0800hrs : After buffet breakfast leave for Agra by surface.

AGRA : On the bank of the River Yamuna, Agra reigns over a glorious past created by warriors as skilled in art and architecture as they were on the battlefield. The city’s historical origins before the Mughal conquest are dim and it was practically founded by the Mughal Emperor Babur. To the lover of art and to the traveller seeking the wonders of India , Agra is the goal of a pilgrimage, its shrines being the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Upon arrival in Agra check in at hotel. Later proceed for half day sightseeing of Agra including visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Taj Mahal : Taj Mahal stands on the bank of River Yamuna, which otherwise serves as a wide moat defending the Great Red Fort of Agra, the center of the Mughal emperors until they moved their capital to Delhi in 1637. It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in 1631 in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess. When Mumtaz Mahal was still alive, she extracted four promises from the emperor: first, that he build the Taj; second, that he should marry again; third, that he be kind to their children; and fourth, that he visit the tomb on her death anniversary. He kept the first and second promises. Construction began in 1631 and was completed in 22 years. Twenty thousand people were deployed to work on it. The material was brought in from all over India and central Asia and it took a fleet of 1000 elephants to transport it to the site. It was designed by the Iranian architect Ustad Isa and it is best appreciated when the architecture and its adornments are linked to the passion that inspired it. It is a "symbol of eternal love". TAJ REMAINS CLOSED FOR PUBLIC ON FRIDAYS

Agra Fort : It represents first major building project of Akbar, though remains of only a few buildings built by him now survive. Built on the site of an earlier castle in AD 1565-75, the fort, apart from other important units,contains Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass, Diwan-i-Am, Machchhi Bhawan and Moti Masjid. Many extant buildings were erected by Shah Jahan (AD 1630-55). Irregularly triangular on plan, it is enclosed by a double battlemented massive wall of red sandstone which is about 2 km in perimetre and interrupted by graceful curves and lofty bastions. Of its four gates, the most impressive is the Delhi Gate on the west.

Overnight at hotel.

After buffet breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Delhi via “FATEHPUR SIKRI”.

Fatehpur Sikri – 40 Kms from Agra , Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar's capital for approximately 12 years. Akbar selected Sikri as the seat of his government believing it to be auspicious for himself. He experimented both with architecture and art and built a city expressing his ideals and vision. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a deserted, phantom city. But the inner citadel is immaculately preserved. The finest monuments within this area are the Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of Saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, and the Jama Masjid (one of the largest mosques In India).

Like the cactus flower that for a moment adorns the desert, so was the town of Fateh Pur Sikri , having a brief span of glory and abandoned only after 15 years of its construction, due to scarcity of water in the town. But it is true that no town like Fateh Pur Sikri was ever erected before or can be erected again. This magnificent town once the capital of Mughal Empire still stands majestically, almost untouched by the passage of time.

Later drive back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel / international airport as the case may be.

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Hotel Envisaged : Five Star hotels.
Room Category : Base Category.

Agra                  Hotel Taj View

Applicable Price :
Single pax traveling: US$ 378.00 Net in a single room.
Min. 02 pax: US$ 220.00 Per person in a twin sharing room.
Single Room Supplement: US$ 53.00 per person.

Supplement for entrance fee at monument : US$ 30 per person

The Tour cost includes :

• Accommodation for 1 nights with breakfast
• Transportation by an air conditioned car as per the itinerary
• Service of local English speaking guide during sightseeing Currently applicable taxes.

The Tour cost does not include :

• Entrance fee at monument which has been quoted separately.
• Any personal expenses like liquor, tips, laundry, camera Fee etc.
• Anything which is not mentioned under the clause "Cost Includes"

Please Note :

• Check in / Check Out time at Hotel is 1200 Hrs.
• In case desired category of hotel or type of room is not available then our cost will be subject to revision / supplement or reduction.
• The above quotation is a proposal and not a confirmation of the booking.

0800hrs : Leave for Agra by surface.

