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Agra City Tour |
| Location: 220 kms From Delhi, 250 kms From Jaipur Architectural Style: Mughal Architecture Built In: 1551 - 1585 Built By: Mughal Emperor Akbar Reaching Agra Air : Well connected to Delhi, Khajuraho, Varanasi by air. Rail : The railhead at Agra is well linked to Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Gwalior, Jhansi, Bhopal, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Cochin, Jaipur, Kathgodam, Patna, Vishakapatnam, Madras, Trivandrum, Lucknow, Indore. Road : Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of Agra, from where one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for Mathura also leave from Agra Fort bus stand. Agra Day Tour TRAIN TOUR: The train departs from Agra at 20:23 houts arriving New Delhi at 22:30 hours.Dinner is served in the train (included in the package) meet the representative at New Delhi train station to pick you up and drive to the hotel. BUS TOUR: Pick up from your hotel or a meeting point at a given time (6:00 am to 08:00 am) you may be among the ones who get picked up and sit in the bus which goes to other hotels to pick up the passengers and then moves on . The journey is approx 5-6 hours.Showing you The Taj and Agra Fort and then leaving back for Delhi arriving by midnight or so. TOURIST CAR TOUR: After breakfast in the hotel meet the representative who sees you off to your Agra Tour.On the way to Agra visit the two oldest cities of India where the lord Krishna was born. Mathura & Vrindavan. etc. Sightseeing at Agra - Taj Mahal : One of the Seven Wonders of the World built by Emperor Shahjahan. Renowned for its spectacular architecture and aesthetic beauty, the Taj Mahal is also a symbol of enduring love, built by Shah Jehan to house the grave of his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died following the birth of their 14th child. Agra Fort : Built by Emperor Akbar, the Maze of Courtyards, Mosques and Private Chambers of the Fort Echoes the story of the Mughal Empire. IT-MUD-DAULAH : The itmad -ud -daula was build by the empress Noor Jehan as a memorial to her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, is beautifully ornamented with pietra dura inlay and lattice work marble screens. Sikandra : The Tomb of Emperor is Akbar the Great. Built in Red Sandstone inland with Marble. It is a striking sight. Fatehpur Sikri : The Deserted City of Emperor Akbar literally means 'The City of Victory'. TAJ MAHAL - THE FACTS Built in : 1632-53 Built by : Shahjahan Location : Agra (Uttar Pradesh) TAJ MAHAL - THE ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE The city of Agra is world famous for the Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife. However, it is also famous for the Agra Fort, which is a veritable treasure trove of the Mughal architectural tradition. The various buildings within this sprawling fort complex represent the assimilation of different cultures, which was the mark of the Mughal period . The Great Golden Triangle Tour- Delhi-Agra-Jaipur Day 01: DELHI - Upon arrival in Delhi you will be met by our representative, who will assist you with transfer to hotel & check in. Rest of day is free to overcome the jet lag. Day 02: DELHI - Morning start for city tour of Delhi covering Red fort, Jama mosque, Rajghat, Lotus temple, Qutub minar. A panoramic view of Parliament house & Rashtrapati bhavan. Day 03: DELHI / AGRA (203 KMS / 4.5 HRS) - Morning drive to much awaited Agra - city of Taj & upon arrival check into hotel. After early lunch start discovering the city having one of the Seven Wonder’s of The world - Taj Mahal - wonder in marble and monument of love & peace. Don’t forget to carry your camera. Continue the city tour with Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-daulah. If time permits visit Firozabad - famous for bangles (52 Kms / 1 Hr). Day 04: AGRA / JAIPUR (230 KMS / 5.5 HRS) - Morning journey to Jaipur - Pink City. On the way halt at Fatehpur Sikri (40 Kms / 1 Hr from Agra ) - also called ghost city & city of victory. Continue the journey and in evening arrive at Jaipur. Check into hotel for overnight stay. Day 05: JAIPUR - Start the day to explore the rich Rajputana architecture conserved at City palace, Hawa mahal - palace of winds, Observatory and Amer fort. Amer can be more thrilling on the back of an elephant. Day 06: JAIPUR / DELHI (262 KMS / 6 HRS) - Morning drive to SANGANER to see the block printing on cloth & paper meshy - hand made paper. After early lunch drive back to Delhi to connect flight back home. EXTENSION: SAMODE (50 KMS / 1 HOUR FROM JAIPUR) - Full day excursion to Samode to experience royal rural setting. Overnight stay arrangements are there at Samode Palace. ALL THESE TOUR COME WITH A COMPLIMENTARY ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE |
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