The city lies in the Western part of Uttar Pradesh on the bank of River Yamuna. There was an early reference to an “Agravana” in the ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata. ‘Ptolemy’, the famous second century A.D. geographer, was the first person who referred Agra with its modern name. The Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodi, ruler of Lodi dynasty in 16th century. It was when Shah Jahan descended the Mughal throne that Agra reached the zenith of architectural beauty. The Taj Mahal in Agra is not a standalone attraction, it offers a trail of fascinating tombs and mausoleums to explore.
Places to visit: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Akbar’s Tomb, Itmad-Ud-Daulah, Mehtab Bagh, excursion to Fatehpur Sikri, excursion to Bateshwar Temple, excursion to National Chambal sanctuary, witness Mohabbat E Taj show …
