Agra

Agra

Agra is situated just 205 kms away from Delhi by surface and is well connected by superfast trains such as Shatabdi Expres, Gatiman Express and other local trains. It is part of the famous Golden Triangle Tour of North India and is around 240 kms to the Pink City, Jaipur.

The major attractions of your sightseeing tour are:

Taj Mahal Taj Mahal one of the 7 wonders of the world, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, this beautiful mausoleum is built of pure white marble and is an architectural marvel. Built in the memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The building was conceived as a garden tomb with the mausoleum rising at the far end of the complex with the river Yamuna flowing below. Beneath the dome are the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jehan.

Agra Fort

Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar over the years 1565 – 1573 with its maze of courtyards, mosques, and private chambers. Most of the buildings originally built by Akbar were destroyed and were replaced by his grandson Shah Jehan. The only surviving structure from Akbar's period apart from the solid sand stone ramparts and the gateway is the Jehangir Mahal. It is the biggest private residence in the complex and its architecture indicates strong influences from Hindu overtones.

Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Mughal India. Among the principal attractions of Fatehpur Sikri are the large audience halls, palaces, the Mosques, the tomb of Salim Chishti, The Panchmahal, and the Buland Darwaza, which is among the biggest gates in Asia.

Sikandra

Sikandra, the tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great, the serene mausoleum, which is 45 minutes approx before of Agra city

Itmad-ud-Daula

Itmad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.