So I want to ditch home this year for Diwali since it no longer feels like home. But anyway, I’m not gonna sulk, and would love to travel in the week.
I currently live in Pune, and I’d love to get ideas for solo female travel plan with itinerary that’s feasible for me. Plan is to chill (mostly) and maybe explore places without feeling rushed.
India Itinerary Check – Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore & Rajasthan (Nov 18 – Dec 2)
Hi everyone, I'd love feedback on my route and booking plan.
TRIP OVERVIEW
- Solo traveller, flying in from Nepal
- Arrive Delhi: Nov 18, 6:45 PM
- Depart Jaipur: Dec 2, 4:20 AM
- Interests: history, forts, nature. Medium pace
- Flights already booked
DAY-BY-DAY
Nov 18 – Arrive Delhi. Night: Delhi
Nov 19 – Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Humayun's Tomb. Night: Delhi
Nov 20 – Shatabdi 12002 (06:00) to Agra. Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri. Night: Agra
Nov 21 – Taj Mahal at sunrise, midday train to Sawai Madhopur. Night: Ranthambore
Nov 22 – Morning + afternoon safari, Mewar Express 12963 (23:05) to Udaipur. Night: train
Nov 23–25 – Udaipur: City Palace, Lake Pichola boat, Monsoon Palace. Nights: Udaipur
Nov 26 – Private car to Jodhpur via Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur. Night: Jodhpur
Nov 27 – Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, blue city. Night: Jodhpur
Nov 28 – Vande Bharat 26481 (05:30) to Jaipur. City Palace, Hawa Mahal. Night: Jaipur
Nov 29 – Jantar Mantar, old bazaars, Nahargarh sunset. Night: Jaipur
Nov 30 – Amber Fort, Panna Meena stepwell, Jal Mahal. Night: Jaipur
Dec 1 – Half day to Chand Baori (Abhaneri). Night: Jaipur
Dec 2 – Early flight out
QUESTIONS
Is the pace balanced? Anything you would cut or add?
Booking order: safari first, then trains, then hotels. Correct?
Mewar Express overnight: 2A or 3A for a first-time solo traveller?
Best Saturday train from Agra to Sawai Madhopur (departing 10 AM–1 PM)?
Ranthambore: Gypsy or Canter? Any zones worth requesting?
Reliable car rental for Udaipur → Kumbhalgarh → Ranakpur → Jodhpur, and typical price?
IRCTC registration tips for foreigners?
Will late-November fog/smog affect the Taj Mahal sunrise?
Ranthambore on Nov 22: keep the room for a second night, or ask for late checkout?
Hotel area recommendations in each city?
Thanks a lot!