Agra - Splendid Journey

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Agra is a chaotic Indian city located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is home to the widely renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site the ‘Taj Mahal’. The city is an extremely popular tourist destination of India, hosting nearly millions of tourists from all corners of the globe annually. The city forms an integral part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ of the Indian tourism industry, the other two cities being Delhi and Jaipur. The city home to two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri radiates with a strange old world charm that mesmerizes tourists making them return to the region over and over again.

Agra being home of the grandest symbol of eternal love, acts as a pilgrimage site for the many love struck couples both old and new. The region also serves as a popular honeymoon destination of India, with newlyweds flocking to the region in large to give a beautiful start to their new married life. Agra sitting on the banks of River Yamuna has come a long way from its original golden days, but nevertheless the region still glows with its charm and appeal, there is also a ...
... strange order in the chaos of the city, clearly understood by the locals of the region. The rich architecture and traditions of the region can be seen peeking out from the crowded lanes and bylanes catching the fancy of tourists and architecture enthusiasts.

Agra can be an overwhelming experience for the sense with plenty of things to see, observe and do. Some of the popular attractions of Agra include three UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Sites – Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. In addition to that there are plenty of other interesting tourist attractions present in the region from the various gardens to historical sites like Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, balkeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Sikandra, Itmad - Ud - Daulah’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza and more. The local markets of the region are also a major attraction of the region and are renowned for its leather goods, perfumes, bangles and various local handicrafts.

Along with the sightseeing and shopping in Agra a must do in the region is to gorge on the renowned local sweet ‘petha’ and the spicy and tangy Indian chats and various other snacks. Agra grandly observes the ‘Taj Mahotasav’ wherein it holds several exhibitions, cultural songs and dance performances giving the entire region a very festive look and as such is one of the best times to visit the region. There are also plenty of hotels and resorts in Agra catering to the accommodation needs of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.