Agra

Agra Essentials

This selection highlights Agra’s Mughal heritage through its world-renowned monuments and hidden gems. It features the Taj Mahal’s white marble symmetry and the Agra Fort’s red sandstone ramparts. Architectural evolution is visible in the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and the Persian-style tiles of Chini Ka Rauza. The list includes the city’s oldest garden, Ram Bagh, and Mehtab Bagh’s riverfront views. Visitors can explore the 17th-century Jama Masjid, the ancient Mankameshwar Temple, and local craftsmanship at Sadar Bazaar, alongside cultural performances at the Kalakriti Center.

Taj Mahal

Built in the 17th century at the orders of a heartbroken Mughal emperor who wished to honour his dead wife, this imposing mausoleum is one…

Agra Fort

Also called the Red Fort, this building is easily recognizable by its characteristic crimson-coloured walls, made from red sandstone.

Baby Taj

This majestic mausoleum was built to serve as a tomb to a father-in-law of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.

Mehtab Bagh

Mehtab Bagh is a charbagh complex in Agra, North India. It lies north of the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the opposite side of the…

Jama Masjid

Located right opposite the Agra Fort, the Jama Masjid, which means "the Friday Mosque", is a splendid sight not to be missed.

Sadar Bazaar

Popular both among the locals and the tourists, this market is the place to go if you are looking for a handmade souvenir.

Kalakriti Cultural & Convention Center

Amusing evening shows take place in this center. Buy a ticket and enjoy Indian culture, performances are often connected with history of Taj…

Ram bagh

Ram Bagh may refer to the following places:

Chini Ka Rauza

This 17th-century tomb is the final resting place of Afzal Khan, a minister of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Mankameshwar Temple

Mankameshwar Temple in Agra is one of the ancient temples devoted to Lord Shiva.

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