Backpacking route
Backpacking India Route: 4-6 Week Itinerary
India backpacking rewards slow travel. The classic route: Delhi → Rajasthan circuit → Mumbai → Goa → Kerala → optionally Hampi or Himalayas. 4-6 weeks minimum.
Week 1: Delhi + Agra
Delhi old + new (3 nights). Day-trip or overnight at Agra (Taj Mahal + Agra Fort).
Week 2-3: Rajasthan circuit
Jaipur (3 nights) + Pushkar (2 nights) + Udaipur (4 nights) + Jodhpur (3 nights) + Jaisalmer desert camp (2 nights).
Week 4: Mumbai + Goa
Train or fly to Mumbai (3 nights), city + Bollywood. Train to Goa (5-7 nights — beaches).
Week 5-6: Kerala OR Himalayas
Option A: Kochi + Munnar + Alleppey houseboats (8 nights). Option B: Train to Rishikesh + Dharamshala or Manali (Himalayan extension).