11-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Delhi, Punjab, Manali, Chandigarh, Shimla, Delhi, and Agra

1. Day 1: Delhi
   Estimated Time from Last Destination: 0 minutes

   Visit the India Gate, a war memorial.

2. Day 2: Amritsar, Punjab
   Estimated Time from Last Destination: 8 hours by car or train

   Explore the Golden Temple, visit the Partition Museum and indulge in local cuisine at Gali Paranthe Wali.

3. Day 3-4: Manali
   Estimated Time from Last Destination: 8 hours by car

   Experience snow at Solang Valley and trek at Jogini Waterfall.

4. Day 5: Chandigarh
   Estimated Time from Last Destination: 8 hours by car

   Stroll around the famous Sukhana Lake and visit the famous Rock Gardens.

5. Day 6-7: Shimla
   Estimated Time from Last Destination: 3 hours by car

   Wander around the beautiful Ridge and Mall Road and visit the famous Tara Devi Temple.

6. Day 8-9: Delhi
   Estimated Time from Last Destination: 8 hours by car or train

   Visit the iconic Red Fort and the unique Lotus Temple. Spend the evening shopping at Connaught Place.

7. Day 10: Agra
   Estimated Time from Last Destination: 3 hours by car

   Marvel at the timeless awe-inspiring beauty of the Taj Mahal.

8. Day 11: Delhi
   Estimated Time from Last Destination: 4 hours by car or train

   Take a peaceful stroll around the Lodhi Art District.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Golden Temple: 2-3 hours, Free
• Partition Museum: 1-2 hours, INR 20 per person
• Gali Paranthe Wali: 1 hour, INR 80-100 per person
• Solang Valley: 3-4 hours, Free
• Jogini Waterfall: 3-4 hours, INR 500 per person for guide
• Sukhana Lake: 2-3 hours, Free
• Rock Garden: 2-3 hours, INR 30 per person
• Ridge and Mall Road: 2-3 hours, Free
• Tara Devi Temple: 2-3 hours, Free
• Red Fort: 1-2 hours, INR 35 per person
• Lotus Temple: 1-2 hours, Free
• Connaught Place: 2-3 hours, varies
• Taj Mahal: 2-3 hours, INR 1000 per person
• Lodhi Art District: 1-2 hours, Free

Total Estimated Costs: INR 1700-1800 per person

Useful tips

For those with more time, spend an extra day exploring the cuisine in Amritsar, or visit the magnificent Kullu Valley on the way to Manali. For those with less time, consider skipping Chandigarh or Shimla.