Same Day Agra Tour By Gatimaan Express Train

The Taj Mahal in Agra is the most visited monument in India. Besides, Taj Mahal, plenty to see on ansuch as Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. All three are UNESCO world heritage sites. The city is 210 km south of Delhi located on the bank of river Yamuna. Follow an itinerary prepared for day-trippers to Agra by train. Agra is also gettable by road from Delhi through Yamuna expressway. Get any option according to your choice.Mughal architecture and craftsmanship with the best of marble used at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort are noticed. City tour of Agra includes the visit of Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandara Fort also. On a day trip to Agra, Pietra dura or Pachikari, arrangements of precious and semi-precious stones in floral designs in the marble base of Taj is highly appreciated by millions of tourists. During the city tour of Agra, one can roam around freely through Agra's beautiful markets lined with various marble factories, carpet shops, and leather shops. Please find below the detailed itinerary for an amazingfrom New Delhi.If you are looking for a travel agents for Agra tours from Delhi. Please e-mail us at

07:00 Hrs

You are picked up from your hotel/residence in Delhi/NCR and transferred to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway station board Gatimaan Express Train to Agra.

08:10 Hrs

Train departs at 08:10 AM from New Delhi railway station. Breakfast will be served in the train, which is included.

09:50 Hrs

Train arrives at Agra Cantt railway station, Agra. Our company’s representative will receive you from the railway platform itself on arrival and your Agra Sightseeing tour starts. You are going to visit today the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

10:00 Hrs - Agra Sightseeing



Taj Mahal Tour

Grieving Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in 16th Century in the memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal, who died in childbirth at the age of 39 years. The mausoleum got its name from her, hence called the Taj Mahal. It is a unique man-made creature listed as one of the wonders of the world, made of white marble. At the time of construction, the marble had been imported from the place called Makarana near Jodhpur in Rajasthan by using animal carts. According to legends, it took 20,000 labors & artisans to complete the construction of the Taj Mahal in 22 years. Their physical endeavor made it possible. Exceptional engineering work and intricate carving on the marble stone at Taj draw the attention of millions of tourists from all across the globe. Taj Mahal is the UNESCO world heritage site. The Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.

11:30 Hrs



Agra Fort Tour

After the visit to Taj, We go to see the Red Fort in Agra located nearby on the bank of river Yamuna. As it sounds, it is made of red sandstone, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 15th Century. Some portion of the fort is occupied by the Indian Army, with no public access to this part of the fort. It is again a fine example of Mughal architecture and craftsmanship dating back to the 15th Century. The emperor Shah Jahan who built Taj was incarcerated by his son Aurangzeb in Agra Fort. The Shaken and ill-conditioned old Shah Jahan spent the last eight years of his life in Agra Fort. According to legends, He used to look at Taj from the window of his room at Red Fort. It is a magnificent view of the Taj Mahal from Agra Fort across the river Yamuna.

13:00 Hrs

After the sightseeing tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, you will be taken to the five star hotel for Buffet Lunch.

14:30 Hrs



Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah

After lunch visit the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir’s chief minister and father - in - law, often called the ‘Baby Taj’ because its design foreshadows the Taj Mahal. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Baby Tāj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Tāj Mahal. It comprises numerous outbuildings and gardens. The tomb, built between 1622 and 1628 represents a transition between the first phases of monumental Mughal architecture primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations. The mausoleum was commissioned by Nūr Jahān, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirzā Ghiyās Beg, originally a Persian Amir in exile.

15:30 Hrs

Explore the city's culture by strolling down the markets/Bazars of Agra until train departs. You can spend some quality time hanging out through the restaurants with wide range of cuisines, marble shops, carpet shops and leather items shops.

17:00 Hrs

You will be dropped at Agra Cantt railway station to board Gatimaan Express train to Delhi.

17:50 Hrs

Gatimaan Express train departs from Agra. Tea & Snacks will be served in the train.

19:30 Hrs

Train arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway station, Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from railway station and transferred to your hotel in Delhi.

Cost for the Above Programme US $ 90 PER PERSON (Minimum 02 Person Required) COST FOR 01 PERSON : US $ 140

Cost Includes :

Train tickets for Delhi-Agra-Delhi in air-conditioned chair car

All transfers and sightseeing by exclusive air-conditioned cars

Professional government approved English speaking guide

Breakfast & Evening Snacks in the train and buffet lunch in 5 Star hotel in Agra,

All taxes , parking etc

Cost does not include :

Entrances to monuments,camera fee etc.

Visit of Fatehpur Sikri





If you wish to include Fatehpur Sikri in a day trip to Agra,than click here on Same Day Agra Tour by Road





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