Same Day Taj Mahal Tour by Train

Agra by fast train: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, the Baby Taj and sunset at Mehtab Bagh.

  • DurationAbout 13 hours
  • Starts / endsDelhi
  • StylePrivate, customisable
  • PriceOn request, for your group
  1. Delhi
  2. Agra
  3. Delhi

Overview

The Gatimaan Express is one of India's fastest trains and covers the Delhi–Agra route in about 1 hour 40 minutes, with meals served on board. Taking the train avoids seven hours on the road and gives you a longer day in Agra, ending with the Taj Mahal from across the river at Mehtab Bagh.

Highlights

  • Fast air-conditioned train each way
  • The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Baby Taj
  • Sunset view of the Taj from Mehtab Bagh
  • Car and guide waiting at Agra station

Your day

  1. 1

    6:00 am — Pickup and transfer to the station

    Our driver takes you from your hotel to Hazrat Nizamuddin station and helps you find your coach and seat.

  2. 2

    About 8:10 am — Gatimaan Express to Agra

    Breakfast is served on the train.

    About 1 hour 40 minutes

  3. 3

    About 10:00 am — Arrive at Agra Cantt

    Your guide meets you on the platform, and your car takes you to the Taj Mahal.

  4. 4

    Taj Mahal

    A guided visit of the gardens, the mausoleum and the mosque.

  5. 5

    Agra Fort

    The fort-palace of the Mughal emperors on the bank of the Yamuna.

  6. 6

    Lunch

    Lunch at a restaurant in Agra (paid directly).

  7. 7

    Itmad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh

    The Baby Taj, then Mehtab Bagh, the garden on the far bank of the river, for a view of the Taj Mahal in the late-afternoon light.

  8. 8

    About 5:50 pm — Train back to Delhi

    Dinner is served on board. Our driver meets you at Nizamuddin and takes you to your hotel or the airport.

    About 1 hour 40 minutes

Travel times are approximate. Timings can be adjusted to suit you.

What’s included

Typical inclusions for this tour. Your quote confirms exactly what is included for your dates and choices.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver
  • Fuel, tolls, parking and the driver's allowances
  • English-speaking local guide for the sightseeing
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, the airport or a railway station
  • Bottled water in the car
  • Return train tickets in air-conditioned chair car on the Gatimaan Express (Executive class on request)
  • Meals served on the train
  • Car and driver in Agra, and transfers to and from the station in Delhi

Not included

  • Monument entrance tickets, unless your quote includes them
  • Meals and drinks
  • Tips for the driver and guide
  • Personal expenses and shopping

Transport, guides and hotels

Transport

You travel in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, used only by your group. Sedans suit one or two travellers; SUVs and larger vehicles are available for families and groups.

Guides

An English-speaking local guide joins you at the main sights in each city. Guides in other languages, such as Spanish, French or German, can often be arranged on request.

Meals

Meals are not included, so you can eat where you like. Your guide can recommend reliable restaurants.

Good to know

  • The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors every Friday. If your dates include a Friday, we arrange the Agra days around it.
  • Train times shown are a guide. We confirm the current timetable and book your seats when you confirm the tour. Indian Railways requires passport details for foreign travellers.
  • This train does not run on every day of the week; we check the schedule for your date.
  • This itinerary is a suggestion. We can change the pace, add or remove nights, and swap sights to suit you.

Price and booking

The price depends on the number of travellers, your dates, the hotels you choose and any changes to the itinerary, so we quote each trip individually. Send an inquiry and we will reply with availability, the exact inclusions and a price for your group.

Nothing is booked until you confirm. Payment terms and cancellation charges are set out in your written confirmation; see our cancellation policy for the standard terms.

Questions about this tour

Is the train better than the car?

The train is faster and more relaxing, and gives you more time in Agra. The car is more flexible about start times and works every day.

What if the train is fully booked?

Seats sell out at busy times, so book early. If the Gatimaan is full, we suggest another fast train or the car tour.

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