Places To Visit on a One Day Tour To Agra

Agra has for long been envisaged as a city of visual ecstasy with the magnificent Taj Mahal presenting a beautiful view and scenic background for photography. It was once a place of royalty where the king ruled and everywhere you visit you can witness that archaism. Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, Agra tour will take you back in former times and to those monuments that are standing even this day. Here is a list of architectural wonders you can see during your one day tour to Agra.

Itmad-ud-Daulah

Before you reach Taj Mahal, take some time to explore this Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Noor Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir. This place is often called as ‘Baby Taj’ and described as ‘Jewel Box’. This was the first Mughal structure built completely from marble making extensive use of pietra dura and first tomb to be built on the banks of the Yamuna.

Taj Mahal

An immense mausoleum of white marbles, a monument that symbolizes eternal love. The Taj treasures baroque carvings and inlaid precious stones. It is one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage visited by 7-8 million visitors annually. Your one day tour to Agra undoubtedly includes this, without a visit to Taj Mahal your journey will remain incomplete.

Agra Fort

Agra Fort encompasses a radius of 3 kilometers and is fortified by a 70-foot tall wall. It is actually guarded city that contained more buildings in it but only a few of those are remaining till date. You will be surprised to know that only 25% of the Fort is open to the public- rest is still under Indian Army.

Sikandra

One of the Mughal architectures is Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandra, where one of the greatest emperors in the world lies buried. Akbar started designing this tomb in his typical architectural style as his final resting place which was completed by his son Jahangir after his death. Do explore this exquisite monument during your Agra tour for witnessing the older times of Mughals.

Fatehpur Sikri

Also known as ‘City of Victory', was a planned city built by Mughals situated about 40 km away from Agra. Akbar built his new capital here, including a stunning mosque, still in use today, and three palaces, one for each of his beloved wives- one a Hindi, one a Muslim and one a Christian. The Buland Darwaza, The Juma Masjid, the Tomb of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Ibadat Khana and Panch Mahal are some its attractions.

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