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DELHI-AGRA (2 NIGHTS/ 3 DAYS)
DELHI - AGRA
TRIP (2 NIGHTS/ 3 DAYS)
 DAY 01,
ARRIVED AT DELHI
Red Fort
Built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1638 the Red Fort is one of
the most marvelous structures of Mughal architecture. The colossal is
extended up to 2 kms. The Fort houses the Diwan-i-Am or the Hall of
Public Audiences, where the Emperor use to sit on a marbled throne,
the Diwan-i-Khas is the hall of Private Audiences, where the Emperor
held personal meeting. The entry to this splendid fort is from the
Lahori Gate that leads to one of the oldest markets of old Delhi known
as Chandni Chok.
Sound and light shows depicting the particular phases of history are
held here. The shows are in Hindi and English with tickets costing Rs.
20, available at the Fort.
India Gate
Located at the center of New Delhi is a 42m high India Gate, an
"Arc-de-Triumph". It is known as an all India war memorial solemnizing
the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the
British Army during the First World War. His Highness, the Duke of
Connaught, laid the foundation stone of the structure designed by
Edwin Lutyens in 1921. Encompassing the elegant structure are the
grand lush green lawns that are very popular as a picnic spot convoy
by exquisite fountains.
Humayun Tomb
Amidst the splendid garden lies the majestic Humayun's tomb. It is
situated on the Mathura road. The huge square garden was divided
initially into four large squares separated by causeways and artery.
Each square again was sub divided into smaller squares by pathways
representing a typical style of Mughal garden. The elevated mausoleum
of Humayun is located in the center of the enclosure and could be
viewed through series of cells with arched opening.
Timings : Opened till 10 p.m. on all days of the week.
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatories lies in the center of
Delhi near Connaught Palace. This unique structure was raised by
Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in the year 1724. Jantar Mantar is not
only a timekeeper of heavenly bodies, it also foretells about the
technological advancements during the Rajput era. The Jantar Mantar of
Delhi is only one of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh
II, the other four being located at Jaipur, Varanasi, Ujjain and
Mathura.
Timing : Daily 9.00am - 7.00pm.
Qutub Minar
Qutab Minar a multi 5 storied tower situated 15 kms south of Connaught
Place, Delhi, in Mehrauli. Marked as the tallest stone tower in India,
it is raised up to a height of 72.5m and it took two decades to
complete this monument. It is a red sandstone tower overlaid with
exquisite and impressive carving and is marked with sonnet from the
holy Quran. Visitors can go up to the first floor of the tower by
taking a ticket.
Timings : Sunrise- Sunset
 Purana Qila/Old Fort
Old Fort perched on the site where once the ancient city of
Indraprashtha is believed to have dwelled. Out of the three entrances
that Purana Qila had, only one remains open till date - the Bara
Darwaza. The fort comprises of an imperial mosque - Qila Kuhna Masjid,
which was built by Sher Shah in 1541. This red sandstone and marble
structure is girdled by a garden and the high walls on three sides
while the river Yamuna flowed past the fourth side.
Sound and Light show at Purana Quila : many episodes from the glorious
past are depicted in the 62 minutes light and sound show.
Timings : Nov. to Jan 6.00 - 7.00 PM 7.30 - 8.30 PM, May to Aug 7.30 -
8.30 PM 9.00 - 10.00 PM
Rashtrapati Bhavan/ Parliament House.
The magnificent building built on an area of 330 acres comprises of a
private garden known as famous Mugal garden. It is designed by the
illustrious Lutyens, as the official residence of the Viceroy of India
during British reign and is now the official residence of the First
Citizen of India - its President. Rashtrapati Bhawan was completed in
1929 at a cost of 12,53,000. The palace has 340 rooms.
DAY 02, DELHI - AGRA (HALF DAY SITE SEEING) BY CAR
AGRA SITE SEEING
TAJ MAHAL
Completed in 1653 A.D., The Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan as the final resting place for his favourite Queen, Mumtaz.
Finished in by Marvel, it is perhaps India most fascinating and
beautiful monument. This perfectly symmetrical monuments took 22 years
(1630-1652) of hard labour and 20,000 workers, Masons and Jewellers to
built and is set amidst landscaped gardens. Built by the Persian
architect, Ustad Isa, The Taj Mahal the bank of the Yamuna river.
It
can be observed like a Mirage from the Agra Fort from where Emperor
Shah Jahan stared at it, for the last eight years his life as a
prisoner of his son Aurangzeb. It is a masterpiece of symmetry,
Seeming to be floating in the air from a distance, and each revealed
as an illusion experienced as one enters through the main gate. The
verses of Holy Koran as inscribed on it and at the top of gate 22
small domes, signifying the number of years the monument took to
built. The Taj Mahal has been built on a Marvel Plateform that stands
above a standstone one. The most elegant dome of the Taj, with
diameter of 60 feets, rises 80 feets, over the building and directly
under the dome is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan's tomb has been
irected next to her's by his son Aurangzeb. Fantastic Inley works
using semi-precious stones decorate and interiors.
Open Time : 6 A.M. to 7.30 P.M. (Friday is closed)
 AGRA FORT
The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the
Agra Fort in 1565 A.D., although additions were made till the time of
his grandson Shah Jahan. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hight
an inner pardise. The fort is crescent shaped, flattended on the east
with a long, nearly straight wall facing the river. It has a total
perimeter of 2.4 k.m., and is ringed by double castellated ramparts of
red sandstone punctuated at regular intervals by bastions. A 9 mt.
wide and 10 mt. deep moat surround the outer wall.
There are number of exquisite building like the Moti Masjid-a white
marvel mosque akin to a perfect pearl, Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khaas,
Jehangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal, Shish Mahal and Musamman or Samman
Burj-where Shahjahan was held captive in 1666 A.D.
Open Time : Sunrise to Sunset.
DAY 03 HALF DAY SITE SEEING AGRA - DELHI BY CAR
SIKANDRA
The mausolumn of emperor Akbar represent his philosphy and secular
outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a
superlative region. Completed in 1613 A.D. by his son Jahangir, it is
one of the well preserved monuments. This is the last resting place of
the Mughal Empror Akbar.
Open Time : Sunrise to Sunset
ITMAD-UD-DAULAH
Itmad-ud-Daulah is the tomb of Mirza Ghyas Beg, a persian who had
obtained service in Akbar Court. The Marvel tomb was made by Emperor
Jehangir's Queen, Noorjahan, for his father Mirza Ghyas Beg during
1622-1628 A.D..
The Craftmanship at Itmad-ud-Daulah foreshadows that of the Taj Mahal.
It was here that. "Pietra Dura"-the inlay work on marble-so
characteristic of the Taj-was first used.
Open Time : Sun rise to Sunset.
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