3-Day Delhi Agra Itinerary for May 2023

  1. Day 1: Explore Old Delhi
    15 minutes (4.5 km) from Indira Gandhi International Airport

    Start your day at the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, built in 1656. Visit the Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Explore the colourful streets of Chandni Chowk, one of Delhi's oldest and busiest markets. Take a rickshaw ride and try Indian street food like the famous parathas. End the day with a visit to the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the residence of the Mughal emperors.

  2. Day 2: Discover Agra's Mughal Heritage
    4 hours (230 km) from Delhi to Agra

    Start early for a memorable sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Marvel at the beautiful white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Visit the Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638. End the day with a visit to the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj, a beautiful mausoleum built in the 1620s with intricate marble inlay work.

  3. Day 3: Visit Cultural Sites in Delhi
    4 hours (200 km) from Agra to Delhi

    Start your day with a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, another UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. Then, explore the Qutub complex, which includes the Qutub Minar, a 73-metre high tower built in the 12th century, and the Iron Pillar, a 7-metre high column made of wrought iron that has stood for over 1600 years without rusting. End the day with a visit to the Lotus Temple, a Bahai House of Worship that resembles a lotus flower.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Jama Masjid (1 hour, free)
  • Raj Ghat (30 mins, free)
  • Chandni Chowk (2 hours, food prices vary)
  • Red Fort (2 hours, ₹ 35 for Indian nationals, ₹ 500 for foreigners)
  • Taj Mahal (2 hours, ₹ 50 for Indian nationals, ₹ 1300 for foreigners)
  • Agra Fort (2 hours, ₹ 35 for Indian nationals, ₹ 550 for foreigners)
  • Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (1 hour, ₹ 30 for Indian nationals, ₹ 310 for foreigners)
  • Humayun's Tomb (2 hours, ₹ 30 for Indian nationals, ₹ 500 for foreigners)
  • Qutub complex (2 hours, ₹ 30 for Indian nationals, ₹ 500 for foreigners)
  • Lotus Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹ 275 for Indian nationals, ₹ 3265 for foreigners
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