General Information Population : apporx 1.3 million Languages: Hindi, Urdu and English STD Code: 0562

Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire and even today it seems to linger in the past . Not surprising , for the Mughal emperors with their passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in the world .Mughals ruled Agra for almost hundred years. During this period Agra flourished with great architectural skill.

During the reign of Shah Jahan not only Agra the entire country witnessed the architectural splendor. Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal, the white marbled monument in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Location :
Agra, Uttar Pradesh India

Tourist Attraction Agra :
Taj Mahal : The Taj Mahal in Agra India is a monument that has inspired poets and architects to rapture. The Taj Mahal is a memorial to everlasting love. Prince Khurram was the son of Jahangir the Mughal Emperor. Today the Taj Mahal in Agra India stands as a symbol of eternal love, which continues to mesmerize tourists from around the world. You can enjoy seeing the Taj Mahal in Agra India on tours to Agra India
Agra Fort : Agra Fort in Agra is a majestic monument of red sandstone dominating a bend in the river Yamuna, 2 km northwest of Taj Mahal.Tour of Agra Fort was constructed by the great Mughals between 1565-1571. Agra Fort in Agra was Emperor Akbar who laid the foundation of this majestic citadel in 1565.
Buland Darwaza : The Buland Darwaza is a grand gateway located in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra. This triumphal arch was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, when he defeated the king of Khandesh or Gujarat in 1573.
Akbar's Tomb : A short distance from Agra, lies the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great, in Sikandra. Akbar who ruled over the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1605, began building his mausoleum in the spartan style of Timurid architecture.
Fatehpur Sikri : The heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri is located 40 kilometers from Agra India. You can see this magnificent city with its amazing monuments of red sandstone and marble, built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great, on tours to Agra with Agra Hub.
Itimad ud Daulah : Tomb of Itimad ud Daulah in Agra is another beautiful tourist attraction in Agra along with Taj Mahal. This tomb was built for Mirza Ghiyas-ud-din or Ghiyas Beg who later became famous as Itimad-ud-Daulah.

Best Time :
September -March

Visiting Agra :

By Air
Agra has an airport where domestic flights from major cities land. Both government and private airways operate to Agra.
By Rail
Agra is conveniently connected to Delhi by railway lines. Many trains connect Delhi and Agra, including luxury trains such as the Palace on Wheels. Agra Station is known as Agra Cantonment Station.
By Road
Agra is near Delhi, it is 204 Km from the capital of India. There is an excellent national highway connecting Delhi and Agra. You can drive down from Delhi in luxury taxi's, coaches or buses and arrive in Agra in a about 4 hours. The main bus stands in Agra are Agra Fort and Idgah bus stand.

Accomodation :

There are number of luxury and budgeted Hotels, Lodges available in Agra