Tourist visiting Places in Agra

Tourist Destination	Agra
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
Location	Northern India
Religion	Hinduism, Islam
Languages	Hindi, Urdu
Temperature	During winter 04°C to 20°C and During summer 25°C to 45°C
Best Time to Visit	October to March
Our Official Website	www.golden-triangle-tours.com

 

About Agra

Agra is one of the most famous city of northern part of Uttar pradesh. Which is situated on bank of yamuna river, it is a major tourist destination for all type tourist because of its splendid Mughal-era buildings, the very famous Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city features mild winters, hot and dry summers and a monsoon season. There are many tourist destinations to visit in Agra, some of which are highlighted below:

 

Sightseeing Places:

Taj Mahal is the most distinguished and admired buildings in the world which is why it is counted among the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal king Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is marked by many as the perfect example of Mughal architecture, a style that unites elements from Indian and Persian, Ottoman Turkish architectural styles.

Agra Fort – is also known as Red Fort, was instructed by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565, and is another of Agra's World Heritage Sites.

Itamad –Ud – Daulah Tomb – it is also known as Baby Taj. It was built by Nur Jahan. The walls are white marble from Rajasthan coated with semi-precious stones all over it. It is also described as a jewel box.

Akbar’s Tomb, Sikandara Fort- It was the last resting place of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. The 99 names of Allah have been inscribed on the tomb. The tomb itself is surrounded by a walled enclosure 105 m square. The buildings are constructed from the beautiful deep red sandstone, enhanced with a countenance in white marble.

Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri is a mosque in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Many tourists and even celebrities have gone there to make their wishes come true. The mosque was constructed by the Mughal Emperor also referred as 'Shahi Imams' (Royal Imams)

Ram Bagh is the oldest and the most beautiful Mughal Garden in India, it was built by the Emperor Babar in 1528 on the bank of the Yamuna.

 

Excursion Trip from Agra :

Fatehpur Sikri - consists of a number of buildings of significant historical importance. It is another World Heritage Sites. The Mughal Emperor Akbar wanted to make Fatehpur Sikri as his headquarters, so he built a magnificent fort.  Buland Darwaza or 'the sky-high gateway' was built by the great Indian leader Akbar in 1601 CE.

 

Where to Shop?

Subhash Emporium

Shilpgram

Sadar Bazaar

Chatta Bazaar

Omaxe Srk Mall

TDI Mall

 

How to Reach Agra?

By Air : Agra Airport is the nearest and domestic Airport to Agra City which is connected with other states and countries.

By Railway : Agra Cant. Railway Station is the main Station in the city. Agra Fort, Agra City Railway Stations are the other Railway Stations in Agra. With this there are also many small stations which are connected to other cities and towns.

By Road : Well maintained roadways between nearby States, cities, towns and slam areas. Road Highways are connected to main cities like New Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior and others.

Where to Stay?

Around Agra, there are luxury facilitate types of rooms in any Star hotels. Besides Star hotels, there are also budget hotels, Guest houses and lodges. Our company mostly deals with Luxury and Star accommodated hotels in Agra with special rates or discounts according to seasonal time.

 

Crocus Travel Pvt. Ltd. Company welcomes you to book any tour packages of Agra as per your requirement and send us a query at our official websites: www.golden-triangle-tours.com