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Agra, or the city of the Taj, as it is known all over the world, is the goal of a pilgrimage to the creative best. Craftsmen who are descendants of those who worked under the Mughals know Agra for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone. Though its political significance ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, it's architectural wealth has definitely secured international fame for carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.

ATTRACTIONS IN & AROUND

AGRA FORT

Located on the banks of the Yamuna 2 kms. Northwest of the Taj Mahal, designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid.

AKBAR'S MAUSOLEUM

Situated about 10 km from Agra, in the small town of Sikandra (4 KM from Agra), this mausoleum is a fusion of Muslim Hindu architectural style. It was started by Akbar but completed by his son Jehangir in 1605.

CHINI-KA-RAUZA

Chini-ka-rauza is located on the east bank of Yamuna river less than 1 km north of Itmad-ud-daulah. Afzal Khan, a Persian poet and Shah Jahan’s prime minister built it in 1635. It depicts the Persian influence on Mughal architecture.

DAYAL BAGH TEMPLE

15 kms. from Agra, Dayal Bagh (Soamibagh) houses the samadhi of the founder of Radha Swami faith, 'Swamiji Maharaj'. The main structure is a majestic building, 110 feet in height, built of pure white marble. The belief here is that construction work should never end, making it into a living monument, hence it is under construction for almost 100 years.

ITIMAD-UD-DAULAH

This tomb was erected by Nur Jahan- one of the Mughal empresses, in memory of her father Ghiasud-Din-Beg between 1622-1628 A.D. After Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, this mausoleum is the most important monument in Agra. This tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah is considered as the imminent precursor of the Taj Mahal.

JEHANGIR PALACE

Jehangir’s palace is the largest private residence in the Agra Fort built by Akbar for his son. The palace displays an interesting blend of Hindu and central Asian architectural styles - a contrast to the unique Moghul style which had developed by the time of Shah jahan.

MARIYAM TOMB

This unique tomb in red sandstone was built in 1611 A.D. in memory of Emperor Akbar's Goan Christian wife-Mariyam. The tomb has some exceptional carvings.

RAM BAGH

It is one of the earliest Mughal gardens, created by Emperor Babar in 1528, a couple of kilometres north of Chini-ka-rauza. It is said that Babar was temporarily buried here before being permanently interred at Kabul in Afghanistan. Its original name was Aram Bagh (Garden of Rest).

TAJ MAHAL

Taj Mahal located on the banks of the Yamuna River is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial built this marble tomb to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

THE OCTAGONAL TOWER

Shah Jahan built octagonal tower of Musamman Burj inside the Agra fort for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was here that Shah Jahan spent last seven years of his life imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. The tower is considered to provide one of the best views of the Taj.

HOW TO GET HERE

BY AIR : Agra airport is about 7 kms. from the city center and 3 km from Idgah bus stand.

BY RAIL : Agra is well connected by railroad. The main railway station is the Agra Cantonment station. Trains like Palace on Wheel, Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Taj Express are the best choices to reach Agra from Delhi.

Main Languages :

Hindi, Urdu, And English

Population :

Approx. 11,11,086

Weather :

Summer - Max: 45.0 Min: 21.9 Winter - Max: 31.7 Min: 4.2

The climate of Agra is extreme and tropical.
Best Time To Visit October to March.