7-Day Journey Through Delhi, Agra, and Haridwar Itinerary

Begin your day with a serene visit to Lotus Temple (Bahá'í House of Worship). The temple's unique architecture and tranquil environment make it an ideal spot for morning reflection. Spend about 1.5 hours here.

For lunch, head to Karim's near Jama Masjid. Afterward, explore Humayun's Tomb, another UNESCO World Heritage site that inspired the design of the Taj Mahal. Allocate around 2 hours for this visit.

End your day with a spiritual experience at Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah (Nizamuddin Dargah). Enjoy the evening qawwali session before dining at Indian Accent, known for its contemporary Indian cuisine.

Kick off your day with a visit to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a prominent Sikh temple known for its beautiful architecture and community kitchen. Spend about 1 hour here.

Have lunch at Saravana Bhavan in Connaught Place before heading to Dilli Haat. This open-air market offers a variety of crafts, food stalls, and cultural performances. Plan to spend around 2-3 hours here.

Wrap up your day with some shopping at Sarojini Nagar Market. This popular market is known for its affordable fashion finds. End your evening with dinner at Moti Mahal Deluxe, famous for its butter chicken.

Drive back to Delhi from Haridwar (approximately 5-hour drive). Upon arrival, check into your hotel and freshen up.

For lunch, dine at Farzi Cafe known for its innovative Indian cuisine before heading to Qutub Minar, another UNESCO World Heritage site that showcases Indo-Islamic architecture. Spend around 2 hours exploring this historical monument.

End your trip with some leisure time at Connaught Place, one of Delhi's most popular shopping and dining destinations. Enjoy dinner at Pindi, famous for its North Indian dishes before heading back to your hotel.

Depart early from Delhi to Agra (approximately 3-hour drive). Start your Agra tour with a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal. Spend around 2 hours marveling at this wonder of the world.

For lunch, dine at Pinch Of Spice in Agra before visiting Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage site that offers stunning views of the Taj Mahal from its premises. Allocate about 2 hours here.

Before heading back to Delhi, stop by Mehtab Bagh for sunset views of the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River. Return to Delhi in time for dinner at Dum Pukht, renowned for its Awadhi cuisine.

Start your day with a visit to Har Ki Pauri, one of the most sacred ghats in Haridwar. Participate in the morning Ganga Aarti and take a holy dip in the Ganges River. Spend around 2 hours here.

For lunch, head to Chotiwala Restaurant which is famous for its traditional Indian thali. Afterward, visit Mansa Devi Temple located on Bilwa Parvat. You can take a cable car ride to reach the temple and enjoy panoramic views of Haridwar. Allocate about 2 hours for this visit.

Conclude your day with a serene evening at Shantikunj Ashram. Participate in meditation sessions and explore the spiritual teachings offered here. End your evening with dinner at Hoshiyar Puri, known for its authentic North Indian cuisine.

Begin your day with a visit to Chandi Devi Temple, another significant temple located on Neel Parvat. You can reach the temple by trekking or taking a cable car ride. Spend about 1.5 hours here.

Visit Patanjali Yogpeeth, one of the largest yoga institutes in India founded by Baba Ramdev. Enjoy a healthy lunch at their cafeteria and explore their extensive facilities including Ayurvedic treatments and yoga sessions. Allocate around 3 hours for this experience.

Evening Aarti at Parmarth Niketan, participate in the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Niketan Ashram located on the banks of the Ganges River in Rishikesh (a short drive from Haridwar). This spiritual experience is not to be missed. Return to Haridwar for dinner at The Sitting Elephant, offering rooftop dining with views of the Ganges.