When the word Agra is mentioned, the next word that comes to our mind is Taj Mahal. But Agra is not famous for Taj Mahal alone. It has totally three UNESCO World Heritage sites namely Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. But single day visit will be enough if you want to see just these three places. However there are many other tourist attractions in Agra such as Sikandra, Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb and Jama Masjid and to explore them all you need to stay longer and need a reliable Agra travel guide.
The city of Agra served as the capital of ancient India and the seat of Mughal Empire. So Mughal influence could be found in its culture, tradition, cuisine and architecture. There are many Mughal Gardens found in and around the city. It is needless to say that Taj Mahal built by King Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal is a dream in marble and a standing symbol of true love. The ethereal beauty of the building could not be described in words.
The glory of Agra Fort could be understood by the different structures in it such as Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Moti Masjid, Sheesh Mahal and Jahangir Palace, etc. The perimeter of the fort runs to 2.4 kilometers. Fatehpur Sikri located at a distance of about 40 kilometers from Agra is a majestic fort in ruins. Buland Darwaza here is considered to be the biggest doorway in the world rising to a height of 53.63 meters. All these grandeurs make Agra the most visited place in India.
Another reason that makes Agra a desirable place is its close proximity to New Delhi, the capital of India. New Delhi is a commercial, cultural, educational and political center and so thousands of people come and go every day. The first time visitors to New Delhi never fail to visit Agra and Taj Mahal, the wonder of the world is one of the appealing features. To cater to their needs, there are frequent buses and trains to Agra from New Delhi.
Agra is famous for its mouthwatering, aromatic and spicy non-vegetarian Mughlai dishes. The kebabs, the korma varieties, roasted lamb, beef and chicken and spicy biriyanis are some of them. Most of the Agra restaurants are located in the Taj Ganj area, a perfect place for food enthusiasts. Some of the multi-cuisine restaurants are located near the west gate of Taj Mahal. You can find North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Italian, Mughlai and continental dishes in these Agra restaurants.
If you want to enjoy all the wonders that Agra has in store for you, you must choose the right hotel to stay. Many Agra hotels are located around Fatehabad region. If you want to visit Taj Mahal in full moon night, choose the hotel near Taj Mahal. Many cozy hotels have Taj Mahal view rooms. Some of the reasonably priced Agra hotels and Agra restaurants have rooftop seating that give a distant view of Taj Mahal. You can enjoy this great monument during sunrise and sunset if you book your rooms in one such hotel.
