Agra is a city offering a discovery of the beautiful
era. Agra has a rich history, reflected in its numerous monuments dotted
in and around the city. The earliest citation for Agra comes from the
mythological era, where the epic Mahabharata refer Agra as 'Agravana' meaning
paradise in Sanskrit.
We will explore two main attraction in Agra that is Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
After breakfast
visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World that is none other than "The Taj Mahal".
Taj
Mahal
The Taj
Mahal is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole
range of Indo-Islamic architecture. The Taj
Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the
jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of
the world’s heritage”
An
immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order
of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, the Taj Mahal
is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired
masterpieces of the world's heritage.
After exploring the Taj Mahal, drive to Agra
Fort which takes approximately 12 min.
Agra Fort
Agra
Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main
residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638, when the capital was
shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built
by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, Agra Fort is majestic sandstone built as an
ode to the magnificence of the Mughal Empire.
Overnight stay at Hotel.