Day 01
Delhi to Agra for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj
- At 06:00, your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Delhi, Delhi airport, NCR, or Gurugram and begin the drive to Agra, covering approximately 200 kilometres in around four hours.
- The suggested pickup time for this tour is either 06:00 or 08:00, depending on your preference.
- Upon arrival in Agra, meet your local tour guide and start the sightseeing tour of the city.
- Visit the Taj Mahal, a masterpiece of Islamic and Indian architecture built in the 16th century.
- Walk along the reflecting pools and fountains and admire the white marble monument from close quarters.
- Observe the intricate Persian calligraphy and interior gemstone decorations while learning about the love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and his queen.
- Proceed to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.
- Explore the vast red sandstone fortress that once served as the residence of the Mughal emperors and is often referred to as the walled city of Agra.
- Take a lunch break at a five-star hotel or restaurant.
- Visit Itmad ud Daulah's Tomb, commonly known as the Baby Taj.
- Learn how this marble tomb, commissioned by Nur Jahan for her father Gheyas Beg, served as the architectural draft for the Taj Mahal.
- Admire the tomb's jewel-box appearance, especially when viewed from above.
- After completing the sightseeing tour, drive back to Delhi.
- If time permits, explore local markets in Agra before departure.
- Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel, NCR, Gurugram, or airport, marking the end of the tour with lasting memories of the Taj Mahal.
