Delhi
Daily Departures
Delhi - Agra - Delhi by an exclusive Car
Duration:
1 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Delhi |
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Delhi - Agra (203 kms. 5 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.
Pick up from your hotel and 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.
Later in the afternoon proceed to Hotel in Agra where a sumptuous
buffet lunch awaits you.
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 Yamuna.
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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.
Please note that "Taj Mahal is closed on Friday".
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