6 days in New Delhi, Agra & Fatehpur Sikri Itinerary

Designed by notable English architects and proclaimed India's capital in 1931, New Delhi sits in the middle of a sprawling metropolitan area with a population of over 25 million.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Raj Ghat, Sarojini Nagar Market, Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga, and other attractions you added. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Humayun's Tomb and India Gate. Gandhi Smriti and National Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's still lots to do: hunt for treasures at Chandni Chowk, look and learn at Jantar Mantar, explore the world behind art at Crafts Museum, and step into the grandiose world of Red Fort (Lal Quila).

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Pune to New Delhi is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

On the 25th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Taj Mahal, then take in the exciting artwork at Taj Gallery, and then explore the historical opulence of Agra Fort. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mina Masjid and then examine the collection at Taj Museum.

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You can drive from New Delhi to Agra in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Maryamuzzamani Palace, then steep yourself in history at Buland Darwaza, and then contemplate the long history of Hathi Pol.

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Getting from Agra to Fatehpur Sikri by train takes about an hour. Other options: drive. In December, daily temperatures in Fatehpur Sikri can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.