But the origin of the city goes back much beyond in time to the period of Mahabharat where it is mentioned as Agravana and was part of the Brij-Bhoomi. Sikandar Lodi also made Agra his capital but it was Akbar under whose reign Agra developed as a city.
Location of Agra
Tour packages for Agra are among the most popular ones. Agra lies in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is enclosed by Mathura, Etah and Firozabad districts of Uttar Pradesh and three sides and by Rajasthan and Mathura from the other side. With the tour package for Agra, you will get a chance to witness the historic Mughal capital rich with several architectural jewels presenting a very pleasing site. As the city of Agra grew, the number of buildings patronized by the kings increased. Tour packages to Agra comprises of the tour to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra, Chini ka Rauza and Fatehpur Sikri.
Things to Do in Agra
Tour packages to Agra let you enjoy your tour to Agra to the optimum level. If you crave to know more about the past after a momentous tour of Agra, you can watch the Sound and Light Show at the Agra fort held very day in the evening. Shopping is something that is an integral part of the tour packages for Agra. Agra is famous for several local products that it is advisable to buy them from here at pretty reasonable prices. On tour packages to Agra, you can shop for marble works, brassware, leather products and rugs and carpet. Take tour to main markets of Agra for shopping such as Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar, Munro Road and Gangotri, the Uttar Pradesh State Emporium near the Taj Mahal Complex. Do go on a tour to Shilpagram Crafts Village to check out art and handicrafts objects on display and sale. You can always plan your tour package for Agra at the time of the Taj Mahotsav. It is an annual festival held from 18th to 27th of February. Along with songs, dances and other entertaining performances, you can get a taste of ethnic art and craft as well as local Mughlai cuisine on tour packages for Agra.
