Agra is one of the most sought after holiday destinations in India. One of the 7 wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal , is located here. Taj Mahal was also voted as the best of the 7 wonders recently. Millions of tourists, both from India and abroad, visit Agra every year. There are many tourist operators offering
Agra holiday packages. Most of the time the itinerary is prescribed by them and sometimes even you do get to customize your own itinerary. The Agra packages all come with a wholesome tour of the city and its neighboring attractions.
Highlights of Agra tour :
Taj Mahal :
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An essential feature of all
Agra tour packages, Taj Mahal is the quintessential of Mughal architecture. The iconic edifice wonderfully epitomizes courtly love for it was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to commemorate his wife- Mumtaz Mahal. Considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture, Taj Mahal consists of Islamic, Persian and Indian architectural styles for which it applauded by UNESCO and became a World Heritage Site in 1983. Its beauty and magnificence is enhanced further with surrounding lush ornamental gardens and the entire magnificence attained this stunning edifice one of the proud New Seven Wonders of the World. A must visit, Taj Mahal is truly incredible.
Agra Fort :
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, massive Agra Fort is prominent historic monument where great Mughal emperors Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived and governed the Mughal dynasty from. The fort with a semicircular plan has large courtyards, massive bastions, battlements and grand ornamental gates. The fort is embellished with exquisite inlay work and marble floorings typical of Mughal architecture. Various stunning edifices are built within the fort such as Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Jahangiri Mahal, Moti Masjid, Zenana Mina Bazaar and more.
Fatehpur Sikri :
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Situated 40 kms west of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is the erstwhile short-lived capital of Mughal Empire. The historical city was constructed in 1570 by Mughal Emperor Akbar and was abandoned only after 14 years. Today the surviving palace and mosque are great crowd puller and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site has a synthesis of various schools of architecture on display. Influences of Hindu, Jain and Islamic architectural styles can easily spot in various important buildings of the fort mainly built of red sandstone. Buland Darwaza, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Tomb of Salim Chisti and more are main tourist attractions in the region.
Shopping Places:-
Agra is known as a shopper's paradise Agra is famous for its soft stone inlay work and fabulous marble-made handicrafts.The Mughal were great patrons of arts and crafts. you can also find there some good Zari items for your dear once. this city is also a major center for leather wares.You can buy here some export quality shoes and sandals.Some of the best shopping areas of the city are Sadar Bazaar Raja-ki-Mandi Kinari Bazar and the Taj Mahal Complex. The travel to Agra is, frankly, incomplete without buying a small but beautiful marble replica of Taj. There are some Government approved shops which provide souvenirs and other antiquities at genuine rates.
Place to eating :-
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Agra has good restaurants that specialise in Mughlai food and other Indian and international cuisines.There are many expensive restaurants and Cafes as well as multitudes of small cheap & midrange restaurants so you get all varities of food, some of the popular restaurants are Dasaprakash-known for vegetarian South Indian food specialities. Shivakash Restaurants- specialise in Mughlai, Continental, Chinese food. Zorba The Buddha-This restaurants specialising in Western standerds of hygiene and Oriental levels of meditativeness. If some one is non vegetarian then he can enjoy with The baked meat, bread and chicken are the best in the menu. Kababs which are made by baking meat in an earthen oven called tandoor is one of the most delicious things offered in Agra. There are some other restaurants who provides watering recipes prepared with milk sauces, curd, cream and crushed nuts. Agra is also known a heaven for any Chaat lover. Chaat can be of various types but there is one thing common among them all is that they are spicy. A visitor can find crowd outside virtually every chaat stall, especially popular places like Double Phatak (near Sikandra) for Mangores. Some typical chaat items are Bhalla ,Paneer, Tikka , Pani puri or Golguppa etc. But that is not all because this city is famous for the best sweets Petha and Gazak and salty snack Dalmoth. So there are no limit for eating delicious things. Some of the famous restaurants in the Taj Ganj area are-Treat Restaurant, South Gate Taj Mahal,Silk Route Restaurant,Only Restaurant, Kamat Hotel, Journey's place, where lko++12you can visit and enjoy.
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