10-Hour Gatiman Express from Delhi to Agra's Highlights
Highlights
Agra, Delhi
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
10 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Explore Taj Mahal in one day from Delhi and return back by India's fastest train – Gatimaan Express. Enjoy the magnificence of Taj and the splendid buildings of the Agra Fort. Shop for marble handicrafts at the bazaar and relax on your journey back to Delhi.
Itinerary
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Delhi - Agra - Delhi by TRain
08:10 AM - Arrival in Agra
Your train, Gatimaan Express departs from H. Nizamuddin station in Delhi, for a 1 hour 40 min journey to Agra.
Tea and breakfast will be served on the train.
10:00 AM - Visit the Taj Mahal
Visit one of the seven wonders of the world. According to legend, Emperor Shah Jehan was so grief-stricken at the death of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, that he decided to erect a memorial which would be unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur. With a huge labour force of 20,000 people, it took 20 long years to complete this masterpiece.
12:30 PM - Visit Agra Fort
Visit Agra Fort is a vast museum of interesting buildings, constructed by Akbar. Each successive Mughal Emperor, right up to Aurangzeb contributed something to the complex. Construction of the Agra Fort started in 1565 and was completed in 1573.
01:30 PM - Lunch
Enjoy Delicious Buffet Lunch at a renowned restaurant.
02:30 PM - Visit I'timād-ud-Daulah
Post Lunch, Visit I'timād-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj). The Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum often described as a "jewel box" and is regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
03:30 PM
In the evening, you are free to explore the bazaars of Agra with their rich heritage of Handicrafts.You can buy authentic marble handicrafts as souvenirs from there.
05:30 PM
Transfer to the railway station and board Superfast Gatimaan Express Train to Delhi.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.