Expert Travel India:- Agra is the city of the magnificent Taj Mahal. The story ofAgra begins much earlier than the Taj. However, it finds mention in the epic Mahabharata when it was called Agrabana or Paradise.
Ptolemy, the famous 2nd century AD geographer marked it on his map of the world as Agra.It was the Mughals who finally nurtured Agra with the finest monuments architects could design : the Taj Mahal of Shah Jahan, Red Fort of Akbar,
Itmad-ud-Daulah and neighboring Sikandra are but few of the many that spangle the city, each of which stands in mute testimony to the city's grandeur over the ages.
Agra, an educational and business centre too, is known for its craftsmen and handicrafts. Marble and soft stone inlay work, zari work, carpet and leather goods are some important traditional crafts of the city.Agra Day Tour,Delhi Agra Day Tour,
07:00 hrs
Pick up from hotel Delhi & proceed to Agra by Car. ( 210 kms 3hrs )
This early morning our driver will pick you up and you will proceed to Agra. Midway you will stop for refreshment. Around 10:00 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.
10:00 hrs
Visit Taj Mahal
Around 10:00 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. Shrouded in white marble the sheer elegance, purity and sentiment that are an integral part of the monument have touched the hearts of people from all corners of the world. 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. Built in pure white marble Taj Mahal is located along the banks of the River Yamuna, the Taj spreads across almost 42 acres of land and it is believed that this particular spot was chosen by the emperor because of its peaceful and soothing effect. One of the seven wonders of the world, it stands as a tribute to undying love and all who visit it stand awed at the first impression created by this marvel in white marble.
Visit Agra Fort
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.
14:30 hrs
Lunch in a Five Star Hotel
After visiting Agra Fort you will be taken to a five star hotel to have buffet lunch.
15:30 hrs proceed Fatehpur Sikri ( 45 kms-1hrs )
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Proceed back to Delhi
Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone ?ghost town" which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed.
18:00 hrs
Proceed back to Delhi
Finally you will proceed back to Delhi along with an impression of TaJ and a sheer magic that the Taj exudes making it an unforgettable and cherished image forever.
Refreshment on the way
You will stop over midway to have refreshment and continue your drive to Delhi.
21:30 hrs
Arrive Delhi pick up & drop to your hotel/airport
On arrival at Delhi you will be dropped at your hotel or airport for your onward journey.
