It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.Constructed entirely out of white marble in the 17th century,it is among the finest edifices of Mughl architecture. Recognised by the UNESCO as a world heritage site,this monument is also considerd to bee one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Fatehpur Sikri is home to Jodha Bai's palace,Jama Mosque, Buland Darwaza, and a Tomb of Salim Chisti among many other famous monuments,each of which, is an integral part of the Indian heritage
Agra Fort is one of the most special monuments built byy the Mughals and has richly decorated buildings. It is the perfect example of the Mughal style of art and architecture and is one of the most visited tourist spots in Agra. Built purely out of red sandstone, this expansive architecture stands out against the soft azure of the sky. Within the premises of the fort lie the most exquisite stuctures of the Mughals like the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-i l khas, Diwan-i l Aam, Moti Masjid and Jahangiri Mahal.
The tomb of Itimad-ud-daulah marks the transition from the first phase of the Mughal architecture to the second. This was the first structure to make use of pietra dura and the first to be built on the banks of the Yamuna Rivet. It basically consists of Indo-Oslamic architecture,with the use of arched entrances and octagonal shaped towers.
The splendid Mehtab Bagh has four sandstone towers, one each at the corner with a huge octagonal tank right in the centre. It is believed that Shah Jahan especially got the bagh designed for his personal interests so he could come up here and admire beauty of his favourite piece of art.
Sadar Bazaar is one of the most famous shopping spots of Agra situated near the Agra Cantt railway station. Everything ranging from handicrafts, sweets, gatments to leather bags can be found at a single place. Cafes such as Cafe Coffee Day too are situated near the market in addition to some delicious vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian food joints.
This local market situated in Agra has grown over the years giving out some good quality products.
Subhash Bazaar is another popular market of Agra which is situated in Halwai Gali near the northern edge of Jama Masjid nearby the Agra Fort.
Kinari Bazaar is located near Jama Masjid of Agra.It is the wholesale market of the city with a great history.
It is one of the bussiest and most crowded shopping markets of the city. A railway station named Raja ki Mandi railway station too is situated right beside the market. This market is located in the Lohamandi region of Agra. It is also one of the most popular marketplaces of Agra.
This market is situated near the Sanjay Place market of Agra.It is one of the finest wholesale and retail markets in the city.
The tomb is situated in Sikandra, the outskirts of Agra and spreads over an area of 119 acres. The mmain tob is surrounded by a beautiful garden that was designed by Akbar himself. His wife's(Mariam-uz-Zamani Begam) tomb is also located in Sikandra about a kilometre away from Akbar's Tomb.
The Jama Masjid is build mainly of red sandstone and white marble that stand as a testimony to the magnificrnt Mughal arcitecture. The design of jama masjid is unique.It has a fountain at the centre and is supported by four kiosks in the courtyard. The interior walls have scripures in the Persian style praising for Shah Jahan and Jahan Ara.
The monument located 1 km north of Itimad-ud-daulah's Tomb, is hidden away in an alcove of trees and is usually an unusual but a happy discovery among tourists. It is supposedly the first of its kind to be decorated by glazed tile work.
Wildlife SOS is most popularly known for their applaudable work of saving around 600 'dancing bears' from the tribal people. Not until long ago and sometimes even now, the tribals trap bears and train them to dance for the people as a mode of street entertainment, in return for few bucks.
This sprawling charbagh (four complex compartment) styled garden is flecked with intricate geometrical patterns. Originally popular for thick creepers of grapes-their cultivation and harvesting,the garden accurately came to be called as the garden of Grapes (Anguri Bagh).
As the name suggests, the museum is all about telling the tale of the Taj. It is a popular place of visit among the travellers as it is home to the facts and history relating to the magnificent monument. You can also find gold and silver coins minted in Agra at the time. We recommend you to visit the place if you are in for a little historical and factual retreat.
Mother Teresa is a woman beyond description, beyond words and beyond introduction. An Albanian by birth, she had been brought up by a single mother. On a yearly trip to the chapel of the Madonna of Lefnice, she knew what her calling in life was, and that's when she decided she wanted nothing from the world but to provide peace and so
Dolphin Water World has been a popular source of recreation and entertainment for the city dwellers and tourists ever since. The water cum theme park offers a variety of rides and fun games both for adults and kids, They also have height based separate swimming pools.