Why Should You Plan Agra Tour Once in a Life ?
by krishna kant sharma SEOAgra is an Amazing and gorgeous city filled
with many historical monuments and beautiful places. It is one of the
biggest tourist hubs as 7 to 8 million tourists come to Agra every year from
around the world. Well decorated city situated on the bank of river Yamuna
takes you to the golden era of the Mughal empire through its monuments. Delhi Agra
Day trip packages avail the best hospitality services to its guest. Here you
can learn several new traditions of Mughal City Agra.
The
Taj Mahal :-
Taj Mahal is listed as one of the new seven
wonders of the world. This beautiful piece of art built by the fifth Mughal
Emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Its been
built between 1632 and 1653. Mumtaj Mahal was third and most loved wife of
Shahjahan and on her name he gave it the name Taj Mahal. It is located on the
south bank of holy river Yamuna. In Arabic, TajMahal is also known as “crown of
Palace”. The design of Taj Mahal is inspired by Persian and Earlier Mughal
tradition. The main tomb interior of TajMahal is made of White marble and
outside buildings are the beautiful creation made up of sandstones and red
marbles. The decoration of TajMahal created by Paint, Stucco, stones and
marvels carving. TajMahal is also known as Symbol of love. TajMahal is known as
the most beautiful Artwork of Mughal Empire. It is popular because of it
significant architectural beauty. There is no artificial lights to enhance the
beauty of Taj because it is best viewed in natural light. Visit the Taj in
moonlight is one of the causes of Attraction as in moonlight the white marbles
are best at their spark.
Monuments
and tourist places to Explore in Agra in Same day Tour:-
Agra
Fort:- Also known as the sister monument of the Taj
Mahal, it was the main residence of the Mughal Emperors until the capital
shifted from Agra to Delhi. After Mughals, Marathas has ruled the red fort
before it has been captured by the British as East India Company accomplish
their rule over North India. It is Approx
2.5 Km Northwest of Taj Mahal. In 1983 is has listed as UNESCO world
Heritage Site. There is some historic sights in sections inside the Red fort
like Jahangir,s Hauz, Shahjahan Mahal, Ghazmin Gate Etc. The beauty of Taj Also
can be viewed from the red fort. Agra fort won the Aga khan Award in 2004 for
its beautiful architecture. It has been made of red sandstones and the mammoth
walls of the red fort made it called the
Wall city.
Fatehpur
Sikri:-
Fatehpur Sikri is a small town is located
in 45 Km west of Agra and was the short time capital of the Mughal Empire between
1571 and 1585. Fatehpur Sikri was found by the most popular emperor of Mughal
Empire Akbar the Great. Fatehpur Sikri is a rocky range, 3 Km long and 1 Km
wide.
It is now a famous tourist attraction due
to the biggest gate called Buland Darwaza that is set into the south wall of
Mosque. The Buland Darwaza is 55 Meters high from the ground and is the
major part of Attraction for tourist all along the world. It is also known as
Gate of Victory. Tomb of Salim Chisti and many other monuments can be explored
in Fatehpur Sikri.
Tomb
of I’timad-ud-Daulah:-
This is the tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Begh and
his wife Asmat beghum. It is also called as a “Jewel Box” or “Bachcha Taj”
because of it’s look that is pretty similar to Taj . It is often called as
regard of Taj mahal because the inspiration to made it was taken from Taj
Mahal. This tomb was built between
1622 and 1628. It is located on East
bank of River Yamuna. Alongside the main building, the structure includes a number
of outbuildings and beautiful gardens. It is basically built from red sandstone
and white marble in Parts.
Akbar’s
Tomb:-
Another Fine page of same day Agra tour by car travel diary.
Another great piece of Architecture made up of red sandstone that is located in
Sikandra Agra.This outstanding Tomb that shows the greatest era of Mughal
Empire. Akbar has started the work on this tomb in 1605 and it was completed by
his son Jahangir after his death, so he gave it the name Akbar’s Tomb. A huge
courtyard, stunning gateway and beautiful gardens make it looks enormous. It is
decorated by three story minarets on all of its corners. While the basic
structure is made up of red sandstone, yellow and blue marbles been used in
floral patterns.
These are the monuments in Agra which attract tourist to this side. Delhi Agra Taj Mahal Day trip is the best tour to visit all popular monuments of Agra in a single day tour. you will love the beauty of Agra and that can be your memorable tour.
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