Agra is the one of the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map with three heritage monuments -The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri & Red Fort. It is more just a dacadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies that have enriched mankind and shaped humen thought over centuries. Agra is famous for handicrafts products such as Inley work on Marvel, Leather work,Footwear, Brasswear, Carpets, Jwellery, Zari and Embroidery work.

This enduring icon of India “The Taj Mahal” which even today captures the imagination of billions across the world. The Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his favorite Queen, Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is perhaps India most attractive and beautiful monument. Taj Mahal is perfectly symmetrical monument took 22 years (1630-1652) of hard labour and 20,000 workers, Masons and Jewellers to built and is set amidst landscaped gardens. Built by the Persian architect, Ustad Isa, The Taj Mahal the bank of the Yamuna river. Taj Mahal is a masterpiece of symmetry, Seeming to be floating in the air from a distance, and each revealed as an illusion experienced as one enters through the main gate.

Agra is arguably India’s most visited tourist destination. The city thus has a wide range of resorts and hotels for all possible budgets. Agra city offers hotels in various categories like, Luxury hotels in Agra, Heritage hotels in Agra, Air-Port hotels in Agra, Budget hotels in Agra, Chain Group of hotels in Agra, Resorts in Agra, 5 Star hotels in Agra, 4 Star hotels in Agra, 3 Star hotels in Agra. These hotels offering all the modern facilities to their esteem clients.

Attractions in Agra

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal absolute poetry in marble. Majesty and magnificence, unrivalled. The Taj Mahal, the one and only one of its kind across the world. The monumental labour of love of a great ruler for his beloved queen. The ultimate realisation of Emperor Shah Jehan's dream. From 1631 A.D., it took 22 years in the making. An estimated 20,000 people worked to complete the enchanting mausoleum, on the banks of the Yamuna. For a breathtaking beautiful view of the Taj Mahal, see it by moonlight.

Open : 6 days a week (Closed on Fridays), Sunrise - 7.30 p.m.

The Agra Fort

The great Mughal Emperor Akbar made to order the construction of the Agra Fort in 1565, A.D. although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shah Jehan. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid - a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-I- Am, Diwan-I-Khaas, Musamman Burj - where Shah Jehan died in 1666 A.D. Jahangir's Palace; Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal.

Open : Sunrise to sunset.

Sikandra : The mausoleum of Emperor Akbar stand for his philosophy and material outlook, join the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative fusion. Completed in 1613 A.D., it is a well-preserved monument.
Open: Sunrise to sunset.

Itmad-ud-daulah : This beautiful marble tomb was got built by Emperor Jehangir's queen, Nurjahan, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg during 1622 - 1628 A.D. The craftsmanship at Itmad-ud-Daulah prefigures that of the Taj Mahal. It was here that 'Pietra Dura' the inlay work on marble - so characteristic of the Taj - was first used.

Open : Sunrise to sunset. Entry Fee Rs. 10.50

Jama Masjid : This building, with a rectangular open space was constructed in 1648 AD by Shah Jehan's daughter, Jehanara Begum in memory of the famous Sheikh Salim Chishti and his grandson Islam Khan. Of particular importance is its wonderful assimilation of Iranian architecture.

How to reach Agra

Air : There are several airlines which connects Agra to all the major parts of India. Kheria Airport is about 9 km. from Agra.

Rail : Agra is a most important railway junction on main broad guage routes to the south, east and west. Agra is well connected through all the parts of India.

Road : Agra is the major tourist destination of India and on cross roads of national highways 2, 3 and 11, is well connected to all parts of the country.