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21 daysPhotography being curatedA route with room to breathe
North India, rivers, desert and cities
A broader north India route that moves from Delhi’s intensity to Rishikesh, Varanasi and Rajasthan without pretending the distances are small.
- Time
- 21 days
- Shape
- 4 bases · editable pacing
- Best for
- A broader north India route that moves from Delhi’s intensity to Rishikesh, Varanasi and Rajasthan without pretending the distances are small.
Route overview
See the shape before the detail
Route map is a planning overview, not turn-by-turn navigation.
The route · 4 bases · editable pacing
A clear sequence, with room to change it
A considered first route through Delhi, Rishikesh, Varanasi, Jaipur, with practical connections and room to change the shape once you know what matters to you.
- 01
India
Delhi
A high-intensity start that needs a slow first day. - 02
India
Rishikesh
A river and foothills pause after the capital. - 03
India
Varanasi
A culturally dense chapter best approached with time and care. - 04
India
Jaipur
A food and fort finish after longer rail distances.
Worth making time for
Key attractions along the route
Use these as anchors, not a checklist. The builder keeps every day editable.
Ganges in Varanasi
Rishikesh
Rajasthan forts
Varanasi
Know the route
India
India give this route its character. The sequence balances food, culture, heritage while keeping the route editable.
Before choosing dates
- Heat, rail availability and festival dates materially change the right shape for this trip.
Editorial route reviewed 2026-08-09 · confidence: needs review
Planning sources
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