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Agra is well known city in the world, it hosts the most beautiful wonder in the world. Agra is situated on the bank of river “Yamuna” and is 204 km away from the capital of India, New Delhi. Agra is the third biggest city of Utter Pradesh, in northern India.
“Taj Mahal” is the most famous monument in the world. The king Shah Jahan built this for his most beautiful wife “Mumtaj Mahal”. It is one of the three world heritage sites in India and others are Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Taj mahal is made up of white marble; it is the most fascinating monument of India. Agra is one of the leading tourist destinations in India; tourism contributes a large part in the economy of Agra. It has always been a center of education and learning. In the mughal era, Agra grew as a center of Islamic education. The oldest collages of India the “Agra Collages” was formed as Sanskrit school by Scindia rulers in the year 1823. Continue Reading »
‘Top Five Destinations Of North India’ is an article talking about some of the most famous tourist destinations of Incredible North India. Amongst all, Jaipur, Khajuraho. Agra, Varanasi and Gulmarg take immense pride in luring tourists from across the globe. These destinations offer everything from rich architectural heritage to natural beauty, adventure and handicrafts.
Visiting Incredible North India is a wonderful experience of celebrating the royal past and the sheer natural beauty. Few destinations in the world are as fascinating as this one. It encompasses an astonishing range of tourist attractions, which are simply irresistible. Everything from the architecture to the incredible hospitality is superb in this land.
India is a rich country as to its religious past. It’s a secular country and has been embracing all the religion of the world. India is the pioneer of teaching the possibility of coexistence of diverse races and religions under the same umbrella. It’s a country spreading the message of peace and harmony from the hoary past. Buddhism is a unique religion for spreading Photograph by F. Mottironi
peace in the cosmos. If you want you can visit the temples of India and one another example of Indian heritage and culture- the Taj Mahal at the same time during Buddha travel package or simply Indian temple tour.
Every year innumerable pilgrims of Buddhism come to India to experience Buddha tour or Buddha temple tour or simply Indian temple travel package to mollify their prancing mind. On influx you will be received by our envoy and this day you will be taken for an excursion to this very heart of India- Delhi. The journey will cover Qutab Minar / Humayun Tomb / India Gate / Red Fort / Jama Masjid / Gandhi Memorial etc. Continue Reading »
The lively capital of India, the glorious pink city and alluring state of Taj Mahal, what stands common in this trio is the famous Golden Triangle, which brings them together. Welcome to Golden Triangle Tours and travel to live the saga of India with us.
If you are planning to enjoy the royal glory and beauty of India, then plan your leisure trip with us and get soaked with the comfort that we serve. The tour package of Golden Triangle India is a fine concoction of enjoyment with relaxation. As we believe in serving leisure with comfort to all kinds of tourists, we offer range of tour packages to the destinations of golden triangle of Northern India. Continue Reading »
Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
Taj Mahal
The construction of this marble masterpiece is credited to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who erected this mausoleum in Photograph by Zé Eduardo memory of his beloved wife, Arjumand Bano Begum, popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal, who died in AH 1040 (AD 1630). Her last wish to her husband was “to build a tomb in her memory such as the world had never seen before”. Continue Reading »
The Taj City, as Agra is called sometimes, has quite a few museums in its territorial lands. The great monuments in the city themselves constitute the missing links of the powerful Mughal dynasty. Whatever the reason be, for not establishing and maintaining a conspicous institute to keep track of the events but there sure are places which provide the insights of some of the greatest kings of Indian middle ages.
The Taj Mahal Museum and the Spiritual Museum are among the few museums in Agra city. The museums of Agra have a special regard for architecture due to the influence of wonderful structures in its plains. It is due to this fact that the showcase of these museums are often provided with antiquities of architectural brilliance. The Taj Mahal Museum particularly exhibits this idea. Even Spiritual Museum is no exception. This museum too exhibits models that are in a way connected to the idea of structure and form. The museums of Agra are wonderful places for aspiring architects and the arts lovers. Continue Reading »
gra the famous city of Uttar Pradesh has ones been the under the Mughal Rulers. This place is known all around the globe because of some of its famous monuments and architectural features. The city is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World The Taj Mahal. As the city attracts large number of tourists every year these tourists do not admire the architectural beauty of this place but they also enjoy to shop in this historic city. There are many good venues in Agra where one can go and shop certain things to gift to their near and dear ones.
During the Mughal rule over India handicrafts were in vogue, different communities of artisans and craftsmen who were skilled in different types of art came to India. These craftsmen were highly skilled and thus produced the best of pieces which were worth admiring. The Mughal rulers patronized their work and it thus gave them impetus to work more and more. This art and skill is still alive in Agra due to which it becomes the most perfect destination for shopping freaks.
Here one can buy variety of items like marble handicrafts, carpets, rugs, gold threads, and leather and embroidery pieces. The things available in the market are of good quality and one can buy it without any doubts. Continue Reading »
Agra is predominant tourist destination in northern India. The city is mainly famous for wonderful Taj Mahal. Apart from Taj Mahal, there are many other attraction sites in the city. Most of the tourist sites in Agra have been constructed and established in Mughal period. So, they bear a presence of Mughal essence. The sites to visit in Agra are scattered and difficult to visit all sites with a public transport as it will exhaust you completely. It is better to embark Agra tour with a private car. You can easily hire a car in Agra. There are floods of car rental companies in Agra.
Taj Mahal is the major attraction of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal and explore its beauty. It is made of white marble and looks amazing in moonlight and in sunrise reddish hue. It is counted in the Seven Wonders of Medieval World because of its charm and beauty. Now ask your Agra Car Rental chauffer to take you to other famous nearby destinations. Most probably, the chauffer will take you to Agra Red Fort. Agra Red Fort is situated at just 2.5 Km away from Taj Mahal. It is made of red sandstone and contains Mughal style of architecture. There are many complexes inside the fort. This is very old historical structure and is worth to be visited. Continue Reading »
An Agra tour is going to be a very enriching and memorable one for you because of its timeless attractions. Long history of Agra has its reference in the ancient epic, the Mahabharata. But modern Agra was established by Sikander Lodhi of Lodhi Dynasty which ruled Delhi, during 16th century. Later it became the capital of Mughal Empire from 1526 to 1658. It was the golden era for Agra as most of their magnificent historical structures were constructed during this phase. Agra has the finest examples of Mughal architectural style which was the mix of Indian and Islamic styles. Besides Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri nearby are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rajput rulers built Agra Fort which was later renovated by Mughal emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan. Golden era of Agra began to diminish when Shajahan shifted his capital to Shahjahanabad in Delhi. And today, Agra is the second Tier of India which is known for its tourist activities.
Culture of Agra: Agra has very rich heritage and interesting culture. Agra is a historical city and was ruled by various different rulers at different times. There is reference to Agra in ancient epic Mahabharata. Its proximity to cities of Mathura and Vrindavan influences its culture also. Agra is influenced by Brij culture which is influenced by the tales of Lord Krishna. Modern day Agra was founded by Sikander Lodi of Lodi dynasty which ruled Delhi during 16th century. People of Agra celebrate all the major fairs and festivals belonging to different religions with great harmony. Taj Mahotsav is a cultural extravaganza which is celebrated every year in Agra. Continue Reading »
India is a rich country as to its religious past. It’s a secular country and has been embracing all the religion of the world. India is the pioneer of teaching the possibility of coexistence of diverse races and religions under the same umbrella. It’s a country spreading the message of peace and harmony from the hoary past. Buddhism is a unique religion for spreading Photograph by 
Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
