2-Day Taj Mahal Tour from Bangalore: Flights & Agra Fort

Glide by golf cart to the Taj Mahal after a scenic drive through India’s countryside.

A 2-day tour from Bangalore to Agra with round-trip commercial flights, hotel overnight, and visits to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. The itinerary pairs a sunset photo session at Mehtab Bagh on arrival with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal the next morning, then returns you to Bangalore the same day. A professional guide in your chosen language leads both sites. All transfers between airport, hotel and monuments are included by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Bangalore to Agra via Delhi

• Pickup from hotel in Bangalore
• Drop at Bangalore airport for flight
• Arrive at Delhi airport
• Drive 3 hours to Agra via expressway
• Evening photo tour at Mehtab Bagh

Day 2: Agra tour and return to Bangalore

• Early morning visit to Taj Mahal
• Visit Agra Fort
• Drive 3 hours to Delhi airport
• Fly from Delhi to Bangalore
• Transfer to hotel in Bangalore

The experience

The tour starts at 5am with pickup from your Bangalore hotel and drop at the airport for your flight to Delhi. After landing, you drive three hours by expressway through the countryside to Agra. That evening, you head to Mehtab Bagh (the Moonlight Garden on the Yamuna's far bank) for a photo tour of the Taj Mahal at sunset, when the marble catches the light from across the river and the crowds thin out.

Day two begins at 6am. You visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, when the marble glows ivory-white and the site is less crowded than midday. The guide walks you through the monument's history: 20,000 workers laboured over 17 years to build Shah Jahan's memorial to his wife. Afterward, you tour Agra Fort, the red sandstone fortress built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, where the courtyards and chambers trace the Mughal Empire's story through Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. After lunch, you drive back to Delhi airport and fly home to Bangalore, with a final transfer to your hotel.

A golf cart ride to and from the Taj Mahal is included, saving the walk on what can be a long morning. Monument entry fees, bottled water throughout, breakfast each day, and one night's hotel accommodation on twin-share basis are all covered. You choose between a 4-star hotel (Ramada or similar) or a 5-star option (Hilton or similar) at checkout, or you can book the tour without hotel and flights if you prefer to arrange those separately.

What’s included

• Monument entrance fees for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
• professional live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or other languages.
• all transfers by air-conditioned private vehicle from hotel to airport, airport to Agra, and between sites.
• golf cart ride to and from the Taj Mahal.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• breakfast each morning.
• one night's hotel accommodation on twin-sharing basis with breakfast.
• both commercial flight tickets Bangalore–Delhi–Bangalore (if booked with the flight option).
• pickup from your hotel or any other location in Bangalore.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide in 6 languages05:00

Guide in 6 languages05:00

Guide in 6 languages05:00

Guide in 6 languages05:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except ThursdayDeparts at 05:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Pickup from Hotel or Anywhere in Bangalore”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by Nikita Holidays

Is this one for you?Choose this if you need flights and a hotel included. The overnight package gets you to Taj Mahal sunrise and Agra Fort without coordinating separate bookings. Pick the tour-only version instead if you're arranging your own transport or want more time in Agra.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What time do I need to be ready for pickup on the first day?

Pickup from your Bangalore hotel happens at 5am so you reach the airport in time for your flight to Delhi. The exact timing depends on your hotel location and traffic, but the operator will confirm the precise pickup window when you book.

Is the Taj Mahal visit at sunrise or sunset?

You see the Taj Mahal twice: first at sunset on day one from Mehtab Bagh across the river for photography, then at sunrise on day two when you enter the monument itself. The sunrise visit is subject to weather conditions.

What's included in the hotel stay?

One night's accommodation is included on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast. You pick between a 4-star hotel (Ramada or similar) or a 5-star option (Hilton or similar) when you book, or you can choose the tour without hotel if you'd rather arrange your own.

Are the flights from Bangalore to Delhi included?

Both commercial flights (Bangalore to Delhi on day one and Delhi back to Bangalore on day two) are included in the package options that feature flights. If you prefer to arrange your own flights or skip them, there's a tour-only option without flights or hotel.

What happens at Agra Fort?

Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 from red sandstone. The guide takes you through the courtyards, mosques and private chambers that show the blend of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles from the Mughal period.

Do I need a passport for this tour?

Yes. All members must provide a passport photo copy at the time of booking. Bring your passport with you for the flights and entry to the monuments.