Same Day Taj Mahal Tour by Car, also known as full day guided tour of Agra, encompasses a leisurely visit of most famous historical
monuments of & tourist attractions in Agra. Agra, the city of Taj Mahal, is one of the most popular
tourist destinations in India.
It is one of the most visited cities in India. It is frequently visited by domestic and international tourists. The place is famous
for the Taj Mahal. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the modern world. The tomb represents the fine example of the Indo-Persian
style of architecture. It is famous for its unsurpassed architectural beauty. The Taj Mahal is one of the most flawless architectural
creations of all time. For the past five centuries, travelers from all over the world have gazed it in awe at its incomparable beauty.
Situated on the right bank of the Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal gleams like a jewel in the perfect setting of its vast gardens.
The beauty of the Taj Mahal is enhanced by the garden laid out in the Persian Charbagh or four gardens plan style.
The purity of the white marble, the intricacy of the floral arabesques and the decorative bands, all highlight to perfection
the exquisite calligraphy. The materials for its construction came from all over India and Central Asia. The pristine white
Makrana marble came from Jodhpur. Precious stones for the inlay were brought from Baghdad, Punjab, Egypt, Russia, Golconda, China,
Afghanistan, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Persia and the countries in Indian Ocean. The Taj Mahal, without doubt, is considered to be the
finest example of Mughal architecture. The mausoleum is nicely decorated with ornate inscriptions and inlaid with geometric patterns.
You will be taken to Taj Mahal along with Agra tour guide who will join you on arrival in Agra. He will be seemingly an encyclopedia of Agra, detailing about history, culture & heritage. It will be a different exotic India experience. Your visit of Taj Mahal is scheduled in the morning, soon after arriving in Agra city. This is the time when the Taj Mahal looks stunningly beautiful. It will be a nice opportunity for photography.
Apart from Taj Mahal, there are many monuments and historical sites in Agra. Out of many historical monuments, Taj Mahal,Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The sites are located at some distance from each other. In an air-conditioned car/ coach, along with Agra tour guide, explore pleasant Agra comfortably with lot of information pouring in. Another highlight of Agra is the red fort, i.e., Agra Fort. Agra Fort is an important tourist spot in Agra. It was built by Akbar and is located on the bank of the Yamuna River. The fort is famous for its magnificence and brilliant architectural construction. Agra Fort used to be considered as impregnable fortress being encircled by moat, Yamuna River and rock-solid high walls of red sandstone. Agra Fort is spread out over 94 acres with 21 meters high walls. The river Yamuna runs alongside the Agra Fort. Agra Fort has four gates, built of red sand stone. Delhi Gate is the grandest of the four gates that faces the city on the western side. It is embellished with inlay work in white marble and has a wooden drawbridge that spans a moat. The other important gate is the Lahore Gate which is also known as the Amar Singh Gate. At one time, there were five hundred elegantly architecture buildings inside the Agra Fort. Some of them were demolished by Shah Jahan and replaced them with palaces of white marble. Some of the must - see parts of the fortress are Diwan - e - Khas, Moti Masjid, Diwan - e - Aam, Nagina Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, etc. These attractions are located inside the fort.
Same Day Taj Mahal Tour by Private Car from Delhi comprises leisurely exploration of local market. It offers opportunity to have deeper peep into rich cultural heritage in the form of craftsmanship. You will find the artisans at work and marvelously crafted marble products, carpets, rugs, jewelry etc. Also, you can buy any product of your choice as a souvenir.
After exploring the market, you will be taken to Mehtab Bagh to have rear / back view of Taj Mahal (optional). In case, you feel to skip it, you will directly be driven to New Delhi. On arrival at New Delhi, as per your suggestion, you can directly be transferred to Delhi hotel/ airport/ railway station.
Note: This tour is not conducted on Friday as Taj Mahal remains closed for the visitors.