Why Should You Plan Agra Tour Once in a Life ?

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Agra 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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