Agra is the former capital of the Mughal Empire and home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. This relatively small city is packed with history, which is testament to the power and wealth of the Mughal reign in India. Home to the world famous Taj Mahal, Agra is also home to a number of lesser known, but still magnificent, medieval forts and citadels including the Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Our Agra tour is designed as a short add on to your existing Ekno Travels itinerary or independent travels. As with all Ekno experiences, we select our hotels and locations with an eye on combining luxury and comfort into one fabulous experience.
Drive from Delhi by 8 am to Agra (approximate 4 hours). Arrive in Agra by afternoon. Visit TajMahal.
The Taj Mahal is India’s most-photographed monument, and today you’ll see why. Built between 1632 and 1653 in memory of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s third wife, the Taj Mahal is world-renowned and widely admired as a wonderful photo opportunity.
After visiting the Taj, return to the hotel for lunch and after a short rest visit Agra’s Red Fort, one of the most beautiful forts in Northern India.
Agra’s Red Fort was the main residence for the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the Mughal capital was shifted from Agra to the Red Fort in Delhi. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a walled city located 2 kms from the Taj Mahal.
Late afternoon,drive back to Delhi. Our driver will drop you at your hotel in Delhi or at Delhi Airport for your onward journey.
