Enrich your soul by availing Agra Tour Packages
The city of Agra is known as the capital of India, dating back to the Mughal Era. Embark upon Agra trip and explore the city, which has made its mark with its prominent and preserved relics of the Mughal period, ranging from the massive forts to magnificent Taj Mahal. Claiming to be the third apex of the Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Jaipur, the itinerary stand to be the most frequented one.
Culture: The city of Agra is a perfect amalgamation of diverse cultures and clearly showcases the traces of these cultures with wide variety and diversity. Making a perfect blend of both rustic and modern lifestyle, the city of Agra is prominently influenced by the Brij Culture along with Mughal culture.
History: Commonly acknowledged as the Mughal city, Agra finds its mention in the one of the most prominent epic of India, Mahabharata, where the very place is mentioned by the name of Agrabana and was later marked as Agra by Ptolemy, the 2nd century geographer on his map. History has it that the ruler of Delhi Sultanate, Sultan Sikander Lodhi founded Agra in the year 1504.
Cuisine: Savor the time while dining on the famous Mughali Cuisine in Agra with its luscious Sauces of milk, curd, cream and crushed nuts, largely available in all the restaurants. While taking the pleasure of the local cuisines of Agra while combining them with Mughal influences, which will render tourists the utmost culturally-oriented experiences.
Taj Mahal
Attractions:
Taj Mahal: Acknowledged as the symbol of love across the globe, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum, situated in the city of Agra, which can be best availed, by Taj Mahal trip. Also recognized as the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage, Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Taj Mahal: Acknowledged as the symbol of love across the globe, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum, situated in the city of Agra, which can be best availed, by Taj Mahal trip. Also recognized as the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage, Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Red Fort Agra
Agra Fort: The fort was commissioned in the year 1565 AD by Mughal Emperor Akbar, though some amendments were made at the time of his grandson Shah Jahan.
Raam Bagh
Ram Bagh: Ram Bagh was built by the Mughal Emperor Babur in 1528 and is claimed to be the oldest Mughal garden in India. Initially, the garden was constructed as Charbagh with pathways and canals, which used to divide into four parts.
Dayal Bagh
Dayal Bagh: Dayal Bagh is acknowledged as a pilgrimage site in Agra and is popular for the memorial of Shiv Dayal Sahib, the founder of the Radha Soami Satsang Movement.
Diwan-i-am
Diwan-i-am: Diwan-i-am is commonly recognized as the "hall of public audience". It was the place where the Mughal rulers held regular audience with the masses and was built in the year 1628 by Shah Jahan.
Itmad-ud-Daulah
Itmad-ud-Daulah: Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb is situated 2.4 km away from the Taj Mahal and is one of the most beautiful Mughal tombs.
Orchha-Jehangir-Mahal-court
Orchha-Jehangir-Mahal-court: Jahangir Mahal, also known as the Jahangir Palace, is one of the most notable buildings inside the Agra Fort.
Sikander Sheesh Mahal
Sikander Sheesh Mahal: The mausoleum was built by Akbar, the Mughal emperor and perfectly represents his philosophy and secular outlook, with a perfect amalgamation of the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative region and was completed in 1613 A.D. by his son Jahangir.
Panch Mahal
Panch Mahal: Panch Mahal is located on the northeast direction of Jodh Bai's palace. It is a five-floored pillared pavilion.
Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is popularly known as Jami Masjid or Friday Mosque, standing as one of the largest mosques in India, which is situated just the opposite of Agra Fort.
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Labana Travels is a pioneer Travel Company in India and plays a pivotal role in the industry of travel and tourism of India. Having its headquarters at Gurgaon (India) and international office at Moscow, Labana endeavors to provide tailor-made and personalized India tour package and travel agent services to its clients from all across the globe....more
Labana Travels is a pioneer Travel Company in India and plays a pivotal role in the industry of travel and tourism of India. Having its headquarters at Gurgaon (India) and international office at Moscow, Labana endeavors to provide tailor-made and personalized India tour package and travel agent services to its clients from all across the globe....more
