Delhi to Agra, Vrindavan & Mathura, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
This tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Delhi in a private AC vehicle. After check in at hotel in Agra meet your guide and visit Taj Mahal, learn about the love story behind the 17th century white marble mausoleum. After that, you’ll walk the huge expanse of Agra Fort and learn about the engineering behind this longstanding structure. On the way back visit Mathura & Vrindavan the birth place of Lord Shri Krishna, regarded one of the seven holy cities and most sacred place for the Hindus. Tour will conclude with drop off to your hotel or airport in Delhi.
Description & Instructions When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
This tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Delhi in a private AC vehicle. After check in at hotel in Agra meet your guide and visit Taj Mahal, learn about the love story behind the 17th century white marble mausoleum. After that, you’ll walk the huge expanse of Agra Fort and learn about the engineering behind this longstanding structure. On the way back visit Mathura & Vrindavan the birth place of Lord Shri Krishna, regarded one of the seven holy cities and most sacred place for the Hindus. Tour will conclude with drop off to your hotel or airport in Delhi.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi – Agra (210kms/ 4hrs approx)
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Pick up from your hotel in Delhi and drive to Agra check in at hotel.
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Later city tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna river commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb a Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Agra – Mathura – Vrindavan – Delhi (210kms/ 4hrs approx)
Pass By: Mathura, Mathura, Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel drive to Delhi via visiting Mathura and Vrindavan.
Stop At: Mathura, Mathura, Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh
Mathura is a sacred city, deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th-century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna is said to have spent his childhood in Vrindavan. It’s home to temples, many dedicated to Krishna and his lover, the deity Radha. At Banke Bihari Temple, the curtain in front of Krishna’s statue is opened and closed every few minutes. At Radha Raman Temple, a gold plate beside Krishna signifies Radha. Prem Mandir is a huge white marble temple.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Continue drive to Delhi and drop off to your hotel or airport.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 2 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
