The north of India is a fantastic introduction to this vibrant subcontinent. With a 2 Week India Itinerary you can see the best of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh including the famous Taj Mahal, Thar Desert and incredible palaces and forts of Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
We love the north of India and after spending literally months making our way all around the different states and famous cities we have compiled details of the top spots, tips to get around and highlights from our favourites – and soon to be yours too!
Here is everything you need to know to plan a great two weeks in India.
- About this 2 Week India Itinerary
- Summary
- Highlights
- Best time to travel
- 2 WEEK INDIA ITINERARY
Day 1 – 2 – Delhi
Day 3 – 5 – Jaisalmer
Day 6 – 7 – Jodhpur
Day 8 – 9 – Udaipur
Day 10 – 11 – Jaipur
Day 12 – Agra
Day 13 – 14 – Delhi - Have more than 2 weeks in India?
- Booking accommodation
- Where to stay
- More about India
About this 2 Week India Itinerary
With two weeks in India, you will see the very best of highlights in the vibrant state of Rajasthan and the capital state of North India, Uttar Pradesh.
Enjoy the buzz and colours of Old Delhi, the bazars and markets and the iconic sites of the Mughal Empire. Sleep underneath the stars on camel safari in the Thar Desert and share in the love story of the Taj Mahal…
Summary – 2 Week India Itinerary for North India
See your complete adventure below.
- Day 1 – Delhi – Arrival
- Day 2 – Delhi – Tour of Old Delhi and Sarojini Market
- Day 3 – Jaisalmer – Flight
- Day 4, 5 – Jaisalmer – Camel Safari
- Day 6 – Jodhpur – Bus
- Day 7 – Jodhpur
- Day 8 – Udaipur – Car
- Day 9 – Udaipur
- Day 10 – Jaipur – Train
- Day 11 – Jaipur
- Day 12 – Agra – Train
- Day 13 – Agra – Taj Mahal
- Day 14 – Delhi
Highlights – 2 Week India Itinerary for North India
There is so much of India to choose from! Highlights of this 2 week India itinerary include:
- Take a rickshaw in Jaipur
- Ride the famous Indian trains
- Get caught in the colours and chaos of Delhi
- Sleep underneath the stars on overnight camel safari
- Explore the blue city of Jodhpur
- Jaipur’s iconic pink Wind Palace
- Stay in a traditional Haveli
- Udaipur’s famous City Palace
- Amber Fort
- Try Indian chai the traditional way
- Sunrise at the wondrous TAJ MAHAL
- Shopping for souvenirs in Old Delhi’s Main Bazaar
What is the best time of year for this 2 Week India Itinerary?
Keep in mind whilst planning your 2 Week India Itinerary that the best time to visit north India is in the winter months from October to March. The winter months are preferable as the days are sunny and not too humid.
The complete adventure – 2 Week India Itinerary
Read on for the full details.
Day 1 – Delhi – Arrival
Welcome to India! This 2 week India itinerary starts today in the Indian capital city of Delhi. Take a taxi to your hotel and get settled in.
Depending on what time of day you arrive in India and where you are staying in Delhi you can head out for a first taste of Indian cuisine (in India!) or take it easy and start today with dinner in your hotel to get ready for a full day of exploring tomorrow.
- Read our travel guide to India including all about arriving at New Delhi International Airport, getting a SIM card for India and managing money in India.
- Travel by taxi from the airport on arrival to your accommodation in Delhi.
- Stay overnight in hotel, Delhi.
Check prices for Hotel Taurus Sarovar Portico close to the airport.
Day 2 – Delhi – Tour of Old Delhi and Sarojini Market
Today take a day tour in old Delhi to see some of the most famous historical sights. Visit the fabulous Jama Masjid, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb and the beautiful Lodi Gardens.
Or if you are keen to start your India itinerary with a spot of shopping the morning is a good time to head to Sarojini Market in South Delhi. This is the best place to buy salwar kameez or Kurta to wear on your India trip!
You will have time after that to visit old Delhi and see the mosque and Red Fort or Humayun’s Tomb and Lodi Gardens before dinner at Connaught Place.
- Read about where to go shopping for Indian outfits, the ultimate 1-Day Delhi itinerary plus the top things to see and do in Delhi.
- Travel by autorickshaw.
Day tour of Delhi and Sarojini Market by auto-rickshaw with driver Sunny +91 95997 59259. See more about getting around in our detailed Delhi itinerary.
- Stay overnight in hotel, Delhi.
Day 3 – Jaisalmer – Flight from Delhi to Jaisalmer
Start today with breakfast in your hotel in Delhi.
