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DAY 1: Delhi - Agra
Train Departure: 06:15
Train Arrival: 08:10
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Morning, picked up from hotel or residential
address in Delhi and dropped at the New Delhi Station
for your journey to Agra. Arrive Agra, meet &
assistance at the railway station. Later transfer to
the hotel and check-in. Later proceed for city
sightseeing tour of Agra visiting the world famous Taj
Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630
for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal
remains. Also visit Agra Fort, containing the Pearl
Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of
Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and
Emperor Akbar started the construction in 1566. At the
Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble
pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal
ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock
Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of
friendly kingdoms. Night stay in Agra.
DAY 2: Agra - Delhi
Train Departure: 20:30
Train Arrival: 22:30
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Morning check-out from
the hotel and proceed to visit Fatehpur Sikri. The
deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that
as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is
an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale
city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ...
it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have
been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the
Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Later back to Agra & drop at railway station to board
the train for Delhi. Upon arrival, meet & assistance
at the railway station and departure transfer to the
airport to board the flight for onward journey.
Tour ends with sweet memories ..... |
