A trip to one of the Seven Wonders of the World ‘Taj Mahal’ is sure to be one the bucket list of every travel enthusiast around the world. Located in the city of Agra, this beautiful mausoleum attracts millions of tourists every year from all over the world. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 16th century of great Mughal Era. He commissioned this monument in 1931 to be built as a memorial for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
It is also known as the symbol of love that is why it is very popular among couples. If you are also someone who is planning a trip to this great mausoleum along with your loved ones than the Delhi Agra Day trip package is the ideal pick for you.
With the help of the same day Agra tour, you get to travel to some of the exquisite destinations of the city of Agra along with Taj Mahal. Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire that is the reason why it is filled with a lot of beautiful monuments. All of these monuments demonstrate the beauty of ancient Mughal architecture.
In your Delhi Agra day trip tour package, you will get to visit several different monuments besides the Taj Mahal. Here is the list of monuments that are usually included in the same day tours to the city of Agra:
Agra Fort:
Located at the banks of Yamuna river around 2.5Km away from the Taj Mahal. Agra Fort is a Gigantic monument made from Red Sandstone. This monument was built by the most potent Mughal Ruler Akbar for housing his army, but later it was beatified and enlarged to be used as a prison for Shah Jahan. This Fort is considered to be one of the UNESCO world heritage sites; it is filled with several beautiful flower beds and mosques. You can also see a clear view of the backside of the Taj Mahal from the terrace of this Monument.
Fatehpur Sikri:
This one is Another UNESCO world heritage site in our list; before Agra, this small town was the capital of the Mughal Empire. But it was abandoned due to lack of water. Being the capital of great Mughal Empire, this ghost town boasts of some uniquely designed buildings that showcase a long forgotten architecture style.
Both of these destinations are a must visit if you are traveling to the city of Agra. After visiting these three destinations,s your single day trip will end, but there are several other destinations in Agra that you can explore, so it is always a good idea to extend the date of your trip. If you have enough time, you can also opt for the Delhi Agra Same Day Tour. All of these tour options are sure to bring you some memorable experience that you are going to cherish for your lifetime.
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