1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Kochi with Both side Commercial Flight

Kochi (Cochin)

Pass-by Only

4:30am pickup from your Hotel in Kochi and Transfer to Kochi airport flight to Delhi and flight depart at 6:40am approx for Delhi. 10am Arrive Delhi Airport and your 3 hrs drive to Agra via Yamuna Express Highway. Reach Agra and first we visit - Taj Mahal (A Unesco World Heritage Site), No trip to Agra would be complete without a visit to this shimmering vision of domes and minarets. The world's best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his wife - Queen Mumtaz Mahal. (Taj Mahal closed on every Friday) Lunch Break, Lunch will be provided at the best Local Restaurant (own expense) After lunch we visit Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. Evening if Time permit we enjoy shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work. At the end of your Agra tour, you will be transferred back to Delhi airport to return flight back to Kochi. Arrive in Kochi, you will be picked up from the airport and will be dropped back off to your hotel in Kochi at 9pm approx.