Agra Tourist Place

Agra is a megacity on the banks of the Yamuna swash in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about 210 kilometers south of the public capital New Delhi and 378 km west of the state capital Lucknow. With a population of roughly 1.6 million, Agra is the fourth-most vibrant megacity in Uttar Pradesh and the twenty-third most vibrant megacity in India. Taj Mahal is one of the 8 wonders of the world, which makes Agra a great addition to your list of tourist places in North India.

Tourist places in Agra:

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort / Agra Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Mughal Gardens, Taj Museum, I’timād-ud-Daulah or the ‘Baby Taj’ of Agra, Mehtab Bagh, Agra Fort, Akbar’s Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri Fort complex and many more.

Best Month to Go: between October to March.

Top Tourist Places to Visit In Agra

• Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is an Islamic ivory-white marble tomb on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the megacity of Agra. It was custom-made in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centerpiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) compound, which comprises a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenelated wall. The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in the world and is one of the 7 wonders of the world. The name "Taj Mahal" was come from the name of Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and means "Crown Palace".The Taj Mahal was selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterworks of the world's heritage". It is observed by many as the best example of Mughal construction and a representation of India's rich history.

 

• Fatehpur Sikri: Fatehpur Sikri, city in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located 37 km from the district headquarters in Agra. Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri, a city mostly in red sandstone, was built in the honor of the great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. Now a UNESCO world heritage site, it is home to Jodha Bai's Palace, Jama Mosque, Buland Darwaja, and Tomb of Salim Chisti among many other famous monuments. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the best examples of Mughal architectural assets.

 

• Agra Fort: Agra Fort is a historical(antic) fort in the city of Agra in India. It was constructed during 1565-1573 for Mughal Emperor Akbar. It was the main house of the rulers of the Sikarwar clan of Rajputs until the Mughals occupied it and Mughal Dynasty until 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. It was also known as the “Lal-Qila”. Before capture by the British, the last Indian ruler’s rules were the Marathas. In 1983, the Agra fort was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more well-known monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more precisely labeled as the walled city. After the first battle of Panipat (A.D. 1526) Mughals took over the fort and ruled from it. In A.D. 1530, Humayun was crowned in it. The Fort got its present appearance in the rule of Akbar (A.D. 1556–1605).

 

• Chini Ka Rauza (China Tomb): Chini ka Rauza also known as China Tomb, is a funerary monument, Rauza(maqbara) in Agra, containing the tomb of Afzal Khan Shirazi, an intellectual and poet who was the Prime Minister of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The tomb was constructed in 1635. The Chini Ka Rauza is located just 1 kilometer north of Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, on the eastern bank of Yamuna River in Agra, and 2 kilometers away from the Taj Mahal. The frontage of the China tomb is also known for its glazed tile work, called chini in Mughal era buildings. The tomb is built opposite the city of Mecca.

 

• Anguri Bagh: Anguri Bagh is constructed by Shah Jahan in 1637, it is bordered by the Khas Mahal on its east and red sandstone pathways on its other three borders. As the name suggests, Anguri Bagh was known for its rich production of grapes and flowers and was also the central area of the zenana. The garden area was a private area for relaxation for the imperial women. Anguri Bagh is a rambling charbagh (four compound compartments) styled garden, centrally positioned on the grounds of Khas Mahal in Agra Fort. It is made up of a concrete platform with a fountain in the central. The garden is divided into various subdivisions with elaborate geometric designs. To the northeast of Anguri Bagh are assemblies that were used as royal bath houses and were abundantly decorated with fine wall paintings.

 

• Taj Museum: Taj Museum is located inside the Taj Mahal. And of all those famous tourist attractions of Taj Mahal, Taj Museum is the most-visited one. Among all of these, Taj Museum, a must-visit tourist site in Agra has three galleries. The first gallery houses calligraph, arms, and vessels from bygone eras. The major highlight of this section at the Taj Museum is an ancient vessel that is said to change its color when poisoned with food. The second gallery, shows ivory-based crafts, gems, coins, and portraits. The last gallery is acknowledged for housing the blueprints and drawings of the Taj Mahal. With that, the gallery also displays documents that spot various historic events. Taj Museum is one of the best tourist places to visit in Agra for an amazing virtual historical tour.

 

 

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