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AGRA
| FACTS & FIGURES |
| Language |
Hindi and Urdu |
| Best time to visit |
Winter |
| STD Code |
0562 |
Five Must See Tourism Places in Agra
Taj Mahal:
Tourism
Spot in Agra 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.
Agra Fort:
Tourism
Spot in Agra 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.
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb:
Tourism
Spot in Agra 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.
Akbar's Tomb:
Tourism
Spot in Agra 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
Fatehpur Sikri:
Tourism
Spot near Agra 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.
HOW TO REACH
Air : Agra is well connected by air. The airport is 7 Kms
west of the city and there is a regular flight connecting the city
to Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi.
Rail : The city's main railway station, Agra Cantonment,
is west of Sadar Bazaar.
Road : The biggest bus stand in Agra, Idgah, has buses leaving
for all neighboring, major tourist centers like Delhi and Jaipur
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