The 3rd largest city in UP. It is situated on the banks of holy river Yamuna. The city is 200 km from the Capital. It was Akbar who laid the foundation of this city .The heritage of Agra is linked with Mughals and Many other rulers also contributed to Agra rich past.
The modern history of Agra makes the city to be one of the most prominent tourist destinations for her invaluable monuments and heritage buildings. Agra is known for its magnificent Architecture and one of which is TAJ MAHAL.
The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and RedFort. All three are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Places to Visit in Agra:
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itimad-Ud-Daulah, Fatehpur Sikri, , Akbar Tomb, Sikandra, Swami Bagh Samadhi, Mankameshwar Temple, Indrabhan Girls Inter College, Guru ka Tal, Jama Masjid, Chini ka Rauza, Ram Bagh, Mariams Tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Keetham Lake, Mughal Heritage Walk.
Most Popular Tourists Attractions in Agra:
Sikandra Akbar started building his own mausoleum and it is the final resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great. It is located on the Delhi-Agra Highway, few kms from the Agra Fort. The Tomb is huge with three-storeyed red sandstone minarets beautifully carved and deers, rabbits and langurs set amidst a lush garden. […]
Jama Masjid It is largest mosque in India, Constructed in 1648 by Shah Jahan & credited to his daughter, Princess Jahanara Begum. Renowned for its extraordinary dome, Jama Masjid is a magnificent integration of Iranian architecture made up of red sandstone with little white marble decoration and blue colour paint wall and ceilings. The […]
The Empress Nur Jahan got constructed Itimad-Ud-Daulahs Tomb, also well-known as the Baby Taj Mahal
Some of the major attractions of this city are:
Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisthi, Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Sunehra Makan Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Jodha Bais Palace and Birbal Bhavan, Hawa Mahal and Nagina Masjid.
Agra Fort, situated 2.5 km near the gardens of Taj Mahal. Popularly known as Red Fort of Agra. The fort is described as walled city. Many Great Mughal Rulers like Akbar, Humayun, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived in this Fort. The fort was transformed into a palace during Shah Jahans time, and amended comprehensively with […]
Taj Mahal One of the most recognized structures of the world, the tomb of Shah Jahan beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. One of the Seven Wonders of the World and One of the World Heritage Sites in Agra, Taj Mahal is India most valued possession. The Taj Mahal was built in 1653 by the Mughal king […]