Book this trip in 3 steps
1Flights to Delhi
Air India, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo fly direct from London to Delhi. You can also fly home from Jaipur (JAI) with one stop and skip the drive back to Delhi.
2Hotels, night by night
In Agra, a hotel within walking distance of the Taj's East Gate makes the sunrise visit easy. Hotel searches open Booking.com for 2 adults; add children there.
3Tickets, transfers and the rest
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Day by day
- Day1Delhi
Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw: Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. Then India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar. (The Red Fort is closed on Mondays.)
- Day2To Agra
The Gatimaan Express train takes about 1 hour 40 minutes; by car it's 3½–4 hours on the Yamuna Expressway. Agra Fort in the afternoon, sunset view of the Taj from Mehtab Bagh across the river.
- Day3Taj Mahal at sunrise, on to Jaipur
The Taj Mahal at opening time, before the crowds. Drive to Jaipur (about 5 hours) via Fatehpur Sikri and the Chand Baori stepwell.
- Day4Jaipur
Amber Fort in the morning, then the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal. Next morning, fly home from Jaipur or drive back to Delhi (about 5 hours) for your flight.
Before you go
- The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. The planner below never puts your Taj sunrise on a Friday.
- Buy monument tickets online through the official ticket links on tajmahal.gov.in; you skip the ticket queue.
- A car and driver for the whole trip is the easiest way to travel as a family. Agree the price, tolls and parking upfront.
- Winter fog in December and January can delay flights and trains in north India.
- Visas. British passport holders need an Indian e-Visa or an OCI card. Check the official Indian visa website.
Sources
Facts last checked on 2 November 2026. Opening days, schedules and entry rules change, so always check before you travel.