Agra Tourism - Enjoy the Mughal City with Golden Triangle Tour Package

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.