Tour to Agra

Agra lies on the west bank of the river Yamuna in Uttar Pardesh, India. Famous for housing the Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world, Agra has more in its possession then just Taj Mahal. There are very few cities in the world that can match the history and heritage of Agra.

Lying at a distance of 204 km south of Delhi, Agra is the single most famous, most visited and most photographed tourist destination in India. Agra is a part of the great north Indian plains. The imposing architectural magnificence of the city is projected in the spectacular monuments of the medieval India built by the Mughals, who ruled India for more than 300 years.

Agra was the capital of India in the mid 16th century and earlier 17th century, the era which witnessed a colossal building activity and this was the period when Shahjahan built Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The construction done during this era were purely close to the Mughal style.

Though, tourists come to Agra to see the Taj Mahal, seldom do they forget other architectural splendour of the city. Agra boasts numerous monuments of yesteryear, worth a visit. Apart from Taj Mahal, you can switch to Agra Fort, situated just opposite to the Taj Mahal on the other side of the river Yamuna. The massive fort, made of sandstone is magnificent monument, speaking loudly of the glorious period of the Mughal era. Then comes the Sikandara - the mausoleum of Akbar, the greatest of Mughal Emperors is a fine example of the then Islamic architecture with intricate work of inlays.

If you are interested in the wild life of India, then go beyond the bounadries of Agra, almost 60 km from Agra to gaze through the dense forest life of Baharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Though a Bird's Paradise, Bharatpur is home to numerous wild animals, whom you can see in their natural habitats.

Agra is not only a famous tourist destination but is also a shoppers paradise too. You can indulge yourself in the shopping areas and shopping malls, where you can buy the specialities of the place. And yes, don't forget to buy the replica of Taj Mahal, found almost in every corner of the city, to keep your memories, regarding this wonderful city alive.

Agra is broadly connected with almost all the major cities of India, by numerous transport facilities - Air, Rail or Road. So you can choose either of them, depending on your convenience to reach the glorious land of Taj Mahal - Agra.