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Delhi to Agra: Taj Mahal at Sunrise — 12 Hours
See the Taj Mahal at dawn from Delhi, with Agra Fort and return same day — 300 km round trip
This single-day excursion departs Delhi in the pre-dawn hours and arrives in Agra in time for sunrise at the Taj Mahal. The ivory-white marble mausoleum, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632, sits on the right bank of the Yamuna River. After guided exploration of the monument, the itinerary includes a buffet breakfast at a hotel, a tour of Agra Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage site constructed in 1573), and optional visits to local handicraft and jewellery workshops before the return drive to Delhi. The full journey covers approximately 300 kilometers by expressway, with transfers and guiding included throughout.
Highlights
- Taj Mahal at sunrise — ivory marble mausoleum built 1632 on the Yamuna River bank
- Agra Fort — UNESCO World Heritage site and former Mughal imperial residence, constructed 1573
- Local handicraft and jewellery workshops in Agra (optional)
Day by day
1Delhi to Agra — Taj Mahal Sunrise and FortDelhi to Agra · Taj Mahal · Delhi NCR hotels · hotel · Agra Fort · local markets · Agra to Delhi
Pre-dawn pickup from Delhi NCR hotels. Three-hour expressway drive to Agra. Sunrise tour of Taj Mahal with guide, then Agra Fort. Breakfast included at hotel. Optional shopping at local markets. Return to Delhi by 3:00 PM (subject to traffic conditions).
Where you go
- 1Taj Mahal
- 2hotel
- 3Agra Fort