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There are many iconic cities and spots just a road-trip or short flight from Delhi, including Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur (the Pink city), Rishikesh (Birth-place of Yoga), Udaipur (City of Lakes), to name a few. But you could also venture to North and South India to explore even more of India’s cultural, natural and historical diversity.

To make the most of your time in India, here are some itinerary and trip suggestions from us -

Golden Triangle Tour (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) - Great way to experience central India’s rich culture, heritage and history and of-course, food! You also get to see the Taj Mahal! Our recommended tour (attended by a friend last year who really enjoyed it) is of 6 days - https://www.tourradar.com/t/191150

Side note: When in Jaipur, try including a trip to Chokhi Dhani - a fully immersive Rajasthani Village - A must-visit!

Agra - If you’re crunched on the number of days and would like just a day/2-day trip, visiting the Taj Mahal might be your #1 India bucket list item. Agra is about 3.5 hrs-drive from Delhi and we’d recommend visiting the Taj early AM (sunrise). Sunset can usually get much busier. Also visit, Agra Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Fatehpur Sikri and Mehtab Bagh

Jaipur - The Pink City of Jaipur is about 4.5 hrs from Agra or about 5 hrs from Delhi by car. Iconic sites in Jaipur include the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Palace and Jal Mahal. Do try a traditional Rajasthani Thaali (with Daal Bat Churma) or Laal Maas (Red Meat). You can also catch a local folk dance show in Jaipur (ask your hotel). And, please don’t forget to visit Chokhi Dhani!

Note: You could also cover Delhi-Agra-Jaipur by hiring a private taxi. Sample Itinerary is detailed at the end of this page.

Udaipur - The City of Lakes is just a short 1h20min flight away from Delhi. We’d recommend about 3 days in Udaipur to visit the iconic places like City Palace, Saheliyon Ki Baari, Gangaur Ghat, Jagmandir and Jagdish Temple.

We recommend staying in the Old City (Lal Ghat). Our favourite place to stay is the Jagat Niwas Palace: https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/jagat-niwas-palace.html

There are a lot of roof-top cafes and restaurants in the old city that are absolutely amazing (Jagat Niwas Palace included).

If you can splurge on stay (even for a night), we recommend The Lake Palace Hotel - a luxurious experience like no other!

Side note: Try out the Panghat Spa at Jagmandir for a wonderful pamper sesh.

Rishikesh - The Birth-place of Yoga. Need I (Div) say more? Hehe

Rishikesh is about 4-hrs-drive from Delhi or you could also look into trains (about 7-8 hours). Some of the iconic places to visit - Lakshman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Beatles Ashram (Yes, The Beatles!) and Neergarh Waterfall. For the adventurers, you can also explore the very popular Rishikesh river rafting and camping. You could also take a short 30-40 min-drive to Haridwar to see the Ganga Aarti at sunrise or sunset (we recommend the evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri) and also take a dip in the Holy Ganges!

Kerala - You could spend 5-7 days in Kerala, South India, and include places like Kochi, Munnar (tea-country) and Alleppey (explore the backwaters - Venice of the East). When in Kochi, visit Fort Kochi and try to catch a traditional kathakali show.

Must-do - Backwaters tour/ stay on a traditional houseboat in Alleppey.

Meghalaya - If you’d like to try something off-the-beaten track, you could travel to North-East India to Meghalaya and visit Shillong, Cherrapunjee, Elephant Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, Umiam Lake, and the Living Root Bridges. For more adventure, you could look into an Indiahikes trek - https://indiahikes.com/documented-trek/david-scott-trek

Other Tips and Tricks:

Please carry and consume Probiotics daily

Drink bottled water

Avoid raw, cut salads and fruits and street food - it may look delicious but please be cautious!

Wash your hands before eating

Try booking autos/cabs through uber/ola and choose cash as a payment method. If you insist on hailing autos, always ask Auto (tuk-tuk)-drivers to “go with metre” (might not agree)

Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered when visiting temples

Always carry some cash, since many small shops don’t accept cards

Some day-to-day hindi phrases:

- “Kaise hain aap?” (How are you?)

- “Theek hai” (Okay)

- “Haan” (Yes)/ “Nahi” (No)

- “Badhiya” (Great/ Excellent)

- “Ye kitne ka hai?” (How much is this for?)

- “Kitna logay?” (How much will you take?)

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