Itinerary
Day 1: Varanasi - Delhi (By Flight) / Drive To Agra & Half Day Agra Sightseeing
Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Pick-up at around 5 am from your Hotel, Ganges River Cruise Pier or other desired location in Varanasi and transfer to the local airport by air-conditioned vehicle to board your commercial scheduled flight to New Delhi.
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Meet and greet upon arrival at Delhi airport and drive 3-4hrs appox. to the city of Taj Mahal, Agra is an ancient city on the banks of the River Yamuna famous for its Mughal architecture and for being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal - a monument of incredible elegance and architectural perfection.
Upon arrival in Agra check in to your pre-booked hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Early evening visit Agra Fort (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is a historical fort along the bank of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 and one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement grows as the scale of what was built here begins to sink in.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
Early evening proceed to a Photo Tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh — the moonlit garden — believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the maddening crowd, The garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to TajMahal. It is a huge square measuring approximately 300x300 m and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to TajMahal and its reflection in Yamuna. It's a popular spot to view the Taj Mahal at sunset.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Agra: 5 star - Hotel Courtyard By Marriott or similar / 4 star - Hotel Sarovar Crystal Premier or similar
Day 2: Visit Taj Mahal at Sunrise & Drive Back To Delhi / Drop-off
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
This morning (at sunrise) takes you early to the breathtaking Taj Mahal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) to avoid the crowds and heat in the daytime. The Taj Mahal a marvel on marble was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in commemoration of his favourite wife, Empress Mumtaz Mahal. Just immerse yourself in its amazing architecture, history, and beauty. The magical allure of the Taj Mahal shall definitely be the highlight of your tour. Later back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast.
Note: Taj Mahal remains closed for visitors every Friday. If the scheduled day of the visit to the Taj Mahal is Friday, you shall be visiting the Taj Mahal on the previous day at sunset and can enjoy the sunrise views of Taj Mahal this day from Mehtab bagh gardens.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Early afternoon check out from your hotel in Agra and drive back 3-4 hrs back to New Delhi and get dropped off at Delhi airport, your Hotel, or other desired location in Delhi, Gurugram (Gurgaon), or Noida OR if you wish to continue your onward journey to Jaipur, we shall be glad to drop you at Jaipur airport/Jaipur railway station or any other desired location in Jaipur.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: (If booked with option included hotel)
No accommodation included on this day.