Agra, once the capital of the Mughal Empire during the 16th and early 18th centuries, is four hours by road from New Delhi. Tourists from all over the world visit Agra not to see the ruins of the red sandstone fortress built by the Mughal emperors but to make a pilgrimage to Taj Mahal, India’s most famous architectural wonder, in a land where magnificent temples and edificies abound to remind visitors about the rich civilization of a country that is slowly but surely lifting itself into an industrialized society…
Day 1 : ARRIVAL DELHI – AGRA 205 Kms/04.5 Hrs (No Meals)
Arrive at Delhi’s Airport. Welcome! You will be met at the airport by representative. Then drive to Agra on arrival check in to the hotel. Then we will proceed for the sightseeing of Agra city first visiting one of the world’s most popular monument – Taj Mahal(it is closed on every Friday) built by Mughal Emperor Shah- Jehan for his Empress Mumtaj Mahal. The construction believed to have taken 22 years to complete with over 20,000 craftsmen working round the clock. Now proceed for sightseeing tour of magnificent Agra Fort- built at the bank of Yamuna River, is situated in the center of the town. Various styles of the architecture are evident within the fort & demonstrate the love of Mughal Emperors towards building beautiful monuments. Overnight at the hotel .
Day 2 : AGRA - DELHI + DEPT 205Kms (BREAKFAST)
Breakfast at hotel then we will drive back to Delhi. On arrival proceed for city tour of Delhi visiting - Lotus Temple) - a place of faith that all visitors must see is the Bahai temple, a beautiful marble building in the form of blossoming lotus, surrounded by acres of beautiful gardens. India Gate- at the centre of the city (42 meter, high stone arch) is a memorial raised in honor of the Indian solider who fought & died in the campaign of world war-1 & Afghan war, President House- built in 1929, once the Imperial residence of the the British Viceroys and now official residence of the President of Indian Republic, Parliament House – this circular shaped building houses the two houses of Parliament- The Lok Sabha (lower) &Rajya Sabha (Upper). Its domed central hall is 90 feet in diameter. Then timely transfer to airport to catch the flight for your own destination