# Delhi with a day in Agra

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/single-base-plus-day-trip/delhi-with-a-day-in-agra-z0320/>)

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- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 6
- Interests: History, Food & Drink, Design, Arts & Theatre

## Route and nights

- Delhi · 6 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## 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 Imperial New Delhi
- 16:30 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Janpath, New Delhi. Skip the walk if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Janpath, New Delhi
Overnight: [The Imperial New Delhi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho188603/the-imperial-new-delhi-new-delhi-india/>) · Delhi

### Day 2 · Delhi

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Janpath, 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 · Janpath, New Delhi
Overnight: [The Imperial New Delhi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho188603/the-imperial-new-delhi-new-delhi-india/>) · Delhi

### Day 3 · Delhi

- 07:55 to 08:40 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Janpath, 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 · Janpath, New Delhi
Overnight: [The Imperial New Delhi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho188603/the-imperial-new-delhi-new-delhi-india/>) · Delhi

### Day 4 · Agra

- 05:30 to 06:15 · Have an early or packed breakfast · Janpath, New Delhi
- 06:30 to 10:30 · Take a booked train to Agra and connect to the Taj Mahal · Agra Cantt Railway Station. Use confirmed train times and check official opening, admission, and entry restrictions before booking.
- 10:40 to 12:55 · Visit the Taj Mahal grounds if access is confirmed · Taj Mahal, Agra. Allow time for security and walking. Check what you may carry.
- 13:05 to 14:10 · Have lunch near the site or the station · Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- 14:25 to 15:30 · Choose a short exterior stop or head back to the station · Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Add a second attraction only when your confirmed return allows it.
- 15:45 to 19:30 · Return to Delhi on the service you booked · Agra Cantt Railway Station
- 19:50 to 21:05 · Have dinner near the hotel · Janpath, New Delhi
Overnight: [The Imperial New Delhi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho188603/the-imperial-new-delhi-new-delhi-india/>) · Delhi

### Day 5 · Delhi

- 08:05 to 08:50 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Janpath, 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 · Janpath, New Delhi
Overnight: [The Imperial New Delhi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho188603/the-imperial-new-delhi-new-delhi-india/>) · Delhi

### Day 6 · Delhi

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Janpath, 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 · Janpath, New Delhi
Overnight: [The Imperial New Delhi](<https://www.hotels.com/ho188603/the-imperial-new-delhi-new-delhi-india/>) · Delhi

### Day 7 · Delhi

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Janpath, New Delhi
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Janpath, New Delhi
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect your bags · The Imperial New Delhi
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Janpath, New Delhi. Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.