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North India architecture and cinema

Short middle stop and a slower finish

Submitted by Under Open Skies
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Route and nights

  1. Delhi5 nights
  2. Jaipur2 nights
  3. Mumbai6 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

Compare: Rail or regional flights to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
14
Nights
13
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
85

Days by place

Mumbai
6
Delhi
5
Jaipur
2
Elephanta Island
1

Hotels and other stays

The Gordon House Hotel · Mumbai
6 nights
The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions
5 nights
Shahpura House · Jaipur
2 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
36
Activity
31
Ground transport
11
Lodging
6
Rail
1

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Delhi
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi
The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsDelhi
Day 2 Delhi
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Connaught Place, New Delhi
  2. to · Activity Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib’s public areas Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi

    Check current visitor etiquette for head covering, shoes, and photography.

  3. to · Activity Walk a short route toward the central civic streets Connaught Place, New Delhi
  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Connaught Place, New Delhi
  5. to · Activity Choose a second public religious site only if its hours and rules fit New Delhi

    Allow time for worship schedules and transit.

  6. to · Activity Return to the hotel area for a break Janpath, New Delhi
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi
The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsDelhi
Day 3 Delhi
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Connaught Place, New Delhi
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the National Gallery of Modern Art National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
  3. to · Activity Choose a collection at the gallery National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

    Check opening days and the exhibition calendar.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
  5. to · Activity Visit a second gallery or take a short India Gate area walk India Gate, New Delhi
  6. to · Ground transport Return toward Janpath Janpath, New Delhi
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi
The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsDelhi
Day 4 Delhi
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Connaught Place, New Delhi
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Humayun’s Tomb Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
  3. to · Activity Walk the tomb gardens and compare their approaches Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi

    Check opening and ticket conditions. Leave time for shade and an accessible route where available.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
  5. to · Activity Choose a shorter visit at Sunder Nursery if open Sunder Nursery, Delhi
  6. to · Ground transport Return toward Janpath Janpath, New Delhi
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi
The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsDelhi
Day 5 Delhi
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Connaught Place, New Delhi
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Chandni Chowk Chandni Chowk, Delhi

    Choose public transit or a guide who can confirm the meeting point.

  3. to · Activity Walk a short market route and compare food vendors Chandni Chowk, Delhi

    Keep the walk short if the lanes are crowded. Ask about ingredients when needed.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch in the market area Chandni Chowk, Delhi

    Check what a food tour includes before scheduling a separate meal.

  5. to · Activity Walk the public lanes around the spice market or take a sheltered break Khari Baoli, Delhi
  6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi
The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsDelhi
Day 6 Jaipur
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Connaught Place, New Delhi
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time for the first connection The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions
  3. to · Rail 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.

  4. to · Lodging 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.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Bani Park, Jaipur
Shahpura HouseJaipur
Day 7 Jaipur
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Bani Park, Jaipur
  2. to · Activity Compare textiles and printed fabrics before the workshop Jaipur

    Ask about fabric, dye, and care when comparing pieces.

  3. to · Activity 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.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Jaipur
  5. to · Activity See an open textile exhibition or compare finished pieces Jaipur
  6. to · Activity Allow time to pack purchases or take a break Jaipur
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Bani Park, Jaipur
Shahpura HouseJaipur
Day 8 Mumbai
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Bani Park, Jaipur
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time for the first connection Shahpura House
  3. to · Ground transport 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.

  4. to · Lodging 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.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Colaba, Mumbai
The Gordon House HotelMumbai
Day 9 Mumbai
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Colaba, Mumbai
  2. to · Activity Walk public approaches around the Oval Maidan Oval Maidan, Mumbai

    Compare façades across the open ground and use marked crossings.

  3. to · Activity Compare Gothic and Art Deco blocks nearby Oval Maidan, Mumbai
  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Oval Maidan, Mumbai
  5. to · Activity Walk past public buildings around Fort and Kala Ghoda Kala Ghoda, Mumbai

    Use exterior stops unless an interior visit is confirmed.

  6. to · Ground transport Return toward Nariman Point Nariman Point, Mumbai
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
The Gordon House HotelMumbai
Day 10 Elephanta Island
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Colaba, Mumbai
  2. to · Ground transport 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.

