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Travel from Delhi to Agra by express train and save time for more important things: touring the incredible Taj Mahal. Relax and enjoy the views en route and arrive in Agra in just 100 minutes. Be amazed by the UNESCO-listed monument to love and learn more about its history from your private guide. Entry tickets are included, as well as a professional photograph of you at the Taj.

Learn to cook Indian food with a local host in Jaipur, taught by a local Jaipur family. You'll learn how to make all sorts of Indian specialties from home cooking, and both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available.

Enjoy an authentic experience of local life in Hyderabad during a private 2-hour meal in the family home of your host Vijayalaxmi. Your home-cooked meal might consist of dishes like dum biryani (rice with vegetables), bagara baingan (spiced eggplant dish), aloo masala (spiced potatoes), and more, accompanied by dessert, and tea or coffee. As you share a meal with your host and her family, you'll learn from a local perspective about the cuisine of Hyderabad and South India.

Kolkata is known for its artistic flair, literature and the delicious food. There are so many places you can explore such as Kalighat Kali Temple, Victoria Memorial or simply watch the sunset by the Howrah Bridge. One of the 'to do' things when in Kolkata is dining with a Bengali family. And your search for an amazing Bengali 'cook and dine' experience ends with the Bengali family.

Experience some of India’s most beautiful sights on this private day trip to Agra, including transport from Delhi. With an early morning pickup, make it to the Taj Mahal in time to take in stunning views of the majestic palace at sunrise. Tour the grounds with your private guide, and enjoy breakfast at a nearby hotel. Then, stop by Agra Fort before doing some souvenir shopping in the city (own expense).

Spare day in Delhi and eager to see the Taj Mahal? This full-day private trip to Agra by fast train makes the excursion easy and comfortable. Settle into the Gatimaan Express for your journey to Agra, and on arrival, enjoy guided tours of the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj before returning to Delhi. Includes Delhi hotel pickup and drop-off, return rail fares, guides, and buffet lunch in Agra. Upgrade to include entrance fees and a ride on the business class train car.

Travel by fast train round-trip from Delhi to Agra to pack in more sightseeing and spend less time on the road. The Gatimaan Express train gets you to Agra and your local guide and private driver meet you upon arrival. Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), and Mehtab Bagh, before returning to Delhi in the evening. Choose the transport and guide option or upgrade to included lunch, entrance fees, and train-class options.

Don’t let limited time in India stop you visiting the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World. Instead, opt for a time-saving tour that transports you to the monument via express train, for a faster and smoother journey. Save hours of time and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide as you explore the iconic Taj Mahal as well as the Agra Fort and Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj).

Get an up-close look at the history and the landmarks of the Mughal Empire during this day trip from Delhi to Agra. Visit the iconic Taj Mahal—India's most stunning homage to love, and learn how this World Wonder was built by Shah Jahan for his Mumtaz. Make a stop at Agra Fort, and learn about the 16th-century Mughal monument from your guide. Upgrade your tour to include entrance fees and/or a buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel.

Explore the sights of Old and New Delhi with your own private guide on a tour with three different durations options to suit your suit your schedule. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb. Visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; Parliament House; and Chandni Chowk; and temples such as the lavish Akshardham. Includes entrance fees, and round-trip transfers from your Delhi hotel, airport or train station.

See two of Agra’s historical treasures on this private full-day trip from Delhi. Take in the UNESCO-listed 17th-century Taj Mahal, the white-marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and explore the chambers and courtyards of UNESCO-protected Agra Fort. Includes a private guide, private air-conditioned transport and pickup and drop-off at Delhi hotels or airport; upgrade to include a buffet lunch and entrance tickets.

Take a private tour of New and Old Delhi to discover the highlights of India’s capital city. Travel with your guide in an air-conditioned car to UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, the Red Fort, and Jama Masjid. You also get a comprehensive introduction to Delhi with commentary from your guide about the city's history and culture, and visits to monuments including India Gate, Parliament House, and the Lotus Temple. Includes private guide and driver, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Journey back to the days of India’s Mughal Empire on this private Delhi to Agra tour that includes admission to two World Heritage sites—Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. With a private guide, you’ll admire the 16th- and 17th-century architecture of the enormous Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah (aka Baby Taj), and gaze in wonder at the exterior and interior grandeur of the Taj Mahal, one of the New7Wonders of the World. On this private day trip, you can be sure you’ll enjoy an in-depth and personalized experience.

