Places to visit in Agra:
Taj Mahal,
Agra Fort,
Akbar's Tomb,
Fatehpur Sikri,
Bharatpur,
Mathura,
Vrindavan
Introduction: Agra known as
'Taj City' the symbol of eternal love. Once the capital of India under the
Mughal, Agra is full of magnificent monuments dating back to the 16th and
17th century. The crowning glory of the city is obviously the Taj, a
monument of love and imaginations that represents India to the world.
Taj
Mahal: By the banks of the river Yamuna, Taj Mahal a poignant
poetry in marble, the most extravagant monuments ever built for lover is a
tribute to the timelessness of art and love. Built by Shahjahan in 1652 in
the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the lady of the Taj.The main
architect, Isa Khan, came all the way from Shiraz in Iran..
Its 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. The Taj serves as a symbol of eternal love where the
heart broken Shahjahan was finally buried and reunited with his beloved
Mumtaz.
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Agra
Fort: Built by three generations of Moghul Emperors, this massive
structure began in 1565 under Akbar. This luxurious palace armed with
massive double walls, punctuated by four gateways, the fort house palaces,
courts, mosques, baths, gardens and gracious pavilions within its premises.
'Jehangiri Mahal' built by Akbar made up of red stone for his Hindu Queen
Jodhabai. It is blending of Hindu and central Asian architecture styles. The
Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khas, Khas Mahal, the Palace of Mirrors, the Pearl
Mosque, the Nagina Masjid, the Garden of Grapes and the Fish Pavilion are
the other things in the Fort Complex. 'Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb stands in the
centre of a grand Persian garden and architectural gem of its times. It is
the tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Emperor Jehangiri's wazir or Chief Minister
and also his father-in-law. Near the Agra Fort, is Jami Masjid, built by
Shahjahan in 1648. An inscription over its main entrance indicates that it
was built in the name of Jahanara, the Emperor's daughter, who was
imprisoned with the Emperor by Aurangzeb.
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AROUND AGRA:
Akbar's Tomb: Named after the Afghan
ruler Sikander Lodi, Sikandra is the final resting place of Emperor Akbar.
Akbar's mausoleum lies here.
It
is a combination of Hindu, Muslim and Persian architecture. Akbar began the
construction of his own garden mausoleum during his lifetime.
Fatehpur
Sikri: 40 km west of Agra is Fatehpur Sikri - The City served as
the capital of Mughal empire during Akbar's reign. The Dargah or tomb of
Sheikh Salim Chisti, the renowed saint, set in the courtyard of the Royal
Mosque draws hordes of pilgrims who come to have their wishes fulfilled.
Bharatpur:
55 km from Agra, Bharatpur - known for one of the finest bird sanctuaries in
the world. Early in 18th century it was Rajput Fort. Once private hunting &
shooting preserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur is now a bird sanctuary
called Keoladeo Ghana.
Home
to migratory birds especially the Siberian Crane and the protected breeding
ground of hundreds of species of birds.
Mathura:
Situated on the west bank of the river Yamuna 'Mathura' the birth place of
Lord Krishna. Kanishka made it the capital of his eastern empire and the
city became an important centre of trade, learning, arts and structure. The
'Janmashtami' celebrated here is very famous throughout the country. The
Raslila is regarded as one of the most popular dramatic performance in
India.
Places to visit in Mathura: Dwarkadeesh
Temple, Gita Mandir, Jama Masjid, Kans Quila, Sati Burj, Shri Krishna Janma
Bhoomi, Vishram Ghat and Govt. Museum.
Vrindavan:
Vrindaban is one of the most sacred places for Hindus and has several
temples closely connected with the life of Lord Krishna.
The twin city to Mathura is synonymous with the devotees of Lord Krishna
and people from all over the world congregate at Vrindavan. Some unique
festivals such as colorful Holi and Janamashtami are celebrated at
Vrindavan.
Places to visit in Vrindavan : Baldeo,
Barsana, Radhakund, Bharatpur, Deeg, Gokul, Govardhan, Nandgaon and Sonkh.Ask for a Customised Tour Itinerary
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