  3. to · Activity 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.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch on the island if options suit Elephanta Island

    Carry a fallback if you have dietary constraints.

  5. to · Activity Return to the jetty with time for the departure Elephanta Island Jetty
  6. to · Ground transport Take the return ferry and head back toward Nariman Point Gateway of India, Mumbai
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
The Gordon House HotelMumbai
Day 11 Mumbai
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Colaba, Mumbai
  2. to · Activity Walk the public lanes around Crawford Market Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, Mumbai

    Check operating hours and use a short route in heat.

  3. to · Activity Compare food vendors and shopfronts near the market Fort, Mumbai
  4. to · Meal Have a neighborhood lunch around Fort or Colaba Fort, Mumbai

    Check prices and ingredient choices before ordering.

  5. to · Activity Walk a shorter covered or shaded route before returning Fort, Mumbai
  6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
The Gordon House HotelMumbai
Day 12 Mumbai
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Colaba, Mumbai
  2. to · Activity Walk the public waterfront at the Gateway of India Gateway of India, Mumbai

    Check access restrictions and avoid ferry queues unless you are traveling.

  3. to · Activity Compare the surrounding Colaba streets and waterfront buildings Colaba, Mumbai
  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Colaba, Mumbai
  5. to · Activity Choose an open history stop in the Kala Ghoda area Kala Ghoda, Mumbai

    Check current hours and route access.

  6. to · Ground transport Return toward the hotel Nariman Point, Mumbai
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
The Gordon House HotelMumbai
Day 13 Mumbai
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Colaba, Mumbai
  2. to · Activity Walk a short Marine Drive section from Nariman Point Marine Drive, Mumbai

    Choose a turnaround point. Shorten the walk in heat or heavy rain.

  3. to · Activity See a second waterfront perspective near the curve of the bay Marine Drive, Mumbai
  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Marine Drive, Mumbai
  5. to · Activity Take a sheltered city stop or return to the hotel Churchgate, Mumbai
  6. to · Activity Return to Nariman Point by a different public route Nariman Point, Mumbai
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
The Gordon House HotelMumbai
Day 14 Mumbai
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Gateway of India, Mumbai

    Skip the walk if your departure is early.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage The Gordon House Hotel
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Colaba, Mumbai

    Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Open map for Delhi
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi
    The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsDelhi
  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Open map for Delhi
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Connaught Place, New Delhi
    2. to · Activity Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib’s public areas Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi

      Check current visitor etiquette for head covering, shoes, and photography.

    3. to · Activity Walk a short route toward the central civic streets Connaught Place, New Delhi
    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Connaught Place, New Delhi
    5. to · Activity Choose a second public religious site only if its hours and rules fit New Delhi

      Allow time for worship schedules and transit.

    6. to · Activity Return to the hotel area for a break Janpath, New Delhi
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi
    The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsDelhi
  3. Day 3

    Delhi

    Open map for Delhi
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Connaught Place, New Delhi
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the National Gallery of Modern Art National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
    3. to · Activity Choose a collection at the gallery National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

      Check opening days and the exhibition calendar.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
    5. to · Activity Visit a second gallery or take a short India Gate area walk India Gate, New Delhi
    6. to · Ground transport Return toward Janpath Janpath, New Delhi
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi
    The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsDelhi
  4. Day 4

    Delhi

    Open map for Delhi
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Connaught Place, New Delhi
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Humayun’s Tomb Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
    3. to · Activity Walk the tomb gardens and compare their approaches Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi

      Check opening and ticket conditions. Leave time for shade and an accessible route where available.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
    5. to · Activity Choose a shorter visit at Sunder Nursery if open Sunder Nursery, Delhi
    6. to · Ground transport Return toward Janpath Janpath, New Delhi
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi
    The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsDelhi
  5. Day 5

    Delhi

    Open map for Delhi
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Connaught Place, New Delhi
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Chandni Chowk Chandni Chowk, Delhi

      Choose public transit or a guide who can confirm the meeting point.

    3. to · Activity Walk a short market route and compare food vendors Chandni Chowk, Delhi

      Keep the walk short if the lanes are crowded. Ask about ingredients when needed.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch in the market area Chandni Chowk, Delhi

      Check what a food tour includes before scheduling a separate meal.

