A one day trip to Agra for the hasty backpackers, or the business executives with a spare day in the capital.
Duration: 01 Day
Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Delhi
Step out of your hotel and be ferried to the Railway station to board an air conditioned train to Agra.
You will be escorted to the Hotel. Be escorted to the hotel. An English speaking professional guide shall introduce the city to you and the trip will then proceed to various significant tourist attractions across the city.
The Taj Mahal is one of the must visits sites on a trip to India. Famed world wide as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, its beauty will leave you speechless. This splendid marble mausoleum is also known as a symbol of eternal love, as it was made by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The city of Agra holds the distinction of having served as the seat of the Mughal Empire at various points in time. The Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort was the center of the Mughal Capital when stationed at Agra.
Enjoy an elaborate buffet luch at one of the Best Five Star Hotels in Agra. You can also enjoy a brief afternoon siesta and be prepared for the rest of the day.
The beautiful fort at Fatehpur Sikri will enthrall you with the marvels of Rajputana Architecture. Constructed by Sikriwal Raja Maharana Sangram Singh at the onset of the 16th century, the fort was later captured by Akbar. It houses Akbar's diwan-e-khas, the hall of private audience for the emperor and many other such wonders.
Agra being an important tourist destination also provides tourists with rich variety in shopping of leather goods, carpets and other craft works. Explore the city and all that it offers you while you roam its streets and pick up souvenirs for family and friends. After that you could relax at the hotel or further explore the city or visit the nearest coffee shops for some refreshment.
Board the Shatabdi Express Train to New Delhi. Dinner will be provided in the train.
Arrival at New Delhi Railway Station. Find the taxi waiting to ferry you back to the hotel.