Agra Day Trip From Delhi

Pick up at 0700 Hrs from Delhi Hotel and drive to Agra. Arrive Agra around 1100 Hrs. Visit the “Taj Mahal” the world famous monument. It is often described as one of the most extravagant monument ever built for love. It took 22 years to be built and in total 20000 people worked on it. Several experts contributed to the designing of the Taj Mahal such as Frenchman Austin of Bordeaux and the Italian Veroneo of Venice. This monument of love is amazingly graceful from almost any angle. The semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble in beautiful designs are through a process called “pietra dura ”. Optional : Lunch at a local hotel / restaurant. Visit Red Fort Agra - Emperor Akbar started its construction in 1565 when he was just 23 years of age. Within the fort are several fascinating buildings - the Pearl Mosque built of marble, the Hall of Public Audience where the famous “peacock throne” was kept, the Octagonal Tower, the Jehangir Palace built by Akbar for his son Jehangir and the Khas Mahal, a beautiful white marble structure used as a private palace. After the visit drive back to Delhi and be dropped off at your hotel.