The Great Taj Tour

Early Morning you will be picked-up from hotel and will be driven to Agra.

Enjoy a spontaneous breakfast at Maharaja Midway Hotel.

Agra, or the city of the Taj, as it is known all over the world, forms the first destination on the itinerary of most travelers coming into India. Forming part of the famous 'Golden Triangle' (Delhi-Jaipur-Agra), it is placed on the western bank of the Yamuna. The magnificent Taj Mahal which is the pride of this city is set around a Charbagh or 'four garden' plan, which is split by watercourses - a reflection of the Persian style.

Agra has a rich historical background, which is amply evident from the numerous historical monuments in and around the city. The earliest reference for Agra comes from the epical age, when Mahabharata refer Agra as Agravana. In the sources prior to this, Agra has been referred as Arya Griha or the abode of the Aryans. The first person who referred Agra by its modern name was Ptolemy. Though the heritage of Agra city is linked with the Mughal dynasty, numerous other rulers also contributed to the rich past of this city. Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi (Lodhi dynasty; Delhi Sultanate) in the 16th century. Babar (founder of the Mughal dynasty) also stayed for sometime in Agra and introduced the concept of square Persian-styled gardens here.

Upon arrival in Agra visit Agra Fort.

Agra Fort is situated on the banks of Yamuna River, North West of the Taj Mahal, this majestic fort was started by the Emperor Akbar and it developed as a strong hold of the Mughal Empire, under successive generations. This majestic fortness of red sandstone encompasses with in its 2.5 km long endosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many visionary palaces, such as the Jahagir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan, audience halls such as the Dewan E Khas and two very beautiful mosques.

Proceed for lunch at Rio restaurant.

After lunch visit Taj Mahal

A white marble Tomb building 1631 - 1648 in Agra,(Having been Designed by Giants and finished by Jewelers) seat of the Mughal Empire by Shah Jahan for his wife, the monument sums up many of the formal themes that have played through Islamic architecture. Its refined elegance is a conspicuous contrast both to the Hindu architecture of pre - Islamic India, with its thick walls, corbelled arches and heavy lintels and to the Indo Islamic styles, in which Hindu elements are combined with an electric assortment of motifs from Persian and Turkish sources.

Evening return to Delhi. Enroute Hi-Tea at Maharaja Midway. Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to De-Boarding point.

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Cost: INR PER PERSON* 3000/-

Package Includes:

Entrance fees for foreigners : Taj Mahal- Rs. 750/-, Agra Fort- Rs. 250/-, Fatehpur Sikri – 250/- all entrances are per person and to be paid directly at the respective monuments.

* Tour Operational with Minimum 4 guest.