You open your laptop, stare at a map of India, and trace a neat little line connecting New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. You nod to yourself. It looks perfect. It is the classic, world-renowned tourist circuit. It promises majestic Mughal tombs, towering Rajput fortresses, and bustling bazaars.
You hit the book button. You feel incredibly accomplished.
But you just made the most common, heartbreaking rookie error in Indian travel planning.
You stopped right before the finish line. You packed your itiner

