Gatimaan Express train Delhi to Agra Same Day Tour
Delhi-Agra tour by train will start from a pick up point in Delhi. Our tour representative will be there to receive you. We will then take you to Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station for the historical city tour of Agra by train. Extolled by Indians as the heart of Indian transportation, the railway connects the highways and byways of India, transferring billions of freight and passengers annually.
History is a thread of events and the Taj Mahal day trip from Delhi by series of connected vehicle that runs along rail tracks has its own charm. Before the British Empire, the commuting between Agra and Delhi were either through Arawali forest range or by boat ride through Yamuna River. This same day train trip from Delhi to Agra from is mostly used in daily life.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Our chauffer driven car will pick up from hotel or from railway station. We will drive to Agra from your pick up point in Jaipur. Capture the landside area during the drive from Jaipur to Agra. We will visit TajMahal in Agra at first.
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Taj Mahal is a white marble structure with the ornate installations of the dome, parks and extensive use of inlay marble work. Built by Emperor Shahjahan for his wife Empress Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal strikes awe and inspires humility in the eyes of the onlookers by its sheer majesty. It speaks volumes on the eternal love story of Shahjahan and Mumtaz Mahal. It took twenty two years to build the mausoleum. Further on, you will visit the Red fort.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
A construction of red sand stones with double style massive walls, the fort was conquered by first Mughal Emperor Babar and by his son Humayun. Later on this Agra Fort was redesigned by Akbar the great in 1565 AD. The Red Fort of Agra as well of Delhi witnessed the rise and fall of Mughal Empire. From the third Mughal emperor Akbar the great to his grandson Shahjhan and fifth Mughal Emperor, all of them contributed in blend of Hindu and Persian architecture of the fort. Alluring palaces and elegant gardens were constructed. It was once a gilded prison for Shahjahan.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After sightseeing of agra, Transfer to Railway station in agra for delhi train. As you reached delhi railway station .Our driver will drop you at your location in delhi NCR
Inclusions
- Early morning pick up from hotel/Airport/railway station and transfer to Delhi Railway Station
- AC Train ticket with meal (Delhi – Agra and Agra – Delhi) Gatimaan Express
- Sightseeing in Agra in air-conditioned chauffeured car with professional & knowledgeable Tour Guide
- Monuments Entrance fees
- Mineral water for day tour
- Parking & all Government Service Taxes
- Late evening transfer to Agra Railway station by our car
- Entry/Admission - Taj Mahal
- Entry/Admission - Agra Fort
Exclusions
- Camera fees at the monuments.
- Tipping for Tour Guide & Chauffer
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
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