OVERVIEW Experience the magic of beautiful city of Love , Agra which has a great historical value of India under the guidance of Kumar Taj Mahal Tour. Here, you have the onetime opportunity to experience the beauty of Taj Mahal not only once but twice i.e. usual visit and the sunset view from Mehtab Bagh. You will also experience the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah which is a mughal mausoleum located on the left bank of the Yamuna river in the city of Agra. The city has the most beautiful monument in the world called "TAJ MAHAL."
Pick up from Delhi airport or from your desired destination in Delhi and Drive to Agra
city of love via Yamuna Expressway which is approx. 03 Hrs drive in an air-condition &
comfortable vehicle.
Reach Agra city where you will meet our professional tour guide who will greet & welcome
you. Check in your respective hotel – take rest.
Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah which is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra, often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. Later proceed for you can experience the beauty of Sunset view of Taj Mahal during sunset from Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna River By evening Back to hotel for overnight stay.
In the evening You can have a choice of an Indian home visit where you may experience Indian culture. You can put henna on your hand along with dinner. Cooking demonstration is one such activity that has recently been incepted to give an insight inside the variety of flavors and peculiarities of Indian recipes. This fun-filled activity not only includes a cooking demo by our skilled female chef but also a warm meal with an Indian family where you will get an opportunity to interact and understand the Indian culture, values and traditions from different perspective.
After Breakfast, proceed for Taj Mahal, this is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal – the marble marvels, the ultimate requiem of love, from a great Mughal Emperor to his beloved wife, symbol of love built by Emperor Shah Jahan. Then, proceed for demonstration of Marble inlays Art, (the splendid craft of Agra) where you can experience the same technique of marble art done on Taj Mahal. Back to hotel to relax and freshen up & Check out the hotel and drive for Delhi.
En route, visit the famous Agra Fort, situated on the bank of Yamuna River. Agra Fort was built by Raja Badal Singh and the fort was previously called Badalgarh Fort. Later on, Lodi dynasty captured the fort and after that the fort came under Mughal dynasty who renovated the fort. The fort is constructed in Agra and is around 3 km away from Taj Mahal. The fort is constructed with red sandstone which was brought from Rajasthan. Agra Fort is now listed under UNESCO World Heritage sites.
After visiting Agra Fort, enjoy lunch at a local recommend restaurant or 05 start hotel. (One has to inform in advance so that we can book the table on your name in the restaurant of a 5start hotel).
After lunch, you may wish to enjoy shopping in Agra's local market which is famous for its fabulous handicrafts. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leather ware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work. Here, you can observe/participate with the master craftsmen demonstrating the famous embroidery(zardosi) work. ELSE, you may experience the famous museum cum gallery, Established in 1845. It houses a breath taking collection of Mughal art /jewellery/embroidery and antiques. It is fabulous experience which surely transform you into the Mughal era.
Reach Delhi and drop at Delhi airport for onward journey or at your respective hotel. This Tour Itinerary can be customized according to your travel needs & requirement.
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Note : Taj Mahal is remained closed on Friday