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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for India in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Delhi
    15 minutes (7.5 km) from Indira Gandhi International Airport

    Start your day at the Lotus Temple, a Bahai House of Worship. Then visit the majestic Red Fort and enjoy a rickshaw ride through the bustling Chandni Chowk market. In the evening, head to India Gate and enjoy a picnic in the gardens.

  2. Day 2: Agra
    3 hours (230 km) from Delhi

    Wake up early to visit the iconic Taj Mahal at sunrise. Spend the afternoon exploring the Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah known as the "Baby Taj". In the evening, catch the sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the river.

  3. Day 3: Jaipur
    4 hours (240 km) from Agra

    Spend the morning at the Amer Fort, followed by a visit to the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds. Explore the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory in the afternoon. In the evening, head to Nahargarh Fort for panoramic views of the city.

  4. Day 4: Jaisalmer
    11 hours (780 km) from Jaipur

    Explore the Golden City with a visit to the Jaisalmer Fort and the Jain Temples. Take a camel ride through the sand dunes of the Thar Desert and witness the sunset. Spend the night at a desert campsite.

  5. Day 5: Jodhpur
    5.5 hours (290 km) from Jaisalmer

    Start your day with a visit to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum in the afternoon and then explore the Clock Tower market.

  6. Day 6: Udaipur
    4.5 hours (260 km) from Jodhpur

    Visit the City Palace Museum and the Jagdish Temple in the morning. Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola and visit the Lake Palace. Spend the evening at the Bagore Ki Haveli Museum and enjoy a cultural show.

  7. Day 7: Mumbai
    13 hours (765 km) from Udaipur

    Spend your last day in India exploring the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the Crawford Market in the afternoon. End your day with a stroll along Marine Drive and watch the sunset.

Recommendations

Other places to visit include the Amer Palace in Jaipur, the Pushkar Camel Fair, and the Ranthambore National Park. Consider taking a side trip to Goa for some beach time. To maximize your fun, try local street food and take public transportation. I suggest booking a hotel and flight using this link.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Lotus Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Red Fort (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Chandni Chowk market (2 hours, free)
  • India Gate (2 hours, free)
  • Taj Mahal (3 hours, ₹1300)
  • Agra Fort (2 hours, ₹550)
  • Baby Taj (1 hour, ₹210)
  • Amer Fort (2 hours, ₹200)
  • Hawa Mahal (1 hour, ₹50)
  • City Palace (2 hours, ₹350)
  • Jantar Mantar (1 hour, ₹200)
  • Nahargarh Fort (2 hours, ₹200)
  • Jaisalmer Fort (2 hours, ₹250)
  • Jain Temples (1 hour, ₹200)
  • Camel ride (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • Mehrangarh Fort (2 hours, ₹400)
  • Jaswant Thada (1 hour, ₹30)
  • Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum (2 hours, ₹30)
  • City Palace Museum (2 hours, ₹300)
  • Jagdish Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Lake Pichola boat ride (2 hours, ₹400)
  • Bagore Ki Haveli Museum (2 hours, ₹100)
  • Gateway of India (1 hour, free)
  • Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (1 hour, free)
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (1 hour, free)
  • Crawford Market (2 hours, free)
  • Marine Drive sunset (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹6,530 ($90 USD)
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