Taxi to the domestic airport for a short flight to the beautiful Rajasthani desert town of Jaisalmer; known as the Golden City.
Flights to Jaisalmer operate during the winter months from October to March. Transfer by Jeep to your accommodation in time for a lassi on the rooftop of your guesthouse overlooking the Golden City and Jaisalmer Fort.
Take a wander into the village for a first look at a quieter, more rural India. Then walk up inside the Fort or see the sunset at Gadisar Lake before dinner at the guesthouse.
- Read all about the things to do in Jaisalmer, local food to try and what to see in Jaisalmer Fort.
- Travel by plane and Jeep.
Flight Delhi to Jaisalmer then transfer by Jeep to your accommodation.
- Stay overnight at Wanderlust Guesthouse, Jaisalmer.
Day 4, 5 – Jaisalmer – Camel Safari in the Thar Desert
Today is the highlight of Jaisalmer! This part of Rajasthan is famous for the Thar Desert and the chance to take an overnight camel safari and sleep underneath the stars.
The camel safari doesn’t start until the afternoon, so this morning is a good time for a walk into the Villagers Market to grab a scarf and get desert-ready. Take lunch on your guesthouse rooftop before departing by Jeep to the desert about 1 – 1.5 hours away.
Trek on camels from the village into the sunset and enjoy dinner cooked over the campfire in the sand dunes. Sleep (literally) underneath the stars.
- Read everything you need to know about an overnight camel safari in Jaisalmer.
- Travel by Jeep to the desert.
- Stay overnight in the Thar Desert sleeping underneath the stars.
After sunrise and breakfast in the desert return by camel to the nearby village and back again by Jeep to Jaisalmer.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch back at your guesthouse (and a shower after the desert). Take a late afternoon walking tour of Jaisalmer Fort or opt for a slow afternoon to take some rest.
- Read all about the things to do in Jaisalmer, local food to try and what to see in Jaisalmer Fort.
- Travel by Jeep back from the desert.
- Stay overnight at Wanderlust Guesthouse, Jaisalmer.
Day 6 – Jodhpur – Bus from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
Today is a travel day. Enjoy a last breakfast on the rooftop in Jaisalmer and one final chai from the market square.
Depart mid-late morning by bus from Jaisalmer. The bus takes around 5 – 6 hours to Jodhpur.
- Read about the bus from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur.
- Travel by bus.
Bus Jaisalmer to Jodhpur.
- Stay overnight at Raj Mandir Boutique Homestay, Jodhpur.
Day 7 – Jodhpur
Take a morning tour of the fascinating and historic BLUE city of Jodhpur with Blue City Walks. Explore the small blue laneways and see the historic Mehrangarh Fort, the famous stepwell and colourful Hindu temples and shrines dotted around the streets and courtyards of the Blue City.
In the afternoon visit the colour bazaars of the old city or take a cooking class.
- Travel on foot and by autorickshaw.
Take a rickshaw to start a walking tour from Mehrangarh Fort.
- Stay overnight at Raj Mandir Boutique Homestay, Jodhpur.
Day 8 – Udaipur – Car from Jodhpur to Udaipur stopping at Kumbhalgarh Fort
Today is another travel day and just over halfway through your 2 week India itinerary. The cities of Jodhpur and Udaipur are not connected with direct trains, and so the best way to get from Jodhpur to Udaipur is by road.
The travel time from Jodhpur to Udaipur is around five hours. Stop on the way to visit Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest forts in India.
- Travel by car.
Book a driver and car through your accommodation in Jodhpur.
- Stay overnight in a hotel, Udaipur.
Day 9 – Udaipur City Palace and Lake Pichola
Take a walk in the morning through the old city and explore the Ghats on the lakefront of Pichola Lake. Visit the City Palace and Museum and enjoy a boat trip out to Jagmandir Island, home to the iconic Jagmandir Water Palace which was once the summer residence of the royal family.
Finish your day in Udaipur with dinner at the waterfront Ambrai Restaurant.
- Read about Udaipur and the best things to do.
- Travel on foot, by boat and autorickshaw.
Explore Udaipur on foot and by rickshaw and include taking a boat trip out on Lake Pichola.
- Stay overnight in a hotel, Udaipur.
Day 10 – Jaipur – Train
Today is your first journey by train in India. Travel by train is one of the highlights of this 2 Week India Itinerary!
- SUGGESTED TRAIN
Udaipur to Jaipur
#20979 VANDE BHARAT
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departs 7:50am from Udaipur (UDZ)
Arrives 14:10pm to Jaipur (JP)
Take the early morning train from Udaipur and after arriving in Jaipur go straight to your accommodation – a traditional Haveli-style family hotel – by rickshaw.
