Arrival – Delhi to Agra (204 kms)
As soon as you reach your destination at Delhi, Mir Tours will royally usher you to check-in at the hotel, drive you around for a sight-seeing of sorts and make sure your holiday turns out to be a memorable experience.
TAJ MAHAL - Make your afternoon truly worthwhile with a visit to Agra, the city of architectural wonder. Agra was ruled by the legendary Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan who built the Taj Mahal on the banks of the river Yamuna as an epitome of undying love for his beloved wife Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Renowned and revered as the symbol of eternal love, the Taj Mahal attracts thousands of tourists from across the globe. Touch the marbled walls of the mausoleum, admire your reflection in the Yamuna River and pay homage to this monumental delight etched in divine love.
AGRA FORT - Your next stop is at Agra Fort that encompasses over 500 buildings built at strategic points of the Mughal Empire. You can enter the Fort only from the Amar Singh Gate. Take a look around the Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience) and Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Public Audience) built by Shah Jahan
TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULLAH - Witness yet another monumental delight built by Queen Noor Jehan, the wife of Mughal Emperor Jehangir, in memory of her father Mirza Shiyath Beg
Round off your sight-seeing tour around Agra and return for a good night’s sleep at the hotel
Day 02 – Agra to Delhi (204 kms)
Munch on an energy-packed breakfast and drive over to Delhi, the second largest metropolis in India as well as a major cultural, political and commercial centre. The beauty of Delhi lies in its in cultural diversity, medieval monuments and archaeological remains. Check-in at the hotel to refresh your senses reserving the rest of the day for sight-seeing.
RAJ GHAT – Don’t miss the Raj Ghat, one of the most frequented ghats in Delhi wherein lies the mortal remains of the “Father of the Nation” Mahatma Gandhi after his assassination in 1948. The cremation ground of Jawaharlal Nehru, “Shanti Van” lies to the north of the Raj Ghat
JUMA MASJID & RED FORT– You will be taken aback by the grandeur of Juma Masjid one of the largest mosques in India and the magnanimous Red Fort built in red sandstone. Attend the Light & Sound show organized by Delhi Tourism to learn about the history of Delhi. Also whiff past the President House, Parliament House and Government Secretariat buildings.
INDIA GATE – It is quite a sight to stand beside this 42 meter high stone arch of triumph that bears the names of 85,000 Indian Army soldiers who gave up their lives for their country during World War I, North-West frontiers operations and the 1919 Afghan Fiasco
QUTUB MINAR & BIRLA MANDIR - Be awestruck by the highest stone tower and finest Islamic structures ever built, the one and only Qutub Minar. Raised by Qutubuddin in 1199, this victory tower is a recognized landmark in Delhi. It is also worthwhile to visit the Birla Mandir otherwise known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Round off your sight-seeing tour around Delhi and return for a good night’s sleep at the hotel
Day 03 – Delhi
After a thrilling trip around Delhi and Agra, you will find excuses to extend your holiday. Take a vow to return again as we drive you to the nearest Airport / Railway station for your journey homewards
Check-in & Check-out time at all hotels is 12 noon