Agra is one most visited destination of India . It houses three UNESCO World Heritage sites named as the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. As the city was once the capital of Mughal Empire, one can find many other glorious buildings and tombs from the past with splendid architecture. The symbol of love Taj Mahal is a massive white marble construction. Located on the bank of the gorgeous river Yamuna, this is a one must visit site of the world. It is amongst the new seven wonders of the world.
Day 01: Arrive Agra
Check in to hotel and proceed to see the beautiful Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of this iconic monument started in 1631. About 22,000 laborers and 1,000 elephants completed the construction in 22 years. This epitome of love was entirely built using white marble. Later see Agra Fort,the main residence of the Mughals and Sikandra Fort where lies the tomb of Akbar the great. Overnight stay in Agra.
Note – Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
Day 2: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri (36km/1hr)
After an early breakfast head to Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by Emperor Akbar in 1569. It was the first planned city of the Mughals and the first one designed in Mughal architecture, an amalgamation of Indian architecture, Persian, and Islamic architecture. Also see the Buland Darwaza and Salim Chisti Dargah. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 3: Departure Agra
Check out from hotel and proceed to airport/railway station for onward journey.
