The
city of Taj Mahal a trifle cleaner and greener if you have been here before.
Agra - the name itself recalls the picture of Taj Mahal, a spectacular
monument of love built of white marble. Agra city is not only a reputed
tourist destination but also a shopper's paradise. It offers breathtakingly
beautiful handcrafted items that are made of pure leather. Agra is also
famous for the replicas of Taj Mahal. Furthermore, it also offers excursions
to Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary that make it a
complete tourist destination.
Sightseeing at Agra -
Taj Mahal : One of the Seven Wonders of the World built by Emperor
Shahjahan. Renowned for its spectacular architecture and aesthetic beauty,
the Taj Mahal is also a symbol of enduring love, built by Shah Jehan to
house the grave of his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died following
the birth of their 14th child.
Agra Fort : Built by Emperor Akbar, the Maze of Courtyards, Mosques
and Private Chambers of the Fort Echoes the story of the Mughal Empire.
Sikandra : The Tomb of Emperor is Akbar the Great. Built in Red
Sandstone inland with Marble. It is a striking sight.
Fatehpur Sikri : The Deserted City of Emperor Akbar literally means
'The City of Victory'.
Reaching Agra -
Air : Well connected to Delhi, Khajuraho, Varanasi by air.
Rail : The railhead at Agra is well linked to Delhi, Mumbai,
Jodhpur, Gwalior, Jhansi, Bhopal, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Cochin,
Jaipur, Kathgodam, Patna, Vishakapatnam, Madras, Trivandrum, Lucknow,
Indore.
Road : Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of Agra, from where one
can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for
Mathura also leave from Agra Fort bus stand.
STD/ISD Codes -
if dialing from India to Agra --- 0562 (number)
if dialing from outside India to Agra ---- ++ 91-562 (number)
Shopping in Agra -
The local artisans are also good at making leather chappals (sandals),
purses, bags, decorative items and leather products. Agra is also famous for
the Zari and embroidery work, stone inlay work and durries. The main
shopping areas include the Taj Mahal complex, Kinari Bazaar, Raja Mandi,
Sadar Bazaar. The Gangotri at Taj Mahal Complex and the U.P Handlooms, UPICA
at the Sanjay place are two UP Government emporiums.
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Golden
Triangle with Wildlife : (07 Nights - 08 Days)
Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur
Golden
Triangle : (06 Nights / 07 Days)
Delhi / Agra / Jaipur / Delhi
Buddhist
Pilgrimage Tour with Golden Triangle : (13 Nights / 14 Days)
DeDelhi - Agra - Jaipur - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Vaishali -
Kushinagar - Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti - Balrampur - Lucknow
Golfing
The Golden Triangle : (06 Nights / 07 Days)
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Classical
journey of India & Nepal : (14 Nights / 15 Days)
Delhi / Sariska / Jaipur / Agra / Khajuraho / Varanasi /
Kathmandu / Delhi
Forts
& Palaces of Rajputana : (17 Nights / 18 Days)
Delhi / Mandawa / Bikaner / Khimsar / Jaisalmer / Jodhpur / Luni /
Ranakpur / Udaipur / Deogarh / Samode / Jaipur / Agra / Delhi
The
land of Maharajas : (14 Nights / 15 Days)
Delhi / Mukandgarh / Pushkar / Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Mt. Abu / Udaipur /
Kota / Jaipur / Agra / Delhi
Best of
India & Nepal : (17 Nights / 18 Days)
Bombay - Aurangabad - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Delhi - Agra
- Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu
The
Land of Endless Discovery : (13 Nights / 14 Days)
Delhi / Agra / Jaipur / Delhi / Leh / Delhi
On the
Foot Steps of Buddha :(11 Nights / 12 Days)
Delhi / Agra / Varanasi / Bodhgaya / Patna / Khushinagar /
Lumbini / Balrampur / Lucknow / Delhi
Wild Life Trails :(15
Nights /16 Days)
Delhi / Corbet / Delhi / Ranthambore / Bharatpur / Agra /
Jhansi / Khajuraho / Bandhavgarh / Kanha / Nagpur / Bombay
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Agra Attractions
