Places visited : #Delhi-Agra-Fatehpur Tour Package Duration :2 days
DAY 01- DELHI/ AGRA (203 kms. 4 hrs. 30
min. approx.)
Drive to Agra through the Indian country side. Upon arrival
proceed to the Taj Mahal to see the architectural modern
day wonder of the world, the incomparable Taj Mahal. This
monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural
styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built
in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan. Agra the zenith of art
and an enshrined romance. Taj Mahal a poem in white marble
which took 22 years to build by 20,000 skilled artisans
who inlaid the white marble edifice with precious and
semi precious stones. Agra town lives mainly in the past.
Once the seat of Mughal rulers. Their passion for building
endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the
world.
After sight-seeing the Taj Mahal, you are taken to a first
class hotel for a sumptuous buffet lunch.
The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from
where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from
the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which lies
across the river Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the
third son of Shah Jahan kept his father under house arrest,
from where the Emperor spent the last years of his life
gazing at the tomb of his beloved.
This is followed by a visit to the marble factory to witness
the inlay work of precious and semi-precious stones into
marble. The tour terminates and you are transferred to
your hotel for overnight stay. (Lunch included)
DAY 02 - AGRA/ FATEHPUR SIKRI/ AGRA/
DELHI (275 kms. 6 hrs. approx.)
After breakfast at the hotel an excursion to the ghost
city of Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour
of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold the birth of 3 sons
to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined
with originality. Each important edifice here represents
a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas,
Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland
Darwaza. (Breakfast included)
Return to Agra. You are free for independent activities.
Later you join the same day Agra travellers and return
to Delhi by 2100 hours.
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