Day 1 Focus•Anchored near Taj Ganj
Arrive & Agra Fort
06:10–08:45
Train: Delhi to Agra
transitNew Delhi to Agra CanttMorning Shatabdi (about 2h35); AC chair car roughly ₹750–1,100 depending on train and date.
⚡ Pro-tip: Gatimaan and Vande Bharat take about 1h40; book on IRCTC.
₹800
09:30–10:30
Breakfast at Taj Ganj
foodTaj GanjSettle in and eat near the Taj's East Gate.
🚕 Includes 25m cab transit buffer
⚡ Pro-tip: Drop your bags at the hotel first.
₹200
11:00–13:30
Agra Fort
landmarkAgra FortAkbar's red sandstone citadel with Taj views from the ramparts; ₹50 (₹40 on Fridays), open sunrise to sunset.
🚕 Includes 20m cab transit buffer
⚡ Pro-tip: Hire a licensed guide at the entrance; the layout rewards context.
₹50
13:45–14:45
Lunch near the fort
foodAgra FortA simple lunch before the afternoon.
🚕 Includes 10m walk transit buffer
⚡ Pro-tip: Try Agra's petha as a snack.
₹350
16:15–17:45
Mehtab Bagh
landmarkMehtab BaghGarden across the Yamuna with a classic Taj view at sunset; ₹25.
🚕 Includes 30m cab transit buffer
⚡ Pro-tip: Go late afternoon for the best light.
₹25
19:00–20:30
Dinner at Taj Ganj
foodTaj GanjRooftop dinner with a Taj view if you can find one.
🚕 Includes 25m cab transit buffer
⚡ Pro-tip: Book a rooftop table before sunset.
₹400