5-Day Delhi Agra Jaipur Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Delhi - Jama Masjid
    30 minutes (5 miles) from Indira Gandhi International Airport

    Start your trip by visiting the largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656, this red sandstone and marble mosque can hold up to 25,000 worshippers. It has three gateways, four towers and two minarets standing 40 meters high.

  2. Day 2: Delhi - Qutub Minar
    30 minutes (7.4 miles) from Jama Masjid

    Head over to Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the tallest minarets in the world. Built in the early 13th century, this 73-meter-high tower is made of red sandstone and marble and has five storeys, each with a balcony. The complex also includes the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque built in India.

  3. Day 3: Agra - Taj Mahal
    3.5 hours (144 miles) from Qutub Minar

    A visit to India is incomplete without seeing the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This ivory-white marble mausoleum, built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, is a symbol of love and a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. The perfectly symmetrical Taj Mahal appears to glow in the light of the full moon.

  4. Day 4: Jaipur - Amer Fort
    4 hours (155 miles) from Taj Mahal

    Visit the Amer Fort, also known as Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the 16th century. This fort, made of red sandstone and marble, is located high on a hill and offers breathtaking views of Jaipur. Take an elephant ride to reach the fort or walk up the stairs. Inside the fort, you'll find the Sheesh Mahal, a palace made of glass and mirrors.

  5. Day 5: Jaipur - Hawa Mahal
    30 minutes (5 miles) from Amer Fort

    End your trip by visiting Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of the Winds. This five-story palace was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for the royal ladies to watch the street processions without being seen. It has 953 small windows, also known as jharokhas, which allow the breeze to flow through the palace.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Jama Masjid (1-2 hours, free)
  • Qutub Minar (1-2 hours, ₹600 for foreign tourists)
  • Taj Mahal (2-3 hours, ₹1300 for foreign tourists)
  • Amer Fort (2-3 hours, ₹550 for foreign tourists)
  • Hawa Mahal (1-2 hours, ₹50 for Indian nationals and ₹200 for foreign tourists)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹3100 (excluding transportation and accommodation)
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