India itinerary templates
Compare 12 routes in India before choosing your base plan. A shorter route covers a few highlights; a longer one leaves room for more neighbourhoods and breaks. Check the actual stops rather than choosing on day count alone, and remember to add travel time between cities if you combine routes.
| Route | City | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Agra: a 2-day starter | Agra | 2 |
| Delhi: a 2-day starter | Delhi | 2 |
| Jaipur: a 2-day starter | Jaipur | 2 |
| Jodhpur in 5 days | Jodhpur | 5 |
| Udaipur in 5 days | Udaipur | 5 |
| Amritsar in 7 days | Amritsar | 7 |
| Kochi in 7 days | Kochi | 7 |
| Mysore in 7 days | Mysore | 7 |
| Varanasi in 7 days | Varanasi | 7 |
| Hyderabad in 9 days | Hyderabad | 9 |
| Kolkata in 9 days | Kolkata | 9 |
| Mumbai in 9 days | Mumbai | 9 |
Agra: a 2-day starter
A light introduction to Agra, from Taj Mahal to Mehtab Bagh. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.
Highlights: Taj Mahal · Agra Fort · Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah · Mehtab Bagh
Edit this 2-day routeDelhi: a 2-day starter
A light introduction to Delhi, from Red Fort to Qutb Minar. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.
Highlights: Red Fort · Jama Masjid · Humayun's Tomb · Qutb Minar
Edit this 2-day routeJaipur: a 2-day starter
A light introduction to Jaipur, from Amber Fort to Jantar Mantar. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.
Highlights: Amber Fort · Hawa Mahal · City Palace · Jantar Mantar
Edit this 2-day routeJodhpur in 5 days
An unhurried 5-day stay, pairing Umaid Bhawan Palace and other Jodhpur highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Umaid Bhawan Palace · Ganesh Temple Ratanada · Baba Ramdev Temple · Kailana Lake
Edit this 5-day routeUdaipur in 5 days
An unhurried 5-day stay, pairing Udaipur City Palace and other Udaipur highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Udaipur City Palace · Jagdish Temple · Gulab Bagh and Zoo · Pichola Lake
Edit this 5-day routeAmritsar in 7 days
An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Maharaja Ranjith Singh Museum and other Amritsar highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Maharaja Ranjith Singh Museum · Statue of Netaji · Tarn Taran Sahib · Gurdwara Toot Sahib
Edit this 7-day routeKochi in 7 days
An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Thirumala Devaswom Temple and other Kochi highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Thirumala Devaswom Temple · Dutch Palace · Cherai Beach · Azheekkal Sree Varaha Temple
Edit this 7-day routeMysore in 7 days
An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Mysore Zoo and other Mysore highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Mysore Zoo · Regional Museum of Natural History · St. Philomena's Cathedral · Railway Museum
Edit this 7-day routeVaranasi in 7 days
An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other Varanasi highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Kashi Vishwanath Temple · Manikarnika Ghat · Bharat Mata Temple · Gauri Matha Temple
Edit this 7-day routeHyderabad in 9 days
An unhurried 9-day stay, pairing Sudha Car Museum and other Hyderabad highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Sudha Car Museum · The Natural History Museum · Chowmahalla Palace · Salar Jung Museum
Edit this 9-day routeKolkata in 9 days
An unhurried 9-day stay, pairing Indian Museum and other Kolkata highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Indian Museum · Kolkata Police Museum, Library & Cafeteria · Dakshineswar Kali Temple · Rani Rashmoni Temple
Edit this 9-day routeMumbai in 9 days
An unhurried 9-day stay, pairing Gateway of India and other Mumbai highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Gateway of India · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus · Bombay Castle
Edit this 9-day routeFit the route to your trip
For a partial arrival day, move a booked attraction to a full day. With children or a slower walking pace, keep one main visit per half-day and leave meals flexible.
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