



by Namaste India Vacations
This 12-hour same-day tour begins with an early morning pickup from a hotel in New Delhi and a transfer to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. Passengers board the Gatimaan Express, India’s fastest train, for a 90-minute journey to Agra Cantt Railway Station. Upon arrival, a professional guide meets the group and leads the sightseeing tour. The first stop is the Taj Mahal, where visitors spend about two hours exploring the monument with skip-the-line entry included. Next, the tour continues to Agra Fort, also known as Badalgarh Fort, where guests spend around one hour visiting the palaces and gardens made of white marble and red sandstone. Afterward, the group enjoys a buffet lunch with sweets at the 5-star Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Agra. Following lunch, the tour visits Itmad-ud-Daulah, commonly called the Baby Taj, a mausoleum built by Empress Noor Jahan featuring detailed frescoes and inlay work; this visit lasts about 45 minutes. The final sightseeing stop is Mehtab Bagh, a Mughal garden on the bank of the Yamuna River, where visitors spend 30 minutes viewing the Taj Mahal from a quieter location. After sightseeing, the group returns to Agra Cantt Railway Station to board the Gatimaan Express for the 90-minute return trip to New Delhi. Upon arrival at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, a chauffeur provides a transfer back to the original pickup point. The tour includes all train tickets, monument entrance fees, air-conditioned transfers, breakfast, lunch, bottled water, and live professional guiding throughout the day in Agra.
Train to Agra
Board the Gatimaan Express in the morning for a 90-minute train ride to Agra. Upon arrival, meet the tour guide who will accompany you for the day’s sightseeing.
90 min
Taj Mahal
At 9.50 am, upon arrival at Agra Cantt Railway Station, meet the tour guide holding a placard and continue to the Taj Mahal. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as one of the Wonders of the World and represents the architectural symbol and the love story of Shahjahan and Mumtaz Mahal.
120 min
Agra Fort
After visiting the Taj Mahal, continue to Agra Fort, also known as Badalgarh Fort. Explore the palaces and gardens made from white marble and red sandstone. The visit lasts approximately one hour.
60 min
Lunch at Courtyard by Marriott
Enjoy a buffet lunch with sweets at the 5-star Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Agra. This break lasts about one hour.
60 min
Itmad-ud-Daula
Visit the Itmad-ud-Daulah, known as the Baby Taj, built by Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father. The mausoleum features white marble and red sandstone with frescoes and inlay work. Spend around 45 minutes here.
45 min
Mehtab Bagh
Travel to Mehtab Bagh, a Mughal garden on the Yamuna River bank. This spot provides a peaceful view of the Taj Mahal and reflects Mughal garden design. The visit is about 30 minutes.
30 min
Return Train to Delhi
Return to Agra Cantt Railway Station and board the Gatimaan Express (Train No. 12049) for the 90-minute journey back to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station in New Delhi. Upon arrival, a chauffeur will meet you on the platform with a name placard and transfer you to your original pickup point.
90 min