Same day Delhi to Agra by luxury train tour (Shatabdi Express) saves time, lessen exertion and shows the breathtaking rural landscape of incredible India, the one day Tajmahal tour by train will include sightseeing of Agrafort, Fatehpur sikri & local market of Agra- known for its handicrafts products, the fascinating trip also includes breakfast and dinner onboard.
Pick up at 5:15
Our chaffuer will meet pick up you from hotel or airport in Delhi / Gurugram / Noida and transfer to New Delhi railway station to board Shatabdi Express – A super fast air conditioned chair car train. Your journey from Delhi to Agra will be an exotic India experience as you will be watching fascinating country side. The Shatabdi express takes merely 2 hrs to traverse the distance of 200 km hence you have sufficient time for sightseeing of various monuments of Agra ‘ on same day Tajmahal tour’.
06:15 hrs Shatabdi train departs from New Delhi railway station to Agra
Agra is a city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh some 200 k.m far of indian capital city of Delhi, Agra has 3 UNESCO World heritage site – Taj mahal and Agra fort in the city and Fatehpur Sikri 40 km far. There are also many other buildings and tombs from Agra’s days of glory as the capital of Mughal empire, the sites are some one of the wonders of the world and no trip to India is complete without at least one visit to the Taj, onboard delicious breakfast will be served in the train.
(08:10 Hrs) Meet Agra tour guide on Arrival
The 200 kms distance between Delhi and Agra is traversed in 2 hrs at 8:10 A.M arrive at Agra railway station where you will be received by our tour guide and driver, both of them will accompany you throughout your one day Agra tour, now you will be taken to the Taj Mahal.
The highly cherished monument to visit the magnificent Taj Mahal has come, you are at the gateway of the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World heritage site and one of the seven wonders of the world. Our knowledgeable, professional and friendly guide will now take the full charge and explain various aspects of Taj Mahal, the most extravagant expression of love ever created. Taj Mahal is expression of love of Shahjahan for Mumtaj mahal and result of 22 years long toil of 20,000 articians.
(11:00 hrs) Proceed to visit Agra fort
Agra is the city of two UNESCO World heritage sites Taj Mahal and Agra fort. Agra fort was initially built with bricks by Rajput rulers, when Sikandar lodi shifted his capital from Delhi to Agra the Agra fort was further strengthened. Later on Agra became capital of Mughal empire and naturally the strategically existing Agra fort became their bastion. Akbar built the Agra fort in 1565, turning it into a fortress of Red sand stone. The Agra fort stands on the bank of the river Yamuna. Present day Agra fort is the result of contribution made by Akbar, Jahangir and Shahjahan. The one day Taj Mahal tour with guide will enlighten you with lots many facts and stories of the Agra fort.
(13:00 Hrs) Lunch break
Now its time for lunch after the amazing sightseeing of Taj Mahal and Agra fort, you will be taken for lunch in one of the best restaurant where you get fresh and hygenic food.
(14:30 Hrs) Proceed to FatehpurSikri
Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri – A perfectly preserved Red sand stone ‘Ghost town’ which was the estranged capital of Mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when it’s water supply failed, the places to see in Fatehpur Sikri are numerous from Buland darwaza the main entrance to the city and to the tomb of Sheikh Salim chishti, there are numerous noteworthy palaces. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the historic monuments which is timeless and has rightly earned the status of a world heritage site.
(18:00 Hrs) Explore local market
After visiting Fatehpur Sikri return to Agra and enjoy the free time to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts. Agra is famous for its marble inlay work, leather goods and carpets, semi precious and precious jewellery in ornate of Mughal style is also available. You can explore handicraft market in evening during the last leg of excursion to Agra, take advantage of this excursion to Agra and discover the local crafts as well as the art of pruning marble. You can explore local market of Agra famous for intricately carved marble products, handicraft articles, rugs, carpets and jewellery, visit a marble factory to see the beautiful inlay of semi precious stones into the marble.
(20:00 Hrs) Transfer to Agra railway station
After completing the sightseeing of Agra, you will be taken to Agra railway station board Delhi Shatabdi express train . The train departs from Agra at 21:15 hrs, Dinner will be served onboard.
(23:50 Hrs) Departure to New Delhi Airport / Hotel
You will be received by our chauffeur at New Delhi railway station in Delhi and transferred to the hotel or Airport with the memorable moment of same day Delhi to Agra by luxury train
The cost of Agra tour by Shatabdi train from Delhi is $36 per person with Travelloy India. Travelloy India, which is a reputed and reliable tour company always provides best service to their clients with lowest price guaranty.
Breakfast and dinner will be served in Delhi to Agra by luxury train
October to March is the best time to visit Agra is between autumn and winter as by this time the heat has ebbed and the weather is pleasant and perfect for sightseeing. Spend an afternoon at the Taj complex ambling through the grounds and enjoying the beauty of this magnificent monument.
Yes, it is worth while to do Delhi to Agra by luxury train.
It is famous for its Mughal architecture and for being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal – a monument of incredible elegance and architectural perfection.
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