Agra Trip Overview
Visit – Taj Mahal (A Unesco World Heritage Site). (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday). Visit Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. And visit Fatehpur Sikri (A Unesco World Heritage Site) is 01 Hrs drive from Agra. It has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Agra, India
Trip Category: Shopping & Fashion >> Shopping Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Visit – Taj Mahal (A Unesco World Heritage Site). (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday). Visit Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. And visit Fatehpur Sikri (A Unesco World Heritage Site) is 01 Hrs drive from Agra. It has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Pickup from Hotel/Railway Station in Agra at 6am early morning at sunrise we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan’s beloved wife. It’s a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Next, we visit – Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Priya Restaurant, Fatehabad Rd, near Shanti Mangalik Hospital, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Lunch Break, Lunch will be provided at air conditioned Restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After lunch we drive for Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri (A Unesco World Heritage Site) is 01 Hrs drive from Agra. It has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sanskriti’s Imperial Gems, A 11, Taj nagri, phase 2, Agra India
If you have time we wish to enjoy shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After a memorable day, transfer to your Hotel/Railway in Agra.
Duration: 30 minutes
