Agra, popularly referred to as the city of Taj, forms the first destination on the itinerary of most visitors coming to India. Agra is one of the most visited tourist destination in the world and frequented by thousands of tourist from around the globe. Agra was founded by Ibrahim Lodi in 1504 when he shifted his capital from Delhi top Agra. Agra remained the capital of Mughal India from 1526 to 1637, when Shah Jehan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. During the Mughal period, Agra emerged as India's most famous center of art, culture, learning and commerce. Agra houses the finest architectural masterpieces of Mughal India, including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itmad-ud-Daullah's Tomb. Thousands of tourists travel to Agra from all over the world every year to see the brilliant Mughal architectural wonders in and around Agra. You too can travel to the city of Taj Mahal with Hotels Agra India, and get enchanted with its fascinating architecture.
On Agra City Travel with Hotels Agra India, you can visit all the major tourist attractions of Agra, including the world-famous Taj Mahal, a Mughal architectural marvel in white marble. Other must visit attractions you will see on Agra City Travel include the Agra Red Fort, Itmad-ud-Daullah's Tomb and Chini ka Rauza etc. Besides, you can also enjoy exciting day excursion to Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri on Agra City Travel with Hotels Agra India. See the beautiful Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra and Bulund Darwaza and Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri on your Agra Travel with us.
Apart from its marvelous architectural masterpieces, Agra also offers exciting shopping experience to its visitors. On your Agra Travel with Hotels Agra India, you can shop for exquisite handicrafts items, including small replicas of Taj carved out of white marble. Agra is also famous for leather items, brass decorative pieces, stone carved images and Zari items. Another not to be missed attraction on Agra Travel is its annual Taj festival 'Taj Mahotsav', which is organized for days (February 8-27) every year. Travel to Agra to witness the beautiful Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and other architectural wonders of Mughal India with Hotels Agra India. We assure you that your Agra City Travel would truly be a wonderful experience for you in India.
How to Reach Agra
By Air: Agra has an airport at Kheria located just 7 km from the city center Agra, India. Almost all the major domestic airlines of India operate regular flight to Agra from various destinations across India.
By Rail: Agra is well connected by rail to all the major cities and towns of North India. A large number of trains, including the world-famous Palace On Wheels cover Agra, India from various destinations in North and South India.
By Road: Agra has a very good network of roads. All the major cities and towns of India are linked by bus services to Agra. The National Highways NH 2, 3, and 11 pass through the Agra, making it easily accessible by road from major cities across India.
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