A brief glimpse
Agra is a true tourist’s destination for its glorious history, brilliant architecture and stunning
handicrafts. Situated on the bank of river Yamuna, the city exhibits the classic illustration of
the Mughal art and Architechture. Witness to the greatest saga of love and war of the Moghal
Empire, Agra is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - The Taj Mahal.
Places to visit: Agra is best visited between October and March. Apart from the Taj Mahal,
agra has mush more to quench the travelers thirst to explore. The other most popular tourist
destinations in Agra includes Fatehpur Sikri, Red Fort, Agra Fort, tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti,
Musamman Burj or Jasmine Tower, Jahangir's Palace, Jama Masjid, Sikandra and Tomb of
Itmad-ud-daula.
Things to shop: Agra is a shopper’s delight for its famous handicraft products such as the
Zari and Embroidery works, Leather works, Inlay works on Marvel, Brass wear, Carpets and
Footwears. The main market areas such as the Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar and Munro Road are
the best areas to shop. Don’t forget to buy the popular souviner of the miniature marble replica of
the Taj mahal. Check the quality of the product before buying and bargain hard.
Cuisine culture: The city of Agra is home to the famous Mughlai delicacies. It is the best place
in India to relish the kebabs, tandoors and other mughlai cuisine rich with desi ghee, milk sauces,
curd, cream and crushed nuts. One can never afford to miss the most popular sweets of Agra, the
Petha and Gazak.
How to reach: As one the most famous tourist destination Agra is well connected with rest of
India by air, rail and road.
By Plane: The Agra Kheria Airport is the nearest airport located 7km from Agra.
By Train: Agra is well connected by rail from various parts of the country. The main railway
stations in Agra are Agra City Railway Station, Agra Cantonment Railway station and Agra Fort
Railway Station.
By Bus: Agra is having two major Bus stations, the Idgah Bus stand and the Agra Fort bus
stand. From where buses are available for Delhi(200km), Jaipur(255 Km), Gwalior(120 KM) ,
Luknow(90km), Kanpur(285km), Mathura(58) and Fatehpur Sikri (40Km)
Come to Agra and explore the splendid history of the rise and fall of the great mughal empire.
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