In the heart of Agra, India’s city of timeless grandeur, lies an unforgettable journey that awaits you. Agra, which has been silently and gracefully adorning the lush green banks of the Yamuna River for ages, is truly one for the senses. The real adventure begins with a private cab picking you from the chaotic streets of Delhi and dropping you in a car to travel through the five seasons of the city and a contrasting countryside on a fantastic four-hour scenic drive as part of your 1 Day Agra Tour Package by Memorable India. After every mile, you will feel a huge wave of excitement from the city of history, art, and architecture, which has influenced the whole subcontinent by its very being, making this Delhi Agra tour truly special.
The first place you visit as you start your journey is Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a living testament to the Mughals’ past empire, an imposing fortress made of red sandstone and erected on 94 acres of land. This brick fortress has a history that dates back to 1080 AD, has been the silent witness to a series of conspiracies and wars over time. When you are a guest inside the walls, a professional guide will tell you of the dazzling amalgamation of Hindu and Islamic architectural standards that the fort has a long history of. The walls of the fort are full of untold stories—from the shining Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) with its serene surroundings to the lavishly decorated Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) where the sound of imperial deliberations is still faint, and the open-air Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience), a place where the king’s courtiers and people met on equal terms. Perhaps the power of attraction is the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), where the fragments of tiny mirrors glitter with the brilliance of the past royal lives. Every block, every arch, and every room is filled with tales that float somewhere between myth and history. The Agra Taj Mahal Sightseeing Tour ensures you don’t miss these wonders.
You will have the opportunity of touring several antique structures of Agra which is a city that is located just on the banks of the Yamuna River. You will be picked up by a private car from Delhi and then be driven for about four hours to Agra. The first place that you will get to visit is the Agra Fort which is listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
The brick fort which is situated on a 94-acre (34-hectare) land can be traced back to 1080 AD has survived numerous battles and hence been renovated on many occasions. The fort exhibits both Hindu and Islamic architecture something that you will get to find about as you walk inside it. Some of the interesting parts of the forts that your guide will get to explain to you as you walk inside is the Moti Masjid (Pearl Fort), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of private audience), Diwan-i-Am (Hall of public audience), Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) and many other things.
After your conclusion of your Agra Fort Tour you will head to the Taj Mahal an iconic building listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site. On your way to Taj Mahal you will stop en route for at any of the popular restaurants for some traditional Indian delicacies.
The magnificent building that is Taj Mahal sits on a land that is 1,000 acres and visiting it will offer you incredible sights. As your guide will be taking you round the building you will get to discover the building’s unique construction, the intricate exterior and interior decor, its beautifully arranged gardens and the outlying red-sandstone buildings. Emperor Shah Jahan built a white domed marble mausoleum in dedication to his deceased third wife, MumtazMahal, the building fuses Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural designs.
You will wind up your tour by visiting the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah that is situated on the opposite of Taj Mahal and also on the banks of the Yamuna River. This structure was built by Empress Nur Jahan in the years 1622 and 1628. The Empress built the structure for her father and the mausoleum has often been described as a Jewel Box. Your guide will help you get a deeper understanding of the monument and off course the Persian influence on the design of the tomb. This tomb remains India’s first ever tomb to be made entirely on marble.
The visit to the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah will mark the conclusion of your tour and then you will relax on the seat of the car as you will be driven back to Delhi.
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The Golden Triangle tour was perfectly organized. Delhi's history, Agra's Taj Mahal, and Jaipur's palaces - all amazing!
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The sunrise visit to Taj Mahal was breathtaking. Our guide was knowledgeable and made history come alive.
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Jaipur's Amber Fort and City Palace were magnificent. The elephant ride was a unique experience.
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