Destination: Agra
Overview:
Sunset View of Taj mahal By Car: Whenever you visit to India you always wanted to have a look to Taj Mahal, no matter how many times you have visited Taj Mahal. Its unsurpassed beauty binds you to visit this place again and again. In Agra you can also visit spectacular monuments, signifying historical and cultural values of Mughal dynas it is quite likely that you will come across small dim-lit workshop where artisans claim to be descendants of ancestors who worked in the Mughal courts. Thousands of visitors from across the world come here every day to experience the marvels of the Mughal era and, in particular, the pristine beauty of the Taj Mahal and other ancient places. Each site has its own uniqueness to other and has its own self reason to build it. Agra is used to be the capital centre during mughal empire until 1658, when Aurangzeb shifted the entire court to Delhi.
Morning pick up from your hotel in Delhi & NCR and your 3 hrs drive to Agra via Yamuna Express Highway for tour to Agra.
On reaching Agra, one of our representatives will take you to Visit – The Imposing Agra Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
You may wish to enjoy shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and soft stone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leather ware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
After, you have visited Agra fort and experience its beauty, you will be taken for lunch in a Multi-cuisine Restaurant
As you have explored the local art then you will take to Mehtab Bagh, where you will view spectacular river view of Taj Mahal. Mehtab bagh(Moonlight Garden) was built by Emperor babur in the early 1500s and the width of the gardens perfectly aligns with those of the Taj Mahal. It was then famously known as the “moonlight pleasure garden” when Emperor Shah jahan identified it as the ideal site from which to admire the Mausoleum.
You must visit to Itmad-ud-daulah( baby Taj) The tomb is the precursor to the Taj Mahal as it was built by Nur Jahan for her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg (also called “the pillar of the state” or Itimad-ud-Daulah) in the years 1622-1628, 5 years before construction of the Taj Mahal began. If visiting the Baby Taj at the end of your stay in Agra, it is easy to see where the designs of the Taj Mahal came from.
Visit Taj Mahal (for its enduring magnificent sunset view)– a white marble mausoleum, which signifies undying love of Emperor Shah Jahan for his empress Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful architecture has reserved its place in the list of Seven Wonders of the World and has become famous world heritage site, large numbers of people from all around the world visit every year to witness its beauty and remarkable architecture reflecting architecture techniques from Mughal and Persian architecture. (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday).
| Particular | Per Person |
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1 Traveler |
US$ 150 |
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2 Travelers |
US$ 120 Per Person |
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3 Travelers |
US$ 100 Per Person |
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4 Travelers |
US$ 80 Per Person |
- All Transfers/Sightseeing by air-conditioned Private Vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
- Lunch at multi cuisine restaurant
- Battery Bus Ride at Taj Mahal from parking up to monument & back
- Our Personal care & attention
- Monument Entrances fees
- Any tip or gratitude’s to Driver/Guide