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Agra Tour
Agra the mesmerizing city is nestled on the banks of the famous north Indian River Yamuna, Uttar Pradesh. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Emperors and the memories of that glorious era are now left in its magnificent architecture. The beauteous architecture, fascinating gardens, forts and monuments, Mughal constructions, magnificent tombs and mausoleums of the city mark its name on the pages of history with the golden ink. Agra is a perfect destination for art lovers and most visited destinations in the world. Presently Agra is a bustling town progressing toward modernization.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal one of the wonders of the world and undoubtedly the most beautiful buildings in the universe. The construction of this marvelous creation of marble started in 1630
and completed in 1652. It was constructed by Shah Jahan, the great Mughal king in the memories of Mumtaj Mahal, (his dearest wife). Taj Mahal is an unprecedented creation of marble, and imaginations and has been the source of inspiration over the generations of art lovers.
Agra Fort
Agra fort or Red fort was constructed by Akbar the great Emperor of Mughal kingdom in 1565 AD. It is one of the most visited tourist place in Agra. This fort is made up of red sandstone and situated near the Taj Mahal. The charm of this fort lies in its magnificent design, decorations and elegant constructions. It is renowned across the globe for its major highlights including Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-e-Khas, Diwan-e-Aam, Sheesh Mahal, Khass Mahal and much more.
Itimad-ud-Daula's Tomb
It is the mausoleum of Mirza Ghiyas Beg (father in law of Mughal Emperor Jahangir) . Itimad ud Dullah, means Pillar of the Empire. This mausoleum was constructed by Nur Jahan, his daughter. It is also referred as the ‘Baby Taj’ because of its striking similarity with the Taj Mahal in terms of architectural style and design. This beautiful structure looks pristine due to its white color of marbles.
In the evening return to your hotel.