Itinerary
Taj Mahal Moonlight Tour Package
Day 1 Arrival in Delhi
You will arrive at the Delhi International Airport. Delhi is India’s national capital and the second-largest metropolis after Mumbai. Delhi has been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC. Throughout most of its history, Delhi has served as the capital of various kingdoms and empires. It has been captured, ransacked, and rebuilt several times, particularly during the medieval period, and modern Delhi is a cluster of several cities spread across the metropolitan region. An overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 2 Delhi
Today after breakfast, you will explore the old and new city of Delhi. You’ll be mesmerized by the 100-feet, red-stone boundary walls of Red Fort built during the 17th century. Opposite to this ancient structure is Jama Masjid (Mosque), built in 1656 AD, construction of red sandstone and white marble. It is the largest mosque in India where 20,000 people can pray together at a time. You will also tour the city in a Rickshaw. Along the streets of old Delhi, you will see the Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation), which is close to the river Yamuna. Next, you will visit Humayun’s Tomb, the tomb of the second Mughal emperor, which was built by his wife during the 16th century, and then you will visit Qutub Minar, a 220-feet tower made by one of the first Muslim leaders in India, built between 1199 and 1368 AD. It runs counter to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India. There you’ll also see the Government Buildings and Parliament. An overnight stay in Delhi. Taj Mahal Moonlight Tour Package
Day 3 Drive from Delhi to Agra (200 Km/ 4-5 Hrs)
In the morning, after breakfast drive to Agra. On the way, you will visit Sikandra, the amazing grave of Akbar, the most influential of all Mughal emperors. The grave lies 10 km before Agra. Agra is placed on the deposits of the Yamuna River and was under the Mughal rulers during the 16th and 17th centuries. After arrival in Agra, transfer to hotel.
Later, you will visit Agra Fort on the west bank of the Yamuna River. The Agra fort was built in the 16th century by Akbar and was completed by his grandsons. Then, you will visit Itmad-ud-daula, also known as Baby Taj. Finally, you will see the Taj Mahal, but now this time from the other side of the river, from the place called Mehtab Bagh. An overnight stay in Agra.
Day 4 Full-day sightseeing of Agra and Taj by Moonlight.
At sunrise, you will visit the world-famous Taj Mahal (built from 1631-1653 A.D). A poem in white marble it was built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its extravagant architecture reveals its secret of being one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 20,000 workers with experts from Italy, France, Iran, and Asia were busied for 22 years with the monument. Return to hotel for breakfast.
After the breakfast, you will drive to Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which is 36 km from Agra, the other large city of Akbar, built in 1569. Akbar shifted his cap to Fatehpur Sikri, but after 13 years due to the scarcity of water, it was shifted to Lahore in Pakistan and back again to Agra.
In the evening, you will again visit The Taj Mahal by Moon light. An overnight stay in Agra. Taj Mahal Moonlight Tour Package
Note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
Day 5 Drive from Agra to Delhi
In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey. Taj Mahal Moonlight Tour Package