Agra

Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It finds mention in the epic Mahabharata when it was called Agrabana, or Paradise. Tradition and legend ascribe the present city of Raja Badal Singh (around 1475) whose fort, Badalgarh, stood on or near the site of the present Fort. However, the 12th century Persian poet Salman writes of a desperate assault on the fortress of Agra, then held by one King Jaipal, by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni. It was ruled by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in the year 1506. It achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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The Golden Triangle
Covered Cities : Agra , Jaipur , New Delhi
Over the years the Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) has made a firm footing on the tourist map, delivering a captivating holiday that presents the enchanting potpourri of India. The harmonious amalgamation of the India's capital, Delhi, with its entire historic splendor, the soft romanticism that can be felt at Agra and the fierce magnificence of Jaipur in the Rajasthan desert presents India at its best.
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Hidden Treasures of Rajasthan
Covered Cities : Agra , Bikaner , Fatehpur Sikri , Jaipur , Jaisalmer , Jodhpur , Mandawa , New Delhi , Pushkar , Udaipur
Discover the hidden treasures of Rajasthan in 13 nights on this exciting tour! Explore the hues and contrasts that define India as you travel from Delhi, the historical center and modern capital of India, to Agra, where the glimmering white Taj Mahal towers over bustling streets and wooded forests. In Jaipur, ride to an ancient fort upon the back of an elephant before discovering a pink paradise in town; then continue on to Udaipur to see majestic palaces as they seem to float in green-watered lakes. Next, you find yourself in Jodhpur, the Brahmin's Blue City, where you can stroll through its gardens protected by an impressive fort. Finally, witness a glorious sunset over the sand dunes of Jaisalmer's desert.
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Colors of Rajasthan
Covered Cities : Agra , Chittaurgarh , Fatehpur Sikri , Jaipur , Jaisalmer , Jodhpur , New Delhi , Udaipur
Discover the best of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur rolled into one luxurious five-night package. His Majesty's Golden Triangle reveals the wonders and delights of Western India while spoiling you with accommodation at the top hotels on this unforgettable journey.
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Animesh Khandker : Beautiful monuments - a gift of the Mughals but the local tourism industry looses more than they earn.
11 months ago  
Naveen Maurya : i want to know traveling by road mumbai to agra & also near all area detile.
1 year ago  
KUMAR DEVENDER : AGRA IS LOVELY PLACE
1 year ago