Duration :- 1 Days
Destination Covered :
8:00 Hours Delhi – Agra & Agra Sightseeing
You begin your trip by being picked up in a car by our representative from your desired location and begin the journey towards the illustrious city of Agra. For the next 4 to 5 hours you can look at the beautiful countryside and enjoy the view of the ever developing India which still keeps its history alive in its heart as you pass by a few monuments on your way.
12:00 Hours Visit to Taj Mahal
The seventh wonder of the world, Taj Mahal, is the first stop of the Agra tour. Taj Mahal was commissioned by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in 1632 for his deceased beloved, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 10 years and thousands of workers to make the emperor’s dream come true. The gorgeous mausoleum is considered a “symbol of love” worldwide. After you absorb all the history and beauty that this picturesque monument has to offer you can have lunch at the place of your choosing.
14:30 Hours Visit to Agra Fort
Agra has a lot to offer and the residence of the Mughal emperors is one of them. The Agra Fort holds a lot of history within its walls and for this reason it is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. It is 2.5kms northward from the Taj Mahal and it is from here that Shah Jahan used to look at his marble wonder when he was imprisoned by his son, Aurangzeb. The 94 acre sandstone monument which includes the beautiful Moti Mahal is sure to leave you awestruck.
16:00 Hours Visit to the Tomb of I’timÄd-ud-Daulah, The Baby Taj
The Tomb of I’timÄd-ud-Daulah is the last stop of your trip. This monument served as a draft of Taj Mahal and hence the name Baby Taj. It was built between 1622 and 1628 marking a shift in Mughal architecture. The monument is built with marble and red sandstone and decorated with various precious stones. It holds within its walls a huge garden crisscrossed by walkways and water courses in which the mausoleum is set.
17:00 Hours Journey back to Delhi
After the tour of the beautifully historical city of Agra our representative will take you back to Delhi. The gorgeous Taj Mahal shall forever be engraved in your memory.
21:00 Hours Arrival at Delhi
On your arrival to Delhi our representative shall drop you at the site of your choosing marking the end of your fantastic one day trip, the memories of which you can cherish a lifetime.