Sunrise is the best time to visit Taj mahal specially during the hot summer months. In this tour you are picked up from your specific location in the early wee hours of the day, Your experienced driver will drive you to Agra using the yamuna express way. The pre dawn hours are the best time specially during the hot summer months as the temperature soars to around 45 degree Celsius in the day time in this part of India. The morning is the perfect time to explore and experience the ethereal beauty of the Taj mahal. The rising sun and the first rays when they fall on white marble of the taj present a never to be forgotten spectacle. Listen to the love story of the emperor Shahjehan orated by your able story teller guide.
Why should you choose a sunrise tour?
1:-Crowds-Tajmahal attracts hordes of visitors, this number keeps on rising during the day time to beat this crowd the best strategy is to visit Tajmahal as it opens for the day at sunrise.
2:-Views-The view of the morning sunrays as they kiss the white marble tajmahal is heavenly. The atmosphere is the cleanest in the morning, the white marble shines and reflects the orange hued morning sun presenting a never to be forgotten picture.
3:-Weather:- The hot summer months are scorching as the temperature soars above 45 degree Celsius the morning’s are the most blessed and coolest time of the day making sunrise tour the most sought after tour of the Taj mahal. Do remember to visit Tajmahal at sunrise specially during the hot summer months.
4:-More time to explore :- As you start early you get to have ample of time to explore other Mughal monuments of Agra specially Fatehpur Sikri a world heritage monument located at a distance of around 45 km from Agra. Since you have started your day early this gives you an advantage and easily you can explore all these monuments later in the day.
Sunrise Taj mahal Tour Itinerary
1:- Early morning start: – We start very early in the day as we pick you up from your respective hotel / residence in Delhi, the start-up time should be around 2:30 AM. Your trusted driver will drive you through a state of art modern highway. Drive to Agra will take around 3 – 3.5 hrs. You will sure reach Taj Mahal before the sunrise.
2:- Morning sunrise at the Taj Mahal :- The sunrise is the best time of the day specially during the hot summers months. As you have started early you have reached Taj Mahal at sunrise, meet your master story teller guide who will lead you through the security at the Taj Mahal gate. The rising sun presents the opportunity to explore Taj Mahal and create memories you will never forget. Hear the story of love and bygone splendour of the Great Mughals .
3:- Breakfast :- After the Taj Mahal sojourn enjoy morning breakfast at a famous hotel / restaurant of Agra. Choose continental / Indian / Chinese breakfast
4:-Agra Fort: – After breakfast explore the towering Agra Fort. The high bastions and the ramparts of the fort tell a mute story of the bygone era explore the series of palaces inside hear to the tales of valour, love, sacrifice, deceit the stories of the Mughals and the empire.
5:- Mehtab Bagh: – If you are desirous you can also visit Mehtab Bagh known popularly as moon shine gardens. The Emperor made this garden to enjoy the spectacle of Taj Mahal in the moon clad nights.
6:-Drive back to Delhi: – After the tour your trusted driver will drive you all the way back to your respective hotel / residence in Delhi.
Why choose the sunrise Taj Mahal tour?
1: Weather: – Agra for most time of the year remains hot so you can escape the day heat by visiting Taj Mahal at sunrise the best time of the day with best weather and temperature.
2: Photography: – The first sunrays falling on the white marble present a myriad you will never forget, when you catch these moments in photos you get life time memories.
3: Crowds: – Taj Mahal is world’s most popular attraction attracting hundreds of visitors every day and most of them are Indians, Indians usually start their day late so you can beat the crowds by visiting Taj Mahal at sunrise.
Inclusions
1: A very good taxi car driven by an English speaking driver.
2: Lunch at a good restaurant in Agra.
3: Entrance to the monuments.
4: English speaking Government of India approved very good tour guide who will narrate all the history and architecture.
5: Drinking water while you are driven in the car.
Exclusions
1: Gratuities and tips if any.
2: Beverage including alcohol.
3: Meals apart from those included in the itinerary.
