Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and drive straight to Agra through expressway.
Agra was the capital of the Mughal empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. The city began to grow in 1504 when the Sultan of Delhi, Sikander Lodhi moved his capital here to keep a check on the warring factions of his empire. Agra’s greatest days arrived during the reign of Akbar the Great (1556 – 1605), with the construction of the Agra fort.
Upon arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel.
Later in the morning you will be met by your tour guide who will explain the history and architecture of monuments, and the lives of the interesting people who built them.

Proceed to visit the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal
Agra Fort - Situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, the fort was built by the great Mughal visionary Emperor Akbar. His son Jahangir and grandson Shah Jehan added to this imposing structure during their rule. The palaces, mosque and audience halls contained within its massive wall of red sandstone are perfect examples of blending Islamic and Hindu traditions.
Taj Mahal – With its incredible lacy white grandeur the Taj Mahal is perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world. To the poet Tagore it was a ‘tear in the face of eternity’. In memory of his wife, Emperor Shah Jehan constructed this most extravagant and incomparable monument built for love.

Later in the evening enjoy a Bicycle tour

The soul of India lies in its villages” these words by Mahatma Gandhi hold true for various reasons. In India, villages are symbolic of the earthy, traditional, rustic and relaxed way of life. Predominantly inhabited by farmers, where people live off the land and are in tune with nature and their local environment. In comparison to the cities, village life is slow paced, calm and peaceful, cuisine more authentic, organic, music, dance and folklore are modes of relaxation. Agra By Cycle helps you discover the unexplored and untouched rural beauty of India and experience the tradition and lifestyle of villagers, indulge in local delicacies, witness local traditions and rituals and learn about the region’s folk art, crafts, legends, music and dance. The destinations on this tour have been reviewed and hand-picked by Agra by Cycle team for the value it offers in terms of natural beauty, safety, accessibility, cultural activities and traditional practices followed by the people there.
We will explore the countryside to the east of Taj Mahal. On our way to the village, we will visit several local villages, families, participate in the activities as well as a school, where we will learn about education in villages. At the village we will interact with a local family and then walk around the village, farms and the surrounding area.

Overnight in Agra