Agra City Tours
Agra is an ancient and historical city located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a wonderful and most preferred tourist destination in India appealing tourists and vacationers from all over the world. This historic and historical city is the world famous Taj Mahal - a splendid white marble monument - one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In ancient times, Agra was the capital town of India under the Mughals. This remarkable city of Agra still narrates and displays the marvelous charm that is hard to close the eyes. Agra city tour is a unique & cheery experience of lifetime.
Whatever parts of Agra you will travel in its exciting and splendid past carry on haunting you. Tourists are awestruck with affluent and glorious historical pars of the city. The charm of city never fails to impress visitors. In fact, in would not be taken as misguided information, if we say Agra is the single most important tourist place in the country. Agra can conveniently reached by commencing tours from New Delhi - the capital city of India. Its proximity to New Delhi (the capital city of India) is an added advantage.
Some important places of tourist interest in Agra are following ---
Taj Mahal : It has been reported as 'A Romantic Poem in White Marble'. Among the Seven Wonders of the World, the glorious Taj Mahal is the best example of mughal art & architecture. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and star attraction of tourism in Republic of India. It appeals a big gathering of tourists from all across the world. This lovely love memorial monument was constructed by mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the remembrance of his darling wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The building is ultimate symbolization of unceasing love and never breaks down to draw the tourists and vacationers from across the world.
Agra Fort : It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in the historical city of Agra. Few forts in the world have a more interesting and captivating saga to tell than the glorious fort of Agra. Constructed in red sand stone, the magnificent Agra Red Fort was constructed by mughal emperor Akbar as an invincible military citadel. The fort building complex is widely applauded for its architectural brilliance  and grandness & extravagance of majestic palaces. It is among the must visit attractions of Agra city tour in India.
Itmad-Ud-Daullah : It is a lovely tomb memorial monument constructed by mughal empress Noor Jahan in the commemoration of her father. It's a double floor memorial monument describing plentiful style of artistic creation & architecture with mosaic, marbles, and inlaid work with precious & semi-precious stones. The interiors of the grave building complex are believed as more beautiful than of the Taj Mahal. The tomb complex is lovingly named as the Baby Taj or the Little Taj Mahal or the Draft of the Taj Mahal.
Other Attractions : In addition to these three paramount attractions, Agra also features several more deserving attractions in and around. Some other attractions in the city are Chini-Ka-Rauza, Jama Masjid, Dayal Bagh, Rambagh, Sikandra Akbar’s Tomb, Mariyam’s Tomb, Mathura, Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri, etc. Tourists can also take tour to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a paradise for birds and bird watchers.
How to Reach Agra
By Air : Agra is well connected with all the major cities of India.
By Train : Agra is well connected by railways with all the major cities of India.
By Road : Agra has a good network of roads. It is well connected to Delhi, Jaipur and other nearby major cities of India. |
