<TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS>
|
DAY 01 DELHI / AGRA (250 Kms / 4 Hrs)
0700 Hrs Morning Pick up from Delhi Hotel The Shangri la and drive to Agra
Arrive Agra, the city of the Moguls made famous by Emperor Akbar. Visit Agra Fort - its construction was started by Emperor Akbar 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. Arrive Agra and check into your hotel.
After the visit have lunch at a local 5 star Hotel.
Afternoon Lunch visit Taj Mahal - often described as the most extravagant monuments ever built for love. It took 22 years for the Taj Mahal to be built and in total 20000 people worked on the Taj. Several experts contributed to the designing of the Taj Mahal such as Frenchman Austin of Bordeaux and the Italian Veroneo of Venice. The Taj Mahal is amazingly graceful from almost any angle. The semi-precious stones inlaid in marble in beautiful designs are through a process "pietra dura ".
Above Tour cost Includes : -
1) Transport services in one private chauffeur driven air con car for return Agra trip (Delhi – Agra – Delhi) as per program
2) Guide services - Local French / English speaking guide in Agra for the visit of Taj Mahal & Red Fort
3) Lunch at five star Hotel in Agra
4) Monument Entrance fees - for Taj Mahal & Red Fort for one entry each
Above Tour cost does not Includes : -
1) Any kind of personal expenses
2) Any kind of drinks
3) Any tips to guide & driver
4) Anything not specifically mentioned above
|