# North India architecture and cinema · Short middle stop and a slower finish

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/open-jaw/north-india-architecture-and-cinema-z0720/>)

Short middle stop and a slower finish

- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 13
- Interests: Tradition & Beliefs, Arts & Theatre, History, Food & Drink, Design, Nature

## Route and nights

- Delhi · 5 night(s)
- Jaipur · 2 night(s)
- Mumbai · 6 night(s)

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

## 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

- 08:00 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 3 · Delhi

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 09:15 to 10:15 · Travel to the National Gallery of Modern Art · National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
- 10:20 to 12:20 · Choose a collection at the gallery · National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi. Check opening days and the exhibition calendar.
- 12:25 to 13:25 · Have lunch near the morning stops · National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
- 13:35 to 15:20 · Visit a second gallery or take a short India Gate area walk · India Gate, New Delhi
- 15:35 to 16:40 · Return toward Janpath · 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 · Delhi

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 09:00 to 10:05 · Travel to Humayun’s Tomb · Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
- 10:15 to 12:20 · 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.
- 12:25 to 13:25 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
- 13:35 to 15:25 · Choose a shorter visit at Sunder Nursery if open · Sunder Nursery, Delhi
- 15:45 to 16:45 · Return toward Janpath · 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 5 · Delhi

- 07:55 to 08:40 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Connaught Place, New Delhi
- 08:55 to 10:00 · Travel toward Chandni Chowk · Chandni Chowk, Delhi. Choose public transit or a guide who can confirm the meeting point.
- 10:10 to 11:55 · 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.
- 12:05 to 13:15 · Have lunch in the market area · Chandni Chowk, Delhi. Check what a food tour includes before scheduling a separate meal.
- 13:35 to 15:25 · Walk the public lanes around the spice market or take a sheltered break · Khari Baoli, 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 6 · 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 7 · 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 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 10:40 · Walk public approaches around the Oval Maidan · Oval Maidan, Mumbai. Compare façades across the open ground and use marked crossings.
- 10:55 to 12:05 · Compare Gothic and Art Deco blocks nearby · Oval Maidan, Mumbai
- 12:10 to 13:10 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Oval Maidan, Mumbai
- 13:30 to 15:15 · Walk past public buildings around Fort and Kala Ghoda · Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. Use exterior stops unless an interior visit is confirmed.
- 15:35 to 16:45 · Return toward Nariman Point · 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

- 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 12 · Mumbai

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Colaba, Mumbai
- 09:00 to 10:35 · Walk the public waterfront at the Gateway of India · Gateway of India, Mumbai. Check access restrictions and avoid ferry queues unless you are traveling.
- 10:50 to 12:05 · Compare the surrounding Colaba streets and waterfront buildings · Colaba, Mumbai
- 12:10 to 13:10 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Colaba, Mumbai
- 13:25 to 15:20 · Choose an open history stop in the Kala Ghoda area · Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. Check current hours and route access.
- 15:35 to 16:45 · Return toward the hotel · 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 13 · 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 14 · 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.