There are many tourists in the world who are not satisfied with just a visit to Taj Mahal and they are always looking for the best experience. Well, Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour is the answer for those. When early morning sunrays falls on this mausoleum then it glows in golden colour and this is the thing that makes it a magical view. Tourists need to wake-up a bit early in the morning but trust us, it would be the best view to click amazing pictures that you will love to see on the walls of your home. Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour will also take you on a historical journey inside the Agra Fort and you will also be able to get the sunset view from Mehtab Bagh that is situated on the left bank of the river. You will also get a chance to explore Agra’s colourful markets and food streets during this journey to further enhance this wonderful experience.
Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi - 12 Hours
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02:30 AM (DELHI TO AGRA)
This amazing journey of Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour will start early morning at 02:30 AM when you will board the cab and start travelling towards Agra. The travel time is short via Yamuna Expressway but if you want to take a break for tea or coffee on the way then National Highway is a better option. You will reach Agra by 05:30 AM to meet your tour guide who will be waiting for you with the entry tickets in the parking area. He will only take 5 minutes to brief you about the day’s plan and you will be ready to move in.
06:00 AM (TAJ MAHAL)
After passing through a small security check at the Taj Mahal entry gate, you will be inside the complex within 15 minutes and this amazing experience will start. At this time, it would not be crowded inside so feel free to click beautiful pictures from every possible angle and you can also take help from your tour guide for photography. With cool air and very peaceful atmosphere, you will truly feel that this trip is worth waking-up so early in the morning. This experience of Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi usually takes one and half hour before you come out from the complex and get ready to move to next destination of the trip.
08:00 AM (AGRA FORT)
Agra Fort is another heritage site and it is next on the list that you would definitely like to explore on this Taj Mahal Sunrise Trip from Delhi. This Fort was originally built by Akbar but it has gone through renovation many times by other kings and they have built many new structures inside this huge fort. Places like “Diwan-I-Aam” and “Sheesh Mahal” are the highlights of this fort that you should not miss. This sightseeing would last for an hour and now you should move for lunch in a nearby restaurant. Five-star hotels are also a good option for lunch but you have to inform our team in advance to reserve a table for you.
10:00 AM (BABY TAJ)
Daughter of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Nur Jahan started the construction of this tomb in 17th century in the memory of his father. People often call it Baby Taj due some similarities of construction. Next place of this Taj Mahal Sunrise Trip from Delhi is Mehtab Bagh which is considered good for photography and most tourists love to spend some time here to capture beautiful pictures of the Taj Mahal at the time of sunset. This sightseeing usually takes 30 minutes and worth visiting if you have time to explore otherwise you can skip it.
12:00 PM (AGRA TO DELHI)
After completing this of Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi, our representative will take you back to Delhi. Feel free to select the drop-off point which may be the airport if you want to catch a flight or a hotel where you want to stay for the night to relax yourself before going back to home. We believe that you have enjoy this sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal and you have collected some wonderful memories from the local markets and food streets during this trip.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Private AC Car with Driver
Pick-up from the Airport or Hotel
Govt. Approved Tour Guide
Monument Entry Tickets Charges
Breakfast at 5-Star Hotel (Optional)
Drop-off at Desired Location in Delhi
Complimentary Mineral Water Bottles
All Taxes, Fuel Cost & Parking Charges
Tips, Gratuities & Alcoholic Drinks
Expensed of Personal Nature
Anything Not Mentioned in Inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
The exact time of opening the entry gates keeps changing depending on the season but they open 30 minutes before sunrise. The gates usually open at 05:30 AM in the summer months from April to September but the gates open at 06:00 AM for sunrise visitors during winter months from October to March. It is suggested to board the cab at 02:30 AM and start travelling towards Agra for the Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi because the journey on Yamuna Expressway usually takes more than three hours. Eastern gate is the best for international tourist because you will find heavy crowed of domestic tourists on the western gate and it will delay your entry inside the main complex. Also, kindly make sure that you are carrying only the essential things such as a small water bottle because you have pass through a very strict security check similar to the most international airport in the world.
Yamuna Expressway is generally safe for early morning drive towards Agra and it is also the fastest way to start Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi. If you are travelling during peak winter months of December and January then you might have to face some problems because of dense fog which might slow down your journey and increase the travel time by 30-40 minutes. We have also trained our drivers well to follow traffic rules and do not over speed the vehicle so that you can reach Agra safely with good comfort. All of our cars are also well maintained and goes through regular checkups to avoid sudden break down in the middle of journey on this highway. In summary, you can travel confidently with us on this highway and we will make sure that your trip is memorable.
If you just want to see the sunrise and click some pictures then one and half hour would be more than enough for this sightseeing. But if you want explore the entire complex in a relaxed way and want to do some professional photography then you would need more than two hours of time to complete this sightseeing. You should also remember that the entry tickets are only valid for 3 hours and if you spend more time inside the complex then you will be charged additional amount similar to a new ticket on the exit gates. Two hours of time is a perfect balance for exploration and photography inside the Taj Mahal and this will also allow you to explore other important places and famous markets in Agra.