    5. to · Activity Walk the public lanes around the spice market or take a sheltered break Khari Baoli, Delhi
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Connaught Place, New Delhi
    The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsDelhi
  6. Day 6

    Jaipur

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Connaught Place, New Delhi
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time for the first connection The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions
    3. to · Rail 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.

    4. to · Lodging 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.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Bani Park, Jaipur
    Shahpura HouseJaipur
  7. Day 7

    Jaipur

    Open map for Jaipur
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Bani Park, Jaipur
    2. to · Activity Compare textiles and printed fabrics before the workshop Jaipur

      Ask about fabric, dye, and care when comparing pieces.

    3. to · Activity 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.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Jaipur
    5. to · Activity See an open textile exhibition or compare finished pieces Jaipur
    6. to · Activity Allow time to pack purchases or take a break Jaipur
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Bani Park, Jaipur
    Shahpura HouseJaipur
  8. Day 8

    Mumbai

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Bani Park, Jaipur
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time for the first connection Shahpura House
    3. to · Ground transport 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.

    4. to · Lodging 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.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Colaba, Mumbai
    The Gordon House HotelMumbai
  9. Day 9

    Mumbai

    Open map for Mumbai
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Colaba, Mumbai
    2. to · Activity Walk public approaches around the Oval Maidan Oval Maidan, Mumbai

      Compare façades across the open ground and use marked crossings.

    3. to · Activity Compare Gothic and Art Deco blocks nearby Oval Maidan, Mumbai
    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Oval Maidan, Mumbai
    5. to · Activity Walk past public buildings around Fort and Kala Ghoda Kala Ghoda, Mumbai

      Use exterior stops unless an interior visit is confirmed.

    6. to · Ground transport Return toward Nariman Point Nariman Point, Mumbai
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
    The Gordon House HotelMumbai
  10. Day 10

    Elephanta Island

    Open map for Elephanta Island
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Colaba, Mumbai
    2. to · Ground transport 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.

    3. to · Activity 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.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch on the island if options suit Elephanta Island

      Carry a fallback if you have dietary constraints.

    5. to · Activity Return to the jetty with time for the departure Elephanta Island Jetty
    6. to · Ground transport Take the return ferry and head back toward Nariman Point Gateway of India, Mumbai
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
    The Gordon House HotelMumbai
  11. Day 11

    Mumbai

    Open map for Mumbai
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Colaba, Mumbai
    2. to · Activity Walk the public lanes around Crawford Market Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, Mumbai

      Check operating hours and use a short route in heat.

    3. to · Activity Compare food vendors and shopfronts near the market Fort, Mumbai
    4. to · Meal Have a neighborhood lunch around Fort or Colaba Fort, Mumbai

      Check prices and ingredient choices before ordering.

    5. to · Activity Walk a shorter covered or shaded route before returning Fort, Mumbai
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
    The Gordon House HotelMumbai
  12. Day 12

    Mumbai

    Open map for Mumbai
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Colaba, Mumbai
    2. to · Activity Walk the public waterfront at the Gateway of India Gateway of India, Mumbai

      Check access restrictions and avoid ferry queues unless you are traveling.

    3. to · Activity Compare the surrounding Colaba streets and waterfront buildings Colaba, Mumbai
    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Colaba, Mumbai
    5. to · Activity Choose an open history stop in the Kala Ghoda area Kala Ghoda, Mumbai

      Check current hours and route access.

    6. to · Ground transport Return toward the hotel Nariman Point, Mumbai
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
    The Gordon House HotelMumbai
  13. Day 13

    Mumbai

    Open map for Mumbai
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Colaba, Mumbai
    2. to · Activity Walk a short Marine Drive section from Nariman Point Marine Drive, Mumbai

      Choose a turnaround point. Shorten the walk in heat or heavy rain.

    3. to · Activity See a second waterfront perspective near the curve of the bay Marine Drive, Mumbai
    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Marine Drive, Mumbai
    5. to · Activity Take a sheltered city stop or return to the hotel Churchgate, Mumbai
    6. to · Activity Return to Nariman Point by a different public route Nariman Point, Mumbai
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
    The Gordon House HotelMumbai
  14. Day 14

    Mumbai

    Open map for Mumbai
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Colaba, Mumbai
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Gateway of India, Mumbai

      Skip the walk if your departure is early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage The Gordon House Hotel
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Colaba, Mumbai

      Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.