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Agra Tour Packages

Introduction

Tour Packages of India offers you luxury tours to the historic Agra city that is an open-air museum of monuments that were constructed in the olden days. Come and discover the unique blend of tranquility, monumental beauty and romance in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India with Tour Packages of India.

Historical Background of Agra

The historical background of Agra, India can be traced back to the ancient times. In fact in the olden days Agra was considered to be the second important city next only to Mathura.

The Agra city was established on the West Bank of the River Yamuna. Though the city as it exists today was established by a local chieftain Badal Singh some time in the year 1475. Agra gained importance during the reign of the Lodhi king Sikander Lodhi who set up his capital in this ancient city. Later the Mughal ruler Babar annexed Agra and set base for the Mughal rule. It was during the Mughal reign that Agra gained fame as an important center of art, Mughal culture and architecture.

Tourist Attractions in Agra

The amazing tour destination of India, Agra is renowned the world over for the terrific Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is among the Seven Wonders of the World. This much visited and much photographed monument in Agra, India, is a must see for everyone and particularly for couples, who come from all over the world and have their photographs taken before this monument of eternal love. Located on the banks of River Yamuna the Taj Mahal is known to change its color according to the intensity of Sunlight. This phenomenon has many photographers glued to the monument all through the day.

The Taj Mahal acts as a backdrop for the popular Taj Mahotsav or the Taj Festival. This cultural festival is an annual event where artists perform traditional Indian music and dance and enthrall the tourists and audiences. The awe-inspiring Taj Mahal has been the source of inspiration for many artists, painters, photographers and poets. Agra saw the best of Mughal architecture. Besides the Taj Mahal there are a number of other monuments are worth visiting that are situated close to Taj Mahal or Agra.

With in Agra your tour package may include visits to the Agra fort of this historic city with palaces, gardens and mosques; Jama Masjid a revered mosque in the amazing city and Jehangir's tomb Itmad-Ud-Daulah. Agra is famous for leather products, jewelry, rug weaving and marble work. Thu, while on a shopping spree in the city you may pick up these items for souvenirs or self-gifts. The Sadar bazaar and Taj Ganj are the most well known markets in Agra.

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