Understanding Taj Mahal Tour By Car

By Author: Vipin Aggarwal
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The tour to Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the most sought after tours among India and foreign tourists. The strategically located city in the plush alluvial plains between great Ganga and Yamuna rivers makes it one of the most vibrant religious and commercial centres from last 3000 years! In recent times, Agra has turned out to be the most visited destination in Asia. One of the major reasons behind this is its status as one of the first Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal, also known as the monument of love sits by the banks of River Yamuna in Mughal’s former capital.

The beautiful Agra fort looks at Taj. An city nearby has been ruined by Akbar and is known as the Ghost town. This was proved unlucky for Akbar the Great Mughal King. The one day Taj Mahal Tour by Car starts from Delhi which is just 200 Kms away from Agra. This is also the place where the great monument of love is situated. The drive takes about 4 hours in all. Hence, if you leave Delhi early morning by 6 am, you will reach Agra by 10 am. You will have ample time ...
... to visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikari (the Ghost Town).

The guides will explain you about the history and Architechture of various monuments and lives of the interesting people who built them. You may relish special lunch and delicacies served at renowned restaurants in Agra. After sightseeing, you can drive back to Delhi. The Taj Mahal tour by car agencies will pick you up from hotel and drop you back too. On way back to Delhi, you can visit the City of Lord Krishna Mathura and Vrindavan.

The Taj Mahal tour by car offers you the opportunity to visit the following monuments:

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is one of the world-renowned monuments. It is dedicated to love, “wonder of the world” and beautifully crafted with white marble. The world famous structure is actually a mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was originally, built under Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife in the year 1630 to enshrine her mortal remains. The monument is the finest example of Mughal architecture.

Agra Fort

This is a Unesco World Heritage site built next to the Yamuna River located in Agra. It is stretches about 2.5 kms. Also referred to as Lal Qila, Akbar chose this city on the bank of River Yamuna as his capital. It took 8 years and huge amount of money to complete its construction. Agra Fort in Agra includes many beautiful mosques such as Sheesh Mahal, Nagina Masjid, Khas Mahal, Meena Masjid, and Meena Bazar.

Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri is about 37 kms from Agra. It takes almost 1 hour drive to the city. It was built between 1571– 1585. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor at its height.