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Location
Agra is one of the most prominent destinations on world
tourism map. The city is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh,
India and is around 203 kms from the national capital, New
Delhi.
The City Agra
The vibrant city of Agra is famous for several heritage
monuments. Some of the popular monuments include the monument of
love Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri etc. Agra is a city
known for its art, culture and religious philosophy. The city
attained prominence during the rule of the great Mughal emperor,
Akbar, who made it his capital.
Climate
the city experiences an extreme climate with hot summers and
cold winters. In summer the maximum temperature rises up to 46
degrees C and in winters the minimum temperature drops down to 5
degrees C. The most suitable time period for visiting the city
is during winter, especially during the month of December and
January.
Sightseeing
The city of Agra has various places that bear great historical
importance as such attract tourists from all over the world.
» Taj Mahal - Agra is home to one of the seven wonders of
the world. This magnificent monument of love is one of the most
visited places in the world. It was built by the Mughal emperor
Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. This
famous mausoleum is a blend of Indo-Persian architecture. It is
also one of the World Heritage Sites in India regarded by
UNESCO.
» Agra Red Fort - The foundation stone of this massive fort
was laid by Akbar in 1565 A.D. It was at that time when he chose
the city as his capital. The fort was later completed by his
successors Jahangir and Shah Jahan. The fort houses several
palaes, mosques, gardens and courts, within its walls.
» Tomb of Akbar (Sikandra) - This beautifully carved red
sandstone of Akbar lies in the middle of a lush garden. The
construction of the tomb was initiated by Akbar but
unfortunately he couldn't survive to see its completion. It was
Akbar's son, who carried on his father's mission and completed
the tomb in the year 1613.
» Fatehpur Sikri - This is an ancient town located just 37
km from Agra. The town was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar
during 1571 and 1585. The monuments within the city are fine
examples of a medley of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The tomb
of Shaikh Salim Chisti within the city complex is a famous
pilgrimage centre for Muslims.
Fairs & Festivals
Agra city is also known for its Taj Mahatsav (Taj Festival),
held every year in the month of February. This brings Indian
classical dance, music and crafts on a single platform for the
tourists to experience the rich culture of India.
Shopping
The city is known for jewellery, leather products, weaving
and marble work. The Sadar Bazar, southern area of Taj Ganj and
the crafts village or Shilpgram, are the places from where one
can buy good quality craft items.
Transportation
» Air - The city has his own airport which is just 7km from
the city center. Indian airlines operates daily flights to
Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho and some other tourist destinations.
» Rail - Agra is well connected by rail road. The main
railway station is the Agra Contonment station. It is easily
accessible from Delhi, Varanasi and cities of Rajasthan. Trains
like Shatabdi, Taj Express, Rajdhani and the luxury train the
Palace on Wheels connect Agra with Delhi.
» Road - Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of the city,
from where one can catch buses for Delhi(203km), Jaipur(230km),
Gwalior(119km), Mathura and many other cities.
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