A 7-Day India Itinerary Through Delhi, Agra and Jaipur

At a glance

This plan follows the classic loop of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It suits one traveller or a couple on a first trip to India. It runs for 7 days, the same length as the example trip on the India travel insurance price page.

Who it suits: first-timers who want forts, tombs, markets and street food in one short trip.
Pace: steady. You see one or two big sights a day and keep the afternoons slower.
Route: Delhi, then Agra, then Jaipur, then back to Delhi for your flight home to Changi.
Before you book: check visa and entry rules in MFA's travel advice, linked from the India price page.

Opening days, entry fees and transport fares change often. Check each one before you go.

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi

Morning: Land in Delhi and clear the airport. Get some local cash and a local SIM card before you leave the terminal.
Afternoon: Check in and rest. Then take a gentle walk around Connaught Place, with its ring of white colonnaded blocks.
Evening: Head to India Gate and Kartavya Path as the light fades. Families come out to stroll here, and snack sellers line the lawns.

Tip: Keep the first day light. Flights from Singapore land at different times, so plan nothing you cannot skip.

Day 2: Old Delhi and the Mughal tombs

Morning: Start at the Red Fort, then walk to Jama Masjid. Dress modestly and be ready to take off your shoes at the mosque.
Afternoon: Explore the lanes of Chandni Chowk by cycle rickshaw or on foot. Try stuffed parathas, chaat and hot jalebi from the street stalls.
Evening: Visit Humayun's Tomb in the late afternoon light. Then walk through Lodhi Garden and have dinner around Hauz Khas.

Tip: Old Delhi is crowded and the lanes are narrow. Leave big bags at your hotel and carry only what you need.

Day 3: Qutub Minar and on to Agra

Morning: Visit Qutub Minar early, before the crowds build. Look out for the iron pillar in the same complex.
Afternoon: Travel to Agra by train or by car with a driver. Check in and rest after the journey.
Evening: Go to Mehtab Bagh, a garden across the river from the Taj Mahal. You get a calm view of the monument at sunset.

Tip: Train seats between Delhi and Agra can sell out. Book early through the official railway booking channel.

Day 4: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

Morning: Enter the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The marble changes colour as the sun rises, and the grounds are quieter early on.
Afternoon: Visit Agra Fort, a red sandstone fort on the riverbank. From some of its terraces you can see the Taj Mahal in the distance.
Evening: Walk the market lanes near Kinari Bazaar. Try petha, the sweet Agra is known for, and pick up small marble souvenirs if you like.

Tip: Check the Taj Mahal's opening days and the rules on what you can carry in. Pack light so you clear security faster.

Day 5: Fatehpur Sikri and the road to Jaipur

Morning: Leave Agra by car and stop at Fatehpur Sikri. This walled city of palaces and courtyards is worth a slow wander.
Afternoon: Continue towards Jaipur. Break the drive at Chand Baori in Abhaneri, a deep stepwell with rows of narrow steps.
Evening: Arrive in Jaipur and check in. Try a Rajasthani dinner such as dal baati churma or a vegetarian thali.

Tip: Hire a car with a driver for this leg. It lets you stop at both sights without changing transport.

Day 6: Jaipur's forts and palaces

Morning: Go to Amber Fort early. Afterwards, visit Panna Meena ka Kund, a small stepwell nearby, and stop to see Jal Mahal from the lakeside road.
Afternoon: Head into the old city for the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Jantar Mantar is an open-air set of giant stone instruments for tracking the sky.
Evening: Drive up to Nahargarh Fort for sunset over the pink city. Then browse Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar for textiles and jewellery.

Tip: Amber Fort involves a lot of uphill walking and stairs. Wear shoes with good grip and carry water.

Day 7: Hawa Mahal and the flight home

Morning: See Hawa Mahal early, when the light falls on its honeycomb of small windows. Then visit Albert Hall Museum for a quieter hour indoors.
Afternoon: Travel back to Delhi by train or road. If your flight times allow, you can also fly out of Jaipur with a connection.
Evening: Get to the airport with time to spare for check-in and security. Fly home to Changi.

Tip: Plan the last day around your flight time. Leave a buffer for traffic on the way to the airport.

Getting around

India is large, so mix your transport by distance.

Between cities: Trains work well from Delhi to Agra and from Jaipur back to Delhi. A car with a driver suits the Agra to Jaipur leg, with its stops along the way.
In Delhi: Use the city's metro for longer hops. It feels familiar if you ride the MRT at home. Many central sights sit near a station.
Short trips: Autorickshaws are everywhere. Agree the fare before you set off, or use a ride-hailing app with a fixed price.
Walking: Old Delhi, Agra's market lanes and Jaipur's old city are best explored on foot. Watch for traffic, as lanes are shared with bikes, carts and cars.

Fares vary by city, time of day and type of transport. Check current prices before you travel.

When to go

The southwest monsoon runs from June to September. It normally reaches Kerala around 1 June and covers the whole country around 8 July.

Monsoon months: Expect rain to affect some sightseeing days. Singapore's June school holidays fall inside this season.
Outside the monsoon: Many travellers plan this route for the months after September. The December school holidays fall in this window, so book trains and rooms early.
Check the forecast: Conditions in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur change through the year. Look at the forecast for each city before you book.

Numbers to save before you fly

Save these in your phone before you leave Singapore.

All emergencies in India: 112 covers police, fire and rescue, and health services.
Separate lines: police 100, fire 101, National Ambulance Service 102.
High Commission of Singapore in New Delhi: +91-11-4600-0800.
Emergency line for Singaporeans in distress: +91-981-020-3595.
MFA Consular Response Centre: +65 6379 8800.
Consulates-General: Chennai +91-44-2432-0050 and Mumbai +91 22-6150-2900.

For visas, entry rules and health requirements, read MFA's travel advice for India before you go.

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