photography, consider adding an extra day in Agra to revisit the Taj Mahal at different lighting conditions, or skip the Baolis and Majnu Ka Tilla to shorten the itinerary. For a quicker trip, combine Delhi’s Old City sites into a single day and replace the evening at Waste to Wonder Park with a relaxed dinner, saving roughly 4 hours of travel and activity time.