Day 01
Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Excursion from Delhi
- Pick up from your hotel and drive to Agra, beautifully situated on the banks of the River Yamuna. The city achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from 1526 to 1628 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri. All three are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Today, visit the Taj Mahal, a symbol of eternal love that stands on the banks of the River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, in 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and was completed over 22 years.
- Continue to Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city, built from red sandstone and often inlaid with white marble and intricate decorations.
- After the visit, drive back to your hotel, airport, or railway station in Delhi.
Note: The Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday.
Drive to Agra - (210 km / 04-05 hrs) one way.
