Taj Mahal Tour Package Offers Enchanting Attraction

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Agra, the historical city, is famous all over the globe for its one of the seven wonders of the world the Taj Mahal. It is the majestic attraction of Agra which is the city of rich history and culture. As well, this historical city is one of the destinations covered under the most sought-after golden triangle tour which covers other famous cities of India tour like Delhi and Jaipur. On Agra tour or Taj Mahal tour you can explore the tour title, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra, Itmad-Ud-Daula.

Taj Mahal

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, well-known for its unique architectural beauty. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was built by the great mughal emperor Shah Jahan in his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal’s memory. It is a complete monument built in pure white marble in incomparable architectural beauty, inlay work of floral designs, inscriptions, jali work, elaborated carvings never fail to capture the hearts of globally visitors. It took over 20 years to be completed by 20,000 craftsmen. The sum was spent in built of this building around 35 million ...
... rupees during the period of 17th century.

Agra Fort

It is the second enthralling monument of Agra and also included in World Heritage Sites. Red Fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565. It’s made of red sandstones in its exterior wall. Inside the forth there are some places which was built in white Marble. The red fort houses of many stunning places like Khaas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-e-am, Diwan-e-Khas, Jehangir Palace, Pearl Mosque and Musamman Burj. This mighty fort served as a palace during the reign of the mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is located 2.5 km far from the Taj Mahal.

Fatehpur Sikri

It was an estranged capital of the mughal emperor Akbar, located on the highway of Agra – Japur at distance of 32 km from the Agra city. Fatehpur Sikri houses many beautiful places like the tomb of a Sufi Saint Salim Chisti, Diwan-e-Khas, Diwan-e-Aam, Birbal’s house etc.

Akber’s Tomb at Sikandra

At the distance 13 km afar the Agra Fort, Sikandra is located on the highway of Agra – Mathura which is known as the birth place of Lord Krishna. Sikandra is known for Akbar’s Tomb. The textile nature of the emperor obviously and magnificently reflects in his own crypt. It’s a fine blend of Hindu, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain and Christian styles of architecture. The Agra Taj Mahal tour packages also cover Itimad-Ud-Daula Tomb built by a great mughal empress Nurjahan. It is known as Mini Taj, located on the bank of River Yamuna.

Johns Kerry is a well-known Travelogue along with an experienced author in Travel India & Tourism related topics. He has written several books on Taj Mahal tour packages & India tour packages, etc.