General
Description / History  
Agra, city of the Taj Mahal, lying on the river
Yamuna, is 200km away from Delhi. The monument
is one of the seven wonders of the world, built
by Shah Jahan for the memory of his beloved favourite
wife Mumtaz. The Agra Fort was the seat for power
for three generation of mughals in 17th century.
The City of the Taj is an educational and business
centre known for its craftsmen and handicrafts.
In the great epic Mahabharata the region of Agra
is described, as 'Agraban' and it was an integral
part of 'Braj Bhoomi' or the land of Lord Krishna.
Concrete history outlines the origins of Agra
to 1475 AD when it was under the reign of Raja
Badal Singh. However, Agra came into limelight
during the rule of the Afghan King Sikandar Lodhi,
who had made it the capital of his empire. Later
in 1526 AD the Mughal Emperor Babar took upon
himself the task for rendering Agra, a unique
character and beauty of its own.
Sightseeing
Taj
Mahal: Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful
masterpieces of architecture in the world. Agra,
situated about 200 km south of New Delhi, was
the Capital of the Mughals (Moguls), the Muslim
Emperors who ruled Northern India between the
sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. It was Shah
Jehan who ordered the building of the Taj, in
honor of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal,Taj Mahal, a dream
etched in milky white pristine marble is the peerless
monument portraying the beauty of eternal love!
A commemoration of the memory of Shahjahan's beloved
wife, Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is indeed India's rich
tribute to womanhood. Renowned for its aesthetic
beauty, this extravagant building of timeless
beauty is the outcome of a unique combination
of passion and architectural exuberance.
Agra Fort: Built by the great Emperor Akbar in
1565 A.D. the fort Is a masterpiece of design
and construction. Within the fort are a number
of exquisite buildings, including the Moti Masjid,
Diwane-E-Am, Diwani-E-Khaas and Musanman Burj,
where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment
beside Jahangirs place, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh
Mahal.
Sikandra Fort: 12km the tomb of Akbar, begun by
the emperor himself and completed by his son,
Jehangir. This richly decorated structure is a
quaint mixture of styles.
Excursions
Fatehpur Sikri: A royal city perfectly preserved,
Fatehpur Sikri provides a marvellous escape into
the past . Akbar embarked on the construction
of a new capital here when a prophecy of the birth
of a male royal heir, by the Sufi saint Salim
Chisti of Sikri, came true.
Mathura & Vrindavan (60 km): Mathura-Vrindavan
can not a unified image of untold beauty and religious
sanctify.
Mathura 
Mathura (or Brajbhoomi) is famous as the birthplace
of Lord Krishna, an important deity in the Hindu
religious pantheon. It is an important pilgrim
place of the Hindus and one of the seven sacred
cities in India. The main pilgrim center in Mathura
is the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple. Mathura
is also an important craft center.
General Description / History
Agra, city of the Taj Mahal, lying on the river
Yamuna, is 200km away from Delhi. The monument
is one of the seven wonders of the world, built
by Shah Jahan for the memory of his beloved favourite
wife Mumtaz. The Agra Fort was the seat for power
for three generation of mughals in 17th century.
The City of the Taj is an educational and business
centre known for its craftsmen and handicrafts.
In the great epic Mahabharata the region of Agra
is described, as 'Agraban' and it was an integral
part of 'Braj Bhoomi' or the land of Lord Krishna.
Concrete history outlines the origins of Agra
to 1475 AD when it was under the reign of Raja
Badal Singh. However, Agra came into limelight
during the rule of the Afghan King Sikandar Lodhi,
who had made it the capital of his empire. Later
in 1526 AD the Mughal Emperor Babar took upon
himself the task for rendering Agra, a unique
character and beauty of its own.
Vrindavan
is believed to have been the stage on which Krishna
performed his famous romantic and sportive roles.
The most famous as well as the finest temple in
Vrindavan is that of Govinda Deva, dating from
1590.
Gwalior city tour
Explore the historic city tour of Gwalior. A multitude
of regning dynasties, of the great Rajput clans
of the Pratiharas. The magnificent momentoes of
a glorious past have been preserved with care,
giving Gwalior a unique and timeless appeal.
Major Attraction in Gwalior:
Teli Ka Mandir and Sas Bahu Ka Mandir,The Gwalior
Fort,Gujari Mahal,Gurudwara Data Bandhi Chhod,Suraj
Kund, Man Mandir Palace, Jai vilas Palace and
Museum, Tansen's Tomb etc.
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