Delhi - Agra
Taj
Mahal, Agra, IndiaAgra the zenith of art and an enshrined romance. It is a
town that lives mainly in the past. Once the seat of the Mughal rulers.
Their passion for building endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings
in the world - the Taj Mahal a poem in white marble which took 22 years to
build by 20,000 skilled artisans who inlaid the white marble edifice with
precious and semi precious stones. The Agra Fort from where one can get the
most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort
which lies across the river Jamuna.
0630 to 1245 hours - Drive to Agra through the Indian
country side. Upon arrival proceed to the Taj Mahal to see the architectural
modern day wonder of the world, the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument is
a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles and is one of the
wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan.
1300 to 1400 hours - Proceed to Hotel in Agra where a
sumptuous buffet lunch awaits you.
1400 to 1500 hours - After lunch visit the Agra Fort
built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and
private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan
was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last
year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Yamuna.
1600 to 1630 hours - Finally before driving back to
Delhi, one can make a brief visit to Sikandra the tomb of the Mughal Emperor
Akbar, a magnificent garden tomb. Return to Delhi around 2130 hours stopping
midway for refreshments.
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpursikri
Day 01 - Delhi / Agra (203 kms. 5 hrs. 30 min. approx.) -
Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, IndiaDrive to Agra through the Indian country side.
Upon arrival proceed to the Taj Mahal to see the architectural modern day
wonder of the world, the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument is a fine
example of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of
the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan. Agra the zenith of
art and an enshrined romance. Taj Mahal a poem in white marble which took 22
years to build by 20,000 skilled artisans who inlaid the white marble
edifice with precious and semi precious stones. Agra town lives mainly in
the past. Once the seat of Mughal rulers. Their passion for building endowed
it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world.
After sight-seeing the Taj Mahal, you are taken to a first class hotel for
a sumptuous buffet lunch.
The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can get the
most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort
which lies across the river Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the third son
of Shah Jahan kept his father under house arrest, from where the Emperor
spent the last years of his life gazing at the tomb of his beloved.
This is followed by a visit to the marble factory to witness the inlay work
of precious and semi-precious stones into marble. The tour terminates and
you are transferred to your hotel for overnight stay. (Lunch included)
Day 02 - Agra / Fatehpursikri / Agra / Delhi (275 kms. 6 hrs.
approx.) : - After breakfast at the hotel an excursion to the ghost city
of Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who
foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust
stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents
a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, the
Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. (Breakfast included)
Return to Agra. You are free for independent activities. Later you join the
same day Agra travellers and return to Delhi by 2200 hours.
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