Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal is outstandingly beautiful marble building, built by Mughal King Shah Jahan in the memory of her late wife Mumtaj Mahal in 16th Century. It is an example of sheer brilliance of exceptional Mughal architecture and intricate carving on marble stone. 20,000 workers had been employed for 22 years to build an incredible marble building. Visiting Taj Mahal is itself a life time experience. The love and emotion Emperor Shah Jahan had for his beloved wife Mumtaj can be felt here and it motivates others too. It is often called as love monument. It also comes under one of the wonders of the world. Taj Mahal is located in Agra, which is well connected by all the major cities of north India by train and by road as well.
Agra Red Fort: This fort was just one of the many large fortified residences that the emperor wanted to have at various strategic points of his empire. According to contemporary chroniclers like Abul Fazal the fort contained over five hundred buildings. But later on Akbar's descendants added new buildings, mainly in marble to the fort and demolished the old ones.
Fatehpur Sikri: It is located 37 kms from Agra is built a city mainly in Red Sandstone called Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar during 1571 and 1585. The city is a fine example of culmination of Mughal and Hindu architecture. Entrance to the mosque is through the Buland Darwaza that is 54m high. Any visitor to Agra must have a go at Fatehpur Sikri.
Shopping in Agra: Agra is a shopper's paradise, there are plenty of shopping areas and shopping malls where one can buy the specialties of the place. The markets are bound to have replica of the Taj in marble being sold as decorative, gift item or as souvenirs. The local artisans are also good at making leather chappals (sandals), purses, bags, decorative items and many more such leather product which instantaneously attracts your attention. The main shopping areas in Agra include Taj Mahal complex, Kinari Bazaar, Raja Mandi, Sadar Bazaar. The Gangotri at Taj Mahal Complex and the Up Handlooms, UPICA at the Sanjay place are two UP Government emporiums.
What thing in Taj Mahal draws an attention of millions of travelers worldwide? Its intricate carving on marble stone and unique Mughal architectural style, therefore it is worth spending some time at the monument itself once in a life time. Besides, there are many other significant monuments in Agra such as Fatehpur Sikri - an abandoned city, Agra Fort and Sikandara. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 km away from Agra.
Same day Agra tour from Delhi by train is very popular because its schedule suits every one whoever plans for a day trip excursion to Agra. Its departure time from New Delhi Railway station is at 06:15 AM, reaches Agra at 08:10 AM while returning from Agra, train leaves at 08:30 PM from Agra reaches back in 2 hours. All the monuments may be covered in a day Trip but you want to do this in more relaxed way, there is plant y of tour options available by putting up there for an overnight.
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