DAY 01: DELHI – ALIGARH (130kms / 02hrs – 03hrs Approx.)

Morning Arrival at Delhi Airport, assistance upon arrival and proceed to Aligarh – Arrival at Aligarh, transfer to hotel / resort, get freshen up and move for Sightseeing / Visits as per the timings

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was one of the first purely residential educational institutions set up either by the government or the public in India. When viceroy to India Lord Curzon visited the college in 1901, he praised the work which was carried on and called it of “Sovereign Importance”. On 7 January 1877, Great Social Reformer and Scholar Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO) at the city of Aligarh, in Northern state of India. Patterned the college after Oxford and Cambridge universities that he had visited on a trip to England, his objective was to build a college in tune with the British education system but without compromising its Indo-Islamic values. And later, Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College became the Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. Now, it is spread around 470 hectares, offers more than 300 courses of traditional and modern branches of education. The beautiful campus has around 60 heritage buildings and structures, many of them are the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture and many buildings reflected with marvels of British architecture 

Move for Heritage walk at the beautiful campus of Aligarh Muslim University, around 60 heritage buildings and structures stands here, many of them are the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture and many buildings reflected with marvels of British architecture. Jama Masjid (Jama Mosque) is one of the oldest structures established in the campus of the premier educational institute. The construction of mosque was started in 1879. The mosque is almost prototype of the elegant Jama Masjid of Shahjahanabad, Delhi. The only difference being in scale and magnitude, and unique Strachey Hall was among the first few buildings to come up on the Campus. It was named after British Indian Civil Servant Sir John Strachey. Victoria Gate, once, the main entrance of College and named after Queen Victoria of England in 1914. There are unique Museums and Galleries in the campus, houses numerous archaeological objects and rare sculptures, paintings, carved stone pieces and pillars. Let’s take a heritage walk of this amazing historical campus……    

DAY 02: ALIGARH – AGRA (90kms / 02hrs Approx.)

After breakfast move for Sightseeing / Visits at Aligarh Muslim University campus and drive continue to “Indian Heritage City Agra” – Arrival at Agra as per the timings, 

Heritage city Agra the prominent tourist destination, one of the most visited places in the world, home of three world heritage sites and one of those heritage sites which the world has chosen to be the ‘Wonder of the World’. Symbolising the eternal love, incredible paragon of Indo-Islamic architecture and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage ‘The Taj Mahal’. Agra was founded in the beginning 16th century by Sultan Sikandar Lodī, the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. After the Sultan’s death, the city passed on to his son, Sultan Ibrāhīm Lodī. He ruled his Sultanate from Agra until he fell fighting to Mughal Emperor Bābar in the battle of Panipat fought in 1526

World heritage site The Taj Mahal “The Jewel of Indo-Islamic architecture” and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”. Regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India’s rich history. It was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World (2000–2007) initiative. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632. The construction project employed some 20,000 artisans under the guidance of a board of architects                                                

DAY 03: AGRA – DELHI (210kms / 03hrs Approx.) 

Morning Visit at Taj Mahal and get an amazing view at Sun rise, The cool breeze with shade of sun light on white Taj Mahal get you the wonderful view of Taj Mahal, drive back to hotel / resort get freshen up and move for Sightseeing / Visit in Agra – late afternoon / early evening and drive continue to Delhi – Arrival at Delhi as per the timings, 

World heritage site Agra Red Fort sprawling over an area of 380,000 sq m, the great fortress is situated on the right bank of river Yamuna. This amazing monument linked with many rulers and wars. After the first battle of Panipat in 1526, Babur stayed in the fort, in the palace of Ibrahim Lodi. The historian, Abul Fazl, recorded that this was a brick fort known as ‘Badalgarh’. It was in a ruined condition and Akbar had it rebuilt with red sandstone. Architects laid the foundation and it was built with bricks in the inner core with sandstone on external surfaces. Some 4,000 builders worked on it daily for eight years, completing it in 1573. It was also known as the ‘Qila-i-Akbari’

Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb one of the most beautiful Mughal tombs. Constructed during the reign of Emperor Jahangir, this tomb comprises cenotaphs of Mirza Ghiyas and Asmat Begum, who were parents of Mughal Empress Nur Jahan. Many believed this monument is considered to be the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal. For this fact it is known as the ‘Baby Taj Mahal’ 

Sikandra Tomb the mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Akbar.  Interestingly Akbar himself selected the site of the tomb, planned the structure, completed and laid out a beautiful garden during his lifetime. However, the topmost portion of mausoleum in marble was constructed by his son, Mughal Emperor Jahangir

DAY 04: DELHI  

After early breakfast transfer to Delhi Airport as per the timings,