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Agra
A visit to Agra is more than a memorable holiday in India. The stunning Taj Mahal, the Red Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daula's tomb are the most admired attractions and second to none. A tour to Agra includes excursions to Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary that make it a complete tourist destination.
Taj Mahal is the epitome of love and the monument stands in pride on a raised marble platform on the shores of River Yamuna.
Visiting Timings: 6:00AM- 7:30PM everyday, Taj is closed on Fridays.
Agra Fort is built in in red sand stone. It houses a number of magnificent structures, including 4 gateways, palaces, courts, mosques, baths and gardens. Diwan - i - Am, Diwan - i - Khas, Khas Mahal, Palace of Mirrors, Pearl Mosque, Nagina Masjid, Garden of Grapes, and Fish Pavilion are the remarkable monuments in the fort complex.
Visiting Timings: open all days from 6:00AM- 5:30PM daily
Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb is the marvelous garden tomb and is held on to be the trailblazer of the majestic Taj Mahal.
Jama Masjid is important due to it's absorption of Iranian architecture.
More attraction of Agra:
Fatehpur Sikri
Sikandra
Rambagh
Mathura
Vrindavan
Bharatpur bird sanctuary
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