Gurugram (Gurgaon) Trip Overview
Watch the sunrise at the marble mausoleum of the
Taj Mahal on a full-day tour of Agra from Delhi. Visit one of the world’s most romantic monuments, before going to the impressive Agra Fort.
Highlights:
• Marvel at the sight of the Taj Mahal at sunrise
• Visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Benefit from hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Watch the sunrise at the marble mausoleum of the
Taj Mahal on a full-day tour of Agra from Delhi. Visit one of the world’s most romantic monuments, before going to the impressive Agra Fort.
Highlights:
• Marvel at the sight of the Taj Mahal at sunrise
• Visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Benefit from hotel pick-up and drop off
Itinerary
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Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Taj Mahal
The epitome of love and romance, Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tribute to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum), Who died in 1631 A.D. It is a mausoleum of the queen, Splendidly created in her memory. The very sight of Taj Mahal is a feast not only to the eyes but to the senses as well. Made from white marble in the typical Mughal Style, It is seamlessly blends elements from Persiann, Islamic and Indian Architecture styles. The completion of this masterpiece took 22 years (1631-1653). Thousands of artisans like masons, stonecutters, inlayers, carvers, painters, calligraphers and dome builders were hired from across the empire and other places including central Asia & Iran. White marble used for veneering was brought in from Makrana, Rajasthan. Semiprecious stones for inlay ornamentation were sourced from across India, Ceylon (Now Sri Lanka) and Afghanistan. Red Sandstone of different tints was quarried from Sikri & Dholpur
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort
Agra Fort is also known as Red Fort was commissioned by the great Mughal emperor Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar in 1565 and is another breathtaking marvel amongst Agra’s world heritage sites. A stone tablets at the gate of the Fort that it had been built before 1000 AD but was later renovated by the Emperor Akbar. The Red Sandstone Fort was converted into a place during Shah Jahan time, and reworked extensively with marble & pietra dura inlay. Notable buildings in Fort include the Pearl Mosque or Moti Masjid, the Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas (Hall of Public & Private Audience). Jahangir Palace, Khas Palace , Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirror) and the Musamman Burj, The Forbidding exteriors of this fort conceal an inner paradise. It has total perimeter of 2.4KM (1.5 Miles) and is ringed by double castellated ramparts of red sandstone punctuated at regular intervals by bastions. A moat 9 meters (30 Feet) wide & 10 meters 933 Feet) deep surround the outer wall.
Duration: 2 hours
