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Things change. Monument fees, hours, train timetables, visa rules and air quality all move. Each fact below is stamped with the date we checked it and the page we checked. When an official page refused our fetch, the text says so and tells you what to look up. Treat anything marked [verify] as unconfirmed.

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One-line promise: Seven days, three cities, the great monuments in the order that keeps you out of the worst crowds and heat.
Trip length: 7 days (6 to 10 workable)
Best months: Late February to March; October to early November if the air cooperates. Details in Chapter 4.
Budget band: Low to mid. Hotels and meals can be modest; the big spends are the Taj Mahal ticket, a private driver and flights.
Best for: First-time visitors, history and architecture lovers, and anyone who wants a structured entry to India.

At a glance

Day 1 to 3: Delhi (Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Old Delhi, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Qutub Minar).
Day 4 to 5: Agra (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort), then Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Jaipur.
Day 6 to 7: Jaipur (Amber Fort, Nahargarh, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar).
Never schedule the Taj on a Friday; it is closed that day.
Apply for the e-Visa only on the official site; the process requires a photo and passport scan.
The State Department advisory is Level 2, with Do Not Travel areas elsewhere in India (quoted in Chapter 6).
Water: stick to sealed bottled or filtered water, and be selective with raw food.