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Agra Travel Guide

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Agra is a famous city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is one of the most famous tourist spots of the country because of world famous architectural wonder Taj Mahal. The city of Agar is situated on the west banks of the River Yamuna. The history and heritage of Agra is rich.

Agra was once the seat of the great Mughals who ruled India for more than 300 years. Agra is predominantly famous for the splendid Taj Mahal, grand Agra Fort (also known as the Red Fort) and Itmad-ud-Daulah's tomb. Apart from these architectural attractions, the city of Agra is also globally famous for its Mughlai cuisine, marble souvenirs, handicrafts, leather items and its rich history and heritage.

The climate of Agar city is extreme and tropical. Summers are extremely hot white winters are cold and foggy. The Taj City of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India can be visited all through the year but the most appropriate time for tours to Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India is during winters because summers are extremely hot and monsoons carry heavy rain. 

Some major attractions in Agra

Taj Mahal : Literally meaning “The Crown”, The Taj Mahal is the most well preserved and architecturally beautiful tomb in the world. A Celebration of woman built in white marble, the Taj Mahal was built on the banks of the River Yamuna by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 in the loving memory of his second and beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal as a mausoleum. The construction of Taj Mahal began in 1631 and was completed after 22 years. Around 20000 workers were deployed to work on it. The material was brought in from all over India and central Asia and it took a fleet of 1000 elephants to transport to the site. The symbol of eternal love – Taj Mahal was designed by the Iranian architect Ustad Isa. The white marble love monument – Taj Mahal is India’s star attraction and considered to be one of the most beautiful monumental structures in the world. The splendid Taj Mahal is also considered to be the one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The symbol of eternal love – the splendid Taj Mahal is famous globally for its attention-grabbing beauty. Every year a large gathering of tourists come to India especially to visit Taj Mahal. The color of Taj Mahal changes at different hours of the day and during different seasons. The Taj is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shines, showing the different moods of a woman. The beauty of Taj Mahal in moonlight is worth visiting. Don’s miss to visit India’s star attraction during your tours to India or tours to Agra.


Agra Fort : The grand Agra Fort was designed and built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1556. The Agra Fort is built in red sandstone, so the fort is also known as the Red Fort. Mughal Emperor Akbar built this fort and Jahangir beautified this fort with imperial palaces and stunning gardens. The Agra Fort is surrounded by a 70 feet high wall. The fort houses the beautiful pearl mosque and several imposing palaces inside the fort complex. Some major palaces inside the Agra Fort Complex are Jahangiri Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Aam and Moti Masjid.

Itmad-ud-Daulah's tomb : Itmad-ud-Daulah's tomb is a Mughal mausoleum and a worth visiting site in the city of Agar in Uttar Pradesh, India. Itmad-ud-Daulah's tomb is so beautiful that it is described as the jewel box or baby Taj or little Taj. This stunning architectural structure was built between 1622 and 1628.

This beautiful Mughal structure was built by a beautiful lady and wife of Jahangir, Nur Jahan in the memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg (Itmad-ud-Daulah) after her death in 1622. Itmad-ud-Daulah is the first tomb in India which is built in white marble. It is considered to be the interior design of this stunningly beautiful mausoleum is more beautiful than of Taj Mahal.

How to arrive in Agra

By Air : The Taj City of Agra in Uttar Pradesh is well-connected by air from all the major cities of India and also for some major cities of abroad.

By Rail : The city of Agra is well-linked by railway network from all the major cities of India. The express train Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai halt at Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India.

By Road : The home to Taj – Agra city is well-connected by road from all the major cities of India. The city of Agra is well-connected to other cities of Uttar Pradesh as well as Delhi and Rajasthan by excellent bus services.