OVERVIEW- Taj Mahal has been considered as the epitome of love and Incredible Taj is known for its beauty and grandeur. Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The beauty of the place is something that everyone needs to take a look at least once in a lifetime. The popularity of the Taj can be accorded to the fact that it very close to the capital city of the country – Delhi and hence easily accessible from any part of the world.Â
DELHI- New Delhi, capital of India is a mix of the ancient and modern architecture. This 3rd largest city of India unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, and human diversity. Divided in two parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India and exerts a beguiling charm on visitors.
AGRA- The Land of culture and heritage. Agra is the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal. Agra is famous for its marble inlay work, leather goods, brasswares, finely worked precious and semi-precious stone jewellery and ornate zari embroidery.
FATEHPUR SIKRI- Once the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar, a deserted, red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. It is built in red sandstone, and is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural elements.Â
Tour Destination: Delhi – Agra – Fathepur Sikri - Delhi
Travel Duration:Â 02 Nights/03 Days
DAY 1: DELHI: Arrive in Delhi and later transfer to the hotel. After breakfast, full day city tour of New Delhi
PRESIDENT’S HOUSE- New Delhi, centers around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate. HUMAYUN’S TOMB- The emperor’s grieving widow, Haji Begum, built Humayun’s Tomb the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, in 1565 AD.
LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE- Also called the Birla Mandir it was built in 1938; the temple is an ideal introduction to some of the gods of the India pantheon.Â
LOTUS TEMPLE- The Bahai’s Temple, is shaped like a lotus. It is an eye-catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the Bahai’s community, it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic design.Â
QUTAB MINAR- It is among the tallest and famous towers in the world. Qutab Minar is famed as the highest brick minaret of the world, located amidst the lush greens of South Delhi.Â
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: DELHI – AGRA:- After breakfast at hotel, visit Old DelhiÂ
JAMA MASJID- This is the largest mosque in India, located opposite to the Red Fort, it was again the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan behind this architectural masterpiece.
RAJ GHAT- Built on the banks of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past New Delhi, Raj Ghat-the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.
Later, drive from Delhi towards Agra. Straight transfer to hotel, and evening free for leisure.Â
Overnight at hotel
DAY 3: AGRA – FATHEPUR SIKRI - DELHI:- After breakfast at the hotel, visit Agra viewing
AGRA FORT- Built in red sandstone, this huge fortress on the bank of the Yamuna. The fort house has many beautiful palaces and mansions, which include Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass and Diwan-i-Aam.
ITMAD-UD-DAULA TOMB- Also known as Baby Taj, this tomb is a daughter's tribute to her father. Built in 1628 by Nurjahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
Check-Out from the hotel, and drive towards Jaipur- the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri
FATHEPUR SIKRI- Once the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar, a deserted, red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.
In the evening, drive back to Delhi to catch your flights towards onward destination.
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