Agra

Agra is a city with a wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal. It is known globally as the city of Taj Mahal and exhibits an eternal love of a Mughal Emperor for his Queen. Love scatters in the ambience of Agra owing to the dazzling beauty and worldwide fame of the Taj Mahal. The city depicts the olden Indian in a superb way amid structures that remind one of the opulence and magnificence once the country enjoyed.

Besides being a trendy and global standard tourist destination, Agra delights travellers with its diversity in shopping area and offers indigenous items to suit every taste. Good-looking handcrafted items of pure leather and the replicas of Taj Mahal are the most sought-after items of the city. Moreover, Agra lends a perfect opportunity for its travellers to have excursions to Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary to derive more fun.

Tourists Attractions at Agra

Agra offers some world famed tourists sites together with the Taj Mahal and known globally as the face of India.

Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal features among the old and new Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shahjahan to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Celebrated for its extravagant architecture and visual splendour, the Taj catches the imagination of millions from across the globe.

Agra Fort
Agra Fort was built by Emperor Akbar which comprises the Maze of Courtyards, Mosques and Private Chambers. All its structures vividly remind tourists of the golden period of the Mughal Empire.

Sikandra
Sikandra is another place to watch in Agra which is also the tomb of Emperor Akbar the Great. This has been built in Red Sandstone inland with Marble and presents a striking sight.

Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is also called as ’The City of Victory' which is a deserted town of Emperor Akbar. It attracts a vast number of tourists from all parts of India.

How to Reach Agra

Being extremely close to Delhi makes Agra a city with all sorts of connectivity, as it maintains a fine network of facilities to link the entire India.

Air: Air facility is there and the city is well connected to Delhi, Khajuraho, and Varanasi by air.

Rail: By rail mode, Agra superbly links most of the Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Gwalior, Jhansi, Bhopal, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Cochin, Jaipur, Kathgodam, Patna, Vishakapatnam, Madras, Trivandrum, Lucknow, Indore etc.

Road: Agra offers buses to get different cities of India like Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc.

Shopping

Travellers who come to Agra love to take back the local stuff to fresh the memory of a grand visit for longer duration. Leather chappals, sandals, purses, bags, attractive items and leather products can be bought from Agra in great variation. The city also finds mention among the shoppers for its Zari and embroidery work, stone inlay work and durries. The Taj Mahal complex, Kinari Bazaar, Raja Mandi, Sadar Bazaar etc are some of the prime shopping destination in the city.

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