Agra Day Tour from Delhi

Agra Day Tour

Agra has emerged as a potential tourist destination over the years because of the existence of the world famous Taj Mahal. As the time progressed, it has been discovered that the one can visit Taj Mahal in Agra from Delhi in a day trip. Agra day excursion can be done either by Shatabdi train or by road via Yammuna Expressway from Delhi. Both options are equally recommended. Less time consumption in travel and leaving more time for sightseeing in Agra attracts many day trippers.

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Agra is a city located in the state of Uttarpradesh and at a distance of 200 km south of Delhi. It is home to three UNESCO world heritage sites namely the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. All three are worth seeing mughal monuments. Tourist comes in large number to see the Mughal architecture in various Mughal monuments. Sikandara is also must see place where Mughal emperor Akbar is buried. It is also a mausoleum just like Taj Mahal. One can easily cover all the prime attractions of Agra before the dark leaving enough time to get back to Delhi by train or Car.

Taj Mahal is on top of every traveler’s priority whosoever comes here in Agra. It was built by Mughal Emperor ShahJahan in 16th century. 20,000 workers deployed by the emperor to finish the construction of this wonder, it took 22 years to complete the structure. It is made of white marble imported from the place called Makrana near Jodhpur in Rajasthan. Emperor Shahjahan built Taj in the memory of his wife late Mumtaj Mahal who died at the age of 39 years while delivering her 14th child. Architecture of Taj is unprecedented.

During Agra day tour, one can also visit the Red Fort of Agra. Some part of the fort is under Indian Army now days but still worth watching the rest. Emepror Shahjahan was made home arrest by his own son Aurangjeb in the fort. Shahjahan spent last eight years of his life in the fort looking at Taj Mahal through the window opens at Taj across the river Yamuna. It still offers a magnificent view.

Travelers never miss out Fatehpur Sikri whenever they come in Agra. It is 40 km away from the Agra city, made of red sand stone. It is also called as The Ghost City. It was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 15th century; it took 15 years to complete. Emperor had to leave the fort after its completion due to droughts in the area. It is also believed that it was abandoned due to proximity to the Rajput province. Agra day tour from Delhi offers more than written above.