Agra is 'Land of beautiful Taj- monument of love and eternal bond'. Taj Mahal is one of the most sought after tourist places in the world. It is UNESCO World Heritage site. The same day Agra Tour commences from New Delhi Railway Station. Train travel is extremely safe and convenient. In this tour besides visiting Taj Mahal you visit other tourist sites such as Agra Fort, Tomb of Itimad-ud Daulah. This tour is quick as you are back in a day in a span of single day.
Duration : Every day except Friday as Taj Mahal is closed on Friday
Monuments: Taj Mahal - Mehtab Bagh - Agra Fort and Local Market.
Tour Overview:
The driver will pick up from your chosen destination in Gurgaon/New Delhi/NCR. From there you will be taken to Hazrat Nizamuddin's Railway Station. The train leaves at 8:10 AM and reaches Agra Cantt at 9:50 AM. Always carry your e- tickets and valid ID proof such as Driving License, Passport, etc. You will be served breakfast on board. It usually takes 2 hrs to reach Agra. The tour guide will meet you at the station and take you for a sightseeing tour of the city.
You can start Agra tour with visit to Taj Mahal. This brilliantly beautiful monument is located on banks of Yamuna River. Taj Mahal was built by Mughal ruler ShahJahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died during childbirth.
The unparalleled beauty and outstanding architecture of Taj Mahal has listed it amongst Seven Wonders of the World. Taj Mahal is closed for public viewing on Fridays so bear that in mind before you plan your tour. The tour guide will tell you history behind each and everything, so this makes your visit all the more interesting.
Agra is known for amazing marble artwork. People in fact come especially to Agra to buy tabletops, wall decoration, crockery, etc. Agra is known for Parchin art which encompasses complicated labor and hard-work. This craft was at its peak during the Mughal era. Visit Agra art and craft galley to view antique articrafts.
Now you can stop somewhere for lunch. There are several very nice eating joints in Agra. You must try authentic Mughlai food here. Just eat at a good place so that you do not end up with an upset stomach.
Once you are done with your lunch you can proceed to visit Agra Fort which is a huge fort which offers bird's eye view of Agra city. The brilliant architecture of this fort will take you by surprise. There is a museum which is located inside the fort. It contains several artifacts and items of the bygone era. Agra Fort served as residence of Mughal rulers for a very long time. It was only when capital was shifted to Delhi that Mughals left Agra Fort.
Now you will be taken back to the railway station in a prepaid taxi. The train leaves around 5.50 PM. You will reach Delhi by 7: 30 PM. It takes less than 2 hours to reach Delhi. You will be served food on board. Once you reach Delhi, the tour driver will be there to pick you up from the railway station and drop you at your chosen location in Delhi. This marks the end of your Same day Agra tour by train.