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Agra is located 125 miles away from New Delhi and it will take only one day to visit it from Delhi. One can see the sights of UNESCO world heritage site Taj Mahal and Agra fort within a short time period of 12 hours.
Agra is an amazing city which is situated on the banks of yamuna river base. It is mainly known for the breathtaking history of Mughal Empire and was made capital during that time.The Iconic Taj Mahal act as the signature of this city which was built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan`s wife Mumtaz Mahal. Not only this but Travelers can also visit to Agra fort , Mehtab Bagh and Itmad-ud-Daulah which make their Agra tour an Amazing experience. People from different corners would love to visit the scenes of splendid beauty of Taj Mahal and other carved essence in the entire city.
Seating
1-3 Travellers Sedan Car
4-6 Travellers SUV Car
7-10 Travellers Tempo Traveller
Additional Info
Duration: 16 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Agra is located 125 miles away from New Delhi and it will take only one day to visit it from Delhi. One can see the sights of UNESCO world heritage site Taj Mahal and Agra fort within a short time period of 12 hours.
Agra is an amazing city which is situated on the banks of yamuna river base. It is mainly known for the breathtaking history of Mughal Empire and was made capital during that time.The Iconic Taj Mahal act as the signature of this city which was built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan`s wife Mumtaz Mahal. Not only this but Travelers can also visit to Agra fort , Mehtab Bagh and Itmad-ud-Daulah which make their Agra tour an Amazing experience. People from different corners would love to visit the scenes of splendid beauty of Taj Mahal and other carved essence in the entire city.
Seating
1-3 Travellers Sedan Car
4-6 Travellers SUV Car
7-10 Travellers Tempo Traveller
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: I.G.I. Airport Terminal 2, Delhi, 110037, India
06:00 AM – This early morning our driver will pick you up and you will proceed to Agra. Around 09:30 hrs you will reach Agra City and will be taken straight to Taj Mahal. The Mughal City Agra is most famous for the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world.
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
9:00 AM – Meet Your Tour Guide on Arrival in Agra and proceed to Visit Taj Mahal. Around 09:40 hrs you will reach the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal, an essential sight for all visitors to India is one of the most achingly beautiful architectural achievements in the world, and is considered to be a symbol of enduring love. One of the seven wonders of the world and a world heritage site was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died while giving birth to their fourteenth child.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kesar Restaurant, Shop No 1982, Fatehabad Road, Tajganj, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
11:40 AM After visiting Taj Mahal you will be taken to a Agra’s Best Restaurant to have buffet lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
01:00 PM After lunch you will visit Agra Fort constructed by Emperor Akabar in 1565 A.D and includes many other buildings like the Moti Masjid and Musanman Burj, where Shah Jahan is believed to have been imprisoned and died.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
02:30 PM Itmad-ud-daula has a special place in the chronicles of both history as well as architecture. This is precisely because Itmad ud Daula is the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble. This is actually a mausoleum that overlooks the River Yamuna and is a tomb of Mir Ghiyas Beg, a minister in the court of Shah Jahan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
03:30 PM This is a garden that is behind the Taj Mahal. It is called as Mehtab Bagh or The Moonlight Garden. Recent evacuation in this area revealed 25 fountains and a letter written by Aurangazeb to his father in 17th century stating the condition of the garden after a flood. The park is not much of an importance today. What attracts people is the view. From the fountain, you can get an awesome view of the Taj Mahal. This is the best place to watch the Mahal from.
After Visiting Mehtab Bagh.You can visit Marble Factory where you can see how the generation are still doing marble inlay & pitra dura work.
You may do a little shopping of an impression of the Taj Mahal and may also enjoy some famous street food of Agra.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
6:00 PM Finally you will proceed back to Delhi.Departure to your hotel/airport.
