Agra Sightseeing

 

Visitors from the World over come to Agra more than any other place for one certain white monument. The Taj Mahal is a testimony of everlasting love and visitors are spellbound in agreement. Apart from the Taj, Agra has got the Agra Fort and other fabulous monuments. A visit to Agra will get you your favorite picture and a fascinating experience.

Taj Mahal

One of the most popular tourist destination in the world, Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world and being declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983 attracts around four million visitors annually. Commisioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan (1628-1658) in the memory of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal took 21 years to be constructed. It’s a must include place in Delhi-Agra-Jaipur Tour Package. Its architectural designs are combination of Mughal and Persian and the whole structure is made using marble. The best time to visit Taj Mahal is early morning for its divine sunrise landscape.

Red Fort or Lal Quila

Situated near the gardens of the Taj Mahal, Red Fort or Lal Quila is an ode to the rich legacy of Mughals. Agra Fort has walls that surround for at least two kilometers and more. Inside are many splendid palaces such as Jahangir Palace and Khas Palace grand hall of audiences called Diwan-i-Khas. Also on location are a couple of magnificent mosques. It is one of the top places in the Itenerary of Golden Triangle. The Muhammad Burj inside the tower is in octagonal shape. The Agra Fort was built in 1565 under the aegis of Akbar. Situated on the right bank of the Yamuna River, this fort and the Taj form a unity of monuments

Jama Masjid

Of places to visit in Agra, the Jama Masjid is a magnificent structure. The original name of this construct was Masjid Jahan Numa. Built by Shah Jahan, the very best of artisans, sculptors, engineers and thousands of labourers were used in the construction effort. Situated in the old city market of Johri Bazaar, Jama Masjid is located less than 1 km from the famous Amer Fort. Built in AD 1569, by Bharmal, the then king of Amber according to the order of Emperor Akbar, Jama Masjid Jaipur like Jama Masjid in Delhi and Agra is of historical importance and is a protected monument under the Archeological Survey of India (ASI).

Fatehpur Sikri

This is a historic city among the places to visit near Agra. The city was founded by Akbar who was a powerful Mughal emperor. Fatehpur Sikri was the capital city of the Mughal Empire for many years before Agra took this position. Akbar was instrumental in envisioning the city. He commissioned the building of gardens, harems, planned roads, mosques, and utility structures.
Akbars tomb
Another spectacular example of Mughar Empire can be found in Akbar’s Tomb also called Akbar Ka Maqbara. It is located in the basement of Sikandra Tomb spread around 119 acres of land.. Akbar himself started its construction and was completed by his son Jahangir. The whole structure is made using white marble and red sandstone. This tomb lies amongst interesting tourist places in Agra.

Akbar’s tomb

Another spectacular example of Mughar Empire can be found  in Akbar’s Tomb also called Akbar Ka Maqbara. It is located in the basement of Sikandra Tomb spread around 119 acres of land.. Akbar himself started its construction and was completed by his son Jahangir. The whole structure is made using white marble and red sandstone. This tomb lies amongst interesting tourist places in Agra.

Mehtab bagh

The square shaped garden measures 300 x 300 metres and was the last to be built on banks of Yamuna River . It is said that for Mehtab Garden , Shah Jehan chose an ideal spot for viewing Yamuna River and watching the reflection of Taj Mahal in its pool and was made as an extention to Taj Mahal. The garden was also made with an idea of being moonlit at night and hence the name Mehtab. This garden completely defines imagination put to reality.

Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Also known as mini Taj or Baby Taj, Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah has been constructed with same carvings as a draft of Taj Mahal. The tomb is surrounded by beautiful gardens that make it the perfect site to relax and experience the beauty of an old era that was rich in art, culture, and history.