Popular Taj Mahal Tour in 2 Days

One of the most famous trips in the list of Indian Tourism is the Delhi to Taj Mahal tour which can be enjoyed in many ways. The trip can be usually completed in two days covering all the major spots. The first day is the arriving day in Delhi and one can comfortably check into the booked accommodation. The day can be used to cover the important sightseeing places in Delhi.

Popular Taj Mahal Tour in 2 Days

There is a weekend round the corner and this is the perfect opportunity for a Taj Mahal tour. Our Taj Mahal tour has an easy pace and you would enjoy it immensely.

We would go to this Taj Mahal tour by a cab provided by Japji Travels. On the way, we will have snacks and beverages to relax ourselves. Please keep reading this Taj Mahal tour guide for more details and don’t forget to book this trip. 

Day 1 - Delhi To Taj Mahal 
Pickup 7am from airport/station and drive to Taj Mahal it takes 4 hours approx. on arrive agra transfer to hotel, after freshup visit Agra red fort and evening sunset time visit taj mahal the main attraction of this tour. Night stay at hotel

Day 2 - Agra Sightseeing and Drop Delhi
After breakfast at hotel, pickup and visit sikandra fort, later visit some local markets / shopping places. By 4 pm Drive back to delhi. on arrive transfer to airport / station

Taj Mahal tour: 2-day trip

Our journey to Taj Mahal in Agra will span two days. On Day One, we will visit Agra Red Fort and Taj Mahal, while on the second day, we will visit lesser known destinations.

And yes, our Taj Mahal tour will have ample opportunities for shopping and eating delicious food.

Taj Mahal tour: Day One

On the first day of Taj Mahal tour, we pick you up at your railway station or airport and drive to Agra. While there are three different highways to Agra, we shall take the one which will quickly take to our destination. We will also look at the convenience of our guests.

Upon reaching Agra, we will immediately check into the hotel and refresh ourselves. Please note that you don’t have to book the hotel, we have already finalized it, so don’t worry.

After you have rested and eaten your meals, we will take you to the historic Red Fort of Agra.

About Red Fort Agra

No Taj Mahal tour is complete without exploring Red Fort Agra, In fact, both the buildings are connected through history.

Red Fort Agra is associated with Mughal emperors. Every Mughal monarch from Akbar to Humayun lived in Red Fort Agra and ruled his empire from here. Naturally, this 16^th-century building has several beautiful palaces to explore.

While roaming around in Agra Red Fort, we will visit the following buildings:

• Musamman Burj – Historians say that Shah Jahan lived here in his last days and gazed at Taj Mahal when he was sad. Musamman Burj has a beautiful architecture and offers a splendid view of Taj Mahal.
• Machchi Mahal – Since the word ‘Machchi’ means fish, Machchi Mahal is a palace near a fish pond. Mughal emperors like Shah Jahan and Akbar used to relax themselves here by watching the fish swim in the waters.
• Jahangiri Mahal – This is a very large palace inside Red Fort and it used to be the residence of Jahangir. What sets Jahangiri Mahal from other palaces is its size and beautiful arches and doors.

Other buildings in Red Fort Agra

If time permits, we can visit other buildings in Red Fort Agra such as:

• Diwan-i-Aaam
• Diwan-i-Khas
• Angoori Bagh, etc.

After completing Red Fort Agra, we are now ready to go to Taj Mahal.

Details of Taj Mahal Agra

The highlight of our Taj Mahal tour is the iconic Taj Mahal which was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17^th-century.

Built of marble, Taj Mahal has a central building and several gardens. The central building is the most important part of the Taj complex and contains the graves of the king and his queen. There are slender towers on each of the four corners of the platform on which this building stands.

Visiting Taj Mahal is a highly emotional experience and you can gaze at this white building for hours. Many couples have visited this destination to celebrate their love. After all, Taj Mahal is all about romance and love, isn’t it?

• Ivory white in colour.
• Spread over 42 acres.
• The walls of Taj Mahal were once decorated wih precious stones.
• Situated on the banks of Yamina.

After visiting Taj Mahal, we return tour hotel for an overnight stay in Agra.

Taj Mahal Tour: Day Two

Next day in the morning after having breakfast, we will drive to Sikandra which is the tomb of Akbar. Sikandra is just 12 kilometers from Agra and the road is smooth and comfortable.

When you arrive in Sikandra, you will be struck with the magnificence of the tomb. Though it is not as pretty as Taj Mahal, Akbar’s tomb in Sikandra has an unmatched grandeur.

Please note that on the way to Sikandra, we will shop in Agra’s markets and maybe buy some souvenir. If you are feeling hungry, you can also have some food. From Sikandra, we will immediately proceed to Delhi where we will disperse.

Taj Mahal tour highlights

• Entry ticket to Taj Mahal– INR 50 for Indians/ 1100 for foreigners.
• Taj Mahal timings – Open 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset.
• Closed for non-Muslims on Fridays.
• Best time to visit – During autumn and winters.
• Time taken to explore Taj – 2 to 3 hours.

Taj Mahal tour key details

Taj Mahal tour	Key details
Drive time to Agra	4 hours plus
Inclusions	Trips to Red Fort Agra and Sikandra
Number of days	Two
Best time to visit Taj Mahal	Winters and Autumn because summers arevery hot.

Inclusion overview