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.
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 2200 hours.
