New Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise & Sunset & Agra Tour Sunrise: Taj Mahal & Agra Tour
ID: GYG724365-O-1178273
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise on a private day trip from New Delhi. Explore the Agra Fort, the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, and the Mehtab Bagh.
Experience the beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunrise on a private day trip from New Delhi. Explore the Agra Fort, visit the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, and see the sunset over the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh.
Be picked up from your hotel in New Delhi by your driver and head to Agra. Stop for a break at a 5-star hotel for a buffet lunch (if all-inclusive option selected).
Meet your guide and proceed to the Taj Mahal. Marvel at the white marble structure and learn about the love story of the 17th-century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, and his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Afterward, visit the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the maze of courtyards, mosques, and private chambers. See the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-i I Khas, Diwan-i I Aam, Moti Masjid, and Jahangiri Mahal.
Next, visit the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj Mahal. Admire the delicate artwork of the marble lattice screens and fine carvings.
Finally, visit Mehtab Bagh for an exceptional sunset view of the Taj Mahal. Perfectly aligned with the gardens of the Taj Mahal, Mehtab Bagh provides a picture-perfect view of the Taj from the fountain at the front of the entrance gate.
Highlights
- Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
- Visit the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Agra
- Explore the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj Mahal
- Enjoy a buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel (if all-inclusive option selected)
- Discover the Mehtab Bagh, a char bagh garden complex with a view of the Taj
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The journey from Delhi to Agra takes over 3 hours via the Yamuna Expressway.
It's recommended to leave Delhi at 2:30 AM to catch the sunrise at Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
Agra Fort and the Baby Taj are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Mehtab Bagh offers a stunning sunset view of the Taj Mahal.
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Carry a valid photo ID.
Photography is allowed, but drones are not permitted.
Expect crowds, especially during peak tourist season.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
