 Spread over an area of 120.57 sq. km in Uttar Pradesh,
India, Agra is a city of historic importance and is famous
as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-
the Taj Mahal. Former President of United States Bill
Clinton on his visit to Agra remarked, "There are
two groups of people in the world, one that has seen Taj
Mahal in Agra and other that has not seen it. I am happy
to be in the former one." You can also be one in
the former group through the tour packages offered by
India Tours and packages.
Agra, the wonderful architectural city has derived its
name from the forest named Agrabana; its mention is even
there in India's largest epic Mahabharata. It became the
center of the region under the rule of Raja Badal Shah
in 1475 AD. In 1492 AD Sikander Lodi made it his new capital.
There after during and after the Mughal rule, Agra remained
the center of power of the new rulers. The monumental
glory of this ancient city reached its zenith during the
rule of Mughal rulers like Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
With its immense wealth of architecture, handicrafts
and jewellery, Agra has secured its place on the international
map. Monuments such as Agra Fort, the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah,
the Jahangiri Mahal, the Rambagh and Dayalbagh Gardens
and the Chini ka Rauza are the major historic sights
that you can see on the tours packages.
Akbar's tomb in Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri, built by
Akbar are other beautiful places worth visiting near
Agra. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold
thread embroidery and leather shoes.
India Tours and packages offer tour packages, tour
itineraries and tours to Agra India.
Recommended Itineraries
Golden Triangle Tour of India
Classical India Tour
Palace on Wheels Tour
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