Are you planning a trip to Agra from Delhi but have a tight schedule?
Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi to Agra and back in a day may seem a bit hectic for a first-time traveller, but it is actually doable and a quite enjoyable experience.
A day’s tour is enough to explore the best of the place and even take a look at the neighbouring areas
Top 5 reasons to go for a same-day Agra tour by car
Let’s take a look at five reasons why a car is the best option for a one-day Agra tour from Delhi
You can save time
A car trip is faster than trains and buses. With a smooth road, you get to Agra in very little time.
The Yamuna Expressway is a 165.5 km long six-lane (expandable to 8) highway connecting Pari Chowk in Greater Noida to NH-2 Agra, featuring ITS and facilitating quicker and smoother intercity travel.
It is built in such a manner as to allow lighter commercial vehicles to run at a speed of 100 km/h. It will take you three hours or less to reach Agra by car and start exploring.
Comfortable and Convenient
A Taj Mahal tour from Delhi via a private tour car is comfortable and convenient in more than one way.
- Picks you up and drops you off directly from your door, hotel or airport.
- Trains and buses, while a tad faster, often come with waiting hours and delay possibilities, factors that are eliminated with a car ride.
- The comfort levels with cars are much better. You can stretch your legs and have a pleasant, uninterrupted journey, or even choose to stop whenever you please.
Direct Access to Major Attractions
The nearest bus terminals in Agra are Idgah Bus Stand, approximately 8 km away, and ISBT,12 km away from the gates of the mausoleum, after which you will have to rely on local transport.
In contrast, a car drops you around a km from the Eastern Gate, from where you can book your tickets, take an electric shuttle or walk straight to the central courtyard.
Personalised Experience
With a car, you are not bound by train timing or a group schedule. You and your group can comfortably start early in the morning, have tea and breakfast on the way and do things as per your convenience without interruptions or disturbances.
You can explore the Taj at your pace and choose to spend a couple of extra hours there, skipping some monuments for another tour.
Alternatively, you can spend less time there and add other destinations without disturbing the pace for others.
Cost Effective
A same-day Agra tour by car is cost-effective in a lot of ways.
- Irrespective of whether you are travelling solo or with family or friends, a car covers all without having to issue separate tickets, thus minimising the cost.
- You can carry your food or eat at your choice of dhabas or local places – something not possible in fixed tour packages.
- A car minimises the extra add-ons caused by the autos and taxis used for in-between travel from bus stops and railway stations. The cost of driver, toll gates and fuel is fixed and can be equally divided between the number of car passengers, with the cost per head coming out cheaper than the bus and train tickets.
How to plan the day
Now that we have established the supremacy of a car ride for a one-day Agra Tour from Delhi, let us get down to planning the day, so you can cover the major spots.
Here’s a sample outline
5 AM – 6 AM
The trick to a good trip is in starting early. Yamuna Expressway is less crowded in the early mornings, and you can reach Agra in under 3.5 hours and get straight to the Taj Mahal waiting line. If you start a bit earlier, then there is a possibility of minimising the waiting line.
9 AM – 11 AM
Once you have entered the gates of the mausoleum, you can spend the next few hours happily exploring the courtyards, gardens, Jilaukhana and other structures.
11 AM- 1 PM
1.5 km away is the Agra Fort that you can explore in the next two hours. While the place is massive in size, it can be toured in under two hours by hiring a licensed guide who will take you through the noteworthy structures.
12:20 PM – 1:30 PM
You must be hungry by now, and in between getting a seat at your favourite eating place and wrapping up lunch, it will take another 45 minutes or an hour.
The Nawaabs and Jahapanaah are good for Mughlai and north indian cuisines, while the Chokho Jeeman Marwari Jain Bhojalaya offers authentic Jain food.
2 PM – 3–3:30 PM
After a hearty lunch, you can visit the Rambagh gardens and check out Akbar’s tomb and monuments like Itmad-Ud-Daulah or the ‘baby Taj’.
3:30- 4:30 PM
Keep this window for shopping at Kinnari Bazaar or other local markets famous for their textiles, leather goods and a variety of other products.
4:30 PM – 5:45–6 PM
You must be hungry with all the touring. It’s time to indulge in some famous Agra-chaat in Chat Gali, Sadar Bazaar.
You can also check out the Aggarwal Chaat Bhandar in B Block of Kamla Nagar.
6 PM
Time to get in the car and head back to Delhi.
Should you prefer, after Taj Mahal, you can directly head to Fatehpur Sikri, located on the outskirts of Agra, or the Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, an hour away ( 34.6 km ) from the Taj Mahal.
What is the best time to visit Agra?
The best time to avoid Agra is during the winter months from October to March, when the weather is comfortable and temperatures are cooler.
But it is peak season as well, so the crowds will be larger.
Spring ( March to May ) is a good time to visit as the Mughal gardens will be in full bloom, and you can see a large variety of flowers.
Expect higher temperatures during this period.
April to June will have very few crowds, but temperatures can reach 45 degrees Celsius, making touring difficult.
Mistakes to Avoid
Some rookie mistakes that you can avoid for a smooth same-day Agra tour by car are as follows.
Not Starting Early Enough
If you don’t leave early enough, there are high chances of getting stuck in traffic and facing long entry queues at the Tajmahal. Start as early as possible, between 5–6 AM or even earlier, to have a smooth road and get in quicker.
Skipping Advance Ticket Booking
Omitting advance ticket booking will result in waiting a long time at the ticket gates, which will disrupt your already packed schedule. To save time, book your ticket from the ASI official website and save the QR code on your phone
Not wearing comfortable shoes
You will be walking a lot. Safe to say 70% of your trip will be on foot, and not wearing comfortable shoes will make it super uncomfortable to explore or keep up with the rest of the team. Wear joggers, sandals or comfortable footwear for a comfortable tour.
Are you coming for a Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi, but on a tight schedule? Book a same-day Agra tour by car offered by SRM Holidays Pvt Ltd to make the most out of your day.
You can even customise our one-day Agra Tour from Delhi package to include your preferred locations and mode of transport.
Contact us today for a hassle-free journey.
