Routes β Agra Weekend
3d
easyπΆ Kids OK
Agra Weekend
The classic Taj trip. Three days is plenty.
Budget
βΉ2,500-8,000/day
Best Months
OctNovDecJanFebMar
Stops
2 destinations
Highlights
Taj Mahal sunriseAgra FortFatehpur SikriMehtab Bagh sunset
Logistics
Gatimaan Express Delhi-Agra 1h40m or drive 3-4hrs.
Day by Day
1
Delhi β AgraΒ· 230km
Morning Gatimaan Express or drive. Check in. Afternoon: Taj Mahal (less crowded than sunrise slot). Evening: Mehtab Bagh for Taj sunset view across the river. Rooftop dinner with Taj view.
2
Agra β Fatehpur SikriΒ· 40km
Early morning: Taj sunrise if you didn't do it yesterday (worth the 5AM wake-up). Then Agra Fort (allow 2hrs). After lunch drive to Fatehpur Sikri β Akbar's abandoned capital. Buland Darwaza is jaw-dropping. Return to Agra by evening.
3
Agra β DelhiΒ· 230km
Morning free: Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) if you want more Mughal architecture, or sleep in. Train/drive back to Delhi by afternoon.
Route Map
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Route path
1Delhi
β2Agra