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Taj
Mahal Agra Tour
Taj Mahal of India - "the epitome of love", "a monument of immeasurable beauty". The beauty of this magnificent monument is such that it is beyond the scope of words. The thoughts that come into the mind while watching the Taj Mahal of Agra is not just its phenomenal beauty, but the immense love which was the reason behind its construction. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan got this monument constructed in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, with whom he fell in love at the first sight. The very first sight of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and romance leaves one mesmerized.
Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is synonymous with love and romance. It is believed that the name "Taj Mahal" was derived from the name of Shah Jahan wife Mumtaz Mahal and means "Crown Palace". The purity of the white marble, the exquisite ornamentation, precious gemstones used and its picturesque location, all make Taj Mahal travel gain a place amongst the most popular ones. However, unless and until, one knows the love story behind the Tajmahal of India, it will come up as just a beautiful building. But, the love behind this outstanding monument is what has given a life to this monument.
Agra fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566.
At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. 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.
Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of
Mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed.
Taj
Mahal Tour : 2 Nights / 3 Days
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi , Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra
After Breakfast, pick up from hotel & drive for Agra by Car. Arrive Agra in approx.
03-1/2 hours, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra fort. Evening free to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets.
Dinner and Night stay at Agra hotel..
Day 03: Agra - Delhi
After breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour of
Fatehpur Sikri (60kms). Lunch at Agra and later drive back to New Delhi.
Reach Delhi late evening.
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