Agra Travel Guide and Attractions

Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. With a population of 1,686,976, it’s third most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most populous in India. Agra is one of the most famous tourist destinations in India having some great and ancient structures like The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and many more. It’s a must visit tourist place in India, as tourists come to this city from all over the world to see the true Indian culture.

Agra is well connected by Air, Rail & Road. It takes only 2 hours from New Delhi to Agra by road or by train.  Agra is one of the three tourist destination which lie in Golden Triangle of India (Delhi, Jaipur & Agra).  There are many travel attractions in Agra & nearby Places.

Taj Mahal: Agra's Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings around the world and one of the Seven Wnders of the World and the mausoleum of Shah Jahan's favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of three World Heritage Sites in Agra. Completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal king Shāh Jahan as the final resting place for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is India's most fascinating and beautiful monument finished in marble. This perfectly symmetrical monument took 22 years (1630–1652) of hard labour and 20,000 workers, masons and jewellers to build and is set amidst landscaped gardens. Taj Mahal is the must visit place in India.

Agra Fort: Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Agra, India. The fort is also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal and it can be more accurately described as a walled city. The great Mugals, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here, and the country was governed from here. It contained the largest state treasury and mint. It was visited by foreign ambassadors, travelers and dignitaries.

Fatehpur Sikri: Fatehpur Sikri is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The historical city was constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar beginning in 1570 and served as the capital of his empire from 1571 until 1585. Though the court took 15 years to build, it was abandoned after only 14 years because the water supply was unable to sustain the growing population. The surviving palace and mosque are a tourist attraction and one of the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra.

Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb: Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra, india. Often described as 'jewel box', sometimes called the 'Baby Taj', the tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. Along with the main building, the structure consists of numerous outbuildings and gardens. The tomb, built between 1622 and 1628 represents a transition between the first phase of monumental Mughal architecture - primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations, as in Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and Akbar's tomb in Sikandra - to its second phase, based on white marble and pietra dura inlay, most elegantly realized in the Tāj Mahal.

Akbar’s Tomb: A short distance from Agra, lies the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great, in Sikandra. Akbar who ruled over the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1605, began building his mausoleum in the spartan style of Timurid architecture. The mausoleum was completed by his son, the next Mughal Emperor, Jahangir, who added more decorative elements to the design of Akbar's tomb.

Mankameshwar Temple: Mankameshwar Mandir in Agra is devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated at Rawatpara, near Agra Fort Railway Station. It is one of the ancient temples devoted to Lord Shiva.It is said that the shivlinga covered by the silver metal was founded by lord shiva himself during Dwapara era, when krishna was born in Mathura.  For child krishna darshan shiva arrived from mount kailash and rested here. It is one of the most holy places for hindus in Agra.

Guru Ka Tal: Guru ka Tal is a historical Sikh pilgrimage place dedicated to the memory of ninth Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahudar Ji. Guru ka Tal is near Sikandra in Agra. The Gurudwara was built over the place where the Guru Tegh Bahadur laid down his arms to offer arrest to Aurangazeb, the Mughal Emperor. Several devotees gather every year to pay homage to the great Sikh guru in this Gurudwara. Earlier it was a Tal (reservoir) in the area near Sikandra. It was built in 1610 AD to collect and conserve rainwater in Agra during Jehangir reign. The water of the reservoir was used for irrigation purposes during the dry season. The reservoir was ornamented with stone carvings.

There are many other travel attractions in Agra. You can get all the world class seven star hotels in Agra.

Amar Yatri Niwas Hotel Agra - 181/1 Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

Atithi Hotel Agra - Tourist Complex Area Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

Clarks Shiraz Hotel Agra - 54 Taj Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

Grand Imperial Hotel Agra - M.G. Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282001

Hotel Mandakini Villas Agra - Fatehabad Road Purani Mandi Taj Ganj Agra Uttar Pradesh282001

Hotel Royale Residency Agra - Near TDI Mall Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

Hotel Taj Plaza Agra - Taj Mahal East Gate Shilpgram VIP Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

Howard Park Plaza International Hotel Agra - Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

ITC Mughal Agra Hotel - Taj Ganj Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

Jaypee Palace Hotel Agra - Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 003

Mansingh Palace Agra - Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

Pushp Villa Hotel Agra - VIP Road To Taj Mahal Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

The Gateway Hotel Fatehabad - Taj Ganj Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra - Taj East Gate Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

Trident Hotel Agra - Tajnagri Scheme Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001

Utkarsh Vilas Hotel Agra - Fatehabad Road Agra Uttar Pradesh 282 001 So, Plan your travel to see Agra and  the great Indian culture.