Private Day Trip to Taj Mahal tour from Delhi by Train

Agra has come a long way from the day when stories of the Mughal wealth and splendour surrounding its fairy tails courts were famous across the seven seas. Today it is like any other urban city of northern India, yet it is different because it retains its medieval essence. Its serpentine bylanes, old houses, markets, teeming with people and goods, take you back into a different age. Walking along the streets of Agra, it is quite likely that you will come across small dim-lit workshop where artisans claim to be descendants of ancestors who worked in the Mughal courts. Thousands of visitors from across the world come here every day to experience the marvels of the Mughal era and, in particular, the pristine beauty of the Taj Mahal and other ancient places, Itimad-Ud- Daulah, Sikandra, Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Taj Mahal tour from Delhi is one of the most selling tour of our list.

Day 1 :

Taj Mahal tour From Delhi

5:15am

Morning our Representative picks up from your hotel in Delhi / NCR and transfer to New Delhi Railway Station where you board your Superfast Deluxe Train to City of Taj Mahal Agra. (Our Driver / Representative will assist you in boarding your train and will hand-over the Train Tickets to you). Note:Please carry your Valid ID like Passport, Driving License, Student Identity Card. The ID should contain the passenger photograph.

6am

Your Superfast fully air-conditioned Deluxe Train (Train No. 12002) departs from Delhi to Agra Cantt Railway Station (AGC). (Breakfast will be served on board and during your 2hrs Journey enjoys the countryside).

9am

Visit – The Legendary Taj Mahal (A Unesco World Heritage Site), No trip to Agra would be complete without a visit to this shimmering vision of domes and minarets. The world’s best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal. (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday).

11:30am

Visit – The Imposing Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.

1pm

Lunch Break, Lunch will be provided at one of the best Local AC Restaurant.

2pm

Leave for Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is 01 Hrs drive from Agra. It has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.

6:30pm

You may wish to enjoy shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.

8:30pm

After a memorable day, transfer to the Agra Railway Station where our representative will assist you in boarding your Train (Train No. 12001) back to Delhi. (Train departs at 21:15 Hrs, Dinner will be served on board).

11:30pm

Train arrives at New Delhi Railway Station, where you will be met by our representative who will assist you in boarding your vehicle and drop you at your Hotel, it is the end of your Taj mahal tour from delhi with lots of memories.