Location:
220 kms From Delhi, 250 kms From Jaipur
Architectural Style: Mughal
Architecture
Built In: 1551 - 1585
Built By: Mughal Emperor
Akbar
Reaching Agra
Air : Well connected to Delhi,
Khajuraho, Varanasi by air.
Rail : The railhead at Agra is well linked
to Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Gwalior, Jhansi, Bhopal, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar,
Cochin, Jaipur, Kathgodam, Patna, Vishakapatnam, Madras, Trivandrum, Lucknow,
Indore.
Road : Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of Agra, from
where one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses
for Mathura also leave from Agra Fort bus stand.
Agra Day Tour
TRAIN
TOUR:
The train departs from Agra at 20:23 houts arriving New Delhi at
22:30 hours.Dinner is served in the train (included in the package) meet the representative
at New Delhi train station to pick you up and drive to the hotel.
BUS
TOUR: Pick up from your hotel or a meeting point at a given time (6:00
am to 08:00 am) you may be among the ones who get picked up and sit in the bus
which goes to other hotels to pick up the passengers and then moves on . The journey
is approx 5-6 hours.Showing you The Taj and Agra Fort and then leaving back for
Delhi arriving by midnight or so.
TOURIST
CAR TOUR: After breakfast in the hotel meet the representative who sees
you off to your Agra Tour.On the way to Agra visit the two oldest cities of India
where the lord Krishna was born. Mathura & Vrindavan. etc.
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Sightseeing at Agra -
Taj Mahal : One of the Seven Wonders
of the World built by Emperor Shahjahan. Renowned for its spectacular architecture
and aesthetic beauty, the Taj Mahal is also a symbol of enduring love, built by
Shah Jehan to house the grave of his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died
following the birth of their 14th child.

Agra Fort : Built by Emperor Akbar, the Maze of Courtyards, Mosques and Private
Chambers of the Fort Echoes the story of the Mughal Empire.
IT-MUD-DAULAH
: The itmad -ud -daula was build by the empress Noor Jehan as a memorial to
her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, is beautifully ornamented with pietra dura inlay
and lattice work marble screens.
Sikandra : The Tomb of Emperor
is Akbar the Great. Built in Red Sandstone inland with Marble. It is a striking
sight.
Fatehpur Sikri : The Deserted City of Emperor Akbar literally
means 'The City of Victory'.
TAJ MAHAL - THE FACTS Built in
: 1632-53
Built by : Shahjahan
Location : Agra (Uttar Pradesh)
TAJ
MAHAL - THE ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE The city of Agra is world famous
for the Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved
wife. However, it is also famous for the Agra Fort, which is a veritable treasure
trove of the Mughal architectural tradition. The various buildings within this
sprawling fort complex represent the assimilation of different cultures, which
was the mark of the Mughal period .
The Great Golden Triangle - Delhi / Agra / Jaipur
Day
01: DELHI - Upon arrival in Delhi you will be met by our representative, who
will assist you with transfer to hotel & check in. Rest of day is free to
overcome the jet lag.
Day 02: DELHI - Morning start for city
tour of Delhi covering Red fort, Jama mosque, Rajghat, Lotus temple, Qutub minar.
A panoramic view of Parliament house & Rashtrapati bhavan.
Day
03: DELHI / AGRA (203 KMS / 4.5 HRS) - Morning drive to much awaited Agra
- city of Taj & upon arrival check into hotel. After early lunch start discovering
the city having one of the Seven Wonders of The world - Taj Mahal - wonder
in marble and monument of love & peace. Dont forget to carry your camera.
Continue the city tour with Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-daulah. If time permits visit
Firozabad - famous for bangles (52 Kms / 1 Hr).
Day
04: AGRA / JAIPUR (230 KMS / 5.5 HRS) - Morning journey to Jaipur - Pink City.
On the way halt at Fatehpur Sikri (40 Kms / 1 Hr from Agra ) - also called ghost
city & city of victory. Continue the journey and in evening arrive at Jaipur.
Check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05: JAIPUR - Start the
day to explore the rich Rajputana architecture conserved at City palace, Hawa
mahal - palace of winds, Observatory and Amer fort. Amer can be more thrilling
on the back of an elephant.
Day 06: JAIPUR / DELHI (262 KMS /
6 HRS) - Morning drive to SANGANER to see the block printing on cloth & paper
meshy - hand made paper. After early lunch drive back to Delhi to connect flight
back home.
EXTENSION:
SAMODE (50 KMS / 1 HOUR FROM JAIPUR)
- Full day excursion to Samode to experience royal rural setting. Overnight
stay arrangements are there at Samode Palace.
ALL THESE TOUR COME
WITH A COMPLIMENTARY ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE For
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ITINERARY OR PACKAGE GIVEN ABOVE CAN BE TAILOR MADE AS PER YOUR CONVENIENCE"
Agra Tour Packages
Duration: 02 Days / 01 Nights
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Delhi
DAY 1: DELHI - AGRA

Welcome to your 'Agra Tour'. This morning drive to Agra and transfer to the hotel.
Visit Taj Mahal, bult by Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience and other places of tourist interest. Overnight : Hotel.
DAY 2: AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - DELHI
This morning visit Fatehpur sikri, the magnificent abandoned City built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Later back to Agra and afternoon, drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to your residence. [ It is also possible to visit Agra by train leaving New Delhi in the morning by Shatabdi Express and return on the same day late evening or next day. In a day return trip the tour to Fatehpur Sikri, although possible, makes the tour rather rushed. ]