India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Day Agra Tour from Jaipur with Taj Mahal Sunrise and Sunset

2 Days Round trip from Jaipur Easy pace

Agra Fort, the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the beautiful Taj Mahal, one of the world's most famous monuments of love
02 Explore the 16th-century Agra Fort and its royal Mughal halls
03 See the Taj Mahal at sunset from Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna
04 Return to the Taj Mahal at sunrise for a different perspective
05 Browse local crafts markets in Agra for souvenir shopping

Enjoy this two-day tour from Jaipur to Agra as you explore the city's incredible Mughal monuments. Marvel at the beautiful Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most famous monuments of love, then discover the medieval Agra Fort's many rooms and corridors for a glimpse into Mughal royal life. Admire a stunning sunset view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh and return at sunrise to see the monument in a different light. The tour also includes time to explore local crafts markets for souvenir shopping.

Make your way to Mehtab Bagh at 3:30 PM and admire a sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Jaipur, Agra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jaipur to Agra with Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh

Meet your driver at a pre-decided location in Jaipur at 6:00 AM and embark on your 4.5-hour drive to Agra. Meet your Agra guide on arrival.
Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal. Built in white marble by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a tribute to his deceased wife, Mumtaz Mahal, this monument is known world over for its spectacular beauty.
At 12:00 AM, make your way to Agra Fort. Enjoy the magnificent beauty of this 16th-century fort on the banks of the Yamuna as you walk through its corridors, palaces, and royal halls and gain insight into India's rich Mughal past. Take a lunch break at 2:30 PM.
Make your way to Mehtab Bagh at 3:30 PM and admire a sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River.

Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 02

Sunrise at the Taj Mahal and Souvenir Shopping

Begin your day with an early breakfast and check out of your hotel at 6:00 AM.
Make your way to the Taj Mahal to see the monument at sunrise.
Explore local crafts markets for souvenir shopping, then drive back to Jaipur at 11:00 AM.