subject: Agra Packages For A Better Understanding Of The City Of Taj [print this page] Agra, the city of Taj Mahal in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is one among the Seven Wonders of the World, is one of the most famous and the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Buildings and monuments of Agra vividly show the architectural aesthetics of the great Mughal Emperors. Apart from the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Fathehpur Sikri are the contributions of the Mughal Emperors.
Agra which is a major place in the tourists Golden Triangle of Delhi-Agra-Jaipur can be best enjoyed by availing Agra Packages. These Agra Packages are especially useful since they save time and money. Right from the moment the tourist gets down at the airport or the railway station, features of Agra Packages like the pick-up and refreshments commence.
Taj Mahal without any doubt tops the itinerary of any Agra Package and mesmerizes the tourists with its architectural spell. A visit to Taj Mahal is accompanied by a good guide who explains the fine art work as well as the story behind this magnificent monument of eternal love.
Agra Fort which is the second, most visited architectural masterpiece of Agra houses a number of interesting buildings like the Diwan-E-Aam, Diwan-E-Khaas, Sheesh Mahal, Jahangir Palace, Khas Mahal, Musamman Burj and Pearl Mosque. This fort resembles the Red Fort of Delhi in Layout.
Agra also has a number of tombs of famous personalities in the Mughal history, the most famous one being the tomb of Itmud-ud-Daulah, the father of the Empress NoorJehan. This mausoleum was built by the Empress for her father. This beautiful tomb is situated on the banks of the River Yamuna and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and crisscross waterways. Akbars tomb at Sikandara is also a famous tomb included in the itinerary of many Agra Packages.
An excursion to the world heritage site, Fatehpur Sikri which has many historical buildings and monuments in it is an essential part of any Agra Package. One of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid is in Fatehpur Sikri. The mosque is noted for its huge dome and the absence of Minarets in it.
The tour of Agra is incomplete without some shopping, whether it is the famous sweets of Agra, called Petha or the fine leather products. Interesting marble curios of the Taj Mahal is a must buy for any tourist who visits Agra.
Agra is situated about 200 km from Delhi. Agras Kheria Airport is the nearest airport from where services are seasonal. Agra Cantt is the main railway station in Agra. A number of buses connect Agra to Delhi which takes about 4 to 5 hours of travel.
