Delhi- Agra Tour

Delhi- Agra Tour

This tour covers major historical cities of India; Delhi and Agra. Both these cities has there own history and uniquely designed monuments. On this tour you will visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. First day of the tour you will explore Old and New Delhi. You will also get to experience the famous Old Delhi rickshaw ride. On the second day you will go for a same day trip to Agra from Delhi. Witness the beauty of Taj mahal in person.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi Sightseeing Tour: Pick up from hotel at 9Am and start the sightseeing of Delhi.

Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1956. It is the largest mosque in India. Red sandstone and marble was used in it’s construction.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
This is one of the oldest and busy market area in Delhi. You will be riding on rickshaw passing through the narrow streets of the bazaar and watching peoples day today life. Visit Khari Baoli market in Chandni Chowk Bazaar. It is the Asia’s Largest wholesale spice market.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
It is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
It is a War Memorial located in the centre of New Delhi. Wall of the Gate bears the names of 70000 Indian Soldiers who lost their lives during the World War I while fighting for the British army.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
You will be stopping by the buildings to take some pictures from outside.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
You will be stopping by the buildings to take some pictures from outside.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
This Tomb was built in 1570, it was the first Garden Tomb in India. This beautiful tomb is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
Also known as Baha'i Temple of Worship. Built in the shape of lotus flower. This temple is open for people of all religion or cast. (Closed on Monday)
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
This Tower was built by Mughals as a victory symbol to show there win over Delhi’ last Hindu Ruler. It is about 73 Meter tall and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 40 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Delhi- Agra- Dehli: Pick up from hotel at 7AM and drive to Agra. On arrival Agra start the sightseeing.

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
This masterpiece is a white marble mausoleum, which has beautiful carving on the walls. Taj Mahal was completed in 1648 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This architectural beauty has marked its position in the list of Seven Wonders Of The World and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site . (Taj Mahal is Closed on Friday)
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort is a historical fort which was built in 1573 by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Later his grandson Shah Jahan added most of the marble creations to the fort. It was the main residence for the Mughal emperors till 1638. Capture the beautiful view of Taj Mahal from Agra Fort.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Also known as baby Taj, is a complete white marble mausoleum of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Grandfather of Mumtaz Mahal. It was built between 1622 and 1628 by Nur Jahan. It is also referred as “Jewel Box”.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.