Itinerary
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Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Pick up from New Delhi Hotel, Airport, Railway Station, After pickup by private vehicle, your day trip begins with the approximate 3-hour drive to Agra, a city located on the Yamuna River. Your first stop in Agra Where you will meet your tour guide and visit Taj Mahal, The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1631 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal Learn about the Turkish, Indian and Persian architectural styles as you admire the detailed interior and exterior décor, the beautiful garden and the general magnificence of the place with Tour guide, 2nd Fort, a World Heritage site and Mughal architectural wonder. With your private guide, enter the 94-acre (34-hectare) brick fort, noting the mix of Islamic and Hindu influences in its design. Hear about the purposes of the various buildings such as the Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas), Pearl Fort (Moti Masjid), Mirror Palace (Sheesh Mahal) and Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-Am). Next, enjoy a lunch of Indian dishes at a local restaurant, after l;uch free for shopping before continuing your tour to your World Heritage site and perhaps India’s most iconic landmark, Then head to your last attraction, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, another mausoleum sometimes referred to as the (Baby Taj), as it was one inspiration for the Taj Mahal and sits just across the river from it. Learn from tour guide about the Persian influences behind the design of the tomb as you admire its stone inlay and trellis work. then your tour and back to New Delhi Hotel, Airport, Railway Station.
Duration: 3 hours
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