India in 5 Days: 4 Recommended 5-Day Itineraries to India

5 days in India can seem like a short duration to spend in such a massive country. But our top India 5-day itinerary suggestions can pack a punch with trips to the Golden Triangle, Goa, and Ranthambore. 

Discover some of North India’s greatest destinations, such as Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, which are the three historic cities that constitute the Golden Triangle. Admire the architecture of the 17th-century Jama Masjid, Delhi’s largest mosque, which can hold 25,000 people, and the red sandstone tower of Qutub Minar, a high point of early 13th-century Indo-Muslim architecture. While the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum of white marble built in 1631–1648 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, is the showstopper in Agra, don’t miss the nearby Agra Fort and its many palaces and mosques. Get glimpses of an imperial past at Fatehpur Sikri, once the capital of the Mughal empire. Then begin your trip to Jaipur. Amber Fort will impress you with its large ramparts, majestic gates, and imposing halls. See all tours in India.

After arriving in Ranthambore, your jungle adventure starts early in the morning on the second day. Ranthambore was once part of a forest where Jaipur’s maharajas would hunt big game. Tigers are admittedly still the star attraction at Ranthambore National Park, but also be on the lookout for other animals such as leopards, bears, monkeys, deer, and hyenas. On the third day, you'll have time to explore the beautiful sites around the reserve, including the Shri Ganesha temple and the 1000-year-old Ranthambore Fort, which gives the park its name. A comfortable train journey will take you back to Delhi, where your trip ends. Describe your ideal 5-day holiday for a customized trip to India.

Connect with your inner self in Rishikesh with this 5-day itinerary in India. Spirituality flows in every corner of Rishikesh, like the fast-flowing Ganges on whose bank the city rests. Its ashrams, like the well-regarded Sivananda Ashram, draw yoga enthusiasts from around the world. Besides trying out various forms of yoga and meditation at the ashram, walk in the lanes and streets of the city and discover its old-world charm. Make sure to visit the Beatles Ashram, where the legendary British band came to learn transcendental meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1968. Rishikesh is also a leading destination for adventure tourism, and you can try everything from river rafting to zip lining and bungee jumping. See all 5-day tours in India.

Though it’s India’s beach capital, Goa is more than the sum of its beautiful beaches. You can also visit Goa’s splendid churches like the 15th-century Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa’s most famous church known for its Baroque architecture, and the 16th-century Se Cathedral, built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese. Besides lazing around on the sand on your 5-day Goa trip, enjoy water sports like parasailing and water skiing in Calangute Beach. If you head further up North Goa’s coast to Morjim, you can spot nesting olive ridley sea turtles. Describe your ideal 5-day holiday for a customized trip to India.

Deciding how to spend 5 days in India can be daunting, given the scale and diversity of things to see and do. Whether it’s enjoying Goa’s blissful beaches, admiring Agra’s stunning Mughal monuments, going on a thrilling tiger safari in Ranthambore, or finding inner peace in Rishikesh, we have many 5-day tours in India you can choose from. Check out our guide on how many days to spend in India if you have a more flexible schedule. Or contact our local travel experts, who can help you build a personalized trip to India that meets all your requirements. If you are looking for more itinerary options, check out our guide for one week in India and 10 days in India.

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