# North India architecture and cinema · More time in the middle and at the far end

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/open-jaw/north-india-architecture-and-cinema-z0719/>)

More time in the middle and at the far end

- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 12
- Interests: Design, Tradition & Beliefs, Science, Arts & Theatre, Nature, Film, Food & Drink

## Route and nights

- Delhi · 3 night(s)
- Jaipur · 4 night(s)
- Mumbai · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Rail or regional flights to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Delhi

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions
- 16:30 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Connaught Place, New Delhi. Skip this block if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Connaught Place, New Delhi
Overnight: [The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions](<https://www.hotels.com/ho327741/the-connaught-new-delhi-ihcl-seleqtions-new-delhi-india/>) · Delhi

### Day 2 · Delhi

- 08:05 to 08:50 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 09:05 to 10:30 · Visit Agrasen ki Baoli if open · Agrasen ki Baoli, New Delhi. Use the upper level if stairs are unsuitable.
- 10:45 to 12:00 · Walk the Connaught Place arcades · Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 12:10 to 13:10 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 13:30 to 15:20 · Compare civic axes and public space near India Gate · India Gate, New Delhi. Check road and public access before leaving Janpath.
- 15:35 to 16:45 · Return toward the hotel · Janpath, New Delhi
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Connaught Place, New Delhi
Overnight: [The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions](<https://www.hotels.com/ho327741/the-connaught-new-delhi-ihcl-seleqtions-new-delhi-india/>) · Delhi

### Day 3 · Delhi

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 09:00 to 10:45 · Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib’s public areas · Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi. Check current visitor etiquette for head covering, shoes, and photography.
- 10:55 to 12:05 · Walk a short route toward the central civic streets · Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 12:10 to 13:10 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 13:30 to 15:20 · Choose a second public religious site only if its hours and rules fit · New Delhi. Allow time for worship schedules and transit.
- 15:35 to 16:40 · Return to the hotel area for a break · Janpath, New Delhi
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Connaught Place, New Delhi
Overnight: [The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions](<https://www.hotels.com/ho327741/the-connaught-new-delhi-ihcl-seleqtions-new-delhi-india/>) · Delhi

### Day 4 · Jaipur

- 07:30 to 08:15 · Have breakfast before checking out · Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 08:15 to 09:00 · Check out and allow time for the first connection · The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions
- 09:00 to 15:15 · Travel from Delhi to Jaipur · Jaipur. Use booked train times and leave time to reach the correct station. Check your arrival station and hotel pickup. Replace the suggested window with the actual departure and arrival times.
- 15:15 to 16:05 · Check in after reaching the new base · Shahpura House. Use this time for a quick check-in and keep dinner flexible if you are delayed.
- 17:50 to 19:05 · Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows · Bani Park, Jaipur
Overnight: [Shahpura House](<https://www.hotels.com/ho333402/shahpura-house-jaipur-india/>) · Jaipur

### Day 5 · Jaipur

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Bani Park, Jaipur
- 09:15 to 10:05 · Walk the public approaches around City Palace and Jantar Mantar · Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
- 10:15 to 12:20 · Compare instruments at Jantar Mantar · Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. Check opening and arrange a guide only if you want more help reading the instruments.
- 12:25 to 13:25 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
- 13:35 to 15:20 · Choose another open heritage stop or a short walk by Hawa Mahal · Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
- 15:35 to 16:40 · Return toward the hotel · Sansar Chandra Road, Jaipur
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Bani Park, Jaipur
Overnight: [Shahpura House](<https://www.hotels.com/ho333402/shahpura-house-jaipur-india/>) · Jaipur

### Day 6 · Jaipur

- 08:10 to 08:55 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Bani Park, Jaipur
- 09:10 to 10:20 · Compare textiles and printed fabrics before the workshop · Jaipur. Ask about fabric, dye, and care when comparing pieces.
- 10:30 to 12:30 · Join a booked block-printing workshop if available · Jaipur. Use the workshop’s actual address and start time. Choose a shop or gallery if you cannot book.
- 12:35 to 13:30 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Jaipur
- 13:40 to 15:30 · See an open textile exhibition or compare finished pieces · Jaipur
- 15:45 to 16:45 · Allow time to pack purchases or take a break · Jaipur
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Bani Park, Jaipur
Overnight: [Shahpura House](<https://www.hotels.com/ho333402/shahpura-house-jaipur-india/>) · Jaipur

### Day 7 · Jaipur

- 07:35 to 08:20 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Bani Park, Jaipur
- 08:35 to 10:05 · Travel to Amber Fort · Amber Fort, Jaipur. Check vehicle drop-off, opening hours, and the approach before leaving.
- 10:15 to 12:25 · Visit Amber Fort and compare its courtyards · Amber Fort, Jaipur. Choose a shorter route if heat, stairs, or crowds limit the visit.
- 12:30 to 13:20 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Amber Fort, Jaipur
- 13:30 to 15:30 · Visit City Palace if the return and entry schedule fit · City Palace, Jaipur. If Amber runs long, walk the public streets around the palace instead.
- 15:45 to 16:50 · Return to the hotel area · Sansar Chandra Road, Jaipur
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Bani Park, Jaipur
Overnight: [Shahpura House](<https://www.hotels.com/ho333402/shahpura-house-jaipur-india/>) · Jaipur

