Overnight Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi to Agra (210 km)

Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
Mehtab Bagh was the last of the Mughal gardens, which were built along the River Yamuna. This crescent shaped garden is considered the ultimate spot for viewing Taj Mahal. If you are into photography, you ought to visit this garden. Unfortunately, Mehtab Bagh is just appreciated for this feature. There is a lot more to this garden than it meets your eyes and ears. Here is everything you need to know about this garden.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3, 4 or 5 Star Hotel in Agra. (Note: Choose Hotel Category according to you.)

Day 2: Agra Sightseeing

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Agra 282001 India
The Taj was built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. The death of Mumtaz left the emperor so heartbroken that his hair is said to have turned grey virtually overnight. Construction of the Taj began the following year; although the main building is thought to have been built in eight years, the whole complex was not completed until 1653. Not long after it was finished, Shah Jahan was overthrown by his son Aurangzeb and imprisoned in Agra Fort, where for the rest of his days he could only gaze out at his creation through a window. Following his death in 1666, Shah Jahan was buried here alongside his beloved Mumtaz.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Although Taj Mahal overshadows the beauty and importance of Agra Fort, this fine example of Mughal beauty stands etching in every traveler’s memory. Everyone visiting Agra makes it a point to visit Agra Fort along with Taj Mahal. These two are the top monuments of the country.

This is a cluster of sandstone and marble palaces enveloped in one large fortress, defining power and defense. Are you planning to visit Agra Fort during your next visit? Here is everything that you need to know. Read on: How to Explore the Endless Beauty of Agra by Car
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Named as the ‘Baby Taj’, this monument is considered the inspiration for the world wonder, Taj Mahal. However, the tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah is a more delicate artwork with marble lattice screens and fine carvings. This is the first Mughal structure made with marbles by Nur Jahan, mother of Shah Jahan (builder of Taj Mahal). This was the first of many tombs to be erected on the banks of River Yamuna. If you are visiting Agra, you ought to pay a visit to this diminishing piece of beauty, which stands as an initial to every marble monument that glorifies Agra.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.