8-Hour Taj Mahal Train Tour from Delhi with Gatimaan Express

8 Hours Round trip from H7Q3+CW3 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Taj Mahal, one of the seven new wonders of the world
02 Admire the grand red sandstone architecture of Agra Fort
03 Explore Itmad-Ud-Daulah, popularly known as the Baby Taj
04 Travel between Delhi and Agra on the Gatimaan Express, one of India's fastest trains

Travel from Delhi to Agra on the Gatimaan Express, one of India's fastest trains, for a same-day visit to the city's most celebrated Mughal landmarks. Explore the Taj Mahal, admire the grand red sandstone architecture of Agra Fort, and visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah, popularly known as the Baby Taj. This private tour includes rail travel, guided sightseeing in Agra, and hotel transfers in Delhi for a smooth full-day excursion.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Agra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Delhi to Agra by Gatimaan Express and Mughal Monuments

TIME 07:30
Our car will pick you up from your hotel in Delhi and transfer you to H. Nizamuddin Railway Station to board the superfast air-conditioned train to Agra. Our chauffeur will assist you at the railway station.

We will email you an e-ticket after booking confirmation.

TIME 08:10
Gatimaan Express (Train No. 12050), a fully air-conditioned train, departs H. Nizamuddin Railway Station for Agra Cantt Railway Station.

Breakfast is included in the train fare.
The distance between Delhi and Agra is covered by train in 1 hour 40 minutes.

TIME 09:50
Arrive at Agra Cantt Railway Station. Your tour guide and driver will receive you at the railway station in Agra. The tour starts with a drive to the Taj Mahal by air-conditioned car.

TIME 10:15
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a cynosure of India in the global tourism arena. This monument, constructed in the 16th century, holds a grand history of true love and affection of the 5th Mughal king, Shah Jahan, towards his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. This edifice is a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture, situated on the right bank of the River Yamuna.

TIME 12:30
Agra Fort
After the Taj Mahal, drive to Agra Fort. The fort, made of red sandstone, depicts the glorious rule of the mighty Mughals and their lavish lifestyle. It was built in the 15th century by the third Mughal king, Akbar. Encircled by two huge walls, this fort has some impressive buildings like Jasmine Tower, Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-Am, and Diwan-i-Khas.

TIME 14:00
Lunch Break
You reserve the right to recommend a restaurant of your choice in Agra on direct payment; otherwise, your tour guide will take you to a clean and hygienic air-conditioned restaurant.

TIME 15:00
Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
After lunch, proceed to the Itmad-ud-Daulah tomb. Due to some of its resemblance to the Taj Mahal, this edifice is popularly known as the "Baby Taj." This tomb is elaborately carved with pure marble and exhibits Indo-Islamic architecture. Empress Noor Jahan ordered this tomb in memory of her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg, in 1622.

TIME 16:30
Optional:
After Baby Taj, you can visit a handicraft gallery of marble inlay souvenirs in Agra city. You will also be free to explore Agra city, known for exporting marble inlay handicrafts.

TIME 17:00
Transfer to the railway station to board the train to Delhi.

TIME 17:50
Gatimaan Express (Train No. 12049) departs for Delhi.
Dinner is served on the train.

TIME 19:30
Arrive at H. Nizamuddin Railway Station. Our cab will transfer you back to your hotel in Delhi. Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from H7Q3+CW3 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private air-conditioned car for pickup from your hotel and transfer to H. Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi
AC train tickets for the return trip from New Delhi to Agra and back in an AC chair car
Private air-conditioned sedan in Agra for full-day sightseeing
English-speaking guide
02 bottles of mineral water per traveller per day in the cab
Shoe covers at the Taj Mahal
Private air-conditioned sedan for departure transfer from New Delhi Railway Station to your hotel

What's Not Included

Any tips or gratuity for the tour guide or driver
Monument admission tickets
Any kind of meal
Airport parking, in case pickup is done from Delhi Airport

What to bring

Passport ID for foreigners
Any valid Indian ID for domestic tourists (Aadhar card)

Know before you go

Taj Mahal is closed on Friday. This train tour is not operational on Friday.
Passenger train transportation is one of the major modes of travel in India and plays a prominent role in the growth of the Indian tourism industry. Train tours have long been a preferred choice for foreign visitors touring the Taj Mahal. The Gatimaan Express is one of the high-speed trains on the Delhi-Agra route, supported by an ultramodern railway system. The Taj Mahal train tour by Gatimaan Express is especially popular among tourists who want to experience Indian train travel. The word Gatimaan means 'Gati (Speed) + Maan (Prestige)', and it is the second-fastest train in India. This train operates daily between Delhi and Agra with a return journey, except on Friday. The Gatimaan train leaves Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi at 6:50 a.m. and arrives at Agra Cantt Railway Station at 8:10 a.m. The same train departs Agra Cantt Railway Station at 5:50 p.m. and arrives back at the Delhi railway station at 7:30 p.m. The train is designed and maintained according to quality standards fixed by the Indian railway authority.

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