"Fort and Taj Walking Tour All Inclusive" Tour

"Fort and Taj Walking Tour All Inclusive" Tour

Product Code: 174574P6.

Overview:

The no hidden cost, maximum value SmartPass is a day tour from Agra that includes entry tickets, licensed guides fee and super discounts. It comes with flexible options to choose any 2 attractions out of the 16 Agra attractions on offer!

“This all inclusive, maximum value is a two-attraction tour from Agra that includes entry tickets, licensed guides fee, pick & drop, light beverages, complimentary craft tour & super discounts. It comes with flexible options to choose the World Heritage Monuments such as The Taj Mahal & The Agra Fort exploration with skip the line tickets, pick and drop facility & knowledgeable Tour Guide. This tour is the safest and women friendly excursion as all tours are conducted by government licensed professional guides each having over 10000 hours of guiding experience. In addition tourists get GPS locations for every activity. That’s not all! It comes with additional goodies such as complimentary Craft Tours, shopping discounts at fair priced emporiums, and attractive discounts at the top rated fine-dining restaurants of Agra. Once purchased, this tour is valid for 300 days, so that one can enjoy maximum flexibility”.

Tour´s atracttions

Agra is a city located on the banks of the Yamuna River in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a few kilometers south of the national capital, New Delhi. Agra is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and India. This city is an important tourist destination due to its numerous buildings from the Mughal era, especially the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, which have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Agra is the clearest example of an immense country, with an eternal flow of contrasts. The imposing Taj-Mahal is a clear example that makes this city unique and wonderful. Almost everything else is relegated to the white beauty of this wonder of humanity. However, it would not be entirely fair to visit Agra exclusively by the Taj-Mahal, since its history is traced by other attractions. In Agra, a great center of education, art, commerce and culture was created. Most of the famous monuments, including the Taj Mahal, belong to this period. Today, modern Agra retains the Muslim heritage. He, who walks down the narrow and crowded streets of the city, will know the aromas of his food, the traditional artisans busy creating an endless variety of masterpiece and much more. In Agra, you can find a variety of hotels that meet all budgets; interesting restaurants serve all the variety in food and specialty stores. All this makes Agra like this: The largest international tourism center.

The Taj Mahal is an ivory white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna River, located in the Indian city of Agra. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned him in 1632 to house the grave of one of his wives, Mumtaz Mahal. It also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centerpiece of a 17-hectare complex, which includes a mosque and a guesthouse, and is located in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall. The Taj Mahal was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983 as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of world heritage." Many consider the Taj Mahal as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of the rich history of India. This wonder attracts millions of visitors a year; a few years ago, he was declared the winner of the New7Wonders of the World initiative. The Taj Mahal is the tourist symbol of India. You should not miss a place if you go to India. In addition, it is considered one of the most reputed buildings within the Mughal architecture, which is a fusion between Persian, Muslim and Indian architecture. Although the mausoleum covered by the white marble dome is the best known part, the Taj Mahal is a set of integrated buildings.

The Agra Fort, also known as the Agra Red Fort, is a dazzling historic fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, when the capital moved from Agra to Delhi. Before being captured by the British, the last Indian rulers who occupied it were the Marathas. In 1983, the Agra Fort was registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In addition, it is a few kilometers northwest of another of the most famous monuments, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be described more accurately as a walled city. This powerful red sandstone fortress encompasses, within its walls of enclosure, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It consists of many fairytale palaces, such as Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; courtrooms, such as Diwan-i-Khas; and two beautiful mosques. This site was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. This powerful red sandstone fortress encompasses, within its cerramento walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It consists of many fairytale palaces, such as Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; courtrooms, such as Diwan-i-Khas; and two beautiful mosques. This site was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983.

Program Details:

Hotel pickup is offered, the car will reach at desired time, from here you’ll first visit the magnificent monument of love & one of the wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal!!

This is the tour for the how-it-was made buffs. It is a narration of what all it took to achieve the grand design that Shah Jahan chose for the Taj Mahal. It explains the various engineering marvels that had to be executed to make this marvel a reality. How the architect Isa Mian actually imagined the conception of paradise on earth, with gardens and a stream to gild the eternal resting places of the King & Queen. How craftsmen from all across the globe were brought in to create the jeweled look of the Taj Mahal. It ends with a visit to the museum that houses rare documents belonging to that era.

The Next stop is Agra Fort. The over 450-year-old Agra Fort, was in fact the very place from which India was ruled for over 100 years. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was a witness to the victorious entry of Babur after the epoch changing first Battle of Panipat. It tells the story of the rise of the boy king Akbar to Akbar the Great. Within its walls echoes the tragic story of Aurangzeb’s bloody coup against the reigning emperor and his own father Shah Jahan.

After that you could opt to avail the complimentary Craft Tours exclusively available with The SmartPass!! You can see the local art and craft which the city is famous for i.e. The Zardozi and Parchinkari Craft Tours.

The Zardozi tour celebrates and showcases the successful revival of a dying art form of Zardozi. It’s the art of creating intricately designed fabric panels using just gold thread embroidery and weaving semi-precious stones into the design. Portraits, still life and geometric designs come to life in a three-dimensional form under the skilled needlework of the Zardozi masters. The tour takes you to the very ateliers of these craftsmen where you can see a gallery of their magnificent work and also actually witness the craftsmen working patiently to create their masterpieces.

Agra has carefully preserved the best stone inlay tradition in the whole of South Asia. These artisans come from an unbroken line descended from the very master craftsmen who were brought in to do the intricate stone inlay on the Taj Mahal. Visit the workshops of these Parchinkars as they are known and see them at work. You will learn the intricacies about the various gemstones that are used for the inlay work. One cannot help but marvel at how a humble piece of marble becomes a piece of art under the slow bow drill of the Parchinkar.

Also, you can enjoy the exciting discount coupons provided with the SmartPass at selected dining outlets and savor some lip-smacking traditional and locally famous cuisines. Also, the discounts are not limited to just dining outlets, you can also take back some souvenirs if you enjoy the work of Parchinkars and the Zardozi craftsmen to preserve some memories that you take back from this amazing and hassle free experience!!

What´s included in the tour?

• Tour guide
• Round-trip private transportation on a comfortable air-conditioned car or van.
• Entrance fee to Taj Mahal.
• Entrance fee to Agra Fort.
• Discount Coupons for Craft Emporiums.
• Shoe Covers, Bottled Water, Discount coupons for restaurants & craft emporiums.
• Skip-the-Line eTickets To Taj Mahal, Agra Fort.

Not Included in the tour:

• Food and Drinks unless specified.
• Guide Tips.
• Videography Charges
• Other activities at Taj Mahal or Agra Fort.
• Souvenirs, handicrafts, clothes, etc.
• Any other product or service not mentioned on the inclusions list.

Items you should not bring with you:

• Eatables.
• Tripods.
• Electronic Devices.
• Batteries.

Additional Information / Recommendations:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Mobile Ticket Accepted.
• Most travelers can participate.
• Near public transportation.
• Stroller accessible.
• Infants between the ages 0-5 are free.
• Kids between 5 to 14.99 Years old Pay as a children.
• All children 15 or older pay the regular adult rate.
• The recommended departure time for this tour is 9:00 am.