Delhi to Agra Weekend Gateways
Agra is famous for The Taj Mahal – Symbol of Love. Foundation of Agra was laid way back in history by Sikandar Lodhi of the Lodhi dynasty. Agra was established in 16th Century. Agra is famous for its Mughal Architecture and monuments.
Agra was chosen by Mughals as their capital and during their period they developed many monumental buildings in Indian and Islamic Styles. Some of the famous monuments of Agra are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Agra Tomb.
Agra is a famous weekend getaway from Delhi. Agra offers convenient lodging, food, transport and hence it is chosen as an ideal weekend getaway for families and couples.
Agra is about 200 KMs away from Delhi and it forms a part of Golden Triangle Circuit for tourists.
Sightseeing Places in Agra
* Taj Mahal : Taj Mahal is a symbol of eternal love between Emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal was built between 1631 and 1648 on the banks of river Yamuna. This beautiful building is made of white marble, after almost 25 years of craftsmanship of thousands of artisans. Symmetry and built of this building is so amazing that is it declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Taj Mahal is a major attraction for tourist who visits Agra, and because of this only Agra is one of the favorite weekend getaways from Delhi.
* Agra Fort : Agra fort was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD on the banks of Yamuna. Fort is spread in 3 KM of radius with numerous buildings and mahals built inside the fort itself. Fort is surrounded by a 70 feet high wall and its inner courtyard consists of beautiful halls, profuse carvings on stone, exquisitely carved heavy brackets, piers and cross beams.
* Fatehpur Sikri : Fatehpur Sikri is 37 KMs away from Agra and is easily approachable by local transport. Fatehpur Sikri is a perfectly preserved Mughal city which was capital of Emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri has many monuments build inside it like Buland Darwaza, Dargah of Sufi fakir, Saleem Chisti, Panch Mahal, Diwan-i-am, Diwan-i-khas, Jama Masjid etc.
* Sikandra : Akbar’s Tomb on Delhi-Agra highway. Akbar started construction of this tomb, but it was completed by his son Jehangir.
* Other Attractions : Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, Mariam's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Roza and plenty of gardens and temples.
How to Reach Agra
Agra is conveniently connected to all means of transport like air, train and road
* By Air : Agra airport is 7 KM away from city. Kingfisher Airlines has started flights from Delhi to Agra to Jodhpur.
* By Rail : Main railway station of Agra is Agra Cantonment Station. Agra is well connected to Delhi, Varanasi and rajasthan.
* By Road : State transport buses are easily available for Agra from Delhi, Varanasi and cities of Rajasthan. Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of Agra.
Hotels in Agra
Some of the best hotels and resorts are available in Agra. Accommodation options ranges from star hotels to guest houses and budget hotels and resorts.
* Hotel Amar Vilas
* Trident Hilton
* Jaypee Palace
* Taj View
* Hotel Clarks Shiraz
