It is a fitted package for the visitors who are actually intending to visit the unique site Taj Mahal at dawn. The first thing that you would ever notice of the Taj Mahal is that the moment the first light of the dawn touches this monument, the building is orange in colour which is simply unforgettable.
Sunrise Tour of Agra Taj Mahal Itinerary
Early Morning: Journey from Delhi to Agra
Pick-up in Delhi: This tour starts at the earliest at 2:00-3:00 am from your hotel, residence, or a location of your choice in New Delhi. Travel smoothly in a private ac car throughout the Yamuna Expressway.
Arrival in Agra: Getting to Agra will take you nearly a whole day and although it is not ample time to do anything else, it should suffice in preparing to watch the sunrise at Taj Mahal.
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
1. Visit the Taj Mahal
The first place you get to visit is the Taj Mahal which is iconic monument around the world and it is registered in UNESCO World Heritage Site. I recommend coming in the morning just before the sun rises and with a view of the white marble mausoleum which is painted gold.
Taj Mahal is one on one unique Mughal architecture and was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his betrothed spouse Mumtaz Mahal. Following a rather free moving and meeting surrounding green Mughal gardens your guide will be telling you numerous of the interesting facts, which are somehow connected with the history and architectural characteristics of the place, and also the subtle symbolic of the aesthetics of the place. Again, if it is advisable to be at the monument in the morning just after sunrise, this is mainl because of the cool climate.
Morning: Breakfast and Exploration
Breakfast: You can visit Taj Mahal with prior booking and after that have a luxurious and sumptuous breakfast at any of Agra restaurant or hotel. You may get to enjoy real Indian foods or go for continental breakfast which will replenish your energy before proceeding in the tour.
2. Agra Fort
Following that visit the great historical marvellous Agra fort another world heritage site built according to the Mughal structure,. This is a gigantic red sand-stone fort, which was constructed by Akbar but was subsequently altered by successive rulers.
When you are strolling through its gates and courtyards, and even while going through the magnificent palaces, your guide will be most willing to tell you tales of the Mughal emperors of old. Do not tear out the areas inside the fort such as Diwan - i - Aam (Hall of Public Audience ) Diwan – i – Khas (Private Audience Hall) and the Musamman Burj were Shah Jahan spent his final days with a view of Taj Mahal.
Midday: Optional Visits
If time permits, you can add one of the following to your itinerary:
3. Baby Taj
The most famous and glamorous monument present in Agra is Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, lovingly called Baby Taj.
Also known as ‘Baby Taj’, this cenotaph of white marbles is a draft of Taj Mahal. Dedicated to her father, this noble tomb was constructed by Empress Nur Jahan and has fine floral inlay work, carved jali screens on its arches, and location beside the river.
4. Mehtab Bagh
It is situated on the bank of Yamuna River and is ideal for taking photographs and do some leisure. This is a beautiful garden which provides one with wonderful look at the Taj Mahal from bird’s eye view especially in the morning or Evening.
Lunch Break
Take lunch in one of the famous restaurants in Agra- get to taste the true Mughlai dishes on your Agra tour packages, including the famous biryani and ‘kebab’. Your guide will select appropriate choices depending on your interests.
Afternoon: Return to Delhi
After your tour, lunch and sightseeing, you will take your way back to Delhi using the Yamuna Expressway.
After that you will be dropped at the desired location in Delhi thus ending your Sunrise Tour of the Agra Taj Mahal with Gurvinder Tours.
