Agra Tour Packages


Agra is a beautiful city located on the banks of the Yamuna River in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is home to one of the most beautiful structures in India, The Taj Mahal. Agra has a long history behind it with its mention in Mahabharata as Agrevena (the border of the forest). Nevertheless, according to the records, it is Sultan Sikander Lodi, the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, who founded Agra in 1504. His son Ibrahim Lodi ruled for a few more years until defeated by the Mughal Badshah Babar in the first battle of Panipat in 1526. Agra prospered under the Mughal rule as a city. There were numerous forts, mosques, buildings and gardens built under the various rulers of Mughal Empire. Mughals shifted and made Agra the capital of their empire between 1556 and 1648. Akbarabad, the then name of Agra, underwent many changes during the reign of Akbar. The great Red Fort and Aram Bagh (the first formal Persian garden) were the architectural marvels built by Babar.

Agra was a centre for learning arts, commerce and religion. Akbar built another city Fatehpur Sikhri, which was another fine example of Mughal architecture. Jahangir built beautiful gardens and waterways in the forts due to his love for nature. Shah Jahan gave the most beautiful structure in Agra, Taj Mahal, built in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Later on, the Mughal capital shifted to Shahjahanabad but his son Aurangazeb imprisoned him and made Akbarabad the capital again. He later shifted the capital to Aurangabad in the south in 1653. After the fall of the Mughal Empire, the city fell to the Marathas and its then the city got its name of Agra. The city ultimately got in the hands of the British in 1803. Apart from the Mughal Monuments, the city has Mankameshwar temple, Paliwal Park and Gurudwara Guru ka taal among many other place of interest. The city is well connected by road, rail and air due to its immense historical importance.

 

Most popular places to visit in Agra


Agra Fort

Agra Fort

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Agra is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is situated on the edges on the Yamuna River. It is not just a city but it’s a long storyline which narrates the history yesteryears. The city has spectated so many prominent events from the late centuries to till present-day that it astonishes its every visitor and tourists. The city is breathing the air which is a saga mash-up of Ancient Hindu, Mughal Era, British Raj & the current present-day era. What not is there in Agra to proffer its tourists and visitors? From historical monuments to flavorful dishes, to religious & spiritual sites, Agra is a top-notch holiday destination for every traveller enthusiasts.

Agra is the only Indian city which comprises of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It abodes various other interesting monuments and enticing places to explore such as Mehtab Bagh, Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb, Akbar’s Tomb, and Jama Masjid of Agra. The city also has various religious sites to visit such as Gurudwara Guru Ka Tal, Shri Mankameshwar Temple, Bateshwar Temples, Jama Mosque and many more. The food of Agra is enough to drool you, which adds more stars to your city journey. Try different cuisines such as the Mughal Cuisines along with the popular dishes like Dalmoth, Bhalla, Shawarma, Tandoori Chicken, Chole Bhature, and Paneer Tikka. Make sure you relish the flavor of the famous sweet ‘Petha’ or Agra ka Petha and with other confectionaries like Jalebi, and Barfi. Observe the vibrant and prominent festivals of Agra. One of the profound festivals is the Taj Mahotsav which is celebrated on every February annually for 10 days to showcase and promote the art, crafts and culture of the Agra. Other prominent festivals are Bateshwar Fair, a fair held in the town of Bateshwar in the months of October & November associated with Lord Shiva. Ram Barat, festival cum but a wedding procession is held before few days of Diwali for Lord Ram. Kailash Fair is also a fair that is held annually in Agra at the Kailash Temple to pay homage to Lord Shiva. For shopholics Agra proffers various vibrant shops, Sadar Bazar and Subhash Bazar.