Gatiman Train Tour From Delhi To Agra – The Taj Mahal

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Overview

  • Duration:14 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:1 - 16 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Private Tour
  • Language:English
  • Duration:14 Hours
  • Pickup:Hotel in New Delhi, NCR, Gurugram and New Delhi Airport
  • Return Point:Hotel in New Delhi, NCR, Gurugram and New Delhi Airport
  • Maximum Travellers:16
Depart from Delhi by express train and set out on a full-day tour of Agra's most famous monuments. Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj). Learn about these impressive landmarks from your informative guide. Your tour includes train tickets—so you skip the lines at the station—and an air-conditioned private vehicle in Agra.

See two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra—the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

Visit the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah for photo ops along the Yumana River

Great for those short on time—travel by express train from Delhi

Travel around Agra in an air-conditioned private vehicle with a knowledgeable guide
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Highlights

  • Depart from Delhi by express train and set out on a full-day tour of Agra's most famous monuments. Visit the Taj Mahal; Agra Fort; both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites; and the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj).
  • Learn about these impressive landmarks from your informative guide. Your tour includes train tickets—so you skip the lines at the station—and an air-conditioned private vehicle in Agra.
  • See two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra—the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
  • Visit the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah for photo ops along the Yumana River
  • Great for those short on time—travel by express train from Delhi
  • Travel around Agra in an air-conditioned private vehicle with a knowledgeable guide

Includes/Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Delhi
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Monument Entry Fees (If Option Selected)
  • Skip the Line Entry at Taj Mahal
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch - Buffet lunch at 5-Star Hotel (If Option Selected)
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Local taxes
  • Breakfast
  • Train Tickets chair car from Delhi and back to Delhi with breakfast in the train
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Bottled Water and Drinks During Lunch

Itinerary

Delhi hotel pickup and Gatimaan train departure

Our chauffeur will pick you up from your Delhi / NCR hotel or airport or any preferred location in Delhi / NCR at 06:30 AM and drop you at Delhi Nizamuddin train station to board your train that departs at 8:10 AM, the driver will also assist you in finding your right coach and seat. This train will take 1 hr 40 min to reach Agra from Delhi & vice versa.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

Taj Mahal visit

At 9:50 AM Our driver and your guide will meet and assist you at Agra Cantt with the placard of your name. Get picked and transferred to Taj Mahal – the Taj Mahal, is celebrated for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty. Emperor Shah Jahan built this exquisite white marble mausoleum for his favourite queen Mumtaz Mahal. The monument was commissioned in 1631 and took 20, 000 artisans, 22 years to complete. Witness the dramatic interplay of light as the sun rises and casts its golden rays over the pearl white tomb, recreating the magic of the Taj. Once you have taken some memorising morning photos, there is time to explore the Taj.

Duration: 3 hours

Agra Fort visit

After exploring Taj Mahal you will move to Agra Fort. The Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Shah Jahan, the creator of Taj, spent the last years of his life imprisonment awarded by his son Aurangzeb, here. It was built in the late 1560s by their predecessor, Akbar, with later embellishments by Jahangir, his son, and Shah Jahan, his grandson.

Duration: 1 hour

Buffet lunch at Courtyard By Marriott

Later on you will be taken for a buffet lunch in Agra’s Five-star hotel Courtyard By Marriott. Here you can also enjoy alcoholic drinks at your own expense.

Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah visit

Post lunch you will be taken to The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, also known as baby taj, Itmad – ud – Daulah’s Tomb, the marble mausoleum built by Nur Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir, in memory of her father, Ghiyas Beg. Also known as the ‘Baby Taj’, it is beautifully conceived in white marble, mosaic and lattice.

Mehtab Bagh sunset view

After exploring Baby Taj, you will move to see the sunset view of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh ” The Moon Light Garden”. Enjoy the taj Mahal view across the river and take some stunning photographs of Taj Mahal by the riverside.

Duration: 30 minutes

Agra Cantt return train departure

Arrive at Agra Cantt Railway station at 5:30 PM. Your train to Delhi (Gatiman Express) starts at 5:50 PM and arrives in Delhi on

Nizamuddin Railway Station at 7:30 PM. This train ride is of 1 hr 40 min.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

Delhi arrival and hotel drop-off

On arrival at Nizamuddin Railway station at 7:30 PM, our same chauffeur will pick you up again from the platform right outside your train coach and drive you back to your Delhi hotel or airport or any preferred location in Delhi / NCR.

Tour Map

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Dress code is smart casual. Please dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen are highly recommended.
  • This tour operates with a maximum of 16 people.
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Passport name; number; expiry; and the country are required at the time of booking for all participants
  • Please note: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays
  • Stroller-accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity.
  • Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Flight tickets are subject to availability.
  • No heart problems or other severe medical conditions.
  • All members' passport photo copy is required at the time of booking.
  • Dress code is smart casual.
  • The duration of transfers is approximate; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • Most travellers can participate.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Gatiman Train Tour From Delhi To Agra - The Taj Mahal?

The listed duration for this tour is 14 Hours.

Where is pickup available?

Pickup is listed from Hotel in New Delhi, NCR, Gurugram and New Delhi Airport. Drop-off/return point: Hotel in New Delhi, NCR, Gurugram and New Delhi Airport.

What is included in this tour?

The main inclusions include Hotel pickup and drop-off in Delhi, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Monument Entry Fees (If Option Selected).

Can I choose a different package option?

Yes. Available package options and start times are shown in the booking form when you select a date and number of travelers.

Is advance booking recommended?

Yes. Advance booking is recommended so the tour team can confirm guide, transport, timing, and any selected inclusions.

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