India Agra 7-Day Itinerary — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Trip length
- 7 days
- Est. cost / person (mid, ex-flights)
- $2,000
- Budget–luxury
- $815–$4,593
As of 2026, the recommended Agra 7-day route runs Day1 Arrive Delhi · Old Delhi full set · Day2 Delhi in detail · Qutub + India Gate + Humayun · Day3 Delhi → Agra + Agra Fort + Mehtab Bagh · Day4 Taj Mahal sunrise + rest + Sadar + Kalakriti · Day5 Fatehpur Sikri + transfer to Jaipur · Day6 Jaipur highlights full set · Day7 Jaipur → Delhi → departure, grouping the must-see sights with minimal backtracking. Estimated cost per person (excluding flights) is around $2,000 on a mid-range budget. Seven days covers the full Golden Triangle at a relaxed pace. Days 1-2 Delhi, Days 3-4 the full Agra circuit, Days 5-6 the full Jaipur circuit, Day 7 departure. A honeymoon and all-round favorite — the authentic introduction to North India.
7-Day Total Budget at a Glance
Budget
$815
Per person, flights excl.
Mid-Range
$2,000
Per person, flights excl.
Luxury
$4,593
Per person, flights excl.
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Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule
Arrive Delhi · Old Delhi full set
Old Delhi classicsActivities
- 10:00 Fly into Delhi — about 9 hours direct from many hubs 9h
Arrive at Indira Gandhi International.
Cost: Flight fare varies TIP: Have your e-Visa printout. - 14:00 Old Delhi · Red Fort + Jama Masjid + Karim's (est. 1913) 5h
The Mughlai classic.
Cost: ₹1,500-4,000 TIP: Rickshaws. - 20:00 Dinner + rest 2h
Connaught Place.
Cost: ₹500-2,000 TIP: Rest.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Karim's
Old Delhi · ₹300-800
Est. 1913.
Dinner
Connaught Place
Central Delhi · ₹500-2,000
Trendy.
Airport + Uber.
DAY 1 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Delhi in detail · Qutub + India Gate + Humayun
Delhi's UNESCO sitesActivities
- 09:00 Qutub Minar + Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO) 4h
Qutub 73m · Humayun, a Mughal must.
Cost: ₹600 + ₹600 TIP: UNESCO highlights. - 14:00 India Gate + Lodi Garden + Khan Market 4h
Trendy and good value.
Cost: ₹500-2,000 TIP: Trendy. - 20:00 Bukhara (ITC Maurya) or Indian Accent (honeymoon) 2h
Bukhara (near-Michelin), Indian Accent (Michelin-recognized).
Cost: ₹2,500-6,000 TIP: Best for a honeymoon.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Khan Market or Lodi
Lodi · ₹500-2,000
Trendy.
Dinner
Bukhara or Indian Accent
Diplomatic enclave · ₹2,500-6,000
Best for a honeymoon.
Uber.
DAY 2 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Delhi → Agra + Agra Fort + Mehtab Bagh
Arrival + MughalActivities
- 06:00 Gatimaan Express, 1h40 2h
IRCTC.
Cost: ₹750-1,505 TIP: The top pick. - 10:30 Agra Fort + Pinch of Spice 4h
Shah Jahan's prison.
Cost: ₹650 + ₹500 TIP: A guide. - 15:00 Baby Taj + Mehtab Bagh sunset 4h
A sunset across the river, the pick.
Cost: ₹300 + ₹310 TIP: Honeymoon. - 20:00 Esphahan (Oberoi 5-star) dinner, the honeymoon pick 2h
Taj views.
Cost: ₹2,500-4,450 TIP: Reservation + smart dress.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Pinch of Spice
Fatehabad · ₹440-890
The top pick.
Dinner
Esphahan
Taj Nagri · ₹2,500-4,450
Best for a honeymoon.
Train + Uber.
DAY 3 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Taj Mahal sunrise + rest + Sadar + Kalakriti
The Taj at its bestActivities
- 05:00 Taj west gate + 5:30 sunrise entry ₹1,300 4h
Best for a honeymoon.
