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The Taj Mahal
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Synonymous with the world-famous and legendary Taj Mahal, Agra offers other attractions as well. It includes the
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Agra Fort (with about 70 feet high outer-walls octagonal watch-towers,
well knit web of courtyards, halls, gateways, mosques and apartments)
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DAYAL-BAGH, a Hindu temple
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| Agra tour with Mathura (02 nights / 03 days) |
(DISTANCE BY ROAD) |
FROM |
TO |
KILOMETERS |
TRAVELLING TIME |
VARANASI |
AGRA |
616 |
15 HOURS. |
BHARATPUR |
AGRA |
56 |
01 HOUR. |
DELHI |
AGRA |
203 |
04 HOURS & 30MIN. |
GWALIOR |
AGRA |
118 |
03 HOURS. |
JAIPUR |
AGRA |
232 |
05 HOURS. |
SIKRI |
AGRA |
36 |
01 HOUR. |
BY TRAIN: There are many important trains which connect Agra with
major cities like Delhi, Mumbai etc. Shabatadi
Express is one of the best train which starts from Delhi to Agra.
Delhi has three main stations as Old Delhi Station, New Delhi Station and
Hazrat Nizamuddin Station. |
CONNECTION BY TRAIN |
NAME OF
THE TRAIN |
DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
DAYS OF
OPERATION |
Taj Express |
Dep. Nizamuddin
0715 hrs. |
Arr. Agra
0947 hrs. |
Daily |
Intercity Express |
Dep. Nizamuddin
1935 hrs. |
Arr. Agra
2305 hrs. |
Daily |
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Fatehpur Sikri about 27 kms off. Enjoy a real outing, splendid isolation and lonely grandeur if you like, at
Fatehpur-Sikri the ceremonious capital built by Akbar but abandoned later on for
lack of water.
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Bulund Darwaza, the
imposing entrance to Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's capital, a
perfectly preserved example of a Mughal city at the
height of the empire's splendour. You will appreciate the lofty and dominating structure of the
Buland Darwaza.
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All these give wonderful deep into the past of the architectonic glory and
splendour that was India.
Start with that eternal tribute to LOVE, that matchless marble mausoleum
("A Dream in Marble") which effuses cool and chaste elegance on a
moon-lit night. Yes we mean the TAJ MAHAL built by Emperor Shah Jahan in sublime
memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. Cover the Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula's tomb, and
Akbar's magnificent tomb also.
Agra tour with Mathura (02 nights / 03 days)
| DAY |
PLACE |
DESCRIPTION |
| Day 1 |
Agra
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Arrive Agra and check into the hotel. Lunch at Hotel. Start the day by visiting Taj Mahal - One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Shahjahan in sweet memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. Then proceed for the sightseeing of Agra city by visiting the Agra Fort - Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings, including the Moti Masjid, Diwane-i-Am, Diwane-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment. In evening visit the local markets for shopping. Overnight stay at Agra hotel. |
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Fatehpur Sikari/ Mathura
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Morning check out from hotel and visit Fatehpur Sikri (37 Kms from Agra) This sprawling structure is made of red sandstone and combines both Hindu and Mughal architecture. This walled city contains the mausoleum of the Sufi Fakir, Saleem Chisti who is said to have granted Akbar and his Hindu queen Jodhabai their wish for a son. The main entrance to Fatehpur Sikri is through the 175 feet Buland Darwaza, the highest gateway in the world. Lunch at local restaurant. Move on for your onward journey to Mathura - birthplace of the world's popular deity, Lord Krishna. The land is replete with imposing temples, each dedicated to the stage's of the lord's life and visit the famous Krishnajanmabhumi Mandir. Overnight at Mathura Hotel Radha Park/similar. |
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Dep. Mathura
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Morning checkout from hotel for your next destination. |
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