Agra - Mesmerizing Destination

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Agra the former capital of Hindustan is a magical destination wrapped in a dreamy, romantic and somewhat melancholic love story of the great Mughal emperor Shahjahan and his wife Mumtaj Begum. The city stands today as testimony to the emperor's eternal love for his beloved wife immortalized forever in the form of the grand monument Taj Mahal. Today the region acting as a pilgrimage to love attracts millions of people from all corners of the world thronging to the region in large numbers to celebrate the feeling of love.

Agra is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India and forms an integral part of the 'Golden Triangle' of Indian tourism industry, the other two cities being Delhi and Jaipur. This ancient mughal city has a lot of character and heritage associated with which adds to the air of mysticism surrounding the region. The region offers tourists a glimpse into Indian culture and heritage. Agra also evokes great interest among architects who throng to the region to witness the high level of craftsmanship of the early artisans of the region.

The city today bustling with various commercial establishments ...
... jostling for space with the elegant mughal structures still manages to radiate with the same old charm that attracted and continues to attract tourists from various corners of the country and also from various quarters of the world.

Agra home to three UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Sites namely the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and the Agra Fort, offers plenty of interesting tourist attractions from the various mughal monuments to the grand gardens and parks. Some of the prominent attractions of the region include Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, Balkeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Sikandra, Itmad - Ud - Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza and others.

The local markets of the region are also a major attraction and are renowned for its bangles, leather goods, perfumes and miniature Taj models among others. A must do in the region is to feast on the local snacks and food especially the ‘pethas’ Indian sweet and the wide varied of mouth watering Indian chats.

Hotels and resorts in Agra are aplenty and easily cater to the lodging needs of the multitude of travelers visiting the region. the various accommodation facilities of the region are found across various budget categories, so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.