Family-Friendly 7-Day Trip to Delhi and Agra

  1. Day 1: Qutub Minar
    45 minutes (14 miles) from Indira Gandhi International Airport

    Admire Delhi’s tallest tower with its intricate carvings and architecture. Don’t miss the Alai Darwaza Gate, Alai Minar, and the Iron Pillar of Delhi.

  2. Day 2: Akshardham Temple
    1 hour (15 miles) from Qutub Minar

    Visit one of the largest Hindu temples in the world with its stunning architecture and intricate carvings. Explore the exhibitions and laser show.

  3. Day 3: Raj Ghat
    1 hour 15 minutes (15 miles) from Akshardham Temple

    Pay your respects to Mahatma Gandhi at his cremation site. Enjoy the peaceful and serene surroundings, and take a moment for reflection.

  4. Day 4: Taj Mahal
    3 hours 30 minutes (136 miles) from Raj Ghat

    Marvel at the iconic ivory-white marble mausoleum, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. Don’t miss the stunning architecture, intricate carvings, and tranquil surroundings.

  5. Day 5: Fatehpur Sikri
    1 hour 15 minutes (22 miles) from Taj Mahal

    Explore the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the stunning red sandstone architecture and intricate carvings.

  6. Day 6: Agra Fort
    30 minutes (6 miles) from Fatehpur Sikri

    Discover the stunning red sandstone fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Don’t miss the stunning architecture and intricate carvings.

  7. Day 7: Jama Masjid
    3 hours (124 miles) from Agra Fort

    Visit the largest mosque in India and admire its stunning architecture and intricate carvings. Take a moment for quiet reflection before heading home.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Qutub Minar (1-2 hours, free)
  • Akshardham Temple (2-3 hours, INR 170/person)
  • Raj Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Taj Mahal (2-3 hours, INR 1300/person)
  • Fatehpur Sikri (2-3 hours, INR 700/person)
  • Agra Fort (2-3 hours, INR 550/person)
  • Jama Masjid (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2720/person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Lotus Temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, or Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi. In Agra, the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh offer quieter alternatives to the bustling Taj Mahal. If you have less time, consider combining Day 1 and 3, or skipping Fatehpur Sikri and Jama Masjid. Be sure to check opening and closing times of all the places you plan to visit.

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