2 Weeks in India: 14-Day Itinerary
Three realistic routes, day by day, with what each one is best for and what it costs.
By Dhruv Poonia, Digital & Marketing Manager, Colourful Indian Holidays · Published 25 October 2026
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The best 14-day India itinerary for a first-timer is Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Jodhpur and Udaipur: the Taj Mahal, Rajasthan's forts and palaces, a tiger safari and the lakes. Two weeks lets you do Rajasthan properly, or pair the north with Kerala. Below are three routes, day by day. Short on time? See our 10-day India itinerary.
Which 14-Day Route Should You Choose?
| Route | Best for |
|---|---|
| 1. Taj Mahal + Rajasthan + tigers | Forts, palaces and wildlife in one trip |
| 2. Rajasthan + Kerala | North and south, with a slower second week |
| 3. India + Nepal or Bhutan | Adding the Himalaya to the Golden Triangle |
Route 1: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Jodhpur and Udaipur
This is the full first-timer's Rajasthan. It is close to our Grand Rajasthan Circuit but starts with the Taj Mahal. We arrange it privately, so we can swap stops to suit you. Our Rajasthan itinerary guide has the full 14-day Rajasthan-only plan.
- Day 1: Arrive in Delhi.
- Day 2: Delhi sightseeing.
- Day 3: Drive to Agra.
- Day 4: The Taj Mahal at sunrise, then on to Jaipur.
- Day 5: Jaipur: Amber Fort, the City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
- Day 6: Drive to Ranthambore (about 180 km, around 4 hours).
- Day 7: Safari in Ranthambore National Park, one of the best places in India to look for tigers.
- Day 8: Road transfer to Jodhpur.
- Day 9: Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort and the blue-washed old city.
- Day 10: Drive to Udaipur (about 5 hours), stopping at Ranakpur's Jain temples.
- Day 11: Udaipur: the City Palace and an evening on Lake Pichola.
- Day 12: Day trip to Kumbhalgarh Fort, or a free day at the lake.
- Day 13: A slow last day in Udaipur: markets, a cooking class or a spa.
- Day 14: Depart from Udaipur.
Want this route built around your dates and hotels? See the Grand Rajasthan Circuit
Route 2: Rajasthan and Kerala
Pairs the north's forts and palaces with Kerala's backwaters. It is a tailor-made combination of the Golden Triangle with Rajasthan and the south from our Kerala tour.
- Day 1: Arrive in Delhi.
- Day 2: Delhi sightseeing.
- Day 3: Drive to Agra.
- Day 4: The Taj Mahal at sunrise, then on to Jaipur.
- Day 5: Jaipur sightseeing.
- Day 6: Drive to Jodhpur (5.5 to 6 hours).
- Day 7: Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort and the old city.
- Day 8: Drive to Udaipur (about 5 hours), stopping at Ranakpur.
- Day 9: Udaipur: the City Palace and Lake Pichola.
- Day 10: Fly south to Kochi.
- Day 11: Fort Kochi: colonial lanes, Chinese fishing nets and spice markets.
- Day 12: Alleppey: a houseboat cruise through the backwaters.
- Day 13: On to Munnar and its tea gardens.
- Day 14: Depart.
Route 3: India with Nepal or Bhutan
Our India and Nepal and India and Bhutan trips each run 11 days. Fourteen days leaves room to add nights in Rajasthan or at each stop. Bhutan charges a government Sustainable Development Fee per night on top of tour costs, so plan for that separately. Browse our 10 to 14 day tours.
How Does a 14-Day Trip Feel on the Ground?
Fourteen days is enough to give the main cities two nights and still have a couple of slower days. The long drives on Route 1 are Delhi to Jaipur (about 280 km, 5 to 6 hours), Jaipur to Ranthambore (about 4 hours) and Jodhpur to Udaipur (about 5 hours), and we pace each with a stop along the way. Most travellers say the middle of the trip is where they are glad they did not rush.
How Much Does a 14-Day India Trip Cost?
A 14-day private trip (13 nights) with your own driver and guide starts from about $1,300 per person with 3-4 star hotels and from about $3,250 with 5-star and palace hotels, two sharing, flights excluded. Peak season, safari fees and higher hotel categories cost more. Our cost guide explains what is included and what changes the price.
When Should You Go?
October to March suits the Golden Triangle and Rajasthan best. See our best time to visit India guide for each month region by region. New to India? Start with our first-trip guide and read whether India is safe for tourists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2 weeks enough for India?
Two weeks is enough for a proper first trip: the Golden Triangle plus a full loop of Rajasthan, or the north plus Kerala. It is not enough to see the whole country, so choose a region or two rather than six.
What is the best 14-day itinerary for India?
For most first-timers, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Jodhpur and Udaipur: the Taj Mahal, Rajasthan's forts and palaces, a tiger safari and the lakes. If you want a different pace for the second week, swap Rajasthan's second half for Kerala's backwaters.
How much does a 14-day trip to India cost?
A 14-day private trip (13 nights) with your own driver and guide starts from about $1300 per person with 3-4 star hotels and from about $3250 with 5-star and palace hotels, two sharing, flights excluded. Peak season and higher hotel categories cost more.
Can I combine India with Nepal or Bhutan in 14 days?
Yes. Our India and Nepal and India and Bhutan trips run 11 days, so 14 days leaves room for extra nights in Rajasthan or at each stop. Bhutan also charges a government Sustainable Development Fee per night, which is separate from tour costs.
Should I include Kerala or Rajasthan?
Include Rajasthan if you want forts, palaces and desert; include Kerala if you want a slower, greener second week with backwaters and tea gardens. Doing both in 14 days is possible but means a flight south and fewer nights in each place.
What is the best time for a 14-day India trip?
October to March suits the Golden Triangle and Rajasthan best, and Kerala is pleasant through that window too. Summer heat in the north can be punishing.
Do I need a 3-week itinerary instead?
Only if you want to add a third region, such as the south or a second country, without rushing. If you are weighing it up, send us your dates and we will tell you honestly whether 14 days will do.
Dhruv Poonia is the Digital & Marketing Manager for Colourful Indian Holidays, working alongside a family travel business that has arranged tours across India, Nepal and Bhutan since 2007. He also oversees the company's sister sites, Rajasthan Travel Agency and Palace on Wheels Tour.
He writes and maintains the destination guides, route information and travel advice published on this site, drawing on his day-to-day work planning itineraries for international travellers to keep every page accurate and current.
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