Often referred as the former capital of Hindustan, Agra is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna alongside the northern part of Uttar Pradesh state. Counted as a major tourist destination in India, Agra has a historical beauty and charm. Dating back to the 1000BC, Agra is largely connected with the golden age of the Mughals. As far as Agra Tourism is concerned, it holds the attention of millions of visitors every year as it has a wide array of tourist’s amazements at few distances.
To Visit This City & Taj Mahal Take This Trip
Once you enter in Agra, you will be surprised to witness the sparklingly exclusive attractions. One of the most entrancingly amazing attractions in Agra is Taj Mahal which has left a powerful love story behind its construction. The most notable monument, Taj Mahal was illustrated in 1653 with the help of a wide array of constructer demonstrating an endless true love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz. Counted in Seven Wonders of the World, this splendid monument has been acknowledged masterpiece of symmetry. The Tāj Mahal was exclusively built on a marble platform standing above sandstone from which you cannot take your eyes off for few minutes. Take a step to the left; here you will see another magnificent historical monument of Agra which surprises you with its entrancing beauty and structure. We are talking about Agra Fort from where Emperor Shāh Jahān has spent last eight years of his life, a prisoner of his son Aurangzeb. Commissioned in 1565 by Mughal Empror Akbar, it consists of stone tablet inlaying extensively with marble surface. When it comes to beauty, it has been recognized as inner paradise on the earth.
Apart from witnessing these two amazements, Agra Tours takes you to another dazzlingly extensive place which explains you the historical importance of the Mughals. Fatehpur Sikri is about 35 kilometers away from the city of Agra. The most exclusive site, it holds a wide variety of splendid buildings. However, it has been written in history as “A World Heritage Site”.
So, Agra is must-see destination in India. Don’t miss it when you are in India.