Monuments / Historical Places / Sightseeing in Agra
Taj Mahal :
The very first place to visit in Agra is the Taj Mahal. There is not much to tell about it as each and every fact about it is very famous and known to everyone. It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Today it is one of the seven wonders of India. It is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. The next wonderful place is the Agra Fort. This was built by the great King Akbar in the year 1565. It includes the Moti masjid, Diwan-e-khas which are halls for public and private audiences, Jahangir’s palace, Shish Mahal, and many more notable buildings. The Fort was once renovated by Shah Jahan and converted into a palace.
Fatehpur Sikri :
Fatehpur Sikri is another place that should not be missed when you go to Agra which was again built by Akbar when he had moved his capital. Other places which come on the must-visit list include Itimad-Ud-Dulah, Akbar’s tomb, Guru ka Tal, Mankameshwar Temple, Jama Masjid, Mariam’s Tomb, Mughal Heritage walk, Keetham lake and many more. Being the capital of the Mughal Empire once, the city of Agra has a big list of places that you need to visit and appreciate the skill and artistic view of the building and structures built here. Missing even one would be missing one wonderful and overwhelming experience.
Tourists Attractions
- Taj Mahal
- Shish Mahal
- Moti masjid
- Mumtaz mahal
- Akbar’s tomb
In case you are planning to visit Agra, you can opt for airway transportation for comfortable and quick reach. The airport of Agra is just 7km from the city center and is connected to Delhi, Gwalior, Lucknow, and even Jaipur. Preferring the rails, you can travel from Mumbai, New Delhi, Bhopal, Indore, Pune, and even Lucknow. There are a number of local transport services which would be affordable and fun to travel in. And if you are finding reasons to visit the city, the list awaits you below.
