Family-Friendly 7-Day Itinerary for Delhi-Agra

1. Day 1: Qutub Minar, Delhi
   20 minutes (7.9 km) from Indira Gandhi International Airport

   Explore the 239-foot tower, its surrounding complex and gardens.

2. Day 2: Red Fort, Delhi
   30 minutes (15 km) from Qutub Minar

   Visit the 17th-century fort complex with its impressive architecture.

3. Day 3: Jama Masjid, Delhi
   20 minutes (5.5 km) from Red Fort

   A beautiful mosque built in 1650 with striking Indo-Islamic architecture.

4. Day 4: Taj Mahal, Agra
   3 hours (220 km) from Delhi

   A UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders with serenading views of the marble dome, minarets and reflecting pools.

5. Day 5: Agra Fort, Agra
   20 minutes (3 km) from Taj Mahal

   Visit the grand 16th-century fort complex, showing the grandeur of the Mughal dynasty.

6. Day 6: Mehtab Bagh, Agra
   25 minutes (6.8 km) from Agra Fort

   Visit the beautiful Mughal garden located across the river Yamuna, with breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal.

7. Day 7: Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
   1 hour 15 minutes (40 km) from Mehtab Bagh

   A visit to the abandoned Mughal City, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage, with its chambers, palaces and a mosque.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Qutub Minar (2-3 hours, INR 30-500)
• Red Fort (2-3 hours, INR 35-500)
• Jama Masjid (1-2 hours, INR 100-300)
• Taj Mahal (2-3 hours, INR 50-2000)
• Agra Fort (1-2 hours, INR 35-250)
• Mehtab Bagh (1-2 hours, INR 150-300)
• Fatehpur Sikri (3-4 hours, INR 10-510)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 420-3860 per person

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Humayun's Tomb and the Lotus Temple in Delhi. In Agra, the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and Akbar's Tomb are also popular. For a more relaxed pace, you can skip visiting Mehtab Bagh and one of the other locations, and you can also hire a guide for an insightful perspective.