### Day 8 · Mumbai

- 07:30 to 08:15 · Have breakfast before checking out · Bani Park, Jaipur
- 08:15 to 09:00 · Check out and allow time for the first connection · Shahpura House
- 09:00 to 17:15 · Travel from Jaipur to Mumbai · Mumbai. Use booked transport and allow for traffic near the Mumbai hotel. An overnight booking requires moving hotel and arrival blocks. Replace the suggested window with the actual departure and arrival times.
- 17:15 to 18:05 · Check in after reaching the new base · The Gordon House Hotel. Use this time for a quick check-in and keep dinner flexible if you are delayed.
- 18:25 to 19:40 · Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows · Colaba, Mumbai
Overnight: [The Gordon House Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho199344/the-gordon-house-hotel-mumbai-india/>) · Mumbai

### Day 9 · Mumbai

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Colaba, Mumbai
- 09:00 to 10:45 · Walk a short Marine Drive section from Nariman Point · Marine Drive, Mumbai. Choose a turnaround point. Shorten the walk in heat or heavy rain.
- 10:55 to 12:00 · See a second waterfront perspective near the curve of the bay · Marine Drive, Mumbai
- 12:10 to 13:10 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Marine Drive, Mumbai
- 13:25 to 15:20 · Take a sheltered city stop or return to the hotel · Churchgate, Mumbai
- 15:40 to 16:45 · Return to Nariman Point by a different public route · Nariman Point, Mumbai
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Colaba, Mumbai
Overnight: [The Gordon House Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho199344/the-gordon-house-hotel-mumbai-india/>) · Mumbai

### Day 10 · Elephanta Island

- 07:00 to 07:45 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Colaba, Mumbai
- 08:00 to 10:35 · Travel to the Gateway and take a confirmed ferry to Elephanta · Gateway of India, Mumbai. Check service days, weather, and the last return before boarding.
- 10:45 to 12:35 · Visit the public Elephanta cave complex if access permits · Elephanta Caves. Choose a shorter route if steps, heat, or crowding make the full visit impractical.
- 12:45 to 13:45 · Have lunch on the island if options suit · Elephanta Island. Carry a fallback if you have dietary constraints.
- 14:00 to 15:10 · Return to the jetty with time for the departure · Elephanta Island Jetty
- 15:20 to 18:00 · Take the return ferry and head back toward Nariman Point · Gateway of India, Mumbai
- 18:20 to 19:35 · Have dinner near the hotel · Colaba, Mumbai
Overnight: [The Gordon House Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho199344/the-gordon-house-hotel-mumbai-india/>) · Mumbai

### Day 11 · Mumbai

- 07:50 to 08:35 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Colaba, Mumbai
- 08:50 to 10:15 · Travel to a confirmed cinema visit or a central film history stop · Mumbai. Use the actual operator’s location. Studio access and photography depend on the booking.
- 10:25 to 12:25 · Take a confirmed studio tour or visit the National Museum of Indian Cinema if open · National Museum of Indian Cinema, Mumbai. Choose one option and adjust times for the studio location.
- 12:30 to 13:30 · Have lunch near the morning stops · National Museum of Indian Cinema, Mumbai
- 13:40 to 15:25 · Allow time for a second exhibit or return toward town · Mumbai
- 17:25 to 18:35 · Have an early dinner before the show · Nariman Point, Mumbai. If you do not book a show, choose a later dinner and keep the evening free.
- 19:15 to 21:30 · Keep a slot for a film screening if booked · Mumbai. Check venue and running time and move dinner if needed.
Overnight: [The Gordon House Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho199344/the-gordon-house-hotel-mumbai-india/>) · Mumbai

### Day 12 · Mumbai

- 08:05 to 08:50 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Colaba, Mumbai
- 09:05 to 10:40 · Walk the public lanes around Crawford Market · Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, Mumbai. Check operating hours and use a short route in heat.
- 10:50 to 11:55 · Compare food vendors and shopfronts near the market · Fort, Mumbai
- 12:00 to 13:20 · Have a neighborhood lunch around Fort or Colaba · Fort, Mumbai. Check prices and ingredient choices before ordering.
- 13:45 to 15:40 · Walk a shorter covered or shaded route before returning · Fort, Mumbai
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Colaba, Mumbai
Overnight: [The Gordon House Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho199344/the-gordon-house-hotel-mumbai-india/>) · Mumbai

### Day 13 · Mumbai

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Colaba, Mumbai
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Gateway of India, Mumbai. Skip the walk if your departure is early.
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect luggage · The Gordon House Hotel
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Colaba, Mumbai. Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.