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Same Day Taj Mahal Tour
The most extravagant monument ever built for love, it was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Ustad Ahamad Lahori, a Persian Architect, is said to be the main designer and planner for this magnificent memorial. On full moon nights, the glory of the Taj is at its best. Legend has it that once the construction was completed, Shah Jehan had Lahori's hands cut off and his eyes gouged out, so he would never be able to duplicate the structure.
Places to See : Delhi - Agra
Duration : 1 Day
Day 01 :DELHI AGRA (203 kms. 4 hrs. approx.)
Agra 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 theTaj 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.
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Start a day tour of Old Delhi. Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
1300 to 1400 hours
Proceed to Hotel Trident 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 Jamuna.
1500 to 1530 hours
Visit to a marble factory to see the beautiful inlay of precious and semi precious stones into the marble.
1600 to 1630 hours
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri after breakfast. Reach and check in at hotel. In the evening proceed to visit the BIRLA MANDIRor some shopping. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Tour Ends
Trip Details
What You SEE?
- India Gate, Red Fort, Humayun`s Tomb (Delhi)
- Taj Mahal, Red Fort Agra (Agra)
Tour Cost INCLUDES
- Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accomodation at suggested hotels
- Air- Conditioned car at disposal with driver
- English Speaking Guide for all mentioned tours
- Meet and Assist services on arrival / departure
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Horse Cart ride to Taj Mahal in Agra
- Rickshaw Ride ar Chandni Chowk Old Delhi
- All Applicable taxes and service charges and
- All Parking . Road Taxes and Driver Allowances.
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