India 5-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 8 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to India.

India is famous for its vibrant culture, delectable curries, and beautiful temples, and a 5-day excursion offers an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself into the culture. Enjoy the Golden Triangle tour, which takes you through Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, three vibrant cities home to the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, and the City Palace. If you've always been curious about the Himalaya, embark on a cultural tour of Leh, Pangong Tso, and Delhi, where you can experience Tibetan Buddhist culture and centuries-old traditions, see small mountain villages, and discover mountains, high passes, plateaus, and deep valleys. Explore the beaches of Goa and spend your days taking in the beautiful scenery, strolling on the beach, visiting a spice plantation, and seeing the Dudhsagar Waterfall.

See our itineraries below or read our guide to the best 5-day trips in India.

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Taj Mahal
Map of  Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur - 5 Days
Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur - 5 Days

This five-day tour includes the best of India’s Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur), including the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, Jaipur's City Palace, and lots more. See the highlights of northern India in this fast-paced, fun-filled tour that gives you a taste of the region's fascinating culture and beautiful architecture.

India's Golden Triangle: A Local Perspective - 5 Days
Map of India's Golden Triangle: A Local Perspective - 5 Days
India's Golden Triangle: A Local Perspective - 5 Days

Travel in India will open your eyes like nowhere else on earth. You'll see beauty and experience wonder in a new way in this incredible country. The triangle of Delhi - Agra - Jaipur is popular with tourists for good reason, but this tour offers a unique perspective. As well as seeing the Taj Mahal, you'll visit local communities, women’s cooperatives, and an elephant rescue center in Agra.

View from  Leh Ladakh highway
Leh Cultural Tour: Leh, Pangong Tso, and Delhi - 5 Days

This five-day tour takes you to India's far north, into the beautiful landscapes of the Himalayas, where you'll explore Ladakh, a region famous for its Tibetan Buddhist culture and centuries-old traditions. You'll visit beautiful monasteries, see small mountain villages, and discover its stunning lunar landscapes of arid mountains, high passes, plateaus, and deep valleys.

Goa beach
Map of The Beaches Of Goa - 5 Days
The Beaches Of Goa - 5 Days

This five-day tour gives travelers a chance to explore the beautiful scenery of Goa. Stroll on the beach, visit a spice plantation, see the Dudhsagar Waterfall, and enjoy Goa's laid-back, and peaceful vibe. 

Ranthambore National Park
Map of Hidden Rajasthan: Ranthambore National Park by Train - 5 Days
Hidden Rajasthan: Ranthambore National Park by Train - 5 Days

Striking Ranthambore National Park presents a different side of Rajasthan to the forts and palaces usually associated with the state. The jungle-filled park is full of wildlife, including the Royal Bengal Tiger. This five-day trip to Ranthambore from Delhi by train is an easy way to visit the park. Enjoy wildlife-spotting safari activities at the best times of day for observing elusive animals and birds, and have a good chance of spotting the king of the jungle himself.

Mumbai's Marine Drive
Map of Discover Maharashtra: Mumbai and Nashik - 5 Days
Discover Maharashtra: Mumbai and Nashik - 5 Days

This quick five-day itinerary is perfect for wine lovers who want to taste India's best vintages, as well as spend a couple of days in bustling Mumbai. You'll take a ferry to visit the enigmatic Elephanta Caves, tour Mumbai's most iconic spots, and have lots of opportunities to taste wines and tour vineyards in this short and sweet five-day tour.

The Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the district of Aurangabad
Map of History Tour of India: Mumbai & Aurangabad - 5 Days
History Tour of India: Mumbai & Aurangabad - 5 Days

This five-day tour will take you to some of the most historic sites in Mumbai and Aurangabad. Spend the first two days learning about the past of Mumbai, India's largest city, and visit the Gandhi Museum that the famous Mahatma Gandhi once called his home. Spend the rest of your trip in Aurangabad, where you'll explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Ellora Caves and the Ajanta Caves, filled with paintings and sculptures that reflect religious harmony in India.

Spectacular views over the ancient gomba of Lamayuru
Mountains & Monasteries: Delhi to Leh - 5 Days

Situated in India's far north, the Ladakh region is famous for its Tibetan Buddhist culture and centuries-old traditions. On this whirlwind 5-day tour, you'll fly north from Delhi to experience the magic of this mountain paradise—exploring the old Silk Road city of Leh and visiting ancient monasteries nestled among spectacular Himalayan landscapes.

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