Same Day Agra Tour

Agra is 204 km from Delhi, easily accessible by train and road. A sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the seven-wonders of the World, Tag Mahan. It was built by Shah Johan in 1631 in memory of his wife, Mutes Mahan. Like a jewel, The Tag's exotic color is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shines.

Agra Fort: The foundation of this majestic citadel was laid by Emperor Amber. Other monuments at the Fort are: The Manager Mahan, The Khans Mahan, The Muhammad Bur, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-I-Aam, and The Motif Mahan.

Faithful Skiri was built by Amber who had planned this city as his capital. One of the best examples of the culmination of Hindu and Muslim architecture, it is said to be a copy of the mosque in Mecca.

Other architectural marvels and famous tourist spots are China Ka Raze, Ram Bagh, Spikenard, Itmad-ud-Daulah, Swami Bagh, Sir Samovar and Patina Bird Sanctuary.

Tour Package :
Duration : 1Day
Places Covered : Delhi - Agra - Delhi

DELHI AGRA (203 kms. 4 hrs. 30 min. approx.)
Agra the zenith of art and an enshrined romance. It is a town that lives mainly in the past. Once the seat of the Mughal rulers. Their passion for building endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world - the Taj Mahal a poem in white marble which took 22 years to build by 20,000 skilled artisans who inlaid the white marble edifice with precious and semi precious stones. The Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna.

0630 to 1245 hours
Drive to Agra through the Indian country side. Upon arrival proceed to the Taj Mahal to see the architectural modern day wonder of the world, the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles and is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan.

1300 to 1400 hours
Proceed to Hotel Trident in Agra where a sumptuous buffet lunch awaits you.

1400 to 1500 hours
After lunch visit the Agra Fort built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Jamuna.

1500 to 1530 hours
Visit to a marble factory to see the beautiful inlay of precious and semi precious stones into the marble.

1600 to 1630 hours
Finally before driving back to Delhi, one can make a brief visit to Sikandra the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, a magnificent garden tomb. Return to Delhi around 2130 hours stopping midway for refreshments.

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