Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Ayodhya can fit into seven days, but only if the order and the transfers are right. This page shows the three ways to combine them, the real travel times between stops, and a private 7-day itinerary we run for NRI and OCI travellers with limited leave.
Last reviewed November 2026 · Planned by the Prime Value Tours team in Varanasi
The Golden Triangle plus Ayodhya works in 7 days if you do the triangle first, return to Delhi, then fly to Ayodhya. Expect two long driving days (Agra to Jaipur, Jaipur to Delhi) and one flight.
Seven days is our practical minimum. Below that, the trip becomes a series of cars and airports. With nine or more days the pace is far kinder; see the 9-day version.
| Duration | 7 days, 6 nights |
|---|---|
| Route | Delhi 1N → Agra 1N → Jaipur 1N → Delhi 1N → Ayodhya 2N |
| Biggest trade-off | Little time in Delhi and two long drives |
| Better version | 9 days: add a Delhi day and a second Jaipur night |
| Best months | October to March |
| Price | On request. Written quote within 24 hours |
| Pattern | Sequence | Choose it when | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Triangle first, then fly (our default) | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi → fly to Ayodhya | You land in Delhi and want the monuments first | One Delhi overnight before the flight |
| B. Ayodhya first | Delhi → fly to Ayodhya → fly back → Agra → Jaipur | Your Ram Mandir date is fixed, such as a puja, festival or family occasion | Extra transfers and an early start right after a long-haul flight |
| C. Triangle, Ayodhya and Varanasi | Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Delhi → Ayodhya → Varanasi | You have 11 or more days and want the Ganga ghats | See the 13-day circuit |
Approximate. Traffic, fog and flight schedules vary.
| Leg | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Agra | Road, Yamuna Expressway | 3.5 to 4 hours |
| Agra to Jaipur, via Fatehpur Sikri | Road | 5 to 5.5 hours with the stop |
| Jaipur to Delhi | Road | 5 to 6 hours |
| Delhi to Ayodhya | Flight | About 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Ayodhya to Lucknow | Road | About 3 hours |
| Ayodhya to Varanasi | Road | 4 to 5 hours |
| Delhi to Ayodhya | Road | Most of a day (we do not recommend it) |
Written for pattern A. Tell us your arrival time and we will re-cut it.
Overnight: Delhi
Meet at the airport and go straight to the hotel. If your flight lands at night, treat the first morning as rest. If you arrive by morning and feel fresh, we add Humayun’s Tomb in the afternoon.
Overnight: Agra
An early start down the Yamuna Expressway puts you in Agra by late morning. After lunch, Agra Fort, then Mehtab Bagh at sunset, which frames the Taj Mahal from across the river.
Overnight: Jaipur
The Taj Mahal when it opens, then breakfast and the drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. You arrive by early evening, in time for aarti at Birla Mandir if you wish.
The Taj is closed on Fridays. If Day 3 is a Friday, we visit the Taj on the afternoon of Day 2 and leave Agra early on Day 3.
Overnight: Delhi
Amber Fort first thing, then the City Palace and a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal. Leave by early afternoon for the five-to-six-hour drive to Delhi. This is the longest day of the tour; we can add a night in Jaipur or fly Jaipur to Delhi instead.
Overnight: Ayodhya
A morning flight, then Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhavan and the evening aarti on the Saryu riverfront.
Overnight: Ayodhya
Darshan at your booked slot, then Dashrath Mahal and Nageshwarnath, and a rest. This is also the day to add the optional half-day to Chhapaiya, the birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
Ayodhya
Fly from Ayodhya to Delhi, or drive to Lucknow for onward connections. Keep a generous gap before any international flight.
Apart from a drive-by or an optional afternoon, Delhi’s monuments are skipped. Add a day and you gain Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and Swaminarayan Akshardham.
Agra to Jaipur and Jaipur to Delhi are each five hours or more. We use comfortable vehicles with planned stops, and can swap one drive for a flight.
Two nights allow darshan and the main temples without hurry. One night does not, so we do not offer it.
A fog-delayed flight in winter can cost a day. If your international flight leaves right after the tour, add a spare night.
Adds a Delhi sightseeing day and a second night in Jaipur.
See the 9-day tour →Adds Haridwar, Rishikesh and three nights in Varanasi.
See the circuit →Paced for grandparents, teenagers and young children.
See the family tour →The complete Golden Triangle and Ayodhya directory.
Open the directory →Only by relying heavily on flights, and we do not recommend it. You would spend most of the trip in transit. Seven days is our practical minimum.
Delhi (DEL) for the Golden Triangle. For Ayodhya the local airport is Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ); Lucknow (LKO) and Varanasi (VNS) are alternatives.
Direct flights have operated since the airport opened in late 2023, but frequencies change, so we check live schedules at booking. When there is no suitable direct flight, we route through Lucknow.
Yes, when your Ram Mandir date is fixed. We fly you Delhi to Ayodhya first, then return for Agra and Jaipur. It adds transfers, so we recommend it only for a fixed date.
Yes. Each trip has its own vehicle, driver and licensed guide, and the dates are yours.
Plan to. The temple trust runs a pass and slot system, and rules can change. We guide you through registration and confirm current rules before your date.
Price is on request because it depends on dates, number of travellers, hotel category and the flight. Message us and you will receive a written quote within 24 hours.
Send your arrival date and how many days you have. You will get a written plan from the Varanasi team within 24 hours.
