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Duration : 3 Days 2 Nights
Places Covered : Delhi - Agra
Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
You will be welcomed by our company representative at Delhi International airport.
The representative will escort you to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the
hotel in Delhi .
Delhi , the capital of India , has been a centre of political turmoil from several
centuries. It has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties. The city is
a perfect blend of past and present. Delhi is a city of contradictions where
the old monuments and temples coexist with the strong and mighty skyscrapers.
Day 02 / Delhi- Agra (By Road Approximately 04 Hrs)
Post breakfast, proceed for a comprehensive city tour of Old & New Delhi
:
Visit the monuments like Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Jantar Mantar that are testimonies
of the bygone era. Explore the narrow lanes of famous Chandni Chowk on a cycle
rickshaw and enjoy the street food it is renowned for. Also visit New Delhi
and see the magnificent buildings built during British Raj like India Gate,
the President's House and Parliament House. Set off for an excursion to newly
built beautiful Akshardham Temple . Overnight stay in Delhi .
Day 03 / Agra- Delhi- Departure (By Road Approximately 04 Hrs)
After relishing a sumptuous breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Agra
:
Taj Mahal - Taj Mahal, the symbol of undying love, is a fairytale like marvel
built by Emperor Shah Jahan in fond remembrance of his beloved wife . It is
a beautiful love story not expressed through words but by lively stones . It
is renowned for its stunning architecture, elegant domes and beautiful inlay
work. It took 22 years and more than 20,000 laborers to complete this magnificent
monumental structure.
Agra Fort - a UNESCO world heritage site. It is a huge red sandstone fort constructed
by Akbar in 1525 AD. The fort is a perfect specimen of Mughal love for architecture
encompasses a whole centre inside its huge walls, consisting of a series of
courtyards, gardens and buildings like the Motif Masjid and Jehangir's Palace.
It is the same place where Aurangzeb imprisoned his father, Emperor Shah Jahan.
Afternoon depart for Delhi by road & transfer to airport to board the flight
for onward destination.
