New Delhi Trip Overview
Enjoy comfortably through Old Delhi and New Delhi on the first day and the next day spot the marble mausoleum of Taj Mahal and visit the impressive Agra Fort or Baby Taj.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Enjoy comfortably through Old Delhi and New Delhi on the first day and the next day spot the marble mausoleum of Taj Mahal and visit the impressive Agra Fort or Baby Taj.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi Sightseeing – Agra Overnight
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Pick up from anywhere in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad. Choose any pick up time between 8 AM to 10 AM
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Meet your guide at Sunheri Masjid and sit back in your tuk-tuk. Ride past the several colorful, busy bazaars of Old Delhi while your guide explains the important role they play for the locals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Your first stop is Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Spend some time walking around the red sandstone courtyard.
It was built in 1656 with the help of 5000 workers.
It is situated in front of the royal residence ‘Red Fort’, in the midst of Chandni chowk.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
It is said that in the year 1664, the eighth Sikh Guru came to visit the King and cured people who were contracted with smallpox and cholera epidemic by distributing them water from the tank. That water tank, used by the Guru, still exists today inside the gurudwara and is believed to possess medicinal properties.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The 1921 ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’ has names of 13,300 Indian army servicemen carved on the wall who died during the First World War.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
It is an impressive 330 acres architecture of 1929, constructed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who are in fact responsible for constructing almost whole of the New Delhi.
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
It is the one of the biggest Hindu Temples.
It was constructed in 2005, but seems like it has been constructed for over a thousand years because of its architecture.
You can either visit Humayun Tomb or Akshardham Temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is the first Garden Tomb of India. The sole purpose of Humayun’s wife was to build this tomb after his death.
You can either visit Humayun Tomb or Akshardham Temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
It is the tallest minaret built up in 1192 with bricks. It is also a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in Mehrauli.
The area around is known as the Qutub complex.
Later, the driver will drop to the hotel in Agra.
Overnight stay in Agra
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Agra in a 3, 4, or 5-star hotel; based on the package you choose.
Day 2: Agra Sightseeing – Delhi Drop
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Early morning, start for a mesmerizing sunrise view over the marble mausoleum of Taj Mahal, the exquisite mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 for his favorite wife, and learn its tragic story as you explore.
Then, get back to the hotel for breakfast.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Next, you will be guided to the nearby Agra Fort another UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed in the 17th century. This pavilion is a perfect blend of Indian and Islamic art and architecture.
You can visit either Agra Fort or Itmad-Ud-Daulah
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
This was the first Mughal structure built completely from marble, the first to make extensive use of pietra dura and the first tomb to be built on the banks of the Yamuna, which until then had been a sequence of beautiful pleasure gardens.
You can either visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb or Agra Fort.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Enjoy a meal break at an authentic multi-cuisine Indian restaurant. Begin your return journey back to your desired location in Delhi by private car.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
