Delhi - Agra - Delhi by an exclusive Car (CCTT-01)
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.
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".
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpursikri by
an exclusive Car (CCTT-02)
Day 01 - Delhi / Agra (203 kms. 5 hrs. 30 min. approx.) :
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 is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built
in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan. Agra the zenith of art and an enshrined
romance. 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. Agra town lives mainly in the past. Once the seat
of Mughal rulers. Their passion for building endowed it with some of the
loveliest buildings in the world.
After sight-seeing the Taj Mahal, you are taken to a first class hotel for
a sumptuous buffet lunch.
The tour continues with a visit to 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. It was here that Aurangzeb the third son
of Shah Jahan kept his father under house arrest, from where the Emperor
spent the last years of his life gazing at the tomb of his beloved.
This is followed by a visit to the marble factory to witness the inlay work
of precious and semi-precious stones into marble. The tour terminates and
you are transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.
Please note that
Taj Mahal is closed on Friday
Day 02 - Agra / Fatehpursikri / Agra / Delhi (275 kms. 6 hrs.
approx.)
After breakfast at the hotel an excursion to the ghost city of Fatehpur
Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold
the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability
combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by
itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, the Tomb of
Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza.
Later return to Delhi around 2130 hours stopping midway for refreshments.
