Taj Mahal Same Day Tour by Express Train

Overview

If time is a constraint you must opt for same- day Taj Mahal Tour by train as this gives you a wonderful opportunity to explore the ever so vibrant and beautiful city of Agra all in a matter of a single day. Train travel is not just convenient but also fast. Visit the key tourist sites of Agra such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Tomb of Itimad-ud Daulah and indulge in some shopping in case the time permits. What is best about this trip is that you are back to your home at night.

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    06:00 hours- Arrival in Delhi

    The tour representative will come to pick you up from your selected hotel in capital or any other specified location. From here you will be transferred to the Nizamuddin railway station so that you can catch Shatabdi Express train for Agra. It roughly takes 2 hrs to reach Agra by train.

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    08:00 hours: Reach Agra

    You can have your breakfast on board so that you do not waste any time in eating once you reach Agra. The train stops at the Agra Cantt Railway Station. The tour representative will be here to pick you up and from here you can directly go to see the Taj.

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    9:00 hours- Visit Taj Mahal

    Your Same Day Agra Tour by Train will begin with sightseeing the monument of love –Taj Mahal. It was built by Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife who died while giving birth to his child. Take the tickets from the Western or Eastern Gate and proceed to spend some time exploring this amazingly beautiful piece of architecture

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    10:30 hours- Visit Agra Fort and indulge in some shopping

    Once you are done with exploring Taj Mahal you must visit Agra Fort which is a brilliant monument built completely in red sandstone. It was the residence of Mughal rulers for quite a very long time. There is an entry fee of INR 40 for Indian nationals and INR 550 for foreign tourists. If you have time you can indulge in some shopping at Sadar Bazaar. Make sure you do not go on Tuesdays as the bazaar is closed.

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    13.00 Hours- Lunch Break

    Once you are done with shopping head to a good restaurant for a wonderful Mughlai lunch. You can also try places such as Pinch of Spice, Ram Babu Paratha Bhandar, or Mama Chicken Mama Franky as you will get delectable food here.

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    15:00 Hours- Visit Baby Taj

    Once you are done with lunch you must visit Tomb of Itimad-ud Daulah also known as "Baby Taj" or Jewel Box. It is like a miniature Taj and looks equally beautiful. Baby Taj is tomb of Mizra Ghiyas Beg.

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    17:50 Hours-Leave for the railway station

    Now head back towards the railway station so that you are on time to catch Gatimaan Express which takes you back to Delhi. The train journey is 1 hour 40 minutes...

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    19:30 Hours: Reach Delhi

    Once you reach Delhi the tour representative will be there to pick you up Hazrat Nizamuddin station and drop you wherever you want in the capital.

Departure Delhi Airport
Includes
  • Lunch in a multi-cuisine restaurant.
  • Sightseeing by private AC car
  • Private uniformed driver
  • All parking fees, tolls and taxes
  • Private live tour guide
Excludes
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Entry fees of Monuments