Agra Hotels – Accommodation In The Land Of The Taj

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Agra, popular around the world due the presence of the Taj Mahal, lies in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Situated close to the national capital of Delhi, Agra is a premier destination of the world that prominently figures in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Often called as Poetry in Marble, the Taj Mahal of Agra is one of the most visited places of India by both national and international tourists.

Agra is an ancient city which finds mentions in ancient texts like the Mahabharata. Known as Agravana in the earlier days, Agra owes its present fame to the reign of the Mughal Emperors who had patronized the city like no other rulers. Though it was Sikandar Lodi of the Lodi dynasty who had first made Agra his capital, it was under the Mughal rule that the city flourished.

Though Agra is famous for Taj Mahal, which is said to be a mausoleum constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, it is also known for other historic sites like Agra fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Both of these edifices also feature in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some other popular attractions ...
... of Agra are the Chini Ka rauza, Itimad-ud-Daula (Baby Taj) and which was constructed by Nurjahan, the Queen of Emperor Jehangir in memory of her father, Mariyam's tomb, Jama Masjid, Boudmath, numerous Gurudwara, Jain Temples, Churches and Mosques, among others.

Since it is a city visited by tourists throughout the year, there are many Agra Hotels that have come up to accommodate the lodging and boarding needs of Agra’s visitors. Given that it is a global tourist destination, Agra Hotels are well-prepared to meet the varying needs of their guests. Agra Hotels can be broadly classified into budget hotels, medium range and luxury hotels as well as resorts. It can be concluded that whatever the budget of the guest, there are numerous Agra Hotels that are lined up in various parts of the city to cater to the needs of the visitors.

Some of the most popular Agra Hotels are the Jaypee Palace Hotel, Welcome Hotel Mughal Sheraton, Holiday Inn, Amar Hotel, The Gateway Hotel, Clarks Shiraz Hotel, Howard Park Plaza, Taj Heritage Hotel, Agra Ashok Hotel, Trident Agra, Agra Mahal Hotel, Taj Resorts Hotel, Hilltop Hotel, Welcome Heritage Grand Imperial (all five star rated hotels) and Amar Yatri Niwas, Grand Hotel, Mansingh Palace, Siddhartha Hotel, Taj Khema, Ajay International Hotel, Taj Plaza Hotel (all four star rated hotels). There are plenty of other budget hotels also available easily in Agra. Moreover, Homestays, B & B Inns and Deluxe hotels also are aplenty in Agra.