Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi
Duration : One Day
Destination : Delhi - Agra - Delhi
Monuments covered : Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah (By Air-conditioned Car) -: DELHI - AGRA (210 kms. 2:30 - 3 hrs. approx.)
Overview of Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour :
Taj Mahal astounds all with its unbelievable beauty. This monument of eternal love is visted by tourists all through the year. Taj Mahal is in list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi has been made particularly for the summer months as during the day sightseeing is just not possible.
The tour commences prior to sunrise so that you can have the early morning view of the Taj. The sight is simply priceless as it will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
The tour driver will pick you from your chosen spot in the capital/ Gurgaon/ NCR. From here you will be taken to Agra in an A/C pre-booked vehicle. As the traffic during this hour is less you will be able to reach in less than 3 hours. Traveling to Agra has become fast and convenient due to Yamuna Express Highway.
Once you reach the city of Taj the Govt approved tour guide will immediately take you for the sunrise view of Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the most visited monuments across the globe. This pristine white marble mausoleum is a symbol of undying love of Mughal ruler Shahjahan for his wife. With a tour guide you get to know about the minutest details and other interesting facts about the monument. You must go inside the mausoleum and explore the monument to the fullest. Take a brief stop somewhere for breakfast.
Once you are done with viewing Taj Mahal, you can visit Agra Fort which was the principal residence of Mughal kings till their capital shifted to Delhi. This huge fort spread over an area of 94 acres is built in red and pink sandstone. Mughal ruler Akbar built it in 1565. The fort offers bird eye view of entire Agra city. It even houses a museum which holds several things of ancient times. Then you can proceed to visit Tomb of Itimad-ud Daulah. This is also known as Baby Taj. It was built by Nur Jehan for her grandfather Mirza Ghiyas Beg. The marble jail work which you see here is extremely beautiful.
Now you can visit any of the well-known eating places in Agra for lunch. Enjoy Mughlai cuisine as the flavors which you will get here you will not get anywhere else.
If you like to indulge in some shopping you can visit the local bazaar in Agra. Agra is known for its art and craft. Some of the things which you must buy are hand-woven fabrics, spices, marble inlay work artifacts, jewelry, leather shoes, etc. In case you do not wish to indulge in any shopping you can immediately leave back for Delhi.
Finally, you will be taken back to Delhi in a pre-booked vehicle. Once you reach Delhi the driver will drop you at your chosen hotel or any spot in the capital/ Gurgaon.