Day 01
Delhi - Agra (200 kms )
Pickup
from your hotel. Drive to Agra. Enroute Breakfast at Country Inn - Kosi.
Continue drive to Agra via visit to Sikandra. At the time of the Mughals, in
the 16th & 17th centuries, Agra was the capital of the grand Mughal
Empire. During this period the city became a leading centre of art, science,
commerce and culture. Akbar the Great made Agra great. The city's origins
are dim but Akbar's grandfather Babur is credited with Agra's founding. The
short golden age of Agra came to an end with the seventeenth century reign
of Shah Jehan, mastermind of the unforgettable Taj Mahal. Arrive Agra and
check in hotel.
Enjoy the Magnificent Taj Mahal - The Monument of
Love in the warm glow of Sunset, which was built in 1630 by Mghal Emperor
Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the
Taj Mahal began in 1631, and is believed to have taken 18 years to complete,
with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. Also visit the Agra
Fort built by Akbar the Great and the city. As you drive through the city
witness the local life and bazaars (markets) and the hustle bustle of
everyday Agra. Overnight stay.
Day 02 Agra -
Delhi (200 kms)
An early morning witness to Taj Mahal at Sunrise.
Our Mughal city tour continue to visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah built by
Empress Noor Jehan in the memory of Her Father. Later drive drive to Delhi
via visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, built in 1569 by the Great
Emperor Akbar. Today, it is deserted and left in solitude to reminisce over
its past glory.
Evening Snacks at Country Inn - Kosi. Continue drive
to Delhi. Arrive Delhi 20:00 hrs.
Highlights of
Inclusion :
- Round trip by Air-condition car.
- One night stay on twin sharing basis.
- Enroute Breakfast at Country Inn - Kosi.
- Mineral Water on board.
- Evening Snacks at Country Inn - Kosi.
- English speaking local guides.
- All state taxes, toll taxes, parking & driver allowance.
Note:
- Guest has to pay directly Entry fees at monuments, still & video
Camera fees & Expenses like personal nature.
- On Friday departure you can visit Taj Mahal on Saturday Sun rise
time, as Taj close on Friday.
- During full moon visit in Taj Mahal Escorts & Guides are not
allowed
Monument Entry Fees:
| Monuments |
Foreign National & NRI |
| Sikandra |
USD 2 |
| Taj Mahal |
USD 20 |
| Taj Mahal Full Moon Night |
USD 30 For Half an Hour |
| Agra Fort |
USD 5 |
| Fathpur Sikri |
USD 5 |
| Itmad-ud-Daulah |
USD 2 |
