6 days in New Delhi, Varanasi & Agra 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.

New Delhi is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Humayun's Tomb, steep yourself in history at Raj Ghat, step into the grandiose world of Red Fort, and stop by Green the Gap.

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Surat to New Delhi is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Surat in February, things will get slightly colder in New Delhi: highs are around 29°C and lows about 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can fly to Varanasi.

A sacred city for Hindus and thought by many to be the place where Buddhism formed as a religion, Varanasi leaves an imprint on the hearts and minds of visitors regardless of their creed, race, or religion.

On the 15th (Wed), admire the striking features of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), then explore the activities along Ganges River, and then look for gifts at The Bed Silk & Pashmina.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Varanasi road trip planning website.

Getting from New Delhi to Varanasi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. February in Varanasi sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Agra.

Tourism in Agra revolves around two words: Taj Mahal.

On the 16th (Thu), step into the grandiose world of Agra Fort, then admire the landmark architecture of Taj Mahal, and then look for gifts at Anil Handicrafts. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Diwan E Aam, make a trip to Jahangir Mahal, then admire the landmark architecture of Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bageshwarnath Temple.

To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Agra online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Varanasi to Agra takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Varanasi in February since evenings lows in Agra dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.