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Agra, Town of Taj is a dream destination for folks of India also as different countries. The glory and recognition of Agra will be understood from an easy proven fact that quite eighty percent of the tourists coming to India like visit Agra, to witness the majestic fantastic thing about Taj. This lovely monument attracts uncountable tourists every year and the numbers are increasing with time. Taj Mahal is the identity of Agra, however there are several different monuments that you just could take into account visiting throughout your trip.
Highlight
• Watch the sunrise over the marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal
• Explore the impressive walled exteriors and inner paradise of the Red Fort
• Look inside the romantic temple to Mumtaz Mahal, wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
• visit Baby Taj Mahal – Etmad Ud Daulla’s Tomb and Mehtab Bagh.
• Drive along the new expressway from Delhi to Agra
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Agra, Town of Taj is a dream destination for folks of India also as different countries. The glory and recognition of Agra will be understood from an easy proven fact that quite eighty percent of the tourists coming to India like visit Agra, to witness the majestic fantastic thing about Taj. This lovely monument attracts uncountable tourists every year and the numbers are increasing with time. Taj Mahal is the identity of Agra, however there are several different monuments that you just could take into account visiting throughout your trip.
Highlight
• Watch the sunrise over the marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal
• Explore the impressive walled exteriors and inner paradise of the Red Fort
• Look inside the romantic temple to Mumtaz Mahal, wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
• visit Baby Taj Mahal – Etmad Ud Daulla’s Tomb and Mehtab Bagh.
• Drive along the new expressway from Delhi to Agra
Itinerary
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Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
06:30 Hrs : Pickup From Delhi
Pick up from hotel & drive to Agra by private air – conditioned car.
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Arrive Agra & proceed to visit Taj Mahal with Local qualified tour guide.
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
0930 Hrs : Visit Taj Mahal
Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World 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. The Taj Mahal shows a different aspect of beauty at different times of the day.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
12:00 Hrs : Visit Agra Fort
Visit the Agra fort – Built by Emperor Akbar in 1566, the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Mughal Spice, A-150, Fatehabad Rd, near Hotel Double Tree Hilton, Taj Nagri Phase 2, Tajganj, Basai, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Transfer for a lunch in Agra’s Top rated restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: 45 J.K. Cottage Industries Shamshabad Road, Agra 282001 India
1400 Hrs.: Free time for shopping
You may 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.
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
Proceed to visit Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden ) for awesome romantic view of Taj Mahal.
Duration: 3 hours
