First Trip to India Where to Go?

Are you travelling to India for the first time? Start your journey from Delhi. North India has huge mountains in Himachal and Uttarakhand and Thar desert in Rajasthan as well as wonderful historical and religious significant places such as Varanasi for Hindus, Golden temple for Sikhs and Ranakpur for Jains. You are visiting north India for the first time, and it will be your first day in Delhi. You are excited, remembering all the India travel tips you'd read on internet, travel blogs, tripadvisor and lonely planet guide book. After so long your dreams come true and you are finally here in India, Now wondering what spending 2 weeks or even an entire month visiting the north India would be like...?

A first timer’s top sights in India:

• New Delhi - Red fort, Old Delhi Chandni chowk market.
• Agra- Taj mahal.
• Rajasthan- Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur.
• Uttarakhand- Almora, Binsar, Jim Corbett.
• Punjab- Golden temple in Amritsar.
• Finally- Varanasi·

So you want to see a tiger in the wild?, The living fort in thar desert? Incredible. Now comes the catchy but tricky part: choosing where to go on your first trip.
Which regions offer the easiest introduction to India for first-time travelers? Which regions are best for culture, history and nature-wildlife?
Let us help you cut through the overwhelming options and plan your first trip to India for strong fragrance, bright colors, Taj Mahal, fairy tale forts-palaces and desert camel safaris – with little overwhelmed.

First trip to india itinerary, places, tips
Rajasthan and North India features the ancient history, forts, palaces, cultural golden triangle and Thar desert and south India has lush jungles, best beaches and backwaters. However, north India has a more adventure ambience with tiger and camels where south India has a more relaxed atmosphere with yoga and ayurveda retreats. Choice is yours what makes you decide which part of India making it a great choice for your first time india itinerary.
Day 01-02: Arrival Delhi - Delhi City Tour
For most travelers Delhi is the gateway to India. Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you make your way through the relative calm of the terminal before emerging into the open arrivals area and being introduced to the frenetic vibrancy of India within a few steps.
Delhi is one of the best places to visit in India because it has a number of memorable attractions, a relatively efficient metro system, and convenient connections onward (including to Agra and Jaipur, the other two points on India’s famous “Golden Triangle”).
The highlight of your visit to Delhi including Red fort, Old city walks and evening trip to Swaminarayan Akshardham, a modern Hindu temple and cultural complex just south of the city center. It’s amazing to be somewhere so beautiful and so completely devoid of cameras and cell phones. It’s a magical feeling. To prepare for your first visit, and to understand what you can and can’t bring, please read their website visitor's information carefully.
Other top things you will enjoy in Delhi included the Lotus Temple, the Red Fort, exploring the Chandni Chowk market by walk and taking a street food tour (amazing!) and having one night stay at posh hotel in quieter area (Hauz Khas) of Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
The second stop on most North India itineraries is Agra, Agra is home to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
I’ll advise, take a hotel in area around Taj mahal and you will be surprise by going up to your hostel rooftop and seeing the Taj Mahal rise above all of the rest of the buildings in the city breathtaking!. Visiting first thing the next morning will even more exciting .
To make the most of your trip to Agra, you want to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Don’t wait until latter it’s hot and crowded – wake up early and be the first person in line!.
There are other things to do in Agra besides just visiting the Taj Mahal. Across the river, Mehtab Bagh is a sixteenth-century park with beautiful sunset views of the Taj.
Day 04: Agra - Jaipur
Jaipur makes up the third destination on India’s famous Golden Triangle, and its wealth of tourist attractions make it one of the best places to visit in India for first-time visitors. There is so much to see and do in Jaipur that you could easily stay a week... Most visitors can cover Jaipur in three-day itinerary.

Apart from City Palace you’ll find a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site called Jantar Mantar. Here, Sawai Jai Singh, the king who founded Jaipur, constructed nineteen gigantic instruments to tell time and track astronomical activity. Now almost three hundred years old, these monuments will certainly capture your imagination.
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur: The Vrihat Samrat Yantra. Believed to be the world’s largest sundial, it stands 88 feet high and is said to calculate time accurately to within two seconds.
Jaipur is known as The Pink City, as so many of its beautiful buildings are a vibrant shade of blush. One of the most famous pink buildings is the Palace of Winds, from which the women of the royal court could discreetly watch the city beneath them.
Outside of city center, Jaipur has two more must see attractions: the Amber Fort and the Galta Temple (also known as the Monkey Temple). The Amber Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed on a hillside from yellow and pink sandstone and built around six distinct courtyards, each with their own entry gate.
Day 06: Jaipur - Ranthambore (Tiger Safari)
Talking about the places to visit in Ranthambore, you will be provided with some of the most wonderful tourist destinations in India .
Ranthambore Fort, Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Ranthambore National Park, Jogi Mahal, Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History, The Ranthambore School Of Art Society, Dastkar Ranthambhore, Padma Talao, and many more.
Ranthambore National Park happens to be one of the most sought after Tourist Places to Visit in Ranthambore among the wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Ranthambore tiger reserve happens to be the best place for tiger sightings. Tourists love to visit this national park in Ranthambore to head out on jungle tiger safaris into the dense forest. In addition to this, you can enjoy various other nature adventures here too including nature hike through the lush green forest trails and bird watching tours to various important hotspots.
Day 07: Ranthambore - Chittorgarh-Udaipur
After the Golden Triangle now traveling a bit further afield in Northern India to Udaipur via Chittorgarh. Udaipur is India’s City of Lakes. In fact, Udaipur is often called The Venice of the East. With seven lakes surrounding the city, life in Udaipur revolves around the water. The city’s most iconic landmark is the Taj Lake Palace, a luxury hotel inside an 18th-century royal palace that floats in the middle of Lake Pichola. A boat ride on the lake give sightseers a fantastic view (especially at sunset time).
Udaipur’s City Palace is favorite and best of all the city palaces in India. It’s actually a series of connected palaces, built from bright white marble and granite that stand out against the backdrop of the lake. The intricate interior decor was especially breathtaking, and sneaking peeks through the many stained glass windows is fun.
Day 10: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur
Unveil Rajasthan’s Hidden Jewels - Embark on an awe-inspiring journey to Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Temples from Udaipur.
discover the secrets of ancient India!- Visit World Second Largest Wall after Great Wall of China, Explore Ranakpur Jain Temples and visit Kumbhalgarh Fort.
Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
Day 11: Jodhpur - City Tour
Jodhpur, the second-largest city in Rajasthan (albeit pleasingly unspoiled by haphazard development), has a fascinating history.
It is famous for its imposing Mehrangarh Fort, which rises above the "Blue City," is one of the largest and most famous forts. Old city with mostly blue buildings, initially painted to signify that they were occupied by Brahmins, the highest caste in India.

Located on the edge of the Thar desert, about 155 miles from the border with Pakistan, Jodhpur is, in fact, where the eponymous pants got their name from! 'Jodhpurs'.
These unusual pants were designed by the Maharaja of Jodhpur's son, Pratap Singh, and worn by his polo team when visiting the Queen of England in 1897. Suitable for both male and female riders.
Day 12: Jodhpur - Osian - HACRA Dhani
Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
Day 13: HACRA Dhani - Kheechan - Jaisalmer
Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
Day 14: Jaisalmer - City Tour
Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.

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