Tour Details
Agra known for seventh wonders of world “Taj Mahal”, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, approximately 250 km from Jaipur Airport.
Agra has three UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort in the city and Fatehpur Sikri neighboring. There are also many iconic buildings and tombs from Agra’s days of glory as the capital of the Mughal Empire.
Tour Highlights are Taj Mahal , Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Jaipur – Agra will take approximately 4 to 5 hours.
Our driver will pick you up from your respective destination in Jaipur to proceed towards Agra.
Visit Fatehpur Sikri while enroute to Agra from Jaipur.
Built in the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for almost 10 years. Then it was uncontrolled for reasons that are still something of a mystery. It includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid. It is full of well-preserved palaces and courtyards, and this UNESCO world heritage site is a must see for anyone visiting Agra. After visiting Fatehpur Sikri drive straight to Agra 1 hour running.
Visit Taj Mahal:
The Taj Mahal is an immense architect of white marble, built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife. Taj Mahal means Crown Palace. One of his wife’s name was Mumtaz Mahal, Ornament of the Palace. The Taj is one of the most well preserved and architecturally beautiful tombs in the world, one of the masterpieces of Indian Muslim architecture, and one of the great sites of the world’s heritage.
Visit Agra Fort:
You will drive towards Agra Fort, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. This fort is built in red sandstone. This wonderful monument includes various buildings such as Moti Mahal and Musanman Burj, where Shah Jahan was assumed to be imprisoned and died.
Drive back to Jaipur.
After exploring Agra, you will be transferred again to Jaipur.
Arrival at Jaipur.
On arrival at Jaipur, you will be dropped at your respective destination of your choice. Appreciate the memoirs of this Agra one day tour.