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Agra Gateway Tour Overview
Explore the beautiful, architectural buildings of the Mughals and Rajputs, where the heritage is safely preserved. The Taj Mahal, a breath-taking poem in white marble, is still a breathtaking sight. This tour starts from Delhi, takes you through the beautiful views of Agra including Taj Mahal , Agra Fort, and then drives back to Delhi to end the journey.
Quick information:
Traveling Route: Delhi – Agra – Delhi
Duration: 02 Nights/ 03 Days
Starting Point: Delhi Airport / Railway Station
Ending Point: Delhi Airport / Railway Station
How to reach:
By Air:Â Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi OR Kheria Airport in Agra is a feasible option for travelling to this place ,as it serves both domestic and international flights from all major cities.
By Rail: Another alternative is New Delhi Railway Station, which is one through which most trains arrive and depart from Delhi and is located in Paharganj, near Connaught Place and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station OR Agra Railway Station.
By Road:Â One of the best options will be through buses like Volvo buses, as they are well connected to all the major cities.
Arrive Delhi and drive straight to Agra . Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, visit Emperor Akbar the Great commissioned the Agra Fort that is also sometimes called Red Fort of Agra. During the reign of emperor Jahangir, the capital was briefly shifted to Lahore but Agra became the seat of Mughal capital one again in the reign of Akbar. Akbar became emperor in 1556 and when he consolidated himself sufficiently, he started the construction of Agra Fort in the year 1665. The fort was completed in the year 1671.Agra Fort is among the finest examples of the fusion architecture that has dominated the Mogul period. The assimilation of these different styles has given the buildings within the fort a distinctive look. To name a few, for example, the Jahangir Palace built by Akbar is the most magnificent blend of Persian and local style whereas Divan-e-Aam mixes subtleness of Turkish exteriors with the complex pattern of Persian architecture. Return back to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Morning visit Taj Mahal - Seventh wonder of the world. Return to Hotel. After breakfast, drive to visit: The Walled city - Fatehpur Sikri is actually a historical capital city made out of twin village of Fatehpur and Sikri that are situated 45 odd kilometers from the city of Agra. The city is situated amidst barren ridge. Emperor Akbar established this city, to serve jointly with Agra, as the imperial capital of Mogul empire. The most interesting monument in the city is the mighty Buland Darwaza that guards the entrance of the Gate. As you enter the gate, Jama Masjid falls to your left. The beautifully carved tomb of Khwaza Salim Chisti is situated in the middle of the big square courtyard. As you take the right gate, Sikri fort falls on your left and so are Panch Mahal and Jodha Bai Palace. Architecture of all these buildings has a subtle blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural designs. Fatehpur Sikri has all these and much more. Later return back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and drive back to Delhi Airport for your onward flight with fond memories of the trip. Tour Ends...(All distances and timings are approx. )
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