Places of Interest
•Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal was built by a grief stricken Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. A world-renowned wonder, Taj Mahal sits pretty on the northern side of this green paradise. It looks the same from all the four sides! The Quranic inscriptions on its four entrances are carved in a subtle and wonderful way. Shahjahan invited master craftsmen from as far as Italy and Persia to help design his ambitious tribute to his love.
•The Agra Fort
The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1666, A.D. although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shahjahan. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid – a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khaas, Musamman Burj – where Shahjahan died in 1666 A.D.
•Sikandra
It is the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar. It represents his philosophy and secular outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative fusion. Completed in 1613 A.D., it is one of the well preserved monuments.
•Jama Masjid
The building with rectangular open forecourt was constructed in 1648A.D. by Shahajahan's daughter, Jehanara Begum. Of particular importance is its wonderful assimilation of Iranian architecture.
•Mehtab Bagh
Mehtab Bagh is located on the left bank of river Yamuna opposite to the Taj Mahal. The garden complex is a huge square measuring approximately 300m X 300m and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The excavation has revealed a huge octagonal tank on the southern periphery: baradaris or pavilion on the east and west: a small octagonal tank at the center and a gateway at the northern wall.
•Taj Nature Walk
A beautiful natural forest cover spread over 70 hectares of area just 500 mtrs away from the eastern gate of Taj Mahal . An excellent view of the Taj can be found from the different mounds of the park. Flora & Fauna of different species are found here.
How to Reach
By air, Kheria airport is 13 km from Taj Mahal. By rail, Agra is connected to the major cities of India. By road, Agra is well-connected to the following cities by road: Mathura, Delhi, Chandigarh, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Jhansi, Chitrakoot, etc. Agra's distance by road, from the main cities is as follows : Delhi 203 km, Khajuraho 393 km, Gwalior 118 km, Jaipur 237 km, Calcutta 1287 km, Varanasi 657 km, Mussoorie 417 km, Mumbai 1204 km.
When To Go
Agra's climate tends to vary dramatically-you'll find it uncomfortably hot in the summer months of April to July, and rather cool in the winter over December and January. The best time to visit is between November and March when the days are at their pleasant best. If you plan to visit in February be sure to coordinate your dates with Taj Mahotsav, a 10-day art, craft and cultural festival at Shilpgram, beside the Taj Mahal.
Where to stay
List of Ultra Luxurious 5 Star Hotels in Agra–
Hotel Radisson Blu Agra (5 Star)
Hotel Oberoi Amar Vilas, Agra (Luxury 5 Star)
Hotel ITC Mughal, Agra (5 Star)
Hotel Taj View, Agra (5 Star)
Hotel Jaypee Palace, Agra (5 Star Deluxe)
Hotel Trident, Agra (5 Star)
Hotel Clarks Shiraz, Agra (5 Star)
Hotel The Gateway Hotel Fatehabad Road, Agra (5 Star)
Hotel Wyndham Grand, Agra (5 Star)
List of Budget Hotels in Agra-
• Hotel Sunrise
• Hotel Kant
• Hotel Amar Yatri Nivas
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