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India’s best historical and architectural landmarks with an professional guide on this Private 2-Day Agra and Taj Mahal from Delhi by Car. Agra visit Agra Taj Mahal The world’s best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Visit Agra Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Overnight Tours
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India’s best historical and architectural landmarks with an professional guide on this Private 2-Day Agra and Taj Mahal from Delhi by Car. Agra visit Agra Taj Mahal The world’s best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Visit Agra Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi to Agra (3-Hrs drive approx)
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Morning pickup at 9am from the airport or your hotel in Delhi, relax during the 3-hour journey to Agra via the Express Highway the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Priya Restaurant, Fatehabad Rd, near Shanti Mangalik Hospital, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Lunch Break, Lunch will be provided at one of the best Local AC Restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
Evening enjoy Photo Tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh – The Moonlight Garden, believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlight nights, far away from the maddening crowd, The garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to Taj Mahal. It is a huge square measuring approximately 300×300 m and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to Taj Mahal and its reflection in Yamuna.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Carpet House Agra, HIG-27, Taj Nagri Phase-1, Agra 282001 India
In the evening, you’ll enjoy shopping in Agra, 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: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Four Point by Sheraton or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotel: The Trident or similar
Day 2: Agra City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Delhi
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
6am Pickup from your Hotel in Agra and leave for Sunrise world famous the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A trip to Agra would not be complete without a visit to this shimmering vision of domes and minarets. The world’s best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. (The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Next we visit The Imposing Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After Agra Sightseeing drive back to Delhi and drop at your Hotel / Airport.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
