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Agra is an ancient city, mentioned in the “Mahabharta” , A major Indian Epic and it came into the limelight during reign of Mughals. It is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the world – Tajmahal . The Taj is a monument of such incredible elegance that it is considered synonyms with beauty itself. Agra, Located on the banks of river Yamuna, is one of the most visited cities in the country. Strategically located at the heart of India in the alluvial plains between the ganges & Yamuna, Agra had been a religious & commercial center for centuries. But it is matured & perfected itself when the Mughals made it their home. Agra is famous not only for its Mughal Art & culture but is also known for its exquisite delicacies especially “Chaat”, a savoury snack and the famous sweet “Petha”
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Agra is an ancient city, mentioned in the “Mahabharta” , A major Indian Epic and it came into the limelight during reign of Mughals. It is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the world – Tajmahal . The Taj is a monument of such incredible elegance that it is considered synonyms with beauty itself. Agra, Located on the banks of river Yamuna, is one of the most visited cities in the country. Strategically located at the heart of India in the alluvial plains between the ganges & Yamuna, Agra had been a religious & commercial center for centuries. But it is matured & perfected itself when the Mughals made it their home. Agra is famous not only for its Mughal Art & culture but is also known for its exquisite delicacies especially “Chaat”, a savoury snack and the famous sweet “Petha”
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Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Taj Mahal
The epitome of love and romance, Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tribute to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum), Who died in 1631 A.D. It is a mausoleum of the queen, Splendidly created in her memory. The very sight of Taj Mahal is a feast not only to the eyes but to the senses as well. Made from white marble in the typical Mughal Style, It is seamlessly blends elements from Persian, Islamic and Indian Architecture styles. The completion of this masterpiece took 22 years (1631-1653). Thousands of artisans like masons, stonecutters, inlayers, carvers, painters, calligraphers and dome builders were hired from across the empire and other places including central Asia & Iran. White marble used for veneering was brought in from Makrana, Rajasthan. Semiprecious stones for inlay ornamentation were sourced from across India, Ceylon (Now Sri Lanka) and Afghanistan. Red Sandstone of different tints was quarried from Sikri & Dholpur
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort
Agra Fort is also known as Red Fort was commissioned by the great Mughal emperor Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar in 1565 and is another breathtaking marvel amongst Agra’s world heritage sites. A stone tablets at the gate of the Fort that it had been built before 1000 AD but was later renovated by the Emperor Akbar. The Red Sandstone Fort was converted into a place during Shah Jahan time, and reworked extensively with marble & pietra dura inlay. Notable buildings in Fort include the Pearl Mosque or Moti Masjid, the Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas (Hall of Public & Private Audience). Jahangir Palace, Khas Palace , Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirror) and the Musamman Burj, The Forbidding exteriors of this fort conceal an inner paradise. It has total perimeter of 2.4KM (1.5 Miles) and is ringed by double castellated ramparts of red sandstone punctuated at regular intervals by bastions. A moat 9 meters (30 Feet) wide & 10 meters 933 Feet) deep surround the outer wall.
Duration: 2 hours