Have some rest time this afternoon if you need it. Or get a rickshaw out to visit the beautiful Hawa Mahal – the Wind Palace of Jaipur.
- Read about traveling by train in India and taking the highspeed Vande Bharat Express train from Udaipur to Jaipur.
- Travel by superfast train.
#20979 VANDE BHARAT departs Udaipur (UDZ) at 7:50am arriving to Jaipur (JP) at 14:10pm on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun with a travel time of 6.5 hours.
Book the train Jaipur online.
- Stay overnight in traditional Haveli, Jaipur.
Day 11 – Jaipur – 2 Week India Itinerary
Today is all about exploring the fabulously Pink City of Jaipur. Book a day tour by rickshaw to see the Jal Mahal (Water Palace), Jantar Mantar (Observatory), Albert Hall Museum, City Palace, Amber Fort and Stepwell, Hindu temples and Akbar’s Masjid (Mosque).
There are lots of iconic sites to choose from today so get started early and be sure to include a stop sometime during the day for the best Lassi in India at Lassi Walah 312 on M.I. Road.
- Read about all the best things to do in Jaipur and how to get around.
- Travel by auto rickshaw.
Get picked up from the train station by driver Raja Rabbani and tour the Pink City by rickshaw. Contact Raja on WhatsApp +91 9928130309.
- Stay overnight in traditional Haveli, Jaipur.
Day 12 – Agra – Train from Jaipur to Agra
Get the morning train from Jaipur to Agra. This is popular railway journey taking 4 – 5 hours.
- SUGGESTED TRAIN
Jaipur to Agra
#22987 AII AGRA FORT SF EXPRESS
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departs 8:10am from Jaipur (JP)
Arrives 12:45pm to Agra Fort (AF)
Arrive in Agra and transfer by rickshaw to your homestay in time for a late lunch. After some rest, take a rickshaw out to Agra Fort or stay back for a unique Indian cooking class and make your own Indian meal for dinner with your host family.
- Read how to take the train from Jaipur to Agra.
- Travel by train.
AII AGRA FORT SF EXPRESS #22987 Departs daily from Jaipur (JP) at 8:10am arriving at Agra Fort (AF) at 12:45pm taking 4hrs 35mins.
Book the train Jaipur to Agra.
- Stay overnight at Aman Homestay, Agra.
Day 13 – Agra – Sunrise at Taj Mahal and train to Delhi
Begin today with the most famous wonder of this 2 Week India Itineary: the Taj Mahal!
Wake up before sunrise for the awaited iconic visit to the famous Taj Mahal. This is a great time to visit to beat the crowds for a unique tour without rush around this marvellous beauty.
Return to the homestay for a cooked breakfast with the option to rest until checkout time or head out again by rickshaw to visit the brilliant Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh and viewpoint to the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River.
Take an afternoon train back to Delhi.
- SUGGESTED TRAIN
Agra to Delhi
#12049 GATIMAAN EXP
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun*
Departs 17:50h from Agra Cantt (AGC)
Arrives 19:30h to Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
*Note the GATIMAAN EXP doesn’t operate on Friday.
- Read about taking the train Agra to Delhi.
- Travel by train.
GATIMAAN EXP #12049 Departs from Agra Cantt (AGC) at 17:50h arriving at Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) at 19:30h taking 1hr 40mins.
- Book the train to Delhi online from 12GoAsia.com.
- Stay overnight in a hotel, Delhi.
Day 14 – Delhi – 2 Week India Itinerary
Make the most of the last day on your 2 Week India itinerary with a day tour by rickshaw to New Delhi and some more of the famous city sites.
Visit the Ghandi Museum, Qutab Minar or the Sikh Gurudwara or go further from the old city to the Lotus Temple or Akshardham Hindu temple and museum.
If you are staying near Connaught Place or Paharganj take the chance to explore Main Bazaar on your doorstep for any last minute shopping and souvenirs. Otherwise make a stop at Dilli Haat Market for the best souvenir shopping in Delhi!
Enjoy one last dinner in Delhi in Connaught Place.
- Read about the top things to do in Delhi and see our detailed 1-, 2- or 3-Day Delhi itinerary.
- Travel by auto rickshaw.
Get around Delhi with driver Sunny. Contact him on WhatsApp +91 95997 59259 before you arrive in India with dates for tours and transport in Delhi.
- Stay overnight in hotel in Delhi.
Day 15 – Departure from Delhi
We hope you have enjoyed a great 2 Week India itinerary!
Have longer than two weeks in India?
