SAME DAY AGRA TOUR
Saw the magic of Agra in a single day with our experts created Same Day Agra Tour. Through this tour, surely you will experience the best of Agra’s cultural and architectural wonders.
Your journey begins early in the morning by scenic drive from Delhi to Agra. On arrival, you first visit the iconic Taj Mahal by our best local guide, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, where you’ll see the marvelous beauty of the Taj.
Next, we will visit the Agra Fort, which has the history of the largest Mughal Empire, and you feel/imagine how the king or Mughal emperors lived and ruled over India. We reach the Agra Fort by walking the local markets of Agra.
For lunch, we will go to the local restaurant, where you will taste the delicious Indian cuisine.
In the afternoon, you have the option to visit the beautiful Mehtab Bagh for the beautiful back view of Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River, or you can visit the Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj).
For your last moment souvenirs, you can visit the local markets and try some street foods.
This Same Day Agra Tour, guided tour ensures you to see all the highlights of the Agra. (All-in-one day)
History of Agra’s Monuments
This city has a rich history, even mentioned in the great epic Mahabharata Agravan, meaning’the forest of Agra. But the golden age of cities began in the Mughal Empire. Credit goes to Akbar the Great, who built this modern city of Agra on the bank of the Yamuna River.
Taj Mahal
However, It was Shah Jahan, the successor of Jahangir, who built one of the most iconic structures and also a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Taj Mahal (1653), in the memory of her wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Taj Mahal is not just a monument but also a symbol of Indian tourism and contributes to the economy of the city of Agra. It is considered the seventh wonder of the world. According to some historians, Shah Jahan was also planning to build the Black Taj Mahal, but it didn’t happen.
Mehtab Bagh
Along with the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan is also known for the construction and design of a beautiful garden known as ‘Mehtab Bagh in the early 17th century. It is located on the opposite side of the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal, where you can see a stunning view of the beauty of the Taj Mahal. The garden is designed in traditional Mughal style.
Agra Fort
During Akber’s era, this city became the political and cultural capital of the Mughal Empire. He built several monuments, which include Agra Fort (1573), which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fort is made up of red sandstone and various mosques, palaces, and gardens are situated inside the fort. This fort includes various features include Diwan-i-aam, Diwan-e-khas, and Moti Masjid.
