Jaipur Trip Overview
On this day excursion from Jaipur to Agra, visit the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Also, explore Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, two UNESCO World Heritage sites. On the return drive to Jaipur stop at the village of Abhaneri and visit the 10th century stepwell there. It is one of the largest and oldest stepwells of India.
Highlights
• Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
• Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Stepwell of Abhaneri
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
On this day excursion from Jaipur to Agra, visit the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Also, explore Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, two UNESCO World Heritage sites. On the return drive to Jaipur stop at the village of Abhaneri and visit the 10th century stepwell there. It is one of the largest and oldest stepwells of India.
Highlights
• Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
• Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Stepwell of Abhaneri
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
You will be picked up from your hotel in Jaipur for the four hour drive to Agra, situated 150 miles away from Jaipur.
Upon reaching Agra visit the famous Taj Mahal, a mausoleum of white marble built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in the 17th century in memory of his favorite wife. The Taj Mahal is regarded as the best example of Mughal architecture.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Afterwards visit the 16th century Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fort was the seat of the Mughal Empire until 1638 when the capital was shifted to Delhi. Made of red sandstone, the fort is best described as a walled city with several well preserved palaces, halls and a mosque.
Next take lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri India
After lunch head back to Jaipur stopping on the way at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned capital of the Mughal Empire. Visit the many halls, palaces and the tomb of the Muslim Saint Salim Chishti. The 180 feet high gateway, Buland Darwaza, is an architectural marvel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chand Baori (Step well), Jaipur-Agra Road, Abhaneri 303313 India
The last stop on the itinerary is a visit to the 10th century stepwell in the village of Abhaneri. Stepwells were invented by the natives of Rajasthan to harvest rainwater. The 13 storied stepwell has a subterranean palace at its base, which served as a summer retreat for the royal family.
At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Jaipur and dropped off at your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
