Agra - Epitome Of Beauty

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Agra is a charming little city located in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Home to the world renowned monument the 'Taj Mahal' the city is one o the most visited tourist destination of India, with millions of tourists flocking in from all parts of the world. The city is also home to two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely, the Agra Fort and the Fatehpur Sikri. A trip to Agra is a whirlwind experience bombarding tourists with a Kaleidoscope of colors, customs, traditions, etc.

Agra today can be said to extremely chaotic with the traditional aspect of the city fighting for its existence with overt commercialization laying claim to every inch of the city. Beneath all that chaos, Agra still manages to radiate that charm, which drew and continues to draw in tourists from all quarters.

Sitting by the banks of the River Yamuna, the city still manages to resemble to its old beauty when it was the capital of Hindusthan under the Mughal rule. Being home to the symbol of love, Agra also serves as a popular honeymoon destination of India, with thousands of newlyweds making a beeline for the region. Agra is one ...
... destination that enjoys equal popularity among the older population just as the young generation, as one can also spot old couples from all over the world adoring Taj.

Agra is a pretty interesting destination offering plenty of interesting tourist destinations. Some of the popular tourist destinations of the region include the Agra Fort, Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, balkeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Sikandra, Itmad - Ud - Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza, Fatehpur Sikri and much more.
Along with sightseeing, Agra offers plenty of other exciting activities like shopping in the local markets famous for its leather goods, perfumes, bangles, etc. a must do in Agra is to feast on the local pethas, which are a specialty in the region and the various mouth watering chats offered in the region.

There are plenty of hotels and resorts catering to the lodging needs of the multitude of travelers visiting the region. The various accommodation facilities are also found across all budget segments so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the varied travelers.

Innumerable Agar Holiday packages are being shelled out on a regular basis by various tour and travel agencies at exciting prices thus, allowing tourists to have an enjoyable time without burning a hole in one’s pocket.