Agra, or the city of the Taj, as it is known all over the world, is the goal of a pilgrimage to the creative best. Craftsmen who are descendants of those who worked under the Mughals know Agra for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone. Though its political significance ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural wealth has definitely secured international fame for carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
Tour Schedule
06:00 Hrs.
Our representative will receive you from your hotel and transfer to air-conditioned car to reach Agra.
10:00 Hrs.
On arrival Agra, you will drive towards Agra Fort.
11:00 Hrs.
Agra Fort: Located on the banks of the Yamuna 2 kms. Northwest of the Taj Mahal, designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid.
12:30 Hrs.
Transfer to a restaurant for buffet lunch
14:30 Hrs.
Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal located on the banks of the Yamuna River is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial built this marble tomb to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
16:30 Hrs.
Akbar’s Mausoleum (Skiandra): Situated about 10 km from Agra, in the small town of Sikandra (4 KM from Agra), this mausoleum is a fusion of Muslim Hindu architectural style. It was started by Akbar but completed by his son Jehangir in 1605.
18:00 Hrs.
Mathura, the Holy Birthplace of Lord Krishna: Mathura, a little town on the River Yamuna is synonymous with Lord Krishna who is believed have been born here. Alive with devotion to Lord Krishna – the evergreen hero of Hinduism, the lover of Radha and re-incarnation of Lord Vishnu – it has a peaceful and refreshing air about it. Mathura without Lord Krishna is like Bethlehem without Christ. The city of Mathura is located at a distance of 145 km south-east of Delhi and 58 km north-west of Agra (India). The city has for long attracted Krishna devotees from across the world. Even the casual visitor finds the temples and monuments set in idyllic environs refreshing to core.
19:00 Hrs.
Our representative will transfer you to air-conditioned car to reach Delhi.
23:00 Hrs.
On arrival at Delhi, our representative will drop you at the hotel / airport.