Cost: ₹1,300 TIP: The pick. - 10:30 Hotel rest (beat the heat) 3h
A nap.
Cost: Included TIP: Avoid midday. - 14:00 Peshawri ITC Mughal, near-Michelin 1.5h
₹1,500-2,500.
Cost: ₹1,500-2,500 TIP: Refined. - 16:00 Sadar Bazaar Petha + marble inlay 2h
Souvenirs + haggling.
Cost: ₹500-5,000 TIP: The pick. - 18:30 Kalakriti show + buffet, recommended 2.5h
Mohabbat the Taj.
Cost: ₹1,500-2,500 TIP: Book a week+ ahead.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
Saniya Palace rooftop
Taj Ganj · ₹200-500
A Taj view.
Lunch
Peshawri
ITC Mughal · ₹1,500-2,500
Near-Michelin.
Dinner
Kalakriti
Fatehabad · ₹1,500-2,500
Recommended.
Walking + Uber.
DAY 4 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Fatehpur Sikri + transfer to Jaipur
UNESCO + the Pink CityActivities
- 08:00 Fatehpur Sikri half-day full set 4h
UNESCO · Buland Darwaza.
Cost: ₹2,500-4,000 + ₹610 TIP: A must. - 13:00 Lunch at Lakhori + drive to Jaipur, 4h 5h
Private car.
Cost: ₹600-1,200 + ₹4,500-7,000 TIP: Car + value. - 19:00 Arrive Jaipur · dinner at Bar Palladio 2h
Trendy atmosphere.
Cost: ₹1,500-3,000 TIP: Reserve.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Lakhori
Taj Road · ₹600-1,200
Authentic.
Dinner
Bar Palladio
Jaipur · ₹1,500-3,000
Trendy atmosphere.
Car + driver.
DAY 5 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Jaipur highlights full set
Pink City classicsActivities
- 08:00 Amber Fort + elephant or jeep + Sheesh Mahal 3h
The Pink City's best.
Cost: ₹500 + ₹500 TIP: Elephant + jeep. - 12:00 Hawa Mahal + City Palace + Jantar Mantar 4h
UNESCO + classics.
Cost: ₹1,500-2,500 TIP: A combo. - 17:00 Nahargarh Fort sunset · Pink City panorama 2h
Best at sunset.
Cost: ₹200 TIP: Best for a honeymoon. - 20:00 Suvarna Mahal at the Rambagh Palace (5-star, honeymoon) 2.5h
Authentic Rajasthani cuisine.
Cost: ₹3,000-6,000 TIP: Honeymoon + smart dress.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Bar Palladio or Sankalp
Jaipur · ₹1,000-2,500
Trendy.
Dinner
Suvarna Mahal
Rambagh Palace · ₹3,000-6,000
Best for a honeymoon.
Private car.
DAY 6 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Jaipur → Delhi → departure
ReturnActivities
- 08:00 Albert Hall + Jaipur bazaars, last shopping 3h
Rajasthani textiles + gemstones.
Cost: ₹500-5,000 TIP: Souvenirs. - 13:00 Jaipur → Delhi, 1h by flight or 5h by car 1-5h
Flying is fastest.
Cost: ₹3,000-8,000 TIP: Flight. - 20:00 Delhi airport · fly home (about 9h direct) 9h
Depart DEL.
Cost: Included TIP: End of trip.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Jaipur hotel
Jaipur · ₹500-2,000
A last meal.
Dinner
In-flight
On board · Included
Departure.
Flight + car.
DAY 7 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
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Packing Checklist
- ✓ A 7-day Golden Triangle = the best of North India
- ✓ Oct-Mar long sleeves + a jacket (5°C at dawn)
- ✓ An N95/KF94 mask is a must (AQI 200+)
- ✓ Sunglasses + SPF 50+ sunscreen
- ✓ Passport + e-Visa, valid 6+ months
- ✓ Cash ₹5,000-10,000
- ✓ Outlets are C/D/M 230V — bring an India adapter
- ✓ Travel insurance + an international card are essential
- ✓ Cover shoulders/knees (temples, the Ganges)
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