Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri
DAY 01- DELHI/ AGRA (203 kms.
4 hrs. 30 min. approx.)
Drive to Agra through the Indian country side. Upon arrival proceed
to the Taj Mahal to see the architectural modern day wonder of the
world, the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument is a fine example
of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of
the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan. Agra the
zenith of art and an enshrined romance. Taj Mahal a poem in white
marble which took 22 years to build by 20,000 skilled artisans who
inlaid the white marble edifice with precious and semi precious
stones. Agra town lives mainly in the past. Once the seat of Mughal
rulers. Their passion for building endowed it with some of the
loveliest buildings in the world. After sight-seeing the Taj Mahal,
you are taken to a first class hotel for a sumptuous buffet lunch
The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can
get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower
in the Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna. It was here
that Aurangzeb the third son of Shah Jahan kept his father under
house arrest, from where the Emperor spent the last years of his
life gazing at the tomb of his beloved.
This is followed by a visit to the marble factory to witness the
inlay work of precious and semi-precious stones into marble. The
tour terminates and you are transferred to your hotel for overnight
stay. (Lunch included)
DAY 02
- AGRA/ FATEHPUR SIKRI/ AGRA/ DELHI (275 kms. 6 hrs. approx.) After
breakfast at the hotel an excursion to the ghost city of Fatehpur
Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who
foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of
robust stability combined with originality. Each important edifice
here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane
Khas, Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza.
(Breakfast included)
Return to Agra. You are free for independent activities. Later you
join the same day Agra travellers and return to Delhi by 2100 hours.
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