The world Destination - Agra

Agra is a name which needs no introduction, extremely popular with the tourists Agra is a priced jewel of the Indian Tourism Industry. This ancient city of India is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is held synonymous with the grand monument of love the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal alone draws in a large number of tourists from all parts of the world. Agra today is a peculiar mix of the new and old with the old buildings fighting to mark their presence amidst the numerous small shops and stalls crowding the streets of the city. Love it or hate it, Agra still manages to attract tourists with its charm and an air of enigma surrounding it.

Agra witnessed its golden era under the Mughal rule where it served as the capital of the Mughal bastion and grew and flourished to its limits. Sadly, with the passage of time the city lost its grandeur and commercialization hawking over the charm of the city. Even amidst all oddity this petite little city sitting by the banks of River Yamuna, it still manages to look mesmerizing on a moonlit night, with millions of stars ogling at its beauty.

There are plenty of things to see, explore and discover in Agra making it an intriguing city for lot many tourists. Some of the popular tourist attractions of Agra include the Agra Fort, Swami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, balkeshwar Temple, Kailash Temple, Sikandra, Itmad - Ud - Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza, Fatehpur Sikri and much more. Along with sightseeing, there are plenty of other recreational activities offered in the region from exploring the local markets famed for its leather goods, perfumes, bangles, etc to gorging on the local culinary delights especially the remarkably delicious Agra chats and pethas (sweet).

There is also no dearth of good hotels and resorts in Agra, catering to the lodging needs of the multitude of tourists thronging to the region. Being one of the prominent tourist hubs of India, Agra is home to innumerable hotels present across all budget segments to fit all travel budgets found at almost every corner of the city.

Agra is also well connected to the rest of the country by means of air, rail and roadways. The city has its very own domestic airport and several major and small railway stations that effectively connect the city to every corner of the country.