About Agra
Home to one of the seven wonders of the world — and the golden age of the Mughal Empire.
Agra, situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, is an important destination for both domestic and international tourists visiting India, primarily because of the pride of India and one of the seven wonders of the world, the majestic Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is indeed the crown of India, an architectural wonder and the reason why Agra is well known globally.
Historically, Agra had been an important city in North India. It was founded by Sikandar Lodi in the year 1504 and was the capital city, first of the Lodi dynasty and then of the Mughal Empire, from 1556 to 1658. The golden age of Agra was under the Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
Agra also hosts popular cultural fairs and festivals like the Taj Mahotsav, Ram Barat and the Taj Literature Festival.
Tourist attractions in Agra
- Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort
- Itimad-Ud-Daulah
- Fatehpur Sikri – 35 km
- Sikandra, Akbar’s Tomb
- Jama Masjid
- Dayal Bagh Temple
- Historical Gurudwara Guru Ka Tal & Maithan
- Parasnath Digambar Jain Temple
- Kailash Shiv Mandir
- Prithvi Nath Shiv Mandir
- Bateshwar Temple – 65 km
- Shoripur Jain Temple – 65 km
- St Peter’s Church
- Keetham Lake
- Mariam’s Tomb
- Chini Ka Rauza
- Taj Nature Walk
- Mughal Gardens – Ram Bagh & Mehtab Bagh