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Private tour in Agra Monika S
Enjoy The Traditional Way Of Shopping With Local Expert
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Namaste…!! Namaste is the way we greet each other, meaning of Namaste is we respect you and bow to the soul enshrined in your body in the form of energy "OM" My name is Monika, I am working as a tour guide since 2010 I have license from ministry of tourism and cultural government of India I also did masters in Indian history, my objective is to provide the most worthwhile, enriching, interesting tour experience for my valuable tourists. Here together we will share our knowledge and experience about India and life. . . . . My license gives me permission to go inside the monuments with you; so that I can explain the history and architecture in details. Agra this city also known as the city of love, a proud capital of Lodi dynasty and the great Mughals, the empire which was considered the richest in the world, Agra is full of history, architecture, people, religion, secularism, colors, languages, dresses, cultural diversity, it is vibrant, mysterious and beautiful, you will fall in love with it's crown jewel of Mughal architecture and historic grace, it is a city which has three world heritage sites, when you visit Agra I will introduce you the rich culture of Agra in a very interesting way, telling you legendary tales and will also help you in photography, whenever you look behind to enjoy your beautiful memories in free moments of life you will remember me too :) Educational qualification * Masters in Indian History specialized in Medieval history * Graduate in Science Professional Experience * Guide license from Ministry of Tourism & culture, Government of India also called PAN INDIA (Pacific Across The Nation) * Tour guide training program * In 2010 conducted by state Government Uttar Pradesh tourism. * In 2013 under experienced historians, archaeologists, architects and researchers, conducted by *Ministry Of Tourism, central government * First Aid training (Good man rescue faculty) * Tour leader training conducted by Explore Authorised * Authorised to work inside the Monuments * Authorised to accompany to foreign nation guests in open bazaars, museums & public places * I can book your train tickets, car, bus, hotels, restaurants & other tour related services * Authorised to work inside the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Achievements * I have guided very well-known guests like- Mr. Gary Philip Nelson, Attorney at Law in USA, Miss world Carolina, Mr. Hinduja CEO of gulf Oil and his business partners Mr. & Mrs. Paul, royal family of Saudi Arabia, Natasha Ward (actress & model), Grazi Massafera an actress, Ciao Castro an actor, Michaela an actress, book writer Mam Rose (Flora's Empire), Nan Legeai retired CEO Celine Dorota Salomon Architectural engineer and ventriloquist David Pendleton *My interview in international newspapers Restrictions * Pickup/drop in countryside hotel (more than 15km. radius from city centre) additional charge will be applicable please ask for quote * Adding more places other than the itinerary USD 20 will be charged per place * Tour hours exceed than mentioned time on published tours/splitting tour in parts than regular hours or after 8pm. extra charges will be applicable * A guide can not drive In India during tours, so professional driver will be arranged for you if its included in purchased tour With gratitude Monika
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Overview of your Agra tour
This ultimate shopping tour gives you a complete overview of the best things to get in Agra. Incredible variety of artefacts, ultimate zardozi, tapestries, Mughal style jewellery, furnishings, surprising variety of traditional handmade rugs/carpets, design inspired from paintings and monuments, display in specialised Emporiums. Zardozi (embroidery) exclusively found only in Agra, is an art involves making elaborate designs by using gold and silver threads, artesian "SHAMS" became blind at the last phase of his life was awarded by Indian government for his art, invited 3 times in white house was also offered citizenship of USA, further adding to the magnificence of the work are the studded pearls and precious stones in it, known as jewel carpet, Agra is famous for leather goods, city also has collection of pashmina shawl from Kashmir with exclusive needle work on it, marble inlay art is dying art of ancient technique to fit stones into a carved piece of marble and much more is waiting for you to experience.
Your Agra tour itinerary
* I will come to receive you at decided place within Agra. * We start our tour with the visit of "Taj Mahal" one of the modern wonder of the world, also known as a paradise on earth. * After Taj Mahal, visit different places for different sort of art and crafts, this art work we see here you can not find in the markets . * We will visit the best places of Agra where we have the best collection of marble inlaid, jewel carpet, zardozi, jewelry and rugs. *Shopping in India is divided in categories, We do quality shopping on this tour, which is exclusive, anybody can do shopping but the best quality places cannot be find out without the help of local expert.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
All India tourist permit air-conditioned XUV car. In case you are looking for more than 4 people, an air-conditioned mini-bus can be arranged on additional charges, contact for cost if minibus required.
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Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Airport or hotel, pickup/drop within Agra, Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra are not included/ distance will cover the main city not the outskirts of Agra. Distanced pickup can be arranged on additional cost please contact me for specific.
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