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Taj Mahal Tour
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Delhi-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi (Same day return) Daily except Friday
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0515 Hrs.
Early morning our representative will pick you up from your hotel & transfer to railway station to board the superfast air-conditioned train to Agra.

0615 Hrs.
Shatabdi Exp. Departs from New Delhi. Breakfast in the train.

0810 Hrs.
Arrive Agra, (approx. 02 hours)our representative will pick you from Railway Station. & transfer to hotel for the use of Rest Rooms etc. & introduction to the Guide.

0900 Hrs.
Proceed for the sightseeing tour of –
Taj Mahal-It is a White marble memorial (seven wonders of the world )Built by Shah Jahan to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal.Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra., This monument took 22 years , 20,000 men laboured over to complete and designed it .It is planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

1100 Hrs.
Agra Fort -Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms.

1245 Hrs.
Transfer to 5 * hotel for a lavish buffet lunch .

1400 Hrs.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri , The deserted city Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1570 and 1585.It was founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar to honor the Muslim saint Shaikh Salim Chishti, who had foretold the birth of Akbar's son and heir, Jahangir. Fatehpur Sikri stands untouched and perfectly preserved; a complete medieval fortress of red sandstone, with vast central squares, exquisitely carved multi-tiered pavilions, cool terraces and formal gardens. It is a masterpiece of Muslim architecture. It is a 25 miles (40km) west of Agra.

1800 Hrs.
Return from Fatehpur Sikri & time free to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts or at Leisure .

1930 Hrs.
Transfer to Railway Station to board the train to Delhi.

2025 Hrs.
Shatabdi Exp. departs from Agra . Dinner in the train.

2230 Hrs.
Arrive Delhi & our representative will pick you from Railway Station. & transfer to hotel.

Cost: Subject to minimum Two person travelling : US $ 85 per person
Subject to Single person US $ 115

Cost includes:
Train tickets for Delhi-Agra-Delhi in air-conditioned chair car, all transfers & sightseeing by exclusive air-conditioned cars, Professional government approved English speaking guide, breakfast, dinner in the train & buffet lunch in 5* hotel in Agra, All taxes, parking etc.

Cost does not include:
Entrance fee to monuments, beverages , tips, camera fee etc.

For bookings we require all the Names, Title ( Male/ Female), Age and pickup point in Delhi


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