Please help me plan my India itinerary — big cities, local culture, and ancient historical sites
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a 14-days trip to India and I’d love some help building the entire itinerary. I’m especially interested in cities that combine strong local atmosphere with impressive historical sites. My flights are from Delhi roundtrip.
A few preferences:
- I really enjoy exploring big cities on foot
- I like walking through typical neighborhoods, markets, old areas, and places where you can feel everyday local life
- I’m interested in using public transportation and trying local activities, not only visiting tourist attractions
- I love history, especially ancient or monumental places
- I’m especially interested in large temples, forts, mausoleums, palaces, ruins, or anything with a very strong historical/cultural feeling
- I’m coming from Europe, so I’m looking for places that feel culturally very different and immersive
- I like chilling. I would avoid too much commuting time.
Could you help me plan a full itinerary? I’d appreciate suggestions on:
- Which cities to include
- How many days to spend in each place
- The best route/order between cities
- What historical sites and neighborhoods to prioritize
- Good local experiences, markets, walks, public transport, or activities
- Any cities I should skip based on my preferences
- Practical advice about transport, safety, weather, and pacing
I’m open to different itinerary lengths, but ideally I’d like something realistic and not too rushed.
Thanks!