10 days · Balanced pace
India in 10 days: north plus a Himalayan finish
The classic monuments first, then a change of altitude and air in the Himalayan foothills before flying home.
Route: Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Rishikesh → Delhi
Day by day
Days 1–2
Delhi
Arrival, Old Delhi walk, Humayun's Tomb, and a Sufi evening at Nizamuddin.
Days 3–4
Agra
Agra Fort, sunset across the river, Taj Mahal at sunrise, Fatehpur Sikri on the way out.
Days 5–6
Jaipur
Amber Fort, the walled city, and a workshop afternoon.
Day 7
To the foothills
Flight or train to Dehradun, then the road to Rishikesh along the Ganges.
Days 8–9
Rishikesh and around
Sunrise yoga if you want it, Ganga aarti, a Himalayan foothill drive and a river walk.
Day 10
Return to Delhi
Morning flight back for onward connections.
Regions on this route
Questions about this route
Can I swap Rishikesh for the desert?
Yes — Jodhpur and Jaisalmer make an equally good second act if you prefer heat and dunes to mountains.
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