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How to See Delhi and Agra in 2 Days

Two days gave us enough time to visit the Taj Mahal and get a good introduction to Delhi.

We did this trip with our 4-year-old, using private drivers and guides for both sightseeing days. We spent our first day in Agra, then explored Old and New Delhi on our second day before our 1 a.m. flight.

Taj Mahal during our two-day Delhi and Agra trip

Day 1: Delhi to Agra

We drove from Delhi to Agra for the Taj Mahal, the main reason we’d added Agra to our short India trip.

Seeing it in person was one of the highlights of our time in India. We explored the grounds with our guide and had time for photos before continuing through Agra.

After the Taj Mahal, we visited Agra Fort. The huge complex of walls, courtyards and historic buildings gave us a very different experience from our morning at the Taj Mahal.

We made a few more stops around Agra before driving back to Delhi that evening.

Keeping our hotel in Delhi made the overnight simple. We returned to the same hotel and started our Delhi sightseeing the following morning.

Agra Fort during our day trip from Delhi

Day 2: Old and New Delhi

Our second day covered both Old and New Delhi.

One of our favorite parts was riding a bicycle rickshaw through Old Delhi and Khari Baoli spice market. Riding through the busy streets gave us a completely different view of the city from the monuments we’d been visiting.

From there, we continued around Delhi with our driver and guide.

Our stops included Humayun’s Tomb and India Gate, along with other sights across the city.

We reached the Lotus Temple late in the day and didn’t make it inside. If going inside is important to you, schedule it earlier in the day.

Our flight left at 1 a.m., so we were able to use the full day for sightseeing.

India Gate during our one-day Delhi itinerary

Traveling With a 4-Year-Old

Our daughter came with us for both full sightseeing days.

Having a private car worked well because she could sit, snack and rest between stops. We could keep sightseeing while giving her breaks during the drives.

The driver handled transportation between attractions, while our guide took us through the places we visited. That setup worked especially well with only two days available.

Our 2-Day Delhi and Agra Route

Day 1: Delhi ? Taj Mahal ? Agra Fort ? additional Agra stops ? Delhi

Day 2: Old Delhi ? bicycle rickshaw ? Khari Baoli spice market ? New Delhi sightseeing ? airport

The two days felt very different. Agra gave us the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, while Delhi gave us historic sites, markets, busy streets and the rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.

For our complete route, individual stops and more planning details, read our Delhi and Agra 2-Day Itinerary on SheRoamsMiles.

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WW: Gateway of India scene

I wanted to go there but on that second time it was kind of ‘wrong timing’ as the Gateway was ‘retouched/repaired’ with those grayish brown material covering it. I said ‘wrong timing’ because the cloth kind of hinder the view when we took photos. Needless to say we did. I realized upon looking at the picture that, ‘oh no, they are staring at me’. It was kinda funny scene.

Gateway of India

On a holy ground

I grew up in a tradition of leaving our shoes or slippers outside when we enter anyone’s house. For respect. And also to prevent dirt from coming into the house. But gone are those days (Spanish occupation in the Philippines) when rich hosts would let their servants follow your footsteps with a rag, that made the guests a ‘bit’ uneasy. In India, there is still this culture of respecting the ground you walk on, especially those old ‘sacred’ structures by way of being barefooted or covering the shoes. This man’s job is to see to it.  Somehow, when I recall those places, I always remember that man by the entrance putting visitors’ shoe covering. It’s a noble job.
shoe covering

Leaving India

By now I have four days left before I leave for Singapore-Davao. My vacation and travels so far are really worth it. I have seen many beautiful and unforgettable places and people. And what is important is that we enjoyed our time together, hubby and I. I am not yet done though, seeing the Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and the Agra Fort, and riding a camel and elephant were almost enough. Tomorrow and the next day I will be touring around the city of 20 million people, Mumbai, with hubby’s driver as tour guide also. See you around.