Hit up three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Taj Mahal itself, in just one day with this private tour from Delhi. Your driver will pick you up at your Delhi-area hotel bright and early and drive you to Agra, where you'll head straight to the Taj Mahal. From here, it's on to Agra Fort, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll head to Fatehpur Sikri, a ghost town that was once the capital of the Mughal Empire, before driving back to Delhi.

The Taj Mahal draws visitors from all over the world, and during busy season, wait times in line can last up to three hours. This special, skip-the-line Taj Mahal admission ticket saves you the time waiting in line, and gets you inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site so you can explore it at your own pace. This admission ticket also offers two different pickup options, as well as a guided tour upgrade for ultimate convenience.

Delhi is full of sights that are hard to leave off a successful itinerary, but visitors can find it challenging to travel from one part of the bustling city to another. On this Delhi tour, let a driver and guide do the legwork, taking you to explore Old and New Delhi attractions. See some of the city’s most popular historical, religious, and political landmarks, and stop for photos at India Gate. A rickshaw ride is included, and a buffet lunch is available with an upgrade.

Visit the Taj Mahal on a there-and-back day trip from New Delhi. No need to stay overnight or add in the cost of a hotel with efficient round-trip transportation, with convenient pickup and drop-off at your Delhi accommodations. You'll arrive at the monolith in time to see the sunrise, one of the times for the best photos.

This sunrise tour to the Taj Mahal in Agra is an ideal trip for travelers short on time in India, but who still want to see one of the country’s most iconic sites. Be picked up from your hotel in Delhi in the early hours and driven to Agra, so you can relax in the private car on the way. Reach Agra in time for a beautiful sunrise over the romantic monument.

Learn about the culinary heritage of Bangalore during a dining experience in a private family home. Enjoy family recipes that restaurants do not offer, sharing a meal and cultural experience with your host Asha and her husband. You might try chicken curry, mutton stew, or masala potatoes, flavored with spices such as coconut, mustard seed, green chili, and black pepper. Your meal is accompanied by local beer and dessert, and plenty of time to chat with your host about the cuisine of South India.

Enjoy a private and authentic home cooked meal with your host Uma. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy traditional South Indian cuisine with a creative twist made by a local who lives close to the airport. Uma is a South Indian vegetarian who has honed her culinary skills cooking for her extended Indian family for nearly three decades. An expert cook, she says she can convert any diehard non-vegetarian into a vegetable lover. ​Uma lives in the Guindy neighborhood of Chennai, about a 15-min drive from the Chennai airport as you head into the city. Her home is also close to the ITC Grand Chola, Ramada Plaza and Park Hyatt hotels. This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine either when you arrive into Chennai or on your way out!

Learn more about Indian culture by spending the spring festival of Holi with a local family in Delhi. Indian festivals can be confusing for outsiders, and you might not know where or how to celebrate. Joining an Indian family means you’ll learn more about Holi’s cultural significance while having fun getting showered in bright colored powders and water. Meet at the family home, then celebrate Holi in a nearby park.

My cooking lessons experience is all about unique Rajasthani local experience, you will learn cooking techniques with your hosts ( Pooja & Isha ). You can Put on the apron & dabble in almost everything - kneading, frying, peeling, chopping, blending, roasting - it isn't just about tasting food, it is about feeling it from the core. The dining experience in a family home helps in exchanging cultures and make new friends. 

Your host will be sharing his/her local knowledge with you when dinner is being prepared. You will learn about the traditions of home life, arranged marriages, joint families - and of course, the Rajasthani food !

I am an Indian housewife, born and brought up in Jaipur. Girls are taught cooking at a young age in Rajasthan and I learnt Indian cuisine from my mother and grandmother. Cooking is essential for my family’s bonding, vitality, and traditions. I am lucky to be married to an open-minded husband who supports me and helps me when hosting cooking lessons at home.