Agra, a quintessential Indian tourist place, connects the sightseers to the splendid Mughal history and legacy of India. Located on the riverbank of Yamuna, it showcases a few globally acclaimed magnificent specimens of Mughal art and architecture namely: Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Sikandra Fort, Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah and Fatehpur Sikri. It provides glimpses of the rich Mughal traditions, in a way that no other city can endeavor. The inclination of the Mughals towards architectural design is displayed in the historical monuments through intricate illustrations and carvings. Agra hosts and presents an excellent recreational break to various holidaymakers all around the year.
The historical significance of Agra is quite conspicuous from the presence of several historical sites in all directions of the city. All these charming spectacles of historic places can be explored by Taj Mahal Day Trip by Car. This one-day trip can be planned from New Delhi to Agra to behold the glorious mausoleum, Taj Mahal and the other monuments of great historic significance while making the most out of the day.
Major Attractions of the Tour
- Visit to two UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites of India – ‘Taj Mahal’ and ‘Agra Fort’.
- A comprehensive guided expedition to the iconic epitome of eternal love: Taj Mahal. It was commissioned by a great Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in the fond memory of his adored wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the World’s New 7 Wonders.
- A trip to the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah, built by Noor Jahan in the loving memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg known as ‘Itimad-ud-Daulah’ or ‘The pillar of the state’.
- Traverse to the magnificent piece of Mughal Architecture, the Agra Fort, originally named as ‘Badalgarh Fort’ which was built by a Rajput king, Raja Badal Singh. Later it became the power center of the Mughal dynasty when the Mughal King Akbar transformed it into a military fortress.
Details of the Historical Places
Agra is bestowed with rich cultural heritage and glorious past. Several tourist points can be witnessed and discovered in Same Day Agra Tour by Car. The important features and interesting facts about them are described in details below:
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is an essential tourist spot for all the travelers coming to India. It is one of the most fascinating architectural accomplishments in the world. Enveloped in pure white marble, its chastity, sheer elegance and the sentiments attached to it, have touched the core of millions of hearts of the people residing in different parts of the world. This mausoleum is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, wife of the Mughal Ruler – Shah Jahan, who died during the delivery of her fourteenth baby. It is positioned along the riverbank of Yamuna and spread across 42 acres of area approximately. Historians believe that the emperor chose this particular site for building this masterpiece due to its peaceful and serene effect.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort was renovated by the great Mughal ruler, Akbar in 1565 AD. It comprises of various other important buildings namely: Musanman Burj and Moti Masjid. Musanman Burj is the place where Emperor Shah Jahan had been imprisoned by his son, Aurangzeb, and died.
Itmad-ud-Daulah
Itmad-ud-Daulah has a vital place in the archives of historical records as well as building style. It is the first tomb of India that is wholly built from marble. It is situated near River Yamuna and is the tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, a notable minister in Shah Jahan’s court. The Mughal monarch, Jahangir lost his heart to Beg’s widowed daughter who possessed inconceivable charm and beauty. Later on, he rechristened her as Noor Jahan. She is among the most artistically gifted and beautiful women in world history. Jahangir bestowed an honorary title of ‘Itmad-ud-Daulah’, meaning ‘Pillar of the Empire’, to the father of his wife. The mausoleum was built in 1622, on the orders of Noor Jahan after her father’s death.
There are various sightseeing points for Same Day Agra Trip by Car. It is not possible to cover all the traveling spots in a single day. Thus, there are three alternative itineraries for the voyagers. The visitors can select any one option out of these and plan their single day trip.
Option 1
It is an eight-hour tour covering the major sites in Agra that are open for public visits from 6 in the morning till 6 in the evening. The list of places is as follows: Taj Mahal, Itmad-ud-Daulah, Mehtab Bagh, and Agra Fort.
Option 2
Another option with the sightseers is a full day trip to Agra. The tour plan of the same is as follows:
- A trip to various sites in Agra that are mentioned above.
- A complete tour of Fatehpur Sikri, 40 km away from Agra city, from 4 to 6 in the evening.
- Then return to Agra city by 7 pm.
Option 3
The thirdalternative is to plan a tour to Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur in addition to the morning tour of Mehtab Bagh, Taj Mahal, Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort.
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