Agra

 Today we Drive to Agra(250km) but stop off on the way to visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri is the deserted ancient capital of Emperor Akbar, approximately 35km outside Agra. Built in the 16th century, the magnificent city was abandoned just 12 years later due to a scarcity of water. The entire city of red sandstone palaces and temples is virtually intact and is home to one of the world’s most magnificent gateways, the 54m high Buland Darwaza, constructed to commemorate Akbar’s victory in Gujarat.

 Afterwards we continue to Agra, and check in to our hotel the Mansingh Palace. After a short relax we head off to watch the sunset at the iconic and magical Taj Mahal, symbol of one man’s devotion to the woman he loved and lost. The Taj Mahal definitely lives up to the hype. Photographs simply cannot do this stunning architectural beauty any real justice.

 Next morning we visit the Agra Fort. A massive red sandstone fort set on the banks of the Yamuna River and was built almost 500 years ago by the Mughal. From here you can see the Taj Mahal in the distance.

 We have a slight change of plan now as our train to Varanasi has been cancelled so we fly back to Delhi for the night