Today after the break, head on for full day sightseeing of Agra tour, including the visit to Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Itmad-Ud-Daulah and Sikandra
Agra fort built by Akbar, the great Mughal Emperor in 1565 A.D. later additions Jahangir his son and Shah Jehan his grandson Shah Jehan. The fort is crescent-shaped, flattened on the east with a long, nearly straight wall facing the river. It has a total perimeter of 2.4 km and is ringed by double castellated ramparts of red sandstone punctuated at regular intervals by bastions. A 9mt. wide and 10mt. the deep moat surrounds the outer wall. There is a number of the exquisite building like Moti Masjid a white marvel mosque akin to a perfect pearl, Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khaas, Jahangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal, Shish Mahal and Musamman or Samman Burj where Shahjehan was held captive in 1666 A.D.
Taj Mahal, completed in 1653 A.D. built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan as the final resting place for his Queen, Mumtaz. It is India’s most fascinating and beautiful monument, perfectly symmetrical monuments took 22 years (1630-1652) and 20,000 workers, Masons and Jewelers to build. Set amidst landscaped gardens Taj Mahal on the bank of the Yamuna River. It can be observed like a Mirage from the Agra Fort from where Emperor Shah Jehan stared at it, for the last eight years his life as a prisoner of his son Aurangzeb.
Sikandra- the mausoleum of emperor Akbar represent his philosophy 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. Itmad-Ud-Daulah is the tomb of MirzaGhyas Beg, a Persian who had obtained service in Akbar Court. The Marvel tomb was built by Emperor Jehangir’s Queen, Noorjahan, for her father MirzaGhyas Beg during 1622-1628 A.D
After full day sightseeing of Agra tour, you will be transferred to Agra Cant Railway station to catch the overnight train for Jhansi, departing Agra at 2200hrs.
Overnight at Hotel
Meals: Breakfast.