Day trip to Agra Taj Mahal with Fatehpur Sakri from Delhi.
Enjoy this private tour to the Agra Taj Mahal, Fort, the winding backstreets of Agra a...
Enjoy this private tour to the Agra Taj Mahal, Fort, the winding backstreets of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.
Accompanied by your own private Friendly English Speaking Driver.
Morning at 7 Am Our driver will pick
you up from your hotel Airport or Train Station within Delhi to begin this
full-day trip.it will take you 4-hour drive from Delhi to Fatehpur Sakri which is 40 kilometers
from Agra.This magnificent ghost city was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and
became the capital of Mughal India for 15 years before it was abandoned due to
the scarcity of water. You will visit Jama Masjid, the 54-meter-high Victory
Gate (Buland Darwaza), the white marble tomb of Shikh Salim Chrishti as well as
many palaces and pavilions that blend elements of Hindu, Islamic and Persian
architecture.
Later you will drive to Agra to visit Agra
Fort, where your Agra guide will meet you at the monument to show you around. Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage site), built by Emperor
Akbar in 1565 CE. This huge fort is made of red sandstone and features elegant
buildings.Emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal
in memory of his wife, was imprisoned in Agra Fort by his son Aurangzeb. From
the fort, he was able to see the Taj Mahal – the mausoleum of his wife, Mumtaz.
The fort is home to a number of beautiful mosques, such as Nagina Masjid, Meena
Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, Khas Mahal.
After you will have a lunch in Nice
Restaurant.
Later you will go to visit the Taj Mahal at
Sunset. This is the best time to see the Taj Mahl and where you will marvel at
the spectacular Taj Mahal as the sun sets in the background.
Take your time to admire this majestic place,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous and beautiful buildings
in the world. Later evening drive back to Delhi.