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Full Day Taj Mahal & Mughal Empire Tour In Agra
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, Sightseeing, Walking

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French

Description

Walk the streets of Agra that oozes with Mughal history and learn about the greatest mausoleum ever built for denoting love. Agra is a famous destination for tourists because of the magnificent Mughal architecture. Taj Mahal has been accredited as UNESCO's world heritage monument. Also taste, buy, and delve into the abundance of Agra's markets.

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    • Meet the tour guide at your booked hotel's lobby at the scheduled time.

    • Proceed towards Taj Mahal Sightseeing, Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world also known as a symbol of love, built by fifth Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal (Arjuman Begum Bano) in 1631 to 1653. It took 22 years for the construction to be complete with the help of 20 thousand workers. Taj is famous for its symmetry. The precise stone inlaying work done in the marble with semi precious stones. 

    • Begin Agra Heritage Walk that includes: 

      • Jama Masjid, the Mosque was built by Mughal emperor, Shahjahan in 1648 and dedicated to his favourite daughter, Jahanara Begum. The Jama Masjid of Agra is constructed of red sandstone with intricate white marble decorations. The walls and ceilings of the mosque are painted blue in color. It is a huge mosque in the center of Agra surrounded by a great bazaar.

      • Mankameshwar Mandir (Temple) in Agra, one of the most ancient temples devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated at Rawatpara, near Agra Fort Railway Station. It is said that the Shiv linga is covered by silver metal and was founded by Lord Shiva himself during Dwapara era, when Krishna was born in Mathura. Shiva wished to get a darshan of Lord Krishna in child form. While he was coming from mount kailash he rested here. Yamuna used to flow here, Shiva meditated and spent the night at the Mankameshwar Temple.

      • Stop at Lohar gali, the narrow lanes there sell many articles like bangles, decorated artefacts and artificial jewellery and decorative articles which are used for decorating images of Gods and Goddesses.

      • Rawat Para (spice Market) is one of the oldest localities of the historic city of Agra. It is situated very close to Agra Fort and also the river Yamuna. Rawatpara draws its name from the title Rawat. And there are several spices to choose from like red chili, coriander powder, turmeric, black pepper, fennel, asafetida, bay leaf, mace, mint, saffron, tamarind, Cloves etc.

      • Khoya Gali there sells many type of the Indian Sweets/Desserts like Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, Rabri, Rasgulla, Gujiya, Son Papdi and Kaju katli etc.

      • Namak Ki Mandi, artisans beat Gold & Silver to make Foils of Gold & Silver for medicinal use in Ayurveda.

      • Sindhi market very famous in Agra for Indian textile like sarees, kurta pajama, punjabi suit, Lehenga choli and Indian wedding dresses.

    • Conclude the walk at Bijli Ghar, from where you will be transferred to your hotel in Agra.

What's Included
  • Tour Guide Service for 1 to 4 Person

  • Agra Monument Explanation

  • Mineral Water to be served during the Sightseeing

  • Well Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide Service (Approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)

  • Camera Fee

  • Rikshaw ride

What's Excluded
  • Entrance tickets of all monuments

  • Lunch/Dinner/Drinks etc

  • Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours

Meeting Point

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 10USD 250 Per Group

This is a group tour

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USD 250 / group