Itinerary

Day 1

Day 01 :Arrival Agra : Transfer from the railway station / airport to your downtown hotel. Check in with traditional arti ,tika & garland ceremony.Post breakfast gear up for your tour of The Taj Mahal.
Emperor Shah Jahan built this white marble mausoleum for his queen Arjumand Bano Begum or Mumtaz Mahal. Precious stones like jade, crystal, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire, jade, coral and diamonds were brought from far-flung places in Tibet, China, Sri Lanka, Persia and Afghanistan. It is believed that a fleet of 1000 elephants was used to transport the material.
Later visit The Agra Fort.Akbar,the greatest empire-builder of the Mughals,commissioned the Agra Fort in 1565.Shah Jehan's son Aurangzeb, who was in constant conflict with local chieftains and neighbouring principalities, added the outer ramparts.The Diwan-I-Am or the Hall of audience is a pillared hall whose centrepiece is the throne alcove. This marble structure was inlaid with precious stones in floral motifs, and was built to house the Peacock Throne. The exquisitely crafted throne was taken to Delhi by Shah Jahan and was looted by Nadir Shah and carried away to Persia. The Diwan-I-Khas, where the emperor held audience with visiting dignitaries, was built in 1635. It had two thrones on the terrace, one in white marble and one in black slate. Emperor Shah Jahan is believed to have used the marble throne for repose, and the slate throne to watch elephant fights in the courtyard.
Post lunch visit the Itmad-Ud-Daulah.Popularly known as ‘baby Taj', this is the tomb of Mirza Ghiyath Begh, who was wazir or Chief Minister in Emperor Jahangir's court.
Evening visit the Taj Mahal during sunset to see it in a different hue.
Later time at leisure to explore the colourful bazaars of Agra for marble & leather work & souvenir shopping. Dinner & overnight at Agra.

Day 2

Day 02 : Agra : Early morning visit The Taj Mahal, to see it in its pristine form just as the rising sunrays hit the glorious monument & brings out different colours from various angles.
Post breakfast tour of Fatehpur Sikri,37 kms from Agra . Legend has it that Akbar, who had no son, went to the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti to seek his blessings. Soon enough, prince Jahangir was born to his Hindu wife Jodha Bai. As an expression of gratitude, Akbar shifted his capital to the new city which was build between 1569 and 1585. The city sits on a rocky ridge, with the village Sikri at its foot. The location of Fatehpur Sikri was also appropriate for discussions and deliberations that the Emperor had with religious leaders, statesmen, writers and philosophers.
Post lunch visit Akbar's mausoleum at Sikandra, 10 kms from Agra. The construction of the mausoleum was begun by Akbar himself, and completed in 1613 by his son Jahangir. In a way, it is a synthesis of the bold masculine red sandstone structures built by Akbar and the delicately crafted white marble buildings of Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
Later visit The Jama Masjid was built by Shah Jahan and dedicated to his favourite daughter Jahanara Begum. It is surrounded by the crowded bazaar, which is interesting to wander through on foot.
Evening is at leisure to spend time shopping or treating oneself to an authentic Mughlai Dinner.Overnight at Agra.

Day 3

Day 03 Post breakfast departure for onward destination.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Accommodation in a premium class hotel, all excursions by a private acc vehicle & language speaking guide,all entrances to monuments , all meals & taxes

Exclusions -

Any other items not specified as above