Same Day Taj Mahal Tour by Gatimaan Express Train

New Delhi , India

Same Day Taj Mahal Tour by Gatimaan Express Train

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About this experience

We promise you an excitement filled day as you chose this itinerary and come with us to witness every spectacular construction in Agra. Agra was a small village earlier until it was declared as the capital of Mughal dynasty. Under the Mughals, Agra flourished and became a beautiful city with grand buildings standing proudly. Highlight for the day will be undoubtedly Full Day Taj Mahal Tour where we go to see the Taj Mahal and other historical monuments of Mughal Era.

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Excellent Service Duration: 13 hours Breakfast & Dinner in Train Delhi - Agra - Delhi Sedan or SUV Cars Train Tickets are included Pickup included

Same Day Taj Mahal Tour by Gatimaan Express Train

Pickup included

What's included

All applicable taxes by road authority of India.

Bottled water

Private Air Condition Car for the Agra Sightseeing

Train Tickets (Delhi-Agra & Agra-Delhi) AC Chair Car

Breakfast & Dinner in Train

Hotel/Airport Pickup & Drop-Off

Professional Tour Guide

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1 Pass by

06:30 AM - Pick-up from your hotel in New Delhi/Gurgaon or other desired location in New Delhi. Drive to Nizamuddin Railway Station for boarding the train towards Agra.

08:10 AM - Train will depart from station. Make sure you get settled down to your seats before the train leaves. Sit and enjoy the train journey till you reach Agra while eating breakfast on the train.

09:50 AM - When the train reaches Agra Cantt Railway station, you will meet your tour guide holding a paging board (Name Plate) with your name on it. Your guide will welcome you in Agra and assist you in your full-day Agra trip tour.

Stop 3

10:00 AM - Get seated in a car and head towards the Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of Yamuna River. It was commissioned in 1632 by the 5th Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Stop 4

12:30 PM - After visiting the Taj Mahal, you will continue towards Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site spread over 2.5 km and made of red stone.

Stop 5

02:00 PM - After visiting Agra Fort, you will head to popular restaurant to have a lunch (on your own).

03:30 PM - After having lunch, you will visit the Etimad-ud-Daulah also knows as Baby Taj or if you want to experience a sunset view point of the Taj Mahal, then you can view the Mehtab Bagh. (Note: If you have time you can see both)

Stop 6 Pass by

05:00 PM - Head towards Agra Cantt Train Station for boarding the train back to Delhi. 5.50 pm - The train will depart from Agra Station. Sit back and relax on the way back.

07:30 PM - Train will reach Delhi and a driver will come to pick you up from the station and drop you back to your hotel in New Delhi/Gurgaon or other desired location in New Delhi.

What's not included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Monuments Entrance Fee

Available languages

Guide guide

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Important information

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Important notes

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant women

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