Read more about the best things to do in other destinations in North India:
Booking accommodation for your 2 Week India Itinerary
To help with booking accommodation based on the above 2 Week India Itinerary, this is where you will spend your two weeks in India:
- Day 1 -2 – Delhi 2 nights
- Day 3 – 5 – Jaisalmer 3 nights
- Day 6 – 7 – Jodhpur 2 nights
- Day 8 – 9 – Udaipur 2 nights
- Day 10 – 12 – Jaipur 2 nights
- Day 13 – Agra 1 nights
- Day 14 – 15 – Delhi 1 or 2 nights
Happy travels and enjoy a fantastic two weeks in India!
Accommodation we recommend in Uttar Pradesh
- Delhi (Airport) / Mid-Range: Taurus Sarovar Portico
Beautiful hotel only a few km’s from Delhi International Airport. A great first stop arriving in India with buffet breakfast included and a restaurant onsite.
- South Delhi / Mid-Range: Haveli Hauz Khas
A homestay style Haveli in the popular Hauz Khas area of South Delhi.
- New Delhi / Mid-Range-Luxury: Shangri La’s Eros Hotel
The hotel has a few in house restaurants, including the signature Shang Palace and Sorrento. There’s also a gym, an outdoor pool and a spa.
- New Delhi / Budget: Smyle Inn
Extremely basic hotel in small back alley but with very friendly, helpful staff and simple breakfast included. Just off Main Bazaar.
- Agra / Budget-Mid: Aman Homestay
Friendly family-run homestay with rooftop views of The Taj Mahal. Great rickshaw driver service and home cooked meals. We stay here with our Group Trips to India.
- Agra / Budget-Mid: The Coral House Homestay by the Taj
Located only 700 metres from Taj Mahal with a relaxing homestay feel and comfortable common areas. A great dinner and breakfast option. We really enjoyed staying here.
- Agra / Mid-Luxury: Hotel Taj Resorts
Beautiful resort style accommodation only 600 metres from the Taj. Enjoy the incredible restaurant on-site and refreshing swimming pool.
Accommodation we recommend in Rajasthan
- Jaipur / Mid-Range: Jaipur Haveli
We recommend Jaipur Haveli and stay here on our India Group Trips. It is an incredible old haveli home in heart of Jaipur with beautiful rooms, great attention to detail and very friendly staff and owners.
- Jaisalmer / Budget: The Wanderlust Guesthouse
AMAZING guest-house! We love staying here and can highly recommend. Great rooms; rooftop restaurant overlooking the fort; awesome camel safaris!
- Jodhpur / Budget: Raj Mandir Boutique Homestay
Good location in Blue City, spacious room with small balcony inside Haveli style home. Tiny little doors, lots of unique decor and artefacts.
- Udaipur / Luxury: Taj Lake Palace (Jag Niwas)
This is the most iconic feature of Udaipur’s landscape! The hotel is a luxury accommodation and former palace located right in the middle of Lake Pichola. - Udaipur / Boutique: Udai Kothi
A small, boutique property in the heart of town next to Ambrai Ghat and restaurant with a rooftop overlooking the City Palace and Lake Pichola. - Udaipur / Budget-Mid-Range: Hotel Lake Star
Family owned and run small hotel with spacious, simple rooms including an epic lake-view family room. This is where we stayed in Udaipur.
Read more about travel in North India and other India itineraries
- Ultimate 1 Week Golden Triangle Itinerary: Two Options.
- 5 North India Itinerary Options.
- 10 Day Rajasthan India Itinerary.
- 10 Day Punjab India to Pakistan Itinerary.
- Epic 3 Week India Rajasthan Itinerary.
- 5 Days in Kerala, South India.
- Ultimate 3 Week India Itinerary.
- 2-Day Detailed Varanasi Itinerary.
- The Perfect One Day in Delhi Itinerary.
About travel planning for India and beyond
These are other websites we use for planning and booking travel.
- Booking.com – The best all-around accommodation booking site that constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates. They have the widest selection of budget accommodation and it’s easy to filter and sort into price and availability with all the extras you are looking for personally.
- 12GoAsia – Book trains anywhere in Asia through 12Go.
- Skyscanner– This is by far our favourite flight search engine. They are able to search small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites often miss. We book all our flights through Skyscanner.
- GetYourGuide– Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions offered all around the world including everything from walking tours, to street-food tours, cooking classes, desert safari’s and more!
- SafetyWing – A global travel insurance that covers people from all over the world while outside their home country. You can buy it short or longterm; and even if you are out of the country.
- World Nomads – Travel insurance tailored for longterm travel and nomads (including those who have already left home). Make sure you have travel insurance before embarking on your 2 Week India Itinerary!
