We said goodbye for now, to Delhi and travelled by coach and train to Agra. The train was the Gatimaan Express, India’s fastest train. We visited Agra Fort (The Red Fort) before checking in to our hotel.
After lunch we visited the Taj Mahal, only minutes away from our hotel by coach. The Taj Mahal is a marble mausoleum built on the south bank of the Yamuna River. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahen to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. They met as teenagers at an event at Agra Fort.
Our visit over we went back to the hotel for dinner, as the sun began to set, exhausted but exhilarated.
Tomorrow – Ranthambore National Park!
Stunning and I don’t mean Andy’s legs! Another beautiful hotel.
We’re really enjoying your holiday Carol 😊. It’s so interesting, I would imagine today was a highlight seeing the Taj Mahal but it all looks wonderful.
Tomorrow may be good too!