DAY TRIP TO AGRA BY TRAIN
Day Trip to Agra
PICK UP POINT – Pick up from your Delhi hotel / Airport
DESTINATION : Agra
ITNERARY :Delhi > Agra > Delhi
DEPARTURE TIME : 7 am
DURATION : 13 hours (approx.)
DROP OFF DETAIL : Returns to original departure point at approximately 8 pm
Tour Overview
07:00 Hrs
Pick up from your Delhi Hotel.
And transfer to New Delhi railway station to board an air-conditioned Gatimaan Express train to Agra.
08:10 Hrs.
Train departs from New Delhi railway station. Breakfast will be served onboard.
09:50 Hrs.
Arrive Agra
Arrive Agra and you will be met by our representative, holding a play card with your name on it at the exit.
10:15 Hrs.
Visiting Taj Mahal
visit Taj Mahal which is one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. The Taj Mahal is synonymous to love and romance. The purity of the white marble, the exquisite ornamentation, precious gemstones used and its picturesque location, all make a visit to The Taj Mahal gain a place amongst the most sought-after tours in the world.
12:30 Hrs
Visiting Agra Fort
This majestic fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akabar between 1565 to 1573.Agra fort is situated on the west bank of river Yamuna and northwest of famous monument Taj Mahal. It is built of red sandstone. Agra fort built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 and initially known as walled city. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan said to have deposed and restrained by his own son Aurangjeb in the fort where he spent last eight years of his life, looking at Taj. Agra fort is known for its magnificent rampart and incredible architecture.
13: 30 Hrs
Optional Lunch
You will have an option to take lunch at local restaurant.
14:30 Hrs
Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur sikiri is popularly known as “The Ghost City” or “abandoned City” situated 40 km from Agra. The construction of Fatehpur Sikri started by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1570 in an honor of Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti. It took 15 years for Emperor to complete the structure but he had to leave the city due the lake of water and also of the proximity to the Rajput province. The city of Fatehpur Sikri is an imperial city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The architectural grandeur of this deserted city cannot be described in words and one can only experience the aura of its magnificent edifices by seeing them. If you are looking for something that symbolizes the grandeur of the Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri is a must-see during your Taj Mahal tour in Agra.
15.45 Hrs
Drive back to Agra.
17:00 Hrs.
Transfer to railway station to catch Gatimaan Express Train to New Delhi.
19:30 Hrs.
Train arrives New Delhi railway station. Upon arrival, guest is picked up from New Delhi railway station and transferred to hotel in Delhi