Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Jaipur

Itinerary
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Pass By: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, Jaipur 302002 India

Your day will begin with a 6am pickup from Hotel / Airport or Anywhere in Jaipur. You'll enjoy a 4-hour scenic drive to Agra.


Stop At: Taj Mahal, Agra 282001 India

Around 10am you'll continue sightseeing as you travel to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A trip to Agra would not be complete without a visit to this shimmering vision of domes and minarets. The world's best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. (The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday.)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India

At 2pm, you'll visit the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The maze of the courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sanskriti's Imperial Gems, A 11, Taj nagri, phase 2, Agra India

After visiting Agra Fort, enjoy some shopping in Agra which is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and soft-stone inlay work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are leather-ware, brass-ware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Tdi Mall, Taj Mahal Road, Agra 282001 India

After sightseeing in Agra, you'll be driven back to Jaipur and dropped off at your hotel, airport or anywhere in Jaipur city around 8pm.