Agra Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Taj Mahal

OVERVIEW- Taj Mahal has been considered as the epitome of love and it is said that even the moon shines the brightest in Agra because in Agra, there's a 'heavenly body' that shines with the eternal essence of love - the mesmerizing TAJ MAHAL. Taj Weekend Tour is known for its beauty and grandeur. Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The beauty of the place is something that everyone needs to take a look at least once in a lifetime. The popularity of the Taj can be accorded to the fact that it very close to the capital city of the country Delhi and hence easily accessible from any part of the world.

DELHI- New Delhi, capital of India is a mix of the ancient and modern architecture. This 3rd largest city of India unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, and human diversity. Divided in two parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India and exerts a beguiling charm on visitors.

AGRA- The Land of culture and heritage. Agra is the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal. Agra is famous for its marble inlay work, leather goods, brasswares, finely worked precious and semi-precious stone jewellery and ornate zari embroidery.

FATEHPUR SIKRI- Once the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar, a deserted, red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. It is built in red sandstone, and is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural elements.

Tour Destination: Delhi - Agra - Fathepur Sikri - Delhi

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: DELHI

Arrive in Delhi and later transfer to the hotel. After breakfast, full day city tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi

RED FORT- This is a magnificent fort with beautiful artwork of red sandstone on the banks of river Yamuna. It is a huge complex of gardens and pavilions and marble palaces.

JAMA MASJID- This is the largest mosque in India, located opposite to the Red Fort, it was again the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan behind this architectural masterpiece.

RAJ GHAT- Built on the banks of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past New Delhi, Raj Ghat-the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.

INDIA GATE- Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. The green, velvety lawns at India Gate, particularly, are a popular evening and holiday rendezvous for young and old alike.

PRESIDENT'S HOUSE- New Delhi, centers around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate.

HUMAYUN'S TOMB- The emperors grieving widow, Haji Begum, built Humayuns Tomb the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, in 1565 AD.

LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE- Also called the Birla Mandir it was built in 1938; the temple is an ideal introduction to some of the gods of the India pantheon.

LOTUS TEMPLE- The Bahai's Temple, is shaped like a lotus. It is an eye-catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the Bahai's community, it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic design.

QUTAB MINAR- It is among the tallest and famous towers in the world. Qutab Minar is famed as the highest brick minaret of the world, located amidst the lush greens of South Delhi.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: DELHI - AGRA

After breakfast at hotel, drive from Delhi towards Agra. Transfer to hotel. Post lunch visit Agra viewing

TAJ MAHAL- It is the most beautiful monument in Agra. The beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal has made it one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife-Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. A beautiful gift from a Mughal emperor to his deceased wife, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of love and beauty.

AGRA FORT- Built in red sandstone, this huge fortress on the bank of the Yamuna. The fort house has many beautiful palaces and mansions, which include Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass and Diwan-i-Aam.

ITMAD-UD-DAULA TOMB- Also known as Baby Taj, this tomb is a daughter's tribute to her father. Built in 1628 by Nurjahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.

Overnight at Hotel

DAY 3: AGRA - FATHEPUR SIKRI - DELHI

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Fatehpur Sikri

FATHEPUR SIKRI- Once the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar, a deserted, red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

Later, drive back to Delhi to catch your flights towards onward destination.

Distance & Time (Approx)

Delhi - Agra: 225 kms/04 hrs
Agra - Fathepur Sikri: 40 kms/01 hrs

New Delhi at a Glance

Population: 16,787,941
Area: 1,484 sq km
Geo Location: North
Average Climate: Summer extends from Apr. to Jun. (25°C to 46°C), Winter from Oct. to Mar. (3°C - 30°C), and Monsoon from Jul. to Sep. (25°C to 35°C).
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year, though the best climate is experienced from Sep. to Apr.
STD Code: 011
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport

Agra at a Glance