Even a small child knows that Agra is famous for Taj Mahal. However, Taj Mahal is not the only nearby attraction in Agra. There are many other places worth visiting including the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort. You can visit all these three important places in one day but if you want to explore all the other tourist attractions, you should stay longer. A reliable Agra travel guide is essential to visit all the other places like Sikandra, Mariam’s tomb, Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb and Jama Masjid.

Agra was the seat of Mughal culture because it served as their capital before it was shifted to Delhi. As a result of the long and standing Mughal rule for centuries, the culture, tradition, lifestyle, cuisine and architecture of Agra has a reflection of Mughal influence. The several Mughal Gardens and the dream in marble and the monument of true love Taj Mahal bear testimony to the same. The intoxicating beauty of this wonder of the world could not be easily described.

The different structures within the Agra Fort such as Shish Mahal, Jahangir Palace, Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas speak of its glory. The Agra Fort has a perimeter of 2.4 kilometers. At a distance of 40 kilometers from Agra is situated the city of Fatehpur Sikri built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The majesty of this place could be measured by the massive entrance, Buland Darwaza rising to an elevation of 53.63 meters. These wonderful monuments and edifices make this a favorite tourist destination.

As Agra is closer to the Indian capital New Delhi, people visiting Delhi also visit Agra making it one of the most visited places in India. Due to high traffic between New Delhi and Agra, frequent buses and trains are operated between these two places. The foreigners from different world countries come here to visit Taj Mahal.

The hot and spicy Mughlai dishes will entice you during your Agra visit. The spicy red meat and aromatic white meat, curry, roasts, biriyanis and kebabs will melt into your mouth. The Taj Ganj area is famous for Agra restaurants. At the western gate of Agra you can find number of multi-cuisine hotels which serve variety of dishes like North Indian, South Indian, Italian, continental and Mughlai items. These Agra restaurants are a source of joy for food lovers.

To enjoy diverse pleasure that Agra offers you choosing the right and the best hotel to stay is very important. You can find some cheap as well as best hotels in Agra in Fatehabad area. To spend your time in hotel joyfully, it is a wiser choice to select the Taj Mahal view hotels. Many hotels have rooms from which you can see this symbol of love. Some of them have rooftop restaurants from which Taj Mahal could be seen. This is a source of inspiration and joy for honeymoon couples. From these Agra hotels you can watch Taj at sunrise and sunset and watch it glowing in full moon nights.

Article Posted By : Sumazla  On April 20, 2012lView All Articles

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