Agra Tourism

Agra is the one of the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map with three heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It is more just a dacadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies that have enriched mankind and shaped humen thought over centuries. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soastone by craftsman who are descendant of those who worked under the Mughals. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire and even today it seems to linger in the past . Not surprising , for the Mughal emperors with their passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in the world . It is very easy to slip away here through the centuries into the grandeur and intrigues of the Mughal court . Agra is an old city and it is said that its name was derived from Agrabana, a forest that finds mention in the epic Mahabharata. It was during the time of the third emperor Akbar that Agra came into its own . He embarked on the construction of the massive Agra Fort in 1565. Though Akbar was diverted into building a new capital at Fatehpur sikri not far away. Agra continued to retain its importance and Shah Jehan, Akbar's garndson ornamented the city with that masterpiece of Mughal architecture - the Taj Mahal and built several other beautiful buildings within the Agra fort.

Agra is one of the favourite tourist destinations not only for Indians but for the tourists around the globe. Taj Mahal alone attracts millions of tourists each year . It has become an integral part of culture of Agra. Formerly, a major city of Mughal dynasty, Agra, holds some of the finest monuments of Indian history. Agra has diverse religious beliefs and practices and is a safe home for different religions like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism. Every religion in Agra enriches the cultural and traditional values of the city. The natives of Agra believe in simple living and influence the tourists with the same kind of values. Men usually wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers while women enjoy wearing traditional salwar kameez or traditional sarees. ToursNorthIndia.com is here to assist you with the information about Culture of Agra.

Agra Tourist / Sightseeing Attractions

Visit various tourist attractions during Delhi Agra Weekend Tour and grab countless memories visiting the attractions in Agra.

Taj Mahal: Built by Shah Jahan for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal is the crowing glory of Agra and of India on a large. More than 20,000 laborers were employed to construct Taj Mahal for about 20 years starting from 1632. Counted among the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal is the ultimate realization of Emperor Shah Jahan’s dream. Let the elegant architecture and charm of Taj Mahal enchant you during Delhi Agra Weekend Tour.

Agra Fort: Made up of red stone, Agra Fort is another famous monument in Agra. Initial construction of Agra Fort was started by Akbar in 1565. Flattened on the east with a long wall facing the river, Agra Fort is of crescent shape. It’s interesting to know that the layout of the fort was determined by the course of the river. The fort has a perimeter of 2.4 km with a most of 9 m wide and 10 m deep surrounds the outer wall of the fort. Explore the fort during Delhi Agra Weekend Tour on your own.

Sikandra Fort: Sikandra Fort is situated only 13 km from Agra Fort. It is known as the resting place of the great Mughal emperor Akbar. In the Sikandra Fort, you will see Akbar’s carved red sandstone tomb amidst a lush green garden. According to people, Akbar himself chose this site for his tomb. It was Akbar’s son Jahangir who later completed the construction of the tomb in 1613.

Fatehpur Sikri: Get an insight in to the past with a visit to the royal city of Fatehpur Sikri. Akbar built this new capital when the prophecy of the birth of a male royal heir came true. Fatehpur Sikri houses a number of gateways and majestic palaces all built in red sandstone. Don’t forget to visit Fatehpur Sikri during your Delhi Agra Weekend Tour.

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