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Agra
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place India Travel Destinations takes you on travel to the most romantic
city Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is the most important center of
tourism in Uttar Pradesh, India and is famous all over the world for the
lovely Taj Mahal, a memorial that was constructed by the Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan. Agra city is the one of the famous
destinations of the World Tourism with three tradition monuments -The
Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri & Red Fort. Agra is an
energetic centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosophies that have
enriched mankind and shaped human thought over centuries. Agra is famous
for handicrafts products such as engrave work on Marvel, Leather work,
Footwear, Brasswear, Carpets, Jwellery, Zari and
Embroidery work.
 We
provide information on tourist destinations in Agra Travel including the
beautiful Taj Mahal. Agra tour is one of the most popular travel places
amongst tourists. Agra Tourism has many other tourist places to provide
for the tourists visiting Agra (India). A tour to Agra is lifetime
knowledge to remember forever as the tourist destinations within and
around the city go away the travelers captivated. Whether the red
sandstone city Fatehpur Sikri, the fortified fortifications of the Agra
Fort, the temples of Vrindavan that make you remember the
childhood tales of Lord Krishna or the Akbar's tomb at
Sikandra; all these travel destinations in Agra provide you
plentiful opportunities to discover the monarchs and architecture of
Mughal time.
 There
are very few cities in the world that can equivalent the history and
heritage of Agra - the city of Taj Mahal, situated at a distance of 204
km south of Delhi. Agra is the single most famous tourist destination of
Uttar Pradesh India. This famous city situated on the west bank of
River Yamuna.
 Some
other famous places are situated nearby Agra like Agra Fort, Chini Ka
Rauza, Rambagh, Jama Masjid, Jahangir Mahal, Chisti's Tomb and
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Agra is also famous for the Agra Fort, which
is an absolute treasure trove of the Mughal architectural tradition. The
different buildings within this extensive fort complex represent the
adjustment of different cultures, which was the mark of the Mughal
period. Jama Masjid of Agra was built by Shah Jahan in 1648. An
inscription over the main gate indicates that it was built in the name
of Jahanara, Shah Jahan's daughter, who was finally jailed with Shah
Jahan by Aurangzeb. Chini Ka Rauza is the only building in India
to be adorned exclusively with glazed tile work. The small mausoleum
overlooking the River Yamuna was the tomb of Afzal Khan, a minister in
the court of Shah Jahan. Rambagh is also known as Araambagh in
the past time. Rambagh is the probably amongst one of the first
Mughal monuments of India. It was built by Emperor Babar in 1526.
Jahangir Mahal is biggest private residence of Emperor Jahangir,
situated in Agra city. Jahangir Mahal is an excellent combination of
Hindu and Mughal architecture. The palace has a hall which is called
Jodhabai's dressing Room. Jodhabai was Jahangir's Hindu mother. Later
the dressing Room of Jodhabai was used by Jahangir's queen
Noorjahan, the Light of the World. Chistis Tomb is same as the Mecca
Mosque. Chistis Tomb is situated nearby the small white marble tomb of
Sheikh Salim Chisti.
How to Get There
Air : Agra is easily accessible from all the parts of India by air.
Rail : One can easily reach Agra by rail routes.
Road : Agra has well connected road networks, which are linked to all the major destinations of Uttar Pradesh and nearby state.
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