Discovering Agra in a Day: A Tour Guide's Itinerary

1. 6:00AM: Taj Mahal
   5 minutes (0.3 miles) from Courtyard by Marriott Agra

   Experience the ethereal beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz, it is considered the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.

2. 8:00AM: Agra Fort
   19 minutes (2.9 miles) from Taj Mahal

   One of the finest Mughal forts in India, Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It served as the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.

3. 12:00PM: Lunch at Pinch of Spice
   12 minutes (3.2 miles) from Agra Fort

   Indulge in delicious Indian cuisine at Pinch of Spice. This restaurant offers a fine-dining experience with a mix of traditional and modern Indian food.

4. 2:00PM: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
   18 minutes (4.9 miles) from Pinch of Spice

   Often referred to as the "Baby Taj," this mausoleum is a Mughal-era marble tomb. The tomb was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, who had been given the title of Itimad-ud-Daulah, which means pillar of the state.

5. 4:00PM: Mehtab Bagh
   23 minutes (5.1 miles) from Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

   Enjoy a peaceful sunset at Mehtab Bagh, a garden complex located on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal. This garden was built by Emperor Babur as the last of a series of 11 parks on the Yamuna's east bank.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Taj Mahal (2 hours, INR 1300)
• Agra Fort (1.5 hours, INR 600)
• Pinch of Spice (1 hour, INR 1200)
• Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (1 hour, INR 300)
• Mehtab Bagh (1 hour, INR 200)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 3600