subject: Agra The Crown Of Tourist Places In India [print this page] Agra is a major Indian tourist destination and a medieval city located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. For revealing the riches of the Mughal Empire once dominant in many parts of India, Agra can be the best place to visit. By visiting Agra you can still imagine and visualize roughly how the place could have been when it was ruled by the Mughal emperors. There are three world heritage sites in Agra namely Taj Mahal, Agra fort, and Fatehpur Sikri.
Summers are harsh in Agra as well as the surrounding region and rainy season should be avoided, so the best time to visit Agra is between October and March. The city is having treasures of historical sites. It is known to the world because of its landmark Taj Mahal the architectural masterpiece and pride of India. It was built around 1640 by Emperor Shah Jahan to remember his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is majestically standing on the banks of the river Yamuna. This monument built with white marble is the most distinguished among Indian monuments. It is a great experience to witness Taj Mahal on the background of sunrise; sunset and the most mesmerizing experience will be to observe it during full moon night.
There are numerous attractions of Agra. Agra fort is another popular monument whose construction was started by Akbar. The red sandstone structure is the best example of Mughal era craftsmanship. It is triangular in shape resting on a huge area of 2.4 km. Shah Jahan, raised white marble palaces here. He also built three white marble mosques in it namely Moti-Masjid, Nagina-Masjid and Mina-Masjid. The fort is beautified with number of richly decorated buildings exhibiting the Mughal style of art and architecture. As a tribute to the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Christi emperor Akbar established this city of Fatehpur Sikri combining the twin villages of Fatehpur and Sikri. The city is located at forty km from Agra. The city is full of palaces and courtyards and the four main buildings are the treasures of Mughal architectural marvel. The other tourist places in Agra include Sikandra Fort which is at a distance of ten km from the city center. It is the place where the tomb of Akbar is located. Rambagh is a garden showing Persian impact created by Muslim rulers. The Khas Mahal which is an airy structure overlooking the specially laid Angoori Bagh. On three sides of this garden are residential quarters of women. Sheesh Mahal or the royal hammam (bath) is decorated with glass pieces and a central fountain.
Nightlife in Agra is not as sensitive as is observed in the cities like Delhi or Calcutta. For enjoying the Nightlife you can get involved in various activities like spending some night time at the Taj Mahal or watch the Light and Sound Show in the Agra Fort. Otherwise take a dinner at the Agra restaurants where you can shake your legs on the rhythm of the grand music at the bars and nightclubs.
Plan your visit to Agra either by availing the exclusive golden triangle Delhi-Agra-Jaipur tour package or reach Delhi make a halt at Delhi and visit the nearby attractions including Agra.
