Itinerary of Same Day Agra Tour By Train (Gatimaan Express)

07:00 A.M - Pick-up from the hotel

The tour driver will pick you up on time and transfer you to the railway station of Hazrat Nizamuddin. The train leaves at 8:10 am and you will reach Agra Cantt at 9:50 am. It is mandatory to carry your e-ticket and any valid ID proof like passport, Aadhaar card etc. You will get breakfast served on board. The journey takes only 2 hours. The government approved tour guide will be received at the station and will accompany you for sightseeing of Taj Mahal.

10:00 A.M - Visit Taj Mahal

Start your train tour of Agra's Taj Mahal on the same day. It is one of the top monuments which is situated on the banks of river Yamuna. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The Taj Mahal's unique beauty and exquisite architecture have listed it among the "Seven Wonders of the World". The Taj Mahal is closed for public viewing on Friday, so take care before planning your Agra tour. The tour guide will complete the history of Taj Mahal with you, so it makes your trip more interesting..

12.00 P.M - Visit art and craft gallery

You get excellent marble artwork in Agra. People come to Agra to buy tablets, marble crockery, wall decorations, etc. Parchin art which is available in Agra involves complex labor and hard work. This art was at its peak in the Mughal period. If you want to see and buy antique art crafts then visit Agra Art & Craft Gallery.

02.00 P.M - Lunch Break

After a visit to the Agra Arts and Crafts Gallery you can have your lunch elsewhere. There are many good eating joints where you get authentic Mughlai food. Eat in a good place to ensure that the food is prepared using good quality ingredients.

03:30 P.M - Visit Agra Fort

After lunch you can visit Agra Fort. This red sandstone fort offers a panoramic view of Agra. This is a perfect place for traveling with family and relatives. There is a historical center inside the fortress where you can see numerous ancient tourist places. This city of Agra was the home of the Mughal rulers until their capital was moved to Delhi.

3:30 PM - Visit Mehtaab Bagh

Tourists visit Mehtab Bagh sunset point as it is a wonderful spot to click pictures. Reflection of Taj Mahal over Yamuna River is just outstanding. Mehtab Bagh is a charbagh complex which is located to the north of Taj. If you are still left with the time you can do some shopping in Agra local bazaars.

05:00 P.M - Leave for the railway station

Now you will go to the railway station in a prepaid taxi, so that you can arrive on time for your train. The train leaves at 5.50 pm. And you will be in Delhi till 7:30. It takes less than 2 hours to reach Delhi. Food will be provided to you on board. Once you are in Delhi, the tour driver will pick you up from the railway station and drop you off at the chosen place in Delhi. It marks the end of the Agra tour on the same day by train.

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