AGRA : On the bank of the River Yamuna, Agra reigns over a glorious past created by warriors as skilled in art and architecture as they were on the battlefield. The city’s historical origins before the Mughal conquest are dim and it was practically founded by the Mughal Emperor Babur. To the lover of art and to the traveller seeking the wonders of India , Agra is the goal of a pilgrimage, its shrines being the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Upon arrival in Agra check in at hotel. Later proceed for half day sightseeing of Agra including Agra Fort.

Agra Fort : It represents first major building project of Akbar, though remains of only a few buildings built by him now survive. Built on the site of an earlier castle in AD 1565-75, the fort, apart from other important units,contains Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass, Diwan-i-Am, Machchhi Bhawan and Moti Masjid. Many extant buildings were erected by Shah Jahan (AD 1630-55). Irregularly triangular on plan, it is enclosed by a double battlemented massive wall of red sandstone which is about 2 km in perimetre and interrupted by graceful curves and lofty bastions. Of its four gates, the most impressive is the Delhi Gate on the west.

After visiting Agra Fort visit “FATEHPUR SIKRI”.

Fatehpur Sikri – 40 Kms from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar's capital for approximately 12 years. Akbar selected Sikri as the seat of his government believing it to be auspicious for himself. He experimented both with architecture and art and built a city expressing his ideals and vision. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a deserted, phantom city. But the inner citadel is immaculately preserved. The finest monuments within this area are the Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of Saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, and the Jama Masjid (one of the largest mosques In India).

Like the cactus flower that for a moment adorns the desert, so was the town of Fateh Pur Sikri , having a brief span of glory and abandoned only after 15 years of its construction, due to scarcity of water in the town. But it is true that no town like Fateh Pur Sikri was ever erected before or can be erected again. This magnificent town once the capital of Mughal Empire still stands majestically, almost untouched by the passage of time.

Overnight at hotel.

After buffet breakfast check-out from the hotel and Visit world famous Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal : Taj Mahal stands on the bank of River Yamuna, which otherwise serves as a wide moat defending the Great Red Fort of Agra, the center of the Mughal emperors until they moved their capital to Delhi in 1637. It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in 1631 in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess. When Mumtaz Mahal was still alive, she extracted four promises from the emperor: first, that he build the Taj; second, that he should marry again; third, that he be kind to their children; and fourth, that he visit the tomb on her death anniversary. He kept the first and second promises. Construction began in 1631 and was completed in 22 years. Twenty thousand people were deployed to work on it. The material was brought in from all over India and central Asia and it took a fleet of 1000 elephants to transport it to the site. It was designed by the Iranian architect Ustad Isa and it is best appreciated when the architecture and its adornments are linked to the passion that inspired it. It is a "symbol of eternal love". TAJ REMAINS CLOSED FOR PUBLIC ON FRIDAYS

Afternoon drive back to Delhi . On arrival in Delhi transfer to Hotel / international airport as per the case may be.

************End of Tour****************

Hotel Envisaged : Five Star hotels.
Room Category : Base Category.

Agra               Hotel Taj View

Applicable Price :
Single pax traveling: US$ 378.00 Net in a single room.
Min. 02 pax: US$ 220.00 Per person in a twin sharing room.
Single Room Supplement: US$ 53.00 per person.

Supplement for entrance fee at monument : US$ 30 per person

The Tour cost includes :

• Accommodation for 1 nights with breakfast
• Transportation by an air conditioned as per the itinerary
• Service of local English speaking guide during sightseeing
• Currently applicable taxes.

The Tour cost does not include :

• Entrance fee at monument which has been quoted separately.
• Any personal expenses like liquor, tips, laundry, camera Fee etc.
• Anything which is not mentioned under the clause "Cost Includes"

Please Note :

• Check in / Check Out time at Hotel is 1200 Hrs.
• In case desired category of hotel or type of room is not available then our cost will be subject to revision / supplement or reduction.
• The above quotation is a proposal and not a confirmation of the booking.