Day Trip to Agra
Pick up from the hotel in Delhi and transferred to New Delhi railway station to board an air-conditioned Gatimaan Express train to enjoy day trip to Agra.
(Pick up time may vary according to the hotel’s location in Delhi & NCR)
DELHI – AGRA (BY TRAIN)
Train departs from New Delhi railway station. Breakfast will be served in the train.
ARRIVES AGRA
Train reaches Agra. Upon arrival, guest is picked up from Agra railway station by company’s representative to make sure that you get a good guide during the day trip who takes you for the sightseeing tour of Agra for the whole day. After an introduction of tour guide, guided city tour of Agra starts.
AGRA day trip
Visiting Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal is located on the bank of river Yamuna, regarded one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The construction of Taj Mahal started in 1631 and completed in 1653. 20,000 workers had been labored for 22 years by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to complete the Marble wonder. Precious and semi precious stones were used in intricate marble work. The marble used for building Taj Mahal was brought to Agra from the place called Makarna near Jodhpur in Rajasthan in 16th century. An attention to every detail and tremendous planning that had finally paid off in the form of the world’s most beautiful building. Taj Mahal is often called as Monument of love. The symmetry of the structure of Taj Mahal is worth seeing. Imagine how difficult was to build such a wonder without having any sophisticated devices and modern engineering work that time.
After Taj Mahal, the next attraction on a day trip to Agra is the Red Fort.
VISIT AGRA FORT
This majestic fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akabar between 1565 to 1573. Agra fort is situated on the west bank of river Yamuna and northwest of famous monument Taj Mahal. It is built of red sandstone. Agra fort built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 and initially known as walled city. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan said to have deposed and restrained by his own son Aurangjeb in the fort where he spent last eight years of his life, looking at Taj. Agra fort is known for its magnificent rampart and incredible architecture
ITIMAD – UD – DAULAH TOMB
After Lunch visit the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir’s chief minister and father – in – law, often called the ‘Baby Taj’ because its design foreshadows the Taj Mahal. Often described as a “jewel box”, sometimes called the “Baby Taj”, the tomb of I’timad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. It comprises numerous outbuildings and gardens. The tomb, built between 1622 and 1628 represents a transition between the first phase of monumental Mughal architecture primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations. The mausoleum was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, originally a Persian Amir in exile.
VISIT FATEHPUR SIKIRI
Fatehpur sikiri is popularly known as “The Ghost City” or “abandoned City” situated 40 km from Agra. The construction of Fatehpur Sikri started by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1570 in an honor of Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti. It took 15 years for Emperor to complete the structure but he had to leave the city due to lack of water and also the proximity to the Rajput province. Fatehpur Sikri is an imperial city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The architectural grandeur of this deserted city cannot be described in words and one can only experience the aura of its magnificent edifices by seeing them. If you are looking for something that symbolizes the grandeur of the Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri is a must-see during your Taj Mahal tour in Agra.
RETURN TO AGRA TRAIN STATION
During day trip to Agra, explore the city’s culture and enjoy shopping until train departs for Delhi.
Shopping in Agra
Agra produces exclusive handicraft products. City is also known for its inlay work on marble and stone carving. This ancestral fine art tradition can still be seen by the local craftsmen is an effort to prevent this unique art. Agra is a shopping delight for visitors especially for those who likes street shopping, may get souvenirs such as beautifully carved marble replica of Taj Mahal, marble table of all sizes. Above this Agra is also famous for brass artifacts, carpets and most importantly leather shoes. There are many attractive marble shops located near Taj Mahal can be a good place to buy some.
Later drop off to Agra cant railway station to board Gatiman express train for New Delhi.
TRAIN DEPARTS FROM AGRA
Gatimaan Express train departs from Agra. Dinner will be served in the train.
TRAIN ARRIVES DELHI
Train arrives New Delhi railway station. Upon arrival, guest is picked up from New Delhi railway station and transferred to hotel in Delhi. Here’s the end of day trip to Agra by train from Delhi.
- Train tickets for Delhi-Agra-Delhi in air-conditioned chair car.
- All transfers and sightseeing by exclusive air-conditioned cars
- Professional government approved English speaking guide
- Breakfast & Dinner in the train and buffet lunch in 5 Star hotel in Agra
- All taxes, parking etc
- Entrances to monuments
- camera fee
- Expenses of personal nature
- Visit of Fatehpur Sikri
- Tips
