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The city of Agra needs no introduction as the famous Taj Mahal is situated here. It is in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh and on the banks of the Yamuna River. It’s located very close to New Delhi, the capital of India. The distance between Agra to Delhi is about 200 kms. Also the city of Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh is 363 kms from Agra. Every year lakhs of tourist both domestic and foreign come to Agra to visit the numerous places of world recognition.
PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST:
Taj Mahal
Taj mahal, built by Shah Jahan is considered as the New Seven Wonders of the World. This is the mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. This is a magnificent building built of white marble required nearly 22 years to complete.
Agra fort
Agra Fort was commissioned by the Akbar the great. Although it had been build earlier around 1000 years ago, it was renovated by Akbar. This magnificent fort houses the Pearl Mosque, the diwan-e- khas and Diwan-e-am, Jahangir’s Palace, Khas Mahal, Shish Mahal and the Musamman Burj.
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri built by Akbar is about 35 kms from Agra. This place consists of a number of magnificent buildings dating to the times of Akbar the great. This place is also recognized as a world heritage site.
‘Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb
This tomb was built by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, the chief minister of the Emperor Jahangir.
Tomb of Akbar the Great
The tomb of akbar is situated only 13 kms from the Agra Fort on the Agra- Delhi Highway. This is the final resting place of Akbar.
HOTELS:
Hotel Yamuna View
Amar
Hotel Ashish Palace
Amar Vilas
Atithi Agra
Clarks Shiraz
Orphic Resorts Ltd.
Grand Hotel
SHOPPING:
There are a number of shopping emporiumsand arcades in Agra. Some of the most famous ones are:
Akbar International
Kraft Palace
Geneshilal Emporium
Handicraft Inn
Kohinoor Jewelers
Marble Emporium
HOW TO GET THERE:
Agra is well connected by Air, Railways and Roads to all the major places of India.
The Agra Airport is only 12.5 kms from the main city.
There are 3 railway stations in Agra:
Agra Cantt
Agra Fort Railway Station
Raja ki Mandi
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