Same Day Agra From Delhi

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Stop At: Tomb of Akbar the Great, Tomb of Akbar The Great Area, Sikandra, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282007, India

The tomb of Akbar, begun by the Emperor himself later it was completed by his son, Jehangir. The emperor began to build his own garden mausoleum during his lifetime, a red sandstone monument in a Chahar-bagh or 4 square-formal gardens. A magnificent marble-inlaid gateway leads up to the open, airy, four-tiered structure, which is topped by a white marble cenotaph and screen on the fifth-floor.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Agra 282001 India

Described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, it was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal and was made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). On full moon nights, the glory of the Taj is at its best to witness. Over the centuries, the Taj has attracted more visitors than perhaps any other Monuments in the country, and it is all too easy to resort to conventional superlatives when describing it. What makes the Taj unique is its perfect proportions, distinct femininity, a medium of construction and ornamentation. Its marble exterior reflects rose and golden tints at sunrise and sunset, while it is dazzling white during the day and glows like a pearl in the moonlight and during the monsoon.

Duration: 2 hours