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Wonders of the World- Jaipur - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Taj Mahal India(Agra)On this Taj Mahal India experience you will find a number of World Heritage Sites that all rank amongst the most amazing places on Earth; Bharatpur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, and, of course, the Taj Mahal, are incredible and it is really rare to find such amazing sites nestled so close together. During this unforgettable Taj Mahal India module, you’ll also visit hidden and mystical Galta. |
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Duration |
3 days, 2 nights Independent/Offered every day except Thursday (the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays) |
Accommodation |
Charming hotels. Comfort level 3/4 (accommodation in India). |
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Price |
From $279 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
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- 2 nights of accommodation in Agra - Breakfast daily - Private driver with a/c vehicle - Guided tour of Taj Mahal and Agra fort. |
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Transport |
Private car and minibus |
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- International flights - Local entrance fees to attractions - Tipping - All other meals/drinks |
Day 1: Jaipur - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - AgraThis morning, you begin your Taj Mahal India journey by leaving Jaipur and head east towards Galta, a secluded mystical spot that will leave a lasting impression on you. The Monkey Temple here is a pilgrimage site that attracts flocks of brightly-robed devotees every day. The stream that trickles out of the rocks here is reputed to be water from the holy River Ganges, although this is geographically impossible. People bathe and sing on the steps (ghats) that lead down into the pools. Their voices echo through the rocky gorge, which opens into a wider valley dotted with temples that have been overrun with monkeys.After Galta your Taj Mahal India road continues as your driver will take you on another three hours before arriving in Bharatpur. This is a fascinating waterworld, criss-crossed by all sorts of levees. Maharajas of the historic Singh family used this region as their hunting grounds, and the scenery is breathtaking.
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There are hundreds of rare birds in the Bharatpur wetlands, such as the rare Siberian crane. Currently, there are several tigers here, originally from Ranthambore National Park, A few kilometres further on the Taj Mahal India path, you’ll come to stunning Fatehpur Sikri. The great ruler Akbar set up his capital here, and built a grand city, but after only 40 years the water supply became too difficult to maintain in this dry area, so all of the inhabitants packed up and moved on. They left behind a phenomenal collection of grand temples and palaces, with the ruins of old houses standing between them. Now it is an atmospheric ghost city, full of green parrots and monkeys. After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, you’ll drive on to Agra, the final destination of this Taj Mahal India journey, where you’ll arrive at your hotel near to the centre of Agra and close to the Taj Mahal. The hotel will be comfortable, with a restaurant and other creature comforts that you might need. |
Day 2: Agra - Taj MahalAfter breakfast, you’ll continue your Tak Mahal India experience and set off to visit another two memorable sites starting with the Taj Mahal itself...a highlight of any trip to India. Standing serenely in the first light of the morning, we are sure that this stunning building will surpass all your expectations. The Taj Mahal India is one of the few buildings in the world that has the ability to move people. It was built by Shah Jahan as a token of his love for his deceased wife, and is undoubtedly the most romantic burial site in the world. After visiting the Taj Mahal, you’ll head for Agra Fort. This huge but restrained structure seems to be immersed in a dreamy atmosphere when it’s bathed in the golden light of late afternoon, which slants through the pillars and galleries. From its majestic walls and through its arches, you can see the Taj Mahal India, just as Shah Jahan would have done centuries ago, when he was imprisoned here by his son. |
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Day 3: AgraOn Day 3 your Taj Mahal India experience comes to an end after breakfast. From Agra you could continue on to Varanasi with either an overnight train or our Varanasi travel module which passes through Orcha and Khajuraho. |
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