Tour Duration 1 Day (0800 hrs ? 2000 hrs) |
Tour Highlights Agra Fort & Taj Mahal |
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Nature of the Tour Family Trip, History & Architectural Tour |
Arrival & Departure City Delhi |
Overview of Agra
Elegantly situated on the banks of river Yamuna, Agra bags cultural and historical flavors of India. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628. Housing splendid Mughal-era monuments, including Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri (three UNESCO World Heritage sites), this city is a must visit for those who wish to walk down the memory lanes of India.?
Detailed Itinerary?
At 0800 hrs, you will be driven from Delhi to Agra.
Taj Mahal
Reach at 1200 hrs
Plan to stay: 2 hour
Good for ? Family vacationers, history lovers, architecture devotees
(Closed on Friday)
Taj Mahal, the epitome of true love, stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the year 1631, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The monument has been adorned with 28 kind of rare, semi precious and precious stones which have been used for inlay work. Exploring the beauty of this beautiful monument is a sheer pleasure. Do not forget to click yourself with this pearly white marvel in the backdrop!
Agra Fort
Reach at 1400 hrs
Plan to stay: 1 hour
Good for ? Family vacationers, history lovers, architecture devotees
Agra Fort was taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. Built using red sandstone, this fort has been ornamented with white marble and intricate decorations. Thereafter, visit Sikandara, the splendid Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613.
At 1500 Hrs, we will drive back to Delhi and arrive at 1900 hrs.
Parikrama
Reach at 1900 hrs
Plan to say: 1 hour
Good for ? Family vacationers, food lovers, adventure buffs.?
The tour ends with a grand dinner at Parikrama, the revolving restaurant. Presenting eye catching panoramic views of Connaught Place, this restaurant brings to you a splendid menu of Indian and Chinese food, plus a lounge.
- Avoid tap water and prefer consuming bottled water to stay away from water borne diseases
- As you need to walk for hours, wear comfortable shoes
- Keep your belongings safe while traveling in local transportation
- Wear decent clothes while strolling around to avoid unwanted attention