Agra Packages – Comfort In The City Of Taj

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Agra, one of the most recognizable destinations in India attracts millions of visitors annually to its most famous monument, the Taj Mahal.

The city of Agra, like all the other ancient cities, lies on the banks of a major river, Yamuna. Initially known as Akbarabad, Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi. After the death of Sikandar Lodhi, his son Ibrahim Lodhi ruled over Agra until the Mughal Emperor Babur defeated him in the first battle of Panipat in 1526.

Agra has always been an important centre during the Mughal reign. The Mughal emperors like Babur, Akbar, Jahangir and Shahjahan have added to the architectural wealth as well as its culture and history.

Babur built numerous gardens in the Persian style. But it is Taj Mahal, built in the 17th century, as a mark of remembrance to his beautiful queen, Mumtaz Mahal that is Agra’s biggest tourism attraction. Shah Jahan took 22 years to erect this marble marvel.

Other important sightseeing options to be included in the Agra Package include the Agra Fort and Sikandra. Shah Jahan was imprisoned by Aurangazeb inside the Agra Fort. From the Agra ...
... Fort he could view his beloveds’ tomb. Emperor Akbar was laid to rest at Sikandra another architectural marvel.

A lot of travel operators and hotels can take care of your sightseeing tours by helping you to choose Agra Packages which suits your budget. Agra packages include a mandatory visit to the Taj Mahal, followed by a visit to the Agra Fort, Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri.

The Red Fort in Agra, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, includes the Anguri Bagh Gardens, Diwan-i-Khas, Jahangir's Palace, Ladies' Bazaar, Moti Masjid, Nagina Masjid and Shish Mahal all inside its premises.

Among the famous monuments at Fatehpur Sikri are the Jama Masjid, Mariam-uz-Zamani’s Palace, Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Salim Chisti and Panch Mahal.
Agra is well connected to all the major cities by road, rail and air.

Agra is also home to other structures like Itmad-Ud -Daulah's Tomb, often referred to as ‘Baby Taj’, owing to the similarity in architecture between the two, Chini Ka Rauza and Soami Bagh Samadh which are included in most of the Agra Packages.

When in Agra, do not forget to check out the numerous leather product outlets that showcase footwear, bags and jackets. The other important thing to shop for in Agra is the souvenir of the city’s premier icon, the Taj Mahal. Miniature models made of marble can be bought all over Agra’s markets, besides the other products that are made of marble.

Another must do in Agra is to gorge on the delicious variety of chats and the famous pethas, a sweet made from ash gourd.