Agra

Tourist Attraction in Agra

Agra, an Indian city is well known for famous monument Taj Mahal, which is among the modern seven wonders of the earth. Only due to Taj Mahal Agra is the single most famous tourist destination of India. The Agra city is situated on the west bank of holy river Yamuna and only 204 kilometers from the India’s national capital, New Delhi. The historical city Agra was established by the Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital city, later he shifted his capital to the Delhi. But the grandson of Akbar, Sahajahan again established Agra as Cpital city of India and built a symbol of love, Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. In the late 16th and early 17th century many architectural monuments built in Agra and some of them are Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal, Radha Swami Samadhi, Agra Fort and Jahan Gir Mahal. These are the main reasons which make Agra a potential tourist destination in the map of world tourism.

One of the modern wonders of the world Taj Mahal is located in Agra city and that’s why it is a one of the most visited tourist destinations of the world. Apart from the Taj Mahal, Agra also has a various other tourist attractions in its kitty. To see the symbol of love Taj Mahal is a life time experience, the Red Ford stand with a pride and still show its Grandness, Panch Mahal resemble the Mugal era royalty, Jama Masjid, Radha Swami Samadhi and Jahan Gir Mahal are other mind boggling attractions of Agra City. Agra is very near to the National capital only 204 kilometers. The other popular places near the Agra are Mathura, Vrindavan, Jaipur, Haridwar and Dehradun, these places are only six to seven hour distance. Agra also provides world class lodging facilities to their guests. There are one can find Five Star Accommodation to Two Star accommodation.

Taj Mahal in Agra in India

Jama Masjid in Agra India

Agra Fort in Agra India

Jahan Gir Mahal in Agra India