Day Tour Of Taj Mahal And Fatehpur Sikri From Jaipur

The chauffeur will be there at your hotel by 6 am. He will greet you with a smile and take you for a lovely journey for the symbol of Love "The Taj Mahal". It will be approx 4-hour straight drive. You can always take a rest or refreshment break in between.

Akbar’s abandoned capital, Fatehpur Sikri. Located 37 km from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1571 in honour of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti. It was the Mughal capital for 14 years after which it was abandoned due to paucity of water. Made of red sandstone and combines influences from both Hindu and Mughal architecture. Even to this day, the entrance to the fort is through the road that Akbar built which leads to the Buland Darwaza, a huge 54 metres gateway. Other inspiring monuments in Fatehpur Sikri are Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Birbal House and the Diwan - i - Khas. After Exploring Fatehpur Sikri enjoy exquisite Indian lunch at one of the finest restaurant of Agra .

On arrival enjoy exquisite lunch at Agra's finest dining place "Pinch Of Spice".

After Lunch, This is it! The Taj Mahal. Today we head out on a spectacular tour of the Taj Mahal, celebrated for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty. Emperor Shah Jahan built this exquisite white marble mausoleum for his favourite queen Mumtaz Mahal. The monument was commissioned in 1631 and took 20,000 artisans, 22 years to complete. Witness the dramatic interplay of light as the sun rises and casts its golden rays over the pearl white tomb, recreating the magic of the Taj. Once you have taken some memorising photos, you can also take your time to explore the Taj.

After Taj Mahal explore massive Agra Fort. An outstanding example of Mughal architecture and stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Shah Jahan, the creator of Taj, spent the last years of his life imprisonment awarded by his son Aurangzeb, here. It was built in the late 1560s by their predecessor, Akbar, with later embellishments by Jahangir, his son, and Shah Jahan, his grandson.

After exploring Agra Fort, your tour ends. In the end, the chauffeur will drop you at your hotel in Agra.