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Agra, home to one of the seven wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal and once thecapital of the Mughal Empire is mentioned in the ancient epic Mahabharata as Agraban, the sister city of the more prominent Mathura. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by craftsmen who are descendants of those who worked under the Mughals, as also for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
The major attraction for any visitor to Agra is the most extravagant monument ever built for love- The Taj Mahal. A mesmerizing monument of pristine white marble. Built by Shahjahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the lady of the Taj, who died giving birth to their 14th child. The monument’s pure white marble shimmers silver in the soft moonlight, exudes a shell - pink glow at dawn, and at the close of the day, takes on the tawny, fiery hue of the majestic sun.
It’s construction started in 1631 and ended by 1653. About 20,000 people were recruited to give shape to this poetry in marble. The main architect, Isa Khan, came all the way from Shiraz in Iran.
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Getting there
There are daily flights that just take 30 minutes to transport you to Agra’s Kheria Airport, which is 6 kms from the heart of the city. Or you could hire out a private taxi or a mini bus if you are in a larger group, as the excellent road makes for a short 4-5 hour drive, so that if you set out early morning, you could make your return comfortably for a late dinner back in Delhi, enriched by the images of the splendors of the great Mughals who made a rich contribution to the culture of India. Getting there by rail is another good option, as Agra lies on the main railway line between Delhi and Varanasi a number of trains pass through the city. The fastest train to/from Delhi is the Shatabdi Express, while you can also take the Taj Express, from Delhi both of which provide a daily service from Delhi to Agra and back the same night.
Agra could be linked to a number of interesting destinations if you wish to make a longer trip to familiarize yourself with north India and it’s many historic attractions. For instance, the Agra road links up with Jaipur, and forms a part of the ‘Golden Triangle’. On the way, you can stay a night at the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, to literally enjoy catching the ‘early birds’ before you go on to Jaipur. And if you like to have an insight into pure Hindu spirituality, your road trip to Agra can include seeing the temples of the religious cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, which were the haunts of Lord Krishna. If you opt to draw up a longer itinerary by air, you can take flights out of Agra, further east to Gwalior, known for its forts and the exquisite temples of nearby Khajuraho. The choices are plenty, and you can custom make your Agra trip to widen your horizon of sightseeing in the various adjoining states of the northern plains that have witnessed innumerable facets of history, with several waves of invasions , resulting in so many dynasties who fought battles ,won and lost
Population : 1, 20, 000 people resides in this city
Main Launguages : Hindi, Rajasthani, Urdu and English
Close on Heels : Delhi - 203 kms. Jaipur - 236 kms. Bharatpur - 60 kms. Mathura - 58 kms. Gwalior - 118 kms Khajuraho - 393 kms
Best Season : Summers are very hot and winters chilling cold. The temperature difference between the summers and winters is very high. The monsoon although provides some respite from the heat but the rains leaves the city very dirty. It is better to plan your Agra trip between the months of March and October. Agra can be visited throughout the year, but one must avoid the extreme hot summers (April-June) and rainy season (July-Sept). The most suitable time to visit Agra is in winters.
About Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal Romance and Workmanship
Places to Visit
Shopping and Handicrafts
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| MICE INDIA adds : A destination must to visit…if visiting New Delhi or Jaipur, the three together form ‘The Golden Triangle’ |
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