Hotel Palace Inn
Our CategoryOfficial Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 night 2 days
North India , Agra
Cultural, Taj Mahal, Short Tour
Group & Private Tour
1 Pax onwards
Explore the incredible city of Agra. Enjoy blithesome sunset views from Taj Mahal in Agra, visit the majestic Agra Fort and meet the Artisans whose forefathers built this beautiful wonder of the world and enjoy local shopping.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Agra – Visit the impressive Agra Fort and India’s legendary Taj Mahal
*Fatehpur Sikri – Explore an amazing Mughal city abandoned more than 400 years ago (optional visit)
NOTE:- This is a Private Tour with your own private vehicle and personal guides and drivers. We can also book it for couple, family or group of friends as per your request. Please raise a request for the same to us and we will revert to you.
Your journey begins with arrival in Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you will be met at the airport or your place of stay (if you are already in Delhi), handed over the documents and driven to Agra (around 4 hours)
Later enjoy visiting the Taj Mahal at sunset which is very special. Watch as the marble changes colour as the sunsets and wander the grounds of the Taj Mahal with your guide marveling at its wonder. Later visit the majestic Agra Fort. Step back to an era of great palaces and grand forts. The fort itself is magnificent and has wonderful views of the Taj Mahal in the distance. Later enjoy visit to local markets and a Marble factory where you see the fascinating inlay work of local artisans whose forefathers built the Taj Mahal.
Overnight in Agra
Meals included: None
*Optional: Enjoy Badhshahi Walk/visit Taj Mahal at sunrise / visit to Fatehpur Sikri at an extra cost. Please request details from us
Later in the afternoon you will be driven back to Delhi Airport to connect to your flight back home or your place of stay just incase you are already staying in Delhi
Note: If needed, we will take you to hotel near airport where you can relax, have a meal if you wish to and use lobby level facilities to freshen up and then transfer you to the airport.
Imp note: We suggest you book late evening or midnight flight from Delhi
Meals included: Breakfast
1 night accommodation.
Meal as per itinerary - 1 breakfast.
All airport transfers - by private car.
All transportation throughout the tour in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
English speaking guides with the option of other language guides available (in eachlocation you will have a different guide for private tour).
Accompanying escort and guide for a group size of 6 or more
Any Entrance the the monument payable directly. Supplement can be provided on request
Free wifi available at the hotel lobby and/or room (as per hotel policy).
Mineral water on tour days.
Taxes and service fees.Upon raising request for quote of your tour online, Travelbay will go through your request and will contact you with details regarding price, availability or any other details that you have requested. Our response is typically with-in 24 hrs . Once you give us a go ahead, we will request you to send us a booking advance and start holding accommodation and transportation for your tour.
As soon as we have confirmed the dates (usually within 48 hours sometimes a little longer at weekends) we will email you your booking confirmation.
We will request further information from you to ensure that all your personal preferences are taken care of. This will include details such as dietary requests, allergies, health issues, emergency contact and any special requirements. We will also request a copy of each traveller’s passport and the arrival and departure details.
India Facts
Capital City: New Delhi
Population: 1.366 billion
Languages: There is no national language in India. Hindi and English are both official languages. India has over 1,000 spoken languages. The languages with the most number of speakers are Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi and Tamil.
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Time Zone: (GMT+05:30) Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi
Dialling code: +91
Religion: Hinduism is the predominant followed by Islam, Christianity, Sikh, Buddhism and Jainism
India weather
The best time to visit India is from October through to March. At this time, the weather across India is mostly warm and dry.
India is a large country with a huge range of varying climates. Most of the country is sub tropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Below is a very general overview to give you some idea of what to expect.
North India
Winter (October to March): The weather in the winter time in North India makes it a pleasant time to travel. It is not too hot nor is it too cold – although in some of the more alpine places it can get chilly – take some warm layers.
Summer (April to July): Summers can be hot in North India, particularly in May, June and July. The highs can reach 40°C and the lows drop to around 27°C.
Monsoon (July to September): This is when the North sees the most rain.
South India:
Winter (October to February): The temperatures are cooler at this time of year on the coastal regions (23°C to 32°C). The areas in the hills can be much cooler (15°C to 21°C).
Summer (March to May): Summers can be hot and humid in the South but sea breezes bring down the temperature and it’s a great time to visit the hill stations and tea plantation areas.
Monsoon (June to September): The rains start in June and bring the temperatures down. The areas in the hills become misty and lush. The beaches in the South can get choppy.
How to get there
This tour starts and ends in Delhi.
Flights from Australia to India are approximately $900 – $1,200 per person return. The actual price varies depending on departure city, time of year and luck of the draw!
Travelbay works together with an excellent corporate flight booking company and we would be happy to provide you with a free quote.
If you choose to book your flights with Travelbay, we charge a $50 booking fee for this service.
Interesting facts on India
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh used to be one country. After British rule ended in 1947 these countries eventually became independent.
Delhi is the capital of India but Mumbai is the most populated with a population of over 20 million.
India prides itself on being the world’s largest democracy. In the 2009 election there were over 417 million voters.
Visa information
Most nationalities require a visa when travelling to India. You need to apply for and receive your visa before you depart.
You can apply for an e-visa online or you can apply for your visa via VSF Global who works in conjunction with the Indian embassy. For more information you can visit our visa information page.
To find out the visa requirements for India, you can also check here with Visalink.
Please note: We attempt to provide you with the latest information and links. However, please be aware that it is each traveller’s responsibility (and not Travelbay’s) to ensure that you have a valid visa if required for any country you visit.
