There are three world heritage sites in Agra. These world heritage sites are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Agra is one of the most visited place in India.
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TutorialsThis section gives you complete information on Agra Travel and Tourism. Agra is famous for Taj Mahal and various tourist places. In Agra you can visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra, Fatehpur Sikri, Buland Darwaza of Fatehpur Sikri, Jami Masjid and other places.
A charming city, Agra holds a momentous position in the pages of the Indian history. Right from the ancient times, the historical land of Agra has been an inspiration owing to its rich and diverse culture.
Agra is located on the banks of the River Yamuna. Being in Agra, one feels surreally mesmerized by the rich history of the place. The legacy that the Hindu and the Mughal emperors have left behind, is still breathing in each and every corner of the place.ADS_TO_REPLACE_1
Agra has often been referred as the Abode of the Aryans. The land where Agra is situated once belonged to the Aryans who were settled here for centuries. In the presence of the rivers like Ganga and Yamuna on both the sides and fertile land, the Aryan colony flourished. It is also said that during that period, the town was very secure. Legends had it that there were 16 doors for its safety.
Historians write that Agra-Vana was the name associated with the place in the age of Mahabharata. They believed that this place was also known by the name of Braj Mandal or Braj Bhoomi. It is made up of 84 vanas. Some of the most renowned vanas in the region are Vrindavan, Madhuvan and Agra-Van. It is believed that Lord Krishna?s uncle, Kansa, had once built a colossal prison in Agra. There are few historical evidences of that though.
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The city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh is well renowned and has always been a part of the Indian history. The old and legendary monuments of the city are a testimony to that. Agra is home to the eternal man-made marvel of Taj Mahal. Admired all over the world, Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Ages have gone by, the world has witnessed a complete transformation, civilization has reached at its peak, but the perpetual beauty of the Taj Mahal remains unspoiled. Apart from Taj Mahal, other ancient and historic monuments like the Agra Fort, Sikandra, Dayalbagh and Chitor Gates among various others add to the mystical and legendary aura of Agra. Fatehpur Sikri is located in the vicinity of Agra. If Taj Mahal is a poem embellished in marbles; Fathehpur Sikri is a grandeur made up of Red Sandstone.
Agra was the capital of India during the Mughal rule. Shah Jahan, the emperor of Mughal kingdom, built Taj Mahal in the 17th century in the memory of his wife. A number of picturesque Persian-styled gardens designed by the Mughal rulers give a reflection of aesthetic sense of Mughal rulers.
Strolling in the by lanes of Agra, it's difficult not to get tempted by so many things that the bazaar of Agra has to offer like ornaments and goods made of marbles and leather. The multi coloured and beautifully designed carpets influenced by the Mughal art catch everyone?s attention.ADS_TO_REPLACE_3
In this date, Agra is one of the prime destinations of the tourists from all over the world. Embellished with multiple layers of history, Agra calls out to anyone looking for a surreal experience.
Some love stories are written on paper, some on sands of time and some immortal one are written on marble. The city of Agra is home to such a story written on marble. Yes, we are talking about Taj Mahal that is still making alive iconic love of Shahjahan for his wife Mumtaz. Its magnificence has outshined all the monuments in this erstwhile Mughal Capital. The city tranquilly located on the banks of river Yamuna is glowing like a star on the tourist horizon of world making Agra tourism a respected name in tourism arena.
To give Taj Mahal company; there are other architectural gems in the city, Agra Fort, another attraction in the city sweeps tourists off their feet with its understated charm. The nearby tourist attractions like tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah and tomb of Akbar at Sikandra has their own admirers. In order to provide tourists with quality hospitality, Agra tourism offers all the facilities essential for the tourists; hotel accommodations, guided tours, transport facilities and other things required for the tour to Agra. A more convenient and cost effective option is a same day trip from Delhi to Agra, as the distance between these two cities is around 200 km that can be traveled by a luxury car. ADS_TO_REPLACE_4
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