Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Kochi with Commercial Return Flights

Itinerary
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Pass By: Kochi Books, No: 1/400 Princess Street, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India

Pickup at 4:30am from your Hotel or Anywhere in Kochi and Transfer to Kochi Airport Flight to Delhi and Flight depart at 6:40am approx for Delhi.

Arrive at 10am approx New Delhi Airport and your 3 hrs drive to Agra via Yamuna Express Highway.

Lunch Break, Lunch will be provided at the best Local Restaurant (own expense)

Reach Agra and we visit - Taj Mahal (A Unesco World Heritage Site), No trip to Agra would be complete without a visit to this shimmering vision of domes and minarets. The world's best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his wife - Queen Mumtaz Mahal. (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday)

Second we visit Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.

If Time permit we enjoy shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.

At the end of your Agra tour, you will be transferred back to New Delhi airport to return flight back to Kochi.

Arrive in Kochi, you will be picked up from the airport and will be dropped back off to your hotel in Kochi.