Uttar Pradesh

Romance & Special Occasions

Begin your full day tour discovering the famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with a pick up from your requested location in Agra city, to be transferred to the sights. Skip the long lines to one of the world’s most iconic and romantic buildings, and discover the marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal in Agra at your own pace. Visit the historic Agra Fort and explore the inside of the walled city.  Discover a jewel of Islamic and Indian art and architecture, built in 1652. Walk by the reflecting pool and fountains, and see the pure marble monument and intricate decorations of Persian calligraphy and interior precious stones up close. Experience the serenity of the monument where the Queen rests in peace with her King for all eternity. Take breathtaking photographs to last a lifetime as you wander around the grounds of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, and step back in time as you learn about the history behind the iconic mausoleum and monument. Be transferred back to your hotel in Agra after the tour ends.

Start the day with a pickup from your hotel at 5:30 AM by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Along with your driver and guide for the day, depart for India's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal. Discover the mausoleum that was built in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife and took 22 years to complete. Explore one of the New7Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. Enjoy the most alluring view of the Taj Mahal in the relative quiet of early morning when it is shrouded in mist and bathed with a soft morning glow. As the sun continues to rise, witness the magical effects caused by the reflections and the color changes from soft grey and yellow to pearly cream and dazzling white.   After experiencing the Taj Mahal sunrise, you will be taken back to your hotel or your desired place for breakfast. Afterwards, start your tour again by visiting the nearby Agra Fort, another majestic creation by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great. Next, drive to the Tomb of Etmaduddaula, a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra often described as a "jewel box" and regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. If you wish to take a break for lunch, your guide will happily suggest somewhere for you to eat, or you can proceed to the next point of interest. The last stop is Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden) where you can take in an incredible romantic view of the Taj Mahal at sunset. The garden was built on the banks of Yamuna River as an integral part of the Taj complex and is perfectly aligned with the gardens of the Taj Mahal. You can actually sit in peace and admire the beauty of the monument before the end of the tour when you’ll be dropped off back at your hotel or any desired place in Agra city.

The day begins with early morning pickup at 5am from your hotel in Bangalore and heads to the airport for your flight to New Delhi which takes off at 7am. Enjoy a tasty breakfast on the flight and look out the window to admire views of the world below. Arrive in New Delhi where your driver is waiting to pick you up, then travel along the Speed Expressway directly to Agra. Meet your friendly guide in Agra and stop by a local restaurant for a hearty lunch to set you up for a day of exploring. After lunch, drive to India’s most famous and iconic landmark, the beautiful Taj Mahal. Upon arrival, immediately feel immersed in the peaceful atmosphere that emanates from the building. As you follow your guide around the Taj Mahal and learn about this UNESCO World Heritage Listed site, admire the building’s impeccable architecture, of which every corner, wall, and detail is beyond imagination. After an unforgettable tour of the Taj Mahal, hop in the car for the drive back to Delhi Airport. Board your flight to Bangalore at around 10pm and enjoy dinner on the plane. Upon arrival in Bangalore, your driver will be waiting in the arrivals lounge to drop you back to your hotel after a busy but worthwhile day.

See how the light of the sun transforms the Taj Mahal on this full-day tour. After getting picked up from your hotel in Agra just before sunrise, travel to the Taj Mahal and walk straight past the long lines with your skip-the-line entrance ticket. Then, witness the sunrise over the outline of the majestic building. Enjoy a stroll through the gardens and learn all about the history, culture, and architecture of the monument. While you wait for the sun to set, enjoy a Zardozi and Panchikari craft tour in order to understand the pattern used in the Taj Mahal and how the inlay work has been done. Discover the ancient craft of Zardozi, which is used across the world in everything from wedding dresses to wall art. Stop for a traditional Indian buffet lunch in order to refuel before heading back to the Taj Mahal. Once back at the monument, enjoy the unique opportunity to soak up the romantic atmosphere at the other side of the river. This is the view that gives the Taj Mahal the nickname of "The Monument of Love".  On the way back to your hotel, drive past the Famous Red Fort of Agra and take a break to see the room from which Shahjahan, the Emperor who built the Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife, watched its construction.