Duration: 1 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi » Agra » Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
You are embarking on a terrific day trip to Taj Mahal. On route, you will have your breakfast at a good roadside restaurant. Taj Mahal is situated in Agra which is at distance of 204 km and takes four hours to reach. You will also enjoy the 4-hour drive in an AC car. Along the way, the scenes of daily Indian life will flit past your car windows. You will see people going to work, engaged in conversation, working in the fields, sitting leisurely under trees. All these are quintessential Indian scenes which will give you some insight into Indian life.
On Reaching Agra
After reaching at Agra, you will have tea or coffee. Our guide would spell out the history of Agra and Taj Mahal. It will help you understand the historical backdrop of Agra and Taj Mahal. Thereafter, you will set out for splendid same day Taj Mahal tour. Agra is famous for Mughlai cuisine. While on the trip to Agra, you just cannot miss out sampling Mughlai cuisine. After having your lunch, you visit the World Heritage site of Taj Mahal. It is the most famous monument of Agra. Taj Mahal is splendid display of architectural wizardry. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. It is a symbol of love cast in white stones for eternity. The mystic charm and beauty of Taj will transport you into a different realm of experience and perception. Explore the different parts and dimensions of Taj. After visiting Taj, you will visit Agra Fort. It is also a majestic monument built of red stone. Explore its splendid palaces, public and private halls, and gardens. Then, you will visit another attraction: Itmad-ul-Daulah’s Tomb. Noor Jahan built this monument also known as Baby Taj in loving memory of her father. Visit the lively markets of Agra to buy souvenirs, curios and local artefacts.
Back in Delhi
The fascinating Taj Mahal day trip ends here. You will be escorted to a hotel or airport as per your choice. But the memories of this journey will long linger in your memories. Holiday tour and travels has other Taj Mahal packages such as same day Agra tour, Overnight Agra tour and Golden Triangle tours.
Golden Triangle Tours are unique because the trip covers three major destinations in Northern India. The tour includes Delhi- the capital of India, the next is Agra which was once the capital of the Mughals and the last one is Jaipur- the land of deserts and royal kings. On this tour you can view the magnificent architectural heritage which has been built and established by our former kings. You can learn about the cultural values which have been combined artistic richness to produce buildings of outstanding beauty. Delhi stands on seven successive cities and has a heritage built up during hundreds of years of history. You can visit and compare Old Delhi and New Delhi and visit some of the wonderful religious, royal and political buildings too. Modern life in Delhi is also exciting. There are marvellous shopping malls and markets, wonderful restaurants and street vendors selling delicious food. In the next trip to Agra, you can see the Great Taj Mahal which is recognized as the seventh wonder of the world. No-one can fail to be moved by its beauty. Moreover, apart from this, here one can explore Agra and various other magnificent historical monuments’ which were built by The Mughal emperors. Next is Jaipur, known as the pink city because of its wonderful pink buildings and city gates. This colourful and vibrant city is also the location of the Amber Fort, a historical site of outstanding interest and beauty.
