Day 10:
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Morning, drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri (221 kms/6
hrs.) the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by
Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century.
Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway
in the world.Continue your drive to Agra and upon arrival check-in at
hotel.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11:
Full day sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal, Agra
Fort, Itmad ud Daulah Tomb & Sikandra. Taj Mahal - the
mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse
of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj complex
comprises a
forecourt, a lofty entrance, and a charming formal Mughal garden with canals
and a central tank with a series of fountains, the tomb proper, and an
attached mosque on the west and its symmetrical counterpart on the east.
The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportions and rich pietra dura, with
minute details executed with great skill. The building, often styled "a dream in
marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build.Agra Fort
- lies on the bend of the River Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was
built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1565-73 in the finest architectural
style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.Itmad Ud
Daula Tomb - His daughter, the empress Nur Jahan, commissioned the tomb
in memory of her father. Lik other Mughal mausoleums, the tomb stands in
the center of a garden and is the first Mughal building constructed entirely of
marble. It is lavishly decorated with pietra dura inlay work. Because of the
medium of its construction and the use of inlay as the chief form of
decoration, it is often called the mini-Taj Mahal, and has been accurately
likened to a jewel box.Sikandra, here you will visit the impressive Mausoleum
of Emperor Akbar the Great Moghul, a four storied building, three stories
being red sandstone and the fourth of white marble. Evening magic show at
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