New Delhi Trip Overview
“The world is divided into two kinds of people, one who have seen the Taj and the other who haven’t seen. This is your chance to cross over”
Salient Feature:
• Meet and assist at the airport
• Entry fees at Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
• A/C Private vehicle
• English Speaking guide (other language guide available as per requirement)
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
“The world is divided into two kinds of people, one who have seen the Taj and the other who haven’t seen. This is your chance to cross over”
Salient Feature:
• Meet and assist at the airport
• Entry fees at Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
• A/C Private vehicle
• English Speaking guide (other language guide available as per requirement)
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
The most popular sight in Agra is undoubtedly the Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. An essential sight for all visitors to India, the Taj is one of the most achingly beautiful architectural achievements in the world and is considered to be a symbol of enduring love. Shrouded in white marble the sheer elegance, purity and sentiment that are an integral part of the monument have touched the hearts of people from all corners of the world
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Ever since Babur defeated and killed Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat in 1526, Agra played an important centre of Mughal Empire. Akbar chose this city on the bank of River Yamuna as his capital and proceeded to build a strong citadel for the purpose. It is said that he destroyed the damaged old fort of Agra for the purpose and raised this grand group of monuments instead in red sandstone. Started in 1565, it took eight years and thirty-five lakh rupees to complete its construction and is second only to Taj in Agra. One of the large fortified residences built at various strategic points of Mughal Empire; it had over five hundred buildings.
Duration: 2 hours
