There are certain locations that stand apart for the sheer excellence they have to offer in terms of natural beauty or man made wonders. Agra is a city with rich cultural, historical, architectural and religious attachments. It is a city which is synonymous with the history of India.
You cannot think of Agra without thinking of Taj Mahal. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in India and across the world. It's one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Taj Mahal, the white marble beauty was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The monument stands proof for the brilliance of Mughal architecture.
It is a feast to your eyes and senses to watch the unmatched beauty on the night of full moon day.
Timings: Open all days from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Entry Fee: Rs.300 for foreign tourist and Rs.20 for Indian tourist.
Built by Akbar, the Mughal emperor in 1570, the city was a tribute to Sufi Saint. Fatehpur Sikri is a perfect blend of Indian, Islamic and Persian architecture and it was built using red sandstone. For around 10 years, the city remained the capital of Mughal Empire. The city has a 6-kilometer long wall on three sides and there are towers and gates. It houses some of the city’s important buildings namely Buland Darwaza, Birbal’s House, Panch Mahal and Jama Masjid. The entire city along with all the important constructions including royal palaces, Jama Masjid and courts were declared as World Heritage Site in the year 1986.
Timings: Open all days from sunrise to sunset.
Entry Fee: Rs.260 for foreign tourist and Rs.20 for Indian tourist.
4. Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
India’s first tomb to be made completely out of marble, Itmad-Ud-Daulah signals the beginning of new era in Mughal architecture. This Mughal Mausoleum in the city of Agra was built at the command of Noor Jahan (wife of Jahangir) for her father Mirza Ghiyas Bagh, who was honored with the title of Itmad-ud-Daula (pillar of the state). This is where the mausoleum took its name from.
The walls of the mausoleum are built in white marble and embedded with semi precious stones. The cenotaphs of both the father and mother of Noor Jahan lay side by side in the tomb.
Timings: Open all days from sunrise to sunset.
Entry Fee: Rs.110 for foreign tourist and Rs.10 for Indian tourist.
5. Akbar's Tomb
Built solely for the great Mughal emperor, the Akbar Tomb was built in 1605-1613. It covers a good area of 119 acres in the Sikandra. It was Akbar himself who initiated the works in 1600 as per the Tartary tradition. Located in the suburbs, about a kilometer away lies the tomb of Miriam, Akbar's wife. The southern gate is similar to those of the Taj Mahal with 4 white marble chhatri and also serves as the entrance to the tomb. A wall of 105m square surrounds the tomb. The fake tomb is located in the marble pavilion placed inside a 4 tier pyramid building while the true tomb is safely kept in the basement. The building is made up of red sandstones with touches of white marble. One of India's greatest assets, the tomb is an attractive tourist spot, with people eager to see the tomb flooding the place.
Timings: Open all days from sunrise to sunset.
Entry Fee: Rs.110 for foreign tourist and Rs.10 for Indian tourist.
Blessed with one of the seven wonders of the world -Taj Mahal, Agra is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of Uttar pradesh.
Go through the Cool Tourist places in Agra that you are not supposed to miss on your tour to Agra.
1. Taj Mahal
It is a feast to your eyes and senses to watch the unmatched beauty on the night of full moon day.
Timings: All days (except Friday and public holidays) from sunrise to sunset.
At Night from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am on a Full moon night - two days before and after.
2. Agra Fort
It is the 'Red Fort' of Agra & one would regret if he misses Agra Fort during his visit to Agra. Commissioned by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565, this monument is yet another proof of the architectural brilliance of Mughals. This is situated near the gardens of the world famous Taj Mahal. Distinguished buildings in the fort are the Pearl Mosque, Jahangir's Palace, Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khas (public and private audience halls), Shish Mahal, Musammam Burj and the Khas Mahal. The fort is semi-circular shaped, flattened on the east with a long, nearly straight wall facing the river.
2. Agra Fort
Entry Fee: Rs.300 for foreign tourist and Rs.20 for Indian tourist.
3. Fatehpur Sikri
Entry Fee: Rs.260 for foreign tourist and Rs.20 for Indian tourist.
The walls of the mausoleum are built in white marble and embedded with semi precious stones. The cenotaphs of both the father and mother of Noor Jahan lay side by side in the tomb.
Timings: Open all days from sunrise to sunset.
Entry Fee: Rs.110 for foreign tourist and Rs.10 for Indian tourist.
Timings: Open all days from sunrise to sunset.
Entry Fee: Rs.110 for foreign tourist and Rs.10 for Indian tourist.
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