Same Day Taj Mahal Tour by Car

Pickup from Hotel/Airport:

Your same day Taj Mahal tour by car will start early in the morning at 7:00 am from Delhi NCR area. A representative of India Caravan Tours will pick your desired location like hotel, airport, railway station OR residence. You will be treated to some refreshment in the comfortable, lavish car while you enjoy some beautiful scenes through Yamuna Expressway. Further, your ride will be so comfortable that you can even take a nap. It will take you around 3 and 4 hours to touchdown in Agra, as the distance between the cities is approximately 200 km.

Arrival in the City of Love

Once you arrive in Agra, you will head straight to the Taj Mahal, where you will meet ministry of tourism approved professional tour guide. He has already booked your Taj Mahal entrance tickets to skip the long lines. He will also give you some insights about Taj Mahal’s architecture, intricate work and love story of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. Put on your most comfortable shoes, as you have to walk a lot in the grand complexes of all these historic monuments.

How Was the Taj Mahal Designed ?

The white marble of the Taj Mahal was sourced from a small town in Rajasthan; the precious and semi-precious gemstones are brought from India and abroad. Jasper was brought from Punjab, Jade and crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan, Sapphire from Sri Lanka, Carnelian from Arabia, and Onyx and Amethyst from Iran (Persia).

The intricate floral designs made on the white marble of the Taj Mahal using these stones will capture your attention at an instant. This beautiful white facade beholds the most touching love story from the Mughal era. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal after she passed away. Millions of travelers from all around the world come to visit these seven wonders of the world. You can hear several more insights from your tour guide.

Enjoy Mouthwatering Food of Agra City

Once you are done exploring the Taj Mahal, it’s time to fill your tummies with the delicious delicacies of India. You can choose any restaurant to try any cuisine or ask your tour guide for advice. From trying out gravy chicken to complete vegetarian dishes, there is so much more. Are you ready to try different food and taste some of the popular ones from your food bucket list?

Agra Fort – Symbol of Mughal Powers

Your next destination is Agra Fort. Just like the Taj Mahal, it is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fort is made of red sandstone and white marble. You can witness grand halls, pavilions, and palaces, all while witnessing some breathtaking architectural details. You will see Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Sheesh Mahal, Angoori Bagh, and Jahangir’s Palace. These are the top-notch points to explore in Agra Fort. Don’t forget to click some beautiful pictures to cherish them for a lifetime.

Visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah (Optional Visit)

After visiting two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, if you still have free time to visit another monument then explore Itmad-Ud-Daulah. It is known as Baby Taj because, according to some facts, this historic monument was the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal.

This pure white marble monument was built by Begam Noor Jahan (wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir) for her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg. He was not only her father but also a known advisor of the Emperor’s court. This historic monument serves as a beautiful testament of love between a father and daughter.

Back to Delhi With Lifetime Memories

After exploring the most famous monuments of Agra city, now it’s time to go back to Delhi. We hope you have created tons of memories in that short time that you’ll cherish forever. Hope you have taken some souvenirs back for yourself and some gifts for friends and family. You will reach Delhi by 7 to 8 pm. You can ask your chauffeur to drop you off either at the airport or the hotel. Same day Taj Mahal tour by car from Delhi ends here with lifetime memories.