- Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri - 8 AM : Drive Towards Fatehpur Sikri
Early morning after breakfast we will pick you up from your Hotel. Drive for 40 kms in a private car to FATEHPUR SIKRI, Popularly known as the Ghost city or deserted capital. This city was the second capital of Mughal King Akbar. This UNESCO protected monument houses Deewan-e-Aam, Deewan-e-Khaas, Panch Mahal, Turkish sultana palace, Jodhabais palace, Mariams palace etc. Outside the royal palaces is the religious section, certainly worth a visit, This section has two entry gates, Small one is called Royal gate and the other one is the Buland Darwaza, The second one is the highest gateway built by the emperor to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. Inside there is a beautiful mosque called Jami Masjid, and a white marble mausoleum of a Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Sheikh Saleem Chishti.
12:00 PM : Lunch
After the visit of Fatehpur Sikri now it is the time to have lunch in the local Indian restaurant. After the lunch proceed to BIRD SANCTUARY.
- Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - 02:00 PM : Proceed Towards Bird Sanctuary.
After the lunch is over, Drive for 20 kms to a famous bird sanctuary known as Keoladeo Ghana Bird sanctuary. An expert naturalist is going to accompany you for the park ride on rickshaw. The park spans in an area of 29 square kms and is home to 5 species of lizards, 365 bird species, 376 floral species, 7 turtle species, 13 species of snakes, 40 species of fish and lot of other invertebrates, You can spot local birds such as Spoonbills, Egrets, white ibis, painted storks, purplemoorhen and some migratory birds such as siberian cranes arriving to multiply their numbers.
- Deeg Palace - 04:00 PM : Visit of Deeg Palace.
After visit the sanctuary drive 32 kms to Deeg. This was the capital of Jat rulers before they shifted to Bharatpur. Badan Singh the Jat ruler built the palace here but had to face several attacks. Then his son Surajmal built a fortress around the palace. These rulers were much influenced by the splendors of mughal courts and palaces, They also followed the pattern of mughal gardens - Charbagh (four quartered garden system), rows of fountains and trees serve to bring down the temperature. There are two big tanks - Gopal Sagar and Roop Sagar supplying water to the palace and Fountains.
- Agra - 07:00 PM : Return to Agra
After the visit is over your driver will drive you back to Agra.
End of The Services.
- Bottled water included
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) covered
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Anything Not mentioned in the program and price
On this day-long trip to Bharatpur, three key tourist sites near Agra will be explored. The tour departs from Agra early in the morning. The first destination, reached in 1.5 hours, is the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by the notable Mughal Emperor Akbar. This place served as a trading hub between 1571 and 1585, then lay empty for many years. It’s a fortified town with numerous palaces and historic landmarks. From Fatehpur Sikri, the tour moves to the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur. This reserve, covering 29 square kilometers, houses 5 lizard species, 365 types of birds, 376 plant species, 7 turtle species, 13 snake species, and 40 fish species. A delectable 4-course buffet lunch is part of the itinerary. After lunch, the journey continues to Deeg, once the heart of the Jat rulers of Rajasthan. Here, we explore the palace constructed by Badan Singh, a Jat leader. Finally, we return to Agra. The package includes an air-conditioned private vehicle, an English-speaking guide, lunch (optional), and entry fees (optional).
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
