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Visit Agra

Agra
Agra is world famous for its magnificent, majestic and marvelous Taj Mahal, perhaps the finest architectural monument in the world. Agra is the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal the ultimate requiem of love, from a great Mughal Emperor to his beloved. 169 meters above sea level, it is situated on the bank of Yamuna river. Agra citys economy is based on its Small Scale Industries, Commerce and Trade. Agra city is famous for the Leather Goods, Handicrafts, Zari, Zardozi, Marble and Stone carving & inlay work. Agra is also well known for eats. sweets (PETHA) and Snacks (DALMOTH AND GAJAK) are famous here.The trend continued during the Mughal rule and reached its zenith during the Shah Jehan's period. Various wonderful architectural masterpieces such as the magnificent Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, Bulund Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri, the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah etc. represent the glorious past of the Mughal period (when Agra was the capital city of India)

Places to Visit in Agra
Taj Mahal : One of the seven wonders in the world, the Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jehan as a symbol of love to his beloved wife Mumtaz, who died at an early age of 32. Built entirely of white marble, it's the greatest masterpiece of Indo- Islamic Architecture. The stunning beauty of the Taj can't be described in words.

Agra Fort : Built by Akbar in the year 1565, this magnificent red sandstone fort was the seat of the Mughal Empire during the reigns of three Mughal emperors, Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jehan. Within the Fort you can view the Diwan-e-Am, the Diwan-e-Khas, the Pearl Mosque, the Nagina Masjid, the Palace of Mirrors to name a few, which reflect the richness of Mughal architectural styles. Other attractions in and around Agra are the Tomb of Itimad-ud - Daulah, which is famous as baby Taj and known to have interiors and inlay work more beautiful than of Taj. Fatehpur Sikri, known as the ghost town, is famous for Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world, and the tomb of famous Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti.

Besides magnificent monuments, the city of Agra is a shopper's paradise too. You can shop for the small replicas of Taj carved out of white Marble, which can be used as a decorative, gift item or as souvenirs. Agra is also famous for the leather items including leather sandals and shoes, purses, bags, decorative items and many more such leather product that instantaneously attracts your attention. The shops also sell brass decorative pieces and stone carved images. Agra is also famous for the Zari and embroidery work.

Getting there :
By Air : Kheria airport is 6 km from Agra. Indian Airlines connect Agra with Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi.

By Air : Agra Cantt. Railway Station, Agra is connected to the major cities of India. Agra is in between Delhi and Mumbai broad-gauge railway line.

By Road : Agra is well-connected to the following cities by road : Mathura, Delhi, Chandigarh, Kanpur, Lucknow

Best time to visit : October to March

Airports Nearby : Kheria Airport