Excursion to Agra - City of Love |
Time- 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Delhi - Agra - Approx 210 kms (4 to 5 Hours Drive)
Marvel at the world's greatest monument to love, the Taj Mahal and magnificent Agra Fort on this unforgettable private tour. You will travel by chauffeured air-conditioned vehicle between Delhi and Agra and enjoy personalized attention as you discover the magical history and romance of royal India.
On arrival in Agra, your first stop is the sublimely beautiful Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a testament for his love for his wife Mumtaz Muhal. This World Heritage site is an architectural masterpiece, and the most remarkable legacy of the Mugal Empire that ruled over India for 200 years from the early 16th century. Your guide will enlighten you with stories from the Taj Mahal, tales of love, loss, tragedy and amazing architectural feats.
Continue by road across the Yamuna River to the red sandstone Agra Fort, built by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. Your guide will lead you into the fort's massive walls and through a maze of buildings that form a city within a city. As you explore this magnificent Word Heritage site you will learn of its history and of the golden era of art, literature and architecture in India.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed for public on Friday. |
Inclusions :
- Transportation in Air Conditioned Chauffeur Driven Car
- Services of an English speaking Guide
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Exclusions :
- Entrance Fees of Monuments
- Meals & personal expenses will be paid directly
- Applicable Govt. Service Tax
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Excursion to Jaipur – The Pink City |
Time- 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Delhi - Jaipur - Approx 260 kms - Approx 5 Hours Drive
Morning after breakfast around 0600hrs - journey by road will start for Jaipur. Enroute visit Amber Fort located on the outskirt of the city. The Fort is remarkable for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces located on top of a barren hill - it gives a breathtaking view of its surroundings. Also enjoy a joy ride on Elephant ascend the rampart.
Later proceed for sightseeing tour of the Pink City visiting City Palace - where the former Maharaja's family still resides in one part. Rest of the Palace now serves as a Museum. It has a rich collection of Rajput weaponry and treasures of Royal House like textiles, carpets, miniature paintings and precious manuscripts etc.
Then we visit Jantar Mantar - the astronomical observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh - a great astronomer himself. Finally visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its architectural marvel.
Late afternoon drive back to Delhi. |