| The state capital of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is located in | | | | are very impressive. Some of the finest tourist |
| the northern India and is almost 200 km away from | | | | attractions and places of interests have been |
| New Delhi- the capital city of India. The city of Agra | | | | mentioned below for your convenience. |
| is well known for being home to the internationally | | | | Fatehpur Sikri was commissioned by the Emperor |
| acclaimed Taj Mahal. Among the Seven Wonders of | | | | Akbar in 16th century as the capital of the Mughal |
| the World, the Taj is visited by millions of tourists | | | | Empire. It is listed in the UNESCO world heritage site |
| throughout the year. In short no trip to India is | | | | and houses the largest mosques in India- the Jama |
| complete without a visit to the celebrated Taj Mahal. | | | | Masjid. |
| The Taj Mahal is a gigantic mausoleum made | | | | Vrindavan is a well known religious place in India. One |
| completely out of white marble. The words Taj Mahal | | | | visit to this place during Holi festival and you will |
| literally means "Crown Palace". It is the masterwork | | | | absolutely smitten by the cultural ethos of India. |
| of Mughal architecture. The construction of this tomb | | | | About 50 km away from Agra, this region is dotted |
| was built during 1631 and 1648 and it took 20,000 | | | | with temples dedicated to Lord Krishna; the most |
| labors to complete the work of the Taj mahal. The | | | | famous one being Bakke Bihari and the Eskcon |
| Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned this | | | | Temple. |
| structure in the loving memory of his favorite wife- | | | | Mehtab Bagh is directly across the Yamuna River |
| Mumtaz. | | | | from the Taj Mahal. From these beautiful gardens |
| Being a well known tourist destination Agra hotels are | | | | you can have a clear view of the Taj sans the |
| widespread in the city. A number of accommodations | | | | tourists. |
| can be found in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal. Ranging | | | | Sikandra |
| budget hotels in Agra, mid range hotels to luxurious | | | | It is in Sikandra that the grave of Akbar lies. Four red |
| hotels... you will find it all in the city. Some of the best | | | | sandstone gates show the way to the tomb |
| things you would love to indulge yourself in Agra are | | | | complex: one is Muslim, one Hindu, one Christian and |
| Chaat and Petha. The most ideal time to visit Agra | | | | one is Akbar's patent work. Akbar's mausoleum is |
| begins from mid of January to April and from | | | | open for the public all through the day. |
| September to mid December. From April to mid-June, | | | | Agra Fort |
| temperatures are extremely hot, and the monsoon | | | | Located in the city of Fatehpur Sikiri, the Agra Fort is |
| rains of July and August completely flood the city. | | | | yet another famous historical site that is among the |
| During winters i.e. from December to January, | | | | UNESCO World Heritage Site. The design and |
| temperatures dips to near-zero degree and the city | | | | structure is similar to the Red Fort in New Delhi. |
| gets covered with thick fog. | | | | Hotels in Agra makes vacations all the more |
| The city of Agra has many forts and structures that | | | | memorable and fun filled. |