Day trip to city of Taj

A lot of people opt for a day trip to Agra while some go in for Agra overnight tour. Agra has several amazing places to see if you want to spend just a day here. Most people visit to see the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. But if you have more time on hand you can see other places such as Mehtab Bagh, the Tomb of Itimad-ud Daulah, and the forgotten city of Fatehpur Sikri.

Agra is only 4 hours from the capital and Yamuna Expressway offers very good connectivity. If traffic is not too much you can even reach in 3 hours 30 minutes. In an Overnight Agra trip, you get to spend a night in Agra. Book a taxi from Delhi and you will have a comfortable journey without any hassle. Do not hire unreliable tour operators as this can lead to safety issues. Avoid venturing out late at night or at isolated spots. Plan your Agra trip primarily in the winter months as summers are scorching in Northern India

Highlights of the Same Day Agra Tour by Car

Visit dream in marble, Taj Mahal.
Visit Agra Fort popularly referred to as the Red Fort of Agra. It is an outstanding monument spread over an area of 94 acres. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit another amazing monument Tomb of Itimad-up-Daulah also known as ‘Baby Taj’. It was built by Nurjahan, who was the mother of Mughal ruler Shahjahan.
Indulge in shopping at famous Agra Shopping areas like Subhash Bazaar, TDI Mall, and Kinari Bazaar.
Try some delicious Mughlai food.
Visit the famous Pachhi Petha Store for ‘Petha’

What to do on your overnight trip to Agra

Day 1- Leave for Agra

06:00 hours- To avoid traffic leave for Agra as early as possible. On reaching Agra check into a nice property of your choice. Rest for some time and then go ahead for the Taj Mahal sightseeing. You can hire a registered guide who will take you around. It took almost 22 years to make the Taj Mahal. Shahjahan built Taj as a symbol of his unrelenting love for his wife. Later on, proceed to visit Agra Fort which was built in the 16^th century. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It showcases the Islamic style of architecture. There are more places in Agra that you can visit like Mehtab Bagh, Tomb of Akbar, Anguri Bagh, and Taj Museum. Overnight stay is in the hotel.

Day 2: Leave for Delhi

Once you are done with breakfast, you must go visit the tomb of Itmad-ud- Daulah. This is the precursor to Taj. Shop for some artifacts and souvenirs at well-known markets in Agra. Sadar Bazar is the most popular shopping area. From leather products to shoes, handicrafts, petha, and garments you get a wide array of things here. Agra trip is a plunge into culture and history. If you are fond of them you can actually have a wonderful time here.

Later on, you can leave for Fatehpur Sikri which is also referred to as ‘Ghost City’. The city was deserted because of water paucity. Mughal king Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri to celebrate his win over Gujarat. The city is built completely out of red sandstone. It was once a sprawling city but now just ruins are left.

After a stopover at Fatehpur Sikri then you can leave for the capital and from there to your onward destination of choice. This is the conclusion of your Agra overnight tour.

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