The Agra city
doesn't need the introduction because it is world famous for being the home to "Symbol
of love - The Taj Mahal". It is located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
This city was founded by "Sikandar Lodi" of Lodhi Dynasty. Agra city
was the capital city of the great Moguls for many decades. The most popular
monument is Taj Mahal in Agra. It was made by Mogul emperor Shah Jahan in
memory of his lovable wife Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful white monument is
located on the bank of River Yamuna. A same day Agra tour by car will take you back to the era.
There are many
historical monument and local markets which are worth to visit in Agra. The
most popular tourist place is undoubtedly Taj Mahal. If you want to see the
beautiful monument Taj Mahal then golden
triangle tour is the best option for you. Fatehpur Sikri (the city near the
Agra) was built by Akbar. Golden Triangle India tour is incomplete without
visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Agra Fort which was built by Emperor Akbar is also
very popular among travelers and it was made in red sandstone. Another place of
interest is Akbar’s Tomb which is a mixture of many architectural styles. Other
sightseeing destinations are Chini ka Roza, Mehtab Bagh, Dayal Bagh and Tomb of
Mariam-uz-Zamani.
Agra city is
heaven for food lovers. One can try various delicacies here. Agra being greatly
influenced by the Moguls has a rich & meat based cuisine but the mughlai
cuisine is not the only specialty of Agra food, snacks of various kinds and
sweets are also very famous. Chaat, golgappa and dahi bhalla are some famous
street foods. Agra is also very famous for petha (a sweet made out of the
pumpkin).
Shopping in
Agra is a luxury experience which travelers must indulge into. Agra is also
famous for handicraft items like home decorative items; traditional clothes and
jewelry are very popular in Agra market. Meena Bazaar is adjacent to Taj Mahal
which is one of the oldest markets in India. Traders from all over the globe
used to come here with precious jewels & expensive clothes.
Golden triangle tour packages India with the city of Agra is a must for every tourist coming to India. Agra is a perfect tourist destination. The best time to visit Agra is during the August to April month. This city is well-connected with all major cities of India by air, railways and roadways.
