The city of Taj Mahal a trifle cleaner and greener if you
have been here before. Agra - the name itself recalls the picture of Taj
Mahal, a spectacular monument of love built of white marble. Agra city is
not only a reputed tourist destination but also a shopper's paradise. It
offers breathtakingly beautiful handcrafted items that are made of pure
leather. Agra is also famous for the replicas of Taj Mahal. Furthermore, it
also offers excursions to Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura and Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary that make it a complete tourist destination.
Sightseeing
at AgraTaj Mahal: One of the Seven Wonders of the World
built by Emperor Shahjahan. Renowned for its spectacular architecture and
aesthetic beauty, the Taj Mahal is also a symbol of enduring love, built by
Shah Jehan to house the grave of his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who
died following the birth of their 14th child.
Agra Fort : Built
by Emperor Akbar, the Maze of Courtyards, Mosques and Private Chambers of
the Fort Echoes the story of the Mughal Empire.
Sikandra :
The Tomb of Emperor is Akbar the Great. Built in Red Sandstone inland with
Marble. It is a striking sight.
Fatehpur Sikri :The
Deserted City of Emperor Akbar literally means 'The City of Victory'.
Reaching
Agra - Air : Well connected to Delhi, Khajuraho, Varanasi
by air.
Rail : The railhead at Agra is well linked to
Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Gwalior, Jhansi, Bhopal, Varanasi, Ahmedabad,
Amritsar, Cochin, Jaipur, Kathgodam, Patna, Vishakapatnam, Madras,
Trivandrum, Lucknow, Indore.
Road : Idgah bus stand is the
main bus stand of Agra, from where one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur,
Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for Mat
Shopping
in Agra - The local artisans are also good at making leather
chappals (sandals), purses, bags, decorative items and leather products.
Agra is also famous for the Zari and embroidery work, stone inlay work and
durries. The main shopping areas include the Taj Mahal complex, Kinari
Bazaar, Raja Mandi, Sadar Bazaar. The Gangotri at Taj Mahal Complex and the
U.P Handlooms, UPICA at the Sanjay place are two UP Government emporiums.