Travel to Agra

Agra - Agra, the old Mughal city, is a city of majestic monuments, exquisite art and crafts and sumptuous cuisine. Mentioned as Agraban in great epic 'Mahabharata' the city is renowned for the monument that is epitome of love, Taj Mahal. Founded by Raja Badal Singh in 1475, the city offers much more than the unique opportunity to experience the romantic flavor of Taj Mahal. The city boasts of many grand monuments built in Mughal era. You can savor mouth watering Mughlai cuisine or satisfy your sweet tooth by the delicious sweets Agra is famous for. The city has updated itself with the requirements of present times. Luxury hotels, Malls, Cineplexes, Business and Education, everything can be found in Agra along with the Mughal grandeur it is well known for.

The history of this beautiful city dates back to 1475, when it was founded by Raja Badal Singh. Later Sikander Lodhi made it the capital of his dynasty. The golden period of Agra started when its possession passed from Lodhi dynasty to Babar. Next few centuries saw the transformation of Agra into the city of monuments, palaces, art, culture and commerce by three great Mughal monarchs- Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. Akbar initiated the construction of Agra Fort in 1565, Jehangir ornamented Agra with palaces & gardens and Shah Jahan beautified it with the greatest masterpiece of Mughal architecture, the Taj Mahal.

Agra has lot to offer to the tourists.
Taj Mahal - Taj Mahal erected by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to fulfill the last wish of his dying wife, Mumtaj Mahal, is a beautiful architecture wonder that exemplify the meaning of undying love, passion and devotion. Thousands of tourists visit this pilgrimage of love daily. It has been selected as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Agra Fort - The Agra fort build by Akbar and completed by his grandson Shah Jahan is a magnificent fort that depicts the detailing of Mughal architecture.

Ram Bagh - It is one of the earliest gardens laid by Emperor Babar. The body of Babar was buried here before taken to Afghanistan.

Sikandra - Built in a perfect Hindu and Muslim fusion style of art and architecture, Sikandra is a mausoleum of Emperor Akbar. The tomb is a perfect architecture marvel. The other major places of tourist interest are Chini Ka Rauza, Mehtab Bagh, Itmad Ud Daulah, Mariyam's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri and Buland Darwaja.

Agra is well connected to rest of India and world through various modes of transport.
Air- Agra has an airport situated at a distance of 5 Km from the city. All major domestic airlines operate here.

Railway - Indian Railway links India to rest of the major destinations in India. The Major railheads of Agra are Agra Cantt, Agra fort station, Raja-Ki-Mundi and Tundla.

Road - Agra, being a famous tourist destination is well connected with a wide network of buses plying from Agra to other major places of India.