Duration: 01 Day (Same Day Return)
Destination Covered: Delhi - Agra - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi – Agra - By road covering 201 km in 4hr.
Welcome upon arrival at Delhi airport by our Representative, and straight drive to Agra. Proceed by surface for Agra after breakfast, ENROUTE VISIT SIKANDRA . Reach Agra and check into hotel. Badal Singh established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharat as Agraban. This city in those days was considered to be the sister-city of Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra came into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the RIVER YAMUNA to be their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babar defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the foundation of the Mughal empire.
The coming of Babar heralded a new era, which was to see Agra at its zenith during the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. It was during Akbar's period that Agra became the center of art, culture and commerce and learning. This trend reached its height when Shah Jahan became the ruler.
Same Day Taj Mahal TourIn the Mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building Same Day Taj Mahal Touractivity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality. The same is still reflected in whatever monuments remain in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman who are busy in crating master pieces with their skill all remind of the Mughal royalty which this city had once experienced. Today whatever remains, has become a major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to the heights of glory but this time as a major tourist destination of India. Proceed for sightseeing.
Agra Fort
Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of Same Day Taj Mahal Tourred sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan' s second Wife). Late in the evening drive back to Delhi drop you hotel. Tour end with happy memories.
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