Agra Tour
India
Wish to
realize a dream vacation? Welcome to the amazing tourism city of
the TajMahal - Agra, India. The seat of the great Mughal rulers
for ages Agra, India offers its treasure trove for all the
tourists from India and abroad. Even though Agra, India is
synonymous with the Taj, the city stands in testimony to the
great amount of architectural activity of the Mughals. TajMahal
is the epitome of love, poem in white marble, one of the Seven
Wonders of the World besides being the pride of India. In fact
all the monuments of Agra, India have contributed to Agra
Tourism. Terrific Agra Packages from us will ensure you plan your
Agra Travel soon. Delhi to Agra to Jaipur make the famous Golden
Triangle tour of India.
Agra Fact File
Language Hindi and Urdu
Best time to visit Winter
STD Code 0562
History of Agra
History of Agra is amply evident from the numerous historical
monuments in and around the city. Though the history of Agra city
is linked with the Mughal dynasty, numerous other rulers also
contributed to the rich history of Agra. Agra was founded by
Sikandar Lodhi (Lodhi dynasty; Delhi Sultanate) in the 16th
century. Babur (founder of the Mughal dynasty) also stayed for
sometime in Agra and introduced the concept of square
Persian-styled gardens here. Emperor Akbar built the Agra fort;
Jahangir beautified it with palaces and gardens. Shahjahan marked
the zenith of Mughal architecture, when he built the Taj. The
post-Mughal era's history of Agra saw the rule of the Jats,
Marathas and finally the British taking over the city
The most famous of the monuments of Agra, India is the
TajMahal. TajMahal is a symbol of the devotion and dedication of
love. TajMahal of Agra is a monument built by emperor Shah Jahan
In the memory of her wife Mumtaz Mahal. TajMahal expresses the
magnificence of Mughal architecture. The Taj has done wonders to
Agra Tourism. Taj is a must in each one of the Agra packages
offered by us. Agra to Jaipur is an interesting package
option.
Besides the TajMahal amongst the other famous monuments of
Agra, India is the Agra Fort. Agra fort was built by Emperor
Akbar. He was undoubtedly the Greatest Mughal emperor of India.
The construction of Agra fort commenced in the 1565 and completed
in 1571. Built with red sandstone Agra Fort is a mixture of the
Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture. Agra Tourism would be
incomplete without this monument. Most of the Agra packages
offered by us take you to the Agra Fort. Agra to Jaipur is the
usual choice in pacakges.
It is a tomb built with white marble in the typical Islamic
style architecture. It was built by the Mughal Empress Noor Jahan
in the memory of her father Itmad-ud-Daulah. It happens to be one
of the must visit monuments of Agra. This monument of Agra is
usually included in all the Agra packages. Travel from Agra to
Jaipur is usually taken up by many tourists.
The tomb of the great Mughal emperor Akbar is worth visiting.
Akbar's tomb is a mixture of many architectural styles and
completely different from earlier Mughal Buildings. Visit to this
monuments of Agra is esential to make your Agra tour complete.
Visit to this monument is generally a part of the Agra
packages
Famously known as the city of Ghosts, it was built by the
Great Mughal Emperor. Fatehpur Sikri is a place worth visiting to
discover how once the city could have been which has now turned
into ruins. many a Agra packages include a trip to Fatehpur Sikri
also.
Agra is also known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of
marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons
of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and
was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work.
Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are :
leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
Agra is also well known for its sweets 'petha' and 'Gazak' and
saltish snack 'Dalmoth.
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