Agra Taj Mahal Sunrise and Sunset Tour
Agra, India
Trip Type: Full-day Tours
Duration: 15 hours
Taj Mahal in Agra - one of the seven wonders of the world. Millions of tourists visit per year to explore its beauty and architecture design. The Taj Mahal was built by the Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved third wife Mumtaj. It is a white marble mausoleum situated at the southern bank of Yamuna river. Experience this extraordinary heritage at both sunrise and sunset. Also visit the Agra Fort and a local market for shopping in Agra.
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Taj Mahal in Agra - one of the seven wonders of the world. Millions of tourists visit per year to explore its beauty and architecture design. The Taj Mahal was built by the Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved third wife Mumtaj. It is a white marble mausoleum situated at the southern bank of Yamuna river. Experience this extraordinary heritage at both sunrise and sunset. Also visit the Agra Fort and a local market for shopping in Agra.You will be picked up from your hotel, airport or railway station in Agra at 6:00 am and leave for the world-famous Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness this white-marble world wonder built by a great emperor in memory of his beloved at sunrise. Later you can go to a hotel for breakfast at your own expense.
At 11:00 am visit the imposing Agra Fort, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. This huge fort is made of red sandstone and the inside reflects an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of courtyards, mosques, and private chambers echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Around 1:00 pm have lunch at your own expense and then go for shopping in Agra that is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and soft-stone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in embroidery work. Agra's other handicraft products include leather-ware, brass-ware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
After shopping, revisit Taj Mahal at sunset and witness a completely different atmosphere from your morning visit.
At 7:30 pm after a memorable day you will be transferred back to your hotel, airport or railway station in Agra.
At 11:00 am visit the imposing Agra Fort, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. This huge fort is made of red sandstone and the inside reflects an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of courtyards, mosques, and private chambers echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Around 1:00 pm have lunch at your own expense and then go for shopping in Agra that is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and soft-stone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in embroidery work. Agra's other handicraft products include leather-ware, brass-ware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
After shopping, revisit Taj Mahal at sunset and witness a completely different atmosphere from your morning visit.
At 7:30 pm after a memorable day you will be transferred back to your hotel, airport or railway station in Agra.
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