Discover the alluring beauty of the Taj Mahal on this overnight Taj Mahal Tour. Visit the Taj Mahal during the sunrise and capture the momentous sights of the Taj Mahal. The beauty of this magnificent monument is at its peak during the dawn when the first of sun rays falls on the ivory white monument and turns it into hues of yellow and golden. The sight is magnificent, calm and serene. It is a moment of a lifetime and will stay in your memories for decades to come.
This Sunrise Taj Mahal tour is an overnight tour where you’ll be in Agra for two days. The tour will start from Delhi and will conclude in Delhi on the next day. You’ll have an air-conditioned vehicle, a tour guide to make your travel experience a comfortable one.
DAY 1
Our tour guide will welcome you at the Delhi Airport/Hotel and after the tour briefing, will pick you up and will drive you towards Agra via Yamuna Expressway.
Upon visiting Agra, meet your tour guide for the tour. He will be a Government certified tour guide who will ensure that you are having a quality travel experience in the city.
The first monument on this Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi will be Agra Fort. It is a UNESCO site and was built in 1565 by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Agra was then the capital of the Mughals and this grand fort served as the residential palace to the kingdom. This gigantic fort is built in authentic Mughal Architecture with huge entry gates, high walls, halls and more. Stroll across this amazing fort and spend quality time here. Agra Fort is in close proximity to Taj Mahal, hence, you will get the first glimpse of the Taj Mahal from one of the upper floors of Agra Fort.
Itimad-Ud-Daulah is another Mughal tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg. It is one of the finest architectural structures from the Mughal Empire and is popularly known as ‘Baby Taj’. The marble-inlaid walls of this monument looks beautiful and reminds us of the fondness of intricacies and attention to detail in Mughal Emperors.
We will take a lunch break after Itimad-Ud-Daulah. Agra city will amuse you with its culinary offerings. There are numerous multi-cuisine restaurants where you can taste Indian, Mughlai or continental dishes. Spend a relaxing Lunch time at your preferred restaurant.
A little walk after a meal is good and hence, we’ll go explore the local markets of Agra. When Agra became the capital of the Mughals, large industries were set up and several markets evolved over time. Today, these markets are a major part of trade and hence are worth seeing. For instance, Agra is famous for its leather work, hand-knotted carpets, and marble inlay artefacts.
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