If you are looking for a perfect weekend escape from
Delhi, then Agra is a best option to take up because not only Taj Mahal thrills
but also other attractions of Agra put up a great weekend gateway. Foremost
advantage of choosing Agra as a weekend spot is a connectivity between these
two historical cities. An excursion to Agra from Delhi is in high demand but a
night stay or two is also preferred to explore Agra's countless attractions.
Agra said to have been under Mughals when its imperial monuments were erected
such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. All these outlandish sites are covered in one
complete day leaves some time also to hang out in the markets, Marble factories
and leather industries in Agra. Agra is generally thronged by thousands of
tourists every day but seeing Taj on weekends is quite special because the
following day is holiday at home to memories the glimpses of Taj Mahal and
other attractions in Agra.
Taj Mahal is located in Agra, which is well
connected by all the major cities of north India by train and by Car as well.
Agra is 200 km away from the Delhi. There are very good frequency of trains
between these two cities, considering being tourist destination. Shatabdi train
is most popular amongst others running in this sector. It takes merely 1 hrs
and 55 minutes to reach Agra from Delhi and vice-verse. It does not operate on
Friday as Taj Mahal is closed on Friday. Looking at the connectivity and
frequency of trains, Same Day Agra Tour By Train from Delhi has become the most popular tour now a
day amongst tourists. When you are in Delhi, Agra can easily be accessed by
train or by Car as well in a day trip.
This tour is being used by all kinds of travelers whether leisure
tourists or corporate, all loving it.
Taj
Mahal : One of
the most famous building of the world, a mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor
Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtah Mahal. Taj Mahal , a
monument to eternal love, took 22 years to built this masterpiece of Marble by
20,000 worker. You can visit the monument with sunrise also as the opening time
of Taj Mahal is 06:00 AM.
Red
Fort in Agra : This
majestic fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akabar between 1565 to 1573.Agra fort
is situated on the west bank of river Yamuna and northwest of famous monument
Taj Mahal. It is built of red sand stone. Emperor Shah Jahan who built Taj, was
imprisoned by his own son Aurangzeb in this fort for last eight years of his
life. It is believed that an emperor Shah Jahan died in Musamman Burj. Agra
fort is known for its magnificent rampart and incredible architecture.
Fatehpur
Sikri: Fatehpur sikiri is popularly
known as "The Ghost City" or "Abandoned City" situated 40
km from Agra. The construction of Fatehpur sikri started by Mughal emperor
Akbar in 1570 in an honor of sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti. It took 15 years
to complete the structure but he had to leave the city due the lake of water
and also of the proximity to the Rajput provines. It was first planned city of
Mughals designed in Mughal architecture. You can also feel the impression of
mixture of Indian, Persian & Islamic architecture in the constructions of
Fatehpur Sikri.
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