Delhi itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · IndiaOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ 3,500 INR
- First stop
- 06:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Delhi itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Old Delhi
- Day 2 New Delhi: Humayun and Lodhi
- Day 3 Qutub and South Delhi
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 4 and 5 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 3,500 INR a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–15:30
Old Delhi
Culture
Jama Masjid
India's largest mosque. Buy a minaret ticket for the view. Cover shoulders and knees, and leave your shoes outside.
≈ 300 INR per personShopping
Chandni Chowk
Old Delhi's main market. Take a rickshaw through the narrow lanes and visit the Khari Baoli spice market.
FreeFood
Paranthe Wali Gali
A lane of stuffed parathas fried in ghee, open since the 1870s. Expect 3-4 varieties.
≈ 150 INR per personCulture
Red Fort
Shah Jahan's red fortress. UNESCO site, 600 INR for foreigners, closed on Mondays.
≈ 600 INR per personFood
Karim's Jama Masjid
Mughal cooking since 1913. Order the mutton burra and nihari, on the lane facing the mosque.
≈ 400 INR per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Al Jawahar RestaurantKarim's rival across the road. Kebabs and korma.
- Gurudwara Sis Ganj SahibA Sikh temple on Chandni Chowk. Free langar (community meal); enter with your head covered.
Day 2 · 09:00–17:00
New Delhi: Humayun and Lodhi
Culture
Humayun's Tomb
The Mughal tomb that preceded the Taj Mahal. Go for the morning light and the gardens.
≈ 600 INR per personCulture
Nizamuddin Dargah
A Sufi shrine. Qawwali music on Thursday evenings, set among narrow lanes.
FreeNature
Lodhi Garden
A park among 15th-century tombs. The calmest spot in Delhi.
FreeFood
Khan Market
A stylish market. Try the kathi roll at Khan Chacha and browse the bookshops.
≈ 600 INR per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
India Gate
War memorial on Rajpath. In the evening it fills with families and ice cream.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Sodabottleopenerwala Khan MarketA Parsi cafe. Try the berry pulao.
- National Museum DelhiHarappan finds and Mughal miniatures. An indoor option in the heat.
Day 3 · 09:00–17:00
Qutub and South Delhi
Culture
Qutub Minar
A 73 m minaret from the 12th century, with a rust-free iron pillar. Cooler in the morning.
≈ 600 INR per personCulture
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
A free ruins park next to Qutub Minar. Look for Jamali Kamali.
FreeLandmark
Hauz Khas Village
Lakeside madrasa ruins, boutiques and cafes.
FreeFood
Hauz Khas Social
A cafe-bar with lake views. Good for lunch.
≈ 600 INR per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Culture
Lotus Temple
The Baha'i lotus-shaped temple. Quiet inside; closed on Mondays.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Naivedyam Hauz KhasSouth Indian dosa. Vegetarian.
- Dilli Haat INAA market of handicrafts and regional cuisines. An alternative to the temple.
Day 4 · 06:30–17:30Day trip
Agra: Taj Mahal
Culture
Taj Mahal
Take the Gatimaan Express at 08:10 (1.5 hours) or leave by car at 05:00. Sunrise ticket 1,100 + 200 for the mausoleum; closed Fridays; shoe covers are provided.
≈ 1,300 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Agra Fort
The fort where Shah Jahan was imprisoned. See the Taj across the river.
≈ 650 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Pinch of Spice Agra
North Indian cuisine in Agra. Air-conditioned.
≈ 500 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
A small tomb that pioneered marble inlay. No crowds.
≈ 310 INR per person- 2 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Mehtab Bagh
A garden on the opposite bank of the river. Sunset view of the Taj; return train at 18:00.
≈ 300 INR per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Joney's Place AgraA backpacker classic. Try the lassi.
- Fatehpur SikriAn abandoned Mughal capital (40 km). An alternative to Baby Taj.
Day 5 · 08:30–16:30Day trip
Jaipur
Culture
Amber Fort
4-5 hours from Delhi by train or car (ideal with an overnight stay). Mirror palace on the hilltop; take a jeep instead of an elephant.
≈ 550 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Hawa Mahal
The facade of the Palace of Winds. Take photos from the cafe opposite.
≈ 200 INR per personCulture
City Palace Jaipur
The Maharaja's palace and museum. The heart of the Pink City.
≈ 700 INR per personFood
Laxmi Misthan Bhandar
A sweet shop and restaurant since 1727. Order dal baati and ghewar.
≈ 300 INR per personShopping
Johari Bazaar
A market for jewellery and block-printed fabric. Bargain.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Jantar Mantar JaipurGiant stone astronomical instruments. An alternative to the palace.
- Rawat Misthan BhandarPyaz kachori (fried onion-stuffed pastry), Jaipur's street food favourite.
Day 6 · 10:00–18:00
Connaught Place and Akshardham
Culture
Akshardham Temple
A vast modern Hindu temple complex. Phones and cameras are not allowed (leave them in the cloakroom); exhibitions around 250 INR.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Connaught Place
A circular market with white colonnades. The centre of Delhi.
FreeFood
Saravana Bhavan Connaught Place
South Indian thali and dosa. Air-conditioned.
≈ 350 INR per personShopping
Janpath Market
Tibetan market and textiles. Bargain.
FreeCulture
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
A Sikh temple with a golden dome and sacred pool. Visit the langar kitchen.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kake Da Hotel ConnaughtPunjabi meat dishes, since 1931.
- Agrasen ki BaoliA stepwell. Good photos, near Janpath.
Day 7 · 09:00–14:00
Morning market and a gentle farewell
Nature
Sunder Nursery
A restored Mughal garden next to Humayun's Tomb. Morning walk; organic market on Sundays.
≈ 100 INR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Cafe Lota Pragati Maidan
Modern Indian breakfast and lunch in the garden of the crafts museum. A farewell meal.
≈ 500 INR per personShopping
National Crafts Museum
A crafts museum with master artisans' stalls. Good for souvenirs.
≈ 200 INR per personLandmark
Delhi Metro Airport Express
20 minutes from New Delhi station to the airport. Farewell.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Andhra Bhavan CanteenCheap unlimited thali. A Delhi legend.
- Purana QilaThe Old Fort and its lake. An alternative to the museum.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Delhi trip easier
- The Delhi Metro is clean, cheap and air-conditioned (with a women's carriage). Uber and Ola are safe; bargain with auto-rickshaw drivers. Take the Gatimaan Express to Agra and the Shatabdi to Jaipur.
- October to March is the best season (15-25°C). Mornings from November to January bring fog and air pollution. Wear a mask and allow for train delays.
- Monument entry costs foreigners 500-600 INR (35 for Indians). An online ASI ticket skips the queue. The Taj is closed on Fridays, the Red Fort on Mondays.
- Choose street food that is cooked and hot, and skip ice and raw salads. Drink bottled water. Take probiotics against Delhi belly.
- Remove your shoes in temples and mosques, and cover shoulders and knees. Enter Sikh gurdwaras with your head covered; the food is free.
- Tip 10%. Bargaining works everywhere: start at a third of the first price.
Spending: ≈ 24,500 INR per person for 7 days
- Food8,000 INR
- Entry and tours7,500 INR
- Local transport6,000 INR
- Other3,000 INR
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Delhi?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 4 and 5; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Delhi cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 3,500 INR per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Delhi?
The first stop is at 06:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.