India's most iconic circuit links three cities that trace the rise of Mughal and Rajput grandeur — Old and New Delhi's layered history, Agra's marble masterpiece at sunrise, and Jaipur's rose-pink bazaars and hill forts. It's an ideal first journey through India: short drives, comfortable pacing, and a headline monument every couple of days.
Land in Delhi and settle in before an afternoon exploring Old and New Delhi — Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and a Chandni Chowk food walk through the spice and textile lanes of the old city.
Drive south to Agra (approx. 3.5 hrs). Visit Agra Fort's red-sandstone ramparts in the afternoon, then relax at your hotel with the evening free.
Rise early for the Taj Mahal at first light, when the marble turns soft pink and gold and the crowds are thinnest. Afterwards, drive to Jaipur, stopping at the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri along the way.
A full day in the Pink City: a jeep ride up to Amber Fort, the City Palace and its royal courtyards, and the astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar.
A relaxed day for Jaipur's old-city bazaars and a hands-on block-printing workshop, with the evening kept free for shopping or a rooftop dinner overlooking the Hawa Mahal.
Transfer to Delhi or Jaipur airport for your onward flight, with the itinerary ending after breakfast.