Taj Mahal - The Pride Of Agra

What is that one reason due to which tourists from across the globe visit Agra?  Yes, it is the Taj Mahal. This is the monument of love that is located on the banks of the Yamuna. It has amazing splendour and mesmerising beauty.

Taj Mahal is surely the number one reason for which you must visit Agra. If you get a chance to capture its beauty when it is lit by the magnificent full moon then you are one of the luckiest persons. Besides Taj Mahal there are a number of other places that you can visit in Agra. This includes the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

Agra has a very large tourist footfall. Tourist from across the globe visits Agra. One of the major attractions of this city is the Taj Mahal. This is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and it goes without saying that this symbol of love is one of the most amazing monuments. Definitely, Taj Mahal is the identity of Agra. But besides the Taj Mahal, there are many other buildings that are built during the Mughal era which one must visit. You must check out Fatehpur Sikri and the Agra Fort.

Best Time To Visit Agra:

October to March is definitely one of the best times to visit Agra. The weather is pleasant during these months. If you do not mind the rains then you may also come to this city between August and October.

A Brief History About Agra:

It is said that the Mughal era marked the golden period of this city. During the rule of Akbar, Jahāngīr and Shāh Jahān this city was the capital of the Mughal Empire and it was known as Akbarabad.

Best time to visit Taj Mahal:

It is always better to visit Agra between October and March. During these months the weather is very pleasant. Some people also like to come here during August and October but there might be rains during these months.

A brief history of Taj Mahal:

This is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The history of this monument is a story about love and loss. Mumtaz Mahal was the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan. She died in the year 1631. It was in her memory that Shah Jahan erected this beautiful monument. The construction of this monument was started in the year 1631. Skilled people and artisans from the empire, central Asia and Iran were involved in the construction of Taj Mahal. It took 22 years to complete the construction of the monument. 22000 labourers and 1000 elephants were used during the construction of this monument. The monument was built from white marble that was brought from India and Central Asia. The construction was completed in 1653 and it is said that the total cost was around 32 million rupees. Later Shah Jahan was put under house arrest by his son Aurangzeb in the nearby Agra Fort. In the 19^th century Lord Curzon who was the British Viceroy ordered the restoration of this monument. The restoration was done in order to restore the loss that occurred during the 1857 rebellion.

If you do not want to miss out checking out the glory of Taj Mahal then you must book the agra tour package. One of the best travel organisers is India Incredible. They have AC Volvo buses and they also provide guides. This will help in making your trip comfortable and informative.

Along with Agra you can also visit other places like Delhi and Jaipur. All three cities have some of the best places of tourist interest. The golden triangle is truly one of the best and you must not miss out on visiting all the three cities. Book your package now and have a wonderful time.