27 Dec 2022
We selected this package because it was all-inclusive, which definitely helped us bypass the long entrance lines!
In advance of your trip, I recommend you stay in touch via WhatsApp with Mr. Akbran about whether your train seats are actually guaranteed on the Gatimaan Express. Even then, if it’s a smoggy-foggy day, the train may not run. When our seats were not guaranteed, Mr. Akbran arranged a driver to take us from Delhi to Agra, a three-hour trip. Although this was a frustrating start to the day, the car was very comfortable and the roads were good.
Our Agra tour guide, Rajesh, was quite fun and also flexible with us. We ended up touring the Taj and the Fort but bypassing Baby Taj in favor of going to a grocery store and catching the train back to Delhi. He made sure we got there and had no problems.
The Marriott lunch was plentiful, delicious, and safe eating for us tourists. Mr. Akbran stopped by to say hello and ensure that all was well. He also followed up to make sure our Delhi driver met us at the train and successfully delivered us back to the hotel.
If you’re interested in shopping for tapestries or gems, the tour guides build in this opportunity as well.
All in all, a very good experience! I appreciated the attention to detail and safety for us!