5 Best Places To Visit When In Agra

If you take a  golden triangle tour, you will definitely Agra as one of your destination within the tour circuit. Agra is also associated with the synonym of love because of Taj Mahal. Agra is a major destination that lies between the route of Delhi to Jaipur. It can be guaranteed that no place can give as much serenity and feel of love as Agra can give. Taj Mahal is magnificent building which is the symbol of Agra and its engagement with love. Situated at the bank of river Yamuna, this structure was built by King Shah Jahan in the fondest memories of his wife Mumtaz.

Taj Mahal is situated across 188.4 square kilometer and see lakhs of visitors every year. However, Agra is not limited to only Taj Mahal. Indeed it attracts maximum tourist attention, still there are many other things which Agra has to offer.

Some of the places to visit in Agra includes:

Fatehpur Sikri

This is another architectural marvel built by Mughals in Agra. This monument was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1569. This structure is made up of sed sandstone that gives that magnificent look to this building. To visit this magnificent structure, you will have to travel 37 km from Agra. The mosque made in Fatehpur Sikri and the one made in Mecca are complete look alikes. You should definitely visit this place.

Agra Fort

Your 2 days, 3 night golden triangle tour is incomplete without visiting the Agra fort. This fort is situated in Rakabganj. This fort is designed as per Mughal architecture and is a remarkable structure to visit. This fort took long years to built and holds around 500 building in a single piece of fort. The half of the fort also witnessed devastation during the war between Akbar and other rulers. This places has the capacity to take you back to your history lessons when you visit the place.

Ram Bagh

Ram Bagh is the oldest Mughal garden which is still kept in a great condition. This garden will also give you a sense of mughal influence in its structure. This garden was built under the Mughal ruler Babur. This garden design is inspired with persian form of gardening. This garden is also known as garden of relaxation. You can find it open from sunrise to sunset, you can enjoy its calm and serenity by spending a quality time with yourself.

Keetham lake

This is one of those places which you will want to visit again and again. This lake is a home of many kinds of migratory birds which you can witness during winters. You can have a look at the bird sanctuary which will give you sense of joy and amazement to see the beautiful creation of god. This place is also a paradise for adventure lovers. You can see in season birds like bar headed goose, night heron,pintail, comb duck etc. This place is covered with rich flora and fauna which you will definitely be connected.

These are some of the places which should be a must visit when in Agra.

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