Delhi to Agra by Train for the Taj Mahal and Agra Highlights
08:10 AM - Arrival in Agra
Your Gatimaan Express train departs from H. Nizamuddin Station in Delhi for a 1-hour 40-minute journey to Agra.
Tea and breakfast will be served on the train.
10:00 AM - Visit the Taj Mahal
Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World. According to legend, Emperor Shah Jehan was so grief-stricken by the death of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, that he decided to erect a memorial unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur. With a huge labour force of 20,000 people, it took 20 long years to complete this masterpiece.
12:30 PM - Visit Agra Fort
Visit Agra Fort, a vast museum of interesting buildings constructed by Akbar. Each successive Mughal Emperor, right up to Aurangzeb, contributed something to the complex. Construction of Agra Fort started in 1565 and was completed in 1573.
01:30 PM - Lunch
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a renowned restaurant.
02:30 PM - Visit I'timād-ud-Daulah
After lunch, visit I'timād-ud-Daulah, also known as the "Baby Taj." This Mughal mausoleum is often described as a "jewel box" and is regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
03:30 PM - Explore Agra's bazaars
In the evening, you are free to explore the bazaars of Agra, known for their rich heritage of handicrafts. You can buy authentic marble handicrafts there as souvenirs.
05:30 PM - Return to Delhi
Transfer to the railway station and board the superfast Gatimaan Express train back to Delhi.
