India is a nation full of surprises; every city has beautiful architecture that delights you. Agra is one such city, which is the most visited in Uttar Pradesh because of its historical and city tours. If you have planned to visit Agra shortly, this blog is for you. Here are the 10 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Agra.
Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal in Agra symbolizes love and is a World Heritage Site in India. An epitome of the Mughal architecture, this beautiful tomb made from white marble attracts multiple tourists worldwide. We all know the story, but to remind you, Emperor Shah Jahan built it for his wife, Empress Mumtaz Mahal, and named it after her because of his love. The Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi is the most recommended package to see its beauty.
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort: History lovers rejoice at the Agra Fort, where the beauty of the red sandstone structure will take your breath away. Return to the ancient time of the Mughals at the Agra Fort, overlooking the Taj Mahal, another beautiful place in Agra. Thus the best thing to do here is to look at the Taj Mahal from the fort’s top and take beautiful pictures.
Agra Fort
Fatehpur Sikri: Your stopover of Agra in the Exclusive Golden Triangle Tour Package By Car will be incomplete if you haven’t visited the Fatehpur Sikri (literally meaning Victory, thank you God or thank you God for the Victory). The town in Agra was built by Emperor Akbar from 1572 to 1585 AD and is one of the top 10 places to visit in Agra.
Fatehpur Sikri
Itimad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb: Dedicated to Mirza Ghiaz Beg, Emperor Akbar’s most trusted treasurer & minister and Nur Jahan’s father, this place is known as Itimad-Ud-Daulah will capture you with its charms. A fun fact related to this place is that its Persian style structure resembles the Taj Mahal, so it’s also called Baby Taj, but enough of history, India by Car and Driver recommends this place as a must-visit in Agra.
Itimad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb
Mariyam’s Tomb: Taj Mahal is not the only symbol of love in Agra. The Mariyam’s Tomb, built in the memory of Emperor Akbar’s wife Mariam Uz Zamani Begum, the mother of Jehangir, is a Taj Mahal in its glory. The only difference is that it represents a mother and son’s love as Jehangir built it in her memory. The best part is that it is only a few km away from Akbar’s Tomb, so you can schedule to visit these two places together on your Agra Tour.
Mariyam’s Tomb
Akbar’s Tomb: A few km away from his wife, Mariam Uz Zamani Begum’s tomb is Emperor Akbar’s Tomb. Located in Sikandra, you can’t miss the place as it is residence to one of the most crucial historical tombs in Agra, the name of which you already know.
Akbar’s Tomb
Mehtab Bagh: situated near the river Yamuna’s western banks and spread over 300 acres, the Mehtab Bagh is one of the famous heritage tourist sites in Agra. People believed it was the last one of those 11 pleasure gardens that Emperor Babur built during his time. An amazing fact about it is that you can view the charming Taj Mahal from here.
Mehtab Bagh
Chini ka Rauza: Another creation of Emperor Shah Jahan that only a few people know about is the Chini Ka Rauza, which you should include in your list of Places in Agra. The specialty of this monument is its beautiful gardens, the Afghani style tomb, the Persian style floral designs, and the blue glazed tiles known as Chini Mitti (porcelain) at that time.
Chini ka Rauza
Ram Bagh: Presenting the oldest and the most beautiful garden in India, the Ram Bagh, right here in Agra. At the time of the Mughals, it was known as Aaram Bagh and was made to find pleasure amid nature. However, now it is a must-visit destination in Agra that you should stop, especially if you are an architecture or history lover.
Ram Bagh or Aaram Bagh
Keetham Lake: If you are a nature lover, you can’t conclude your Delhi Jaipur Agra Tour without visiting the Keetham Lake in the Sur Sarovar Bird sanctuary, another tourist attraction in Agra, where 105 species of migratory birds come every year.
Keetham Lake
Are you ready to visit these fantastic destinations in Agra? Have you packed your bags and planned everything? If so, then India by Car and Driver wishes you a safe journey and fun vacation in Incredible India.
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