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.