Agra Tour Packages

Agra is an eminent city known for its monumental wonders that decorates its prosperous terrain which largely contributed in making India proud of its heritage. The small territory of Agra stands as an abode of some eminent UNESCO world heritage sites which increases its significance as well as tourism. Agra is a city which is internationally famed for its mesmerizing monuments which makes the place famous among heritage lovers. Not only that, the city is globally eminent for housing the most charming mausoleum on earth which elegantly stands as one of the Seven Wonders of the World – Taj Mahal and whose bewitching charisma can’t be justified by describing in words. Besides this cultural heritage, the place is renowned for its exceptional as well as delicate fine arts and intricate handicrafts that adorn the lively markets and bazaars of Agra.

As per the historians this elegant city of Agra was established by the Raja Badal Singh in around 1495 AD after which in 1506 Sultan Sikandar Lodi made the city his capital. Subsequently, Agra the city of elegance falls into the hands of Mughals which led the construction of fantastic and magnificent edifices that showcased the Mughal dominance over the land. Besides that, the idea was to embellish the city with beautiful structures and monuments which will enhance the beauty of the place. The dominant monuments which make this city proud are Taj Mahal - the international wonder, Fatehpur Sikri, and Agra fort with some other distinctive edifices and attractions as well. All of the three eminent monuments are listed among the world heritage sites.

With enchanting marvels and heritage sites Agra holds legendary history which intrigues the visitors. It is known worldwide that the key attraction of Agra is the ineffable Taj Mahal. But besides that Agra has been exceptionally rich in its exclusive culture that can be explored from any part of the place. But being a culturally rich place doesn’t mean that Agra lacks modernity as the place has upgraded with time and now has an abundance of five star restaurants and even clubs and lounges offering vivacious nightlife. The shopping experience in the vibrant markets, govt. emporium and malls of Agra will surely quenches the thirst of the shopaholic visitors. Visiting Agra during your holidays will be a complete package tour which will endow you the most memorable vacations of your life with attractive allurements.

Agra fort is the dominant landmark of Agra, beside the Taj Mahal, which was beautifully constructed by the orders of great Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 and today stands as an eminent world heritage site acknowledged by UNESCO. The fort is also eminent with the name of Red fort of Agra. It is believed that this majestic fort was connected to the red fort present Delhi via a secret tunnel in the reign of Jahangir. However, people say that now it has been closed for some unknown reasons now.

The fort is dominantly constructed with red sand stone because of which it has been widely known as the red fort of Agra. The regal fort incorporates two gates which are christened as Delhi gate and Amar Singh gate. Apart from this, the forts is elegantly designed with intricate work of architecture and has been elegantly adorned with various intriguing apartments some of which are Diwan-e-am, Diwan-e-Khas, Jahangir Palace, Sheesh Mahal, Pearl Mosque, Khas Mahal and Musamman Burj.

Chini-ka-rauza is another attractive and historical tomb in the territory of Agra which stands as a milestone in Indo-Persian architecture. The tomb depicts amazing glazed tile works and is internationally famed for its vibrant and colorful tiles. These beautiful tiles gave this tomb the name of Chini ka Rauza that means a rectangular tomb of tiles. The tomb is dominated with brown stone and the tiles decorate the place enchantingly. The colorful tiles with brown surface look just perfect and the inscriptions of Islamic texts over the Afghan-style rounded dome endow a most distinctive look to the edifice.

Delhi the national capital of India stands as a dominant tourist destination that provides the best introduction to this incredible country via which the tourists get an insight of the distinctive qualities and features that India incorporates. Delhi endows you the two faces of India the contemporary and the ancient via the two dominant regions: New Delhi and Old Delhi respectively. Each of these regions bestows exclusive and the most alluring attractions that will give you the sheer essence of India.

Fatehpur Sikri is an exceptional walled city of 16th century that was constructed by the orders of the eminent ruler Akbar to be the capital of the great Mughal Empire. The legendary history as well as significance of Fatehpur Sikri let this place to be listed among the UNESCO world heritage sites. The city incorporates several historical sites as well as monuments that depicts amazing artwork and craftsmanship and attracts the heritage lovers. Fatehpur Sikri’s intriguing structure exhibits amazing styles of architecture that amazes the onlookers with beguiling charm.

Itmad-ud-Duala is a tomb which has faded among the enchantingly magnificent monuments of Agra but still retains its era old majestic charm. It is also called as ‘Baby Taj’ as it seems to be replica to the international wonder Taj Mahal because of which it stand as a lesser known monument of Agra. The place showcases amazing features that enhances the beauty and it includes the sheer white marble fringed with enchanting laid out garden, amazing inlay work of floral and geometric designs and much more of such features that beautifies the place.

Sikandra is a yet another eminent edifice constructed with the orders of Mughal emperor Akbar to beautify the city and showcase the dominance of his power. This prominent tomb of Agra is enigmatically adorned with Hindu, Islamic, Christian, Buddhist and Jain designs as well as motifs. The respective tomb has mainly embellished with three storied red sandstone minarets, apart from other embellishments, which mesmerizes the visitors with its intricate and exquisite artwork.

Taj Mahal India
Even as the world is caught in the skirmishes of War & peace, Nuclear and Non-Nuclear; Taj has stood as the epitome of love. This extravagant monument of love is one of the most visited and most photographed places in the world. Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal was the culmination point of Indo-Persian architecture. The Mughals Emperor were always fond of constructing monuments. Perhaps they knew that they would be gone but these structures will remind the world of their grandeur.