Agra Holiday Packages For All

Agra, lying on the banks of river Yamuna is one among the best known tourist places in India. This beautiful city lying on the banks of river Yamuna dazzling with great tradition, culture and heritage is enriched with fabulous sight scenes. Agra, well known for marble sculptures and handicrafts attract thousands of visitors from all over the world. Agra is considered as the third biggest city in India. Agra, located in Uttar Pradesh about 203 kms away from Delhi was once the seat of Mughal rulers. Historic Taj Mahal, majestic Agra Fort, famous Jama Masjid and Fatehpur Sikhri are some of the famous tourist places coming under the top list of Agra holiday packages.

Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahen is an important tourist destination in Agra holiday packages. Great Indo-Persian architecture of Taj Mahal built in white marble is really astonishing. This monument standing on the banks of river Yamuna is a symbol of ete
al love of Shah Jahen for his loving wife Mumtaz Mahal. Majestic Agra Fort built in the year 1565 AD is another tourist spot situated in Agra. This historic fort beholding rich collection of spectacular buildings was constructed during the reign of Akbar. Khaas Mahal, Jehangir Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Moti Masjid and Diwan-E-Khaas are some of the attractive buildings seen inside Agra Fort.

Jahangir Palace, dedicated to Jahangir by Akbar is one of the favourite destinations in Agra holiday packages. Beautiful architecture of Jahangir Palace is a blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture. It is considered as the largest private residence in Agra Fort built by Akbar. If you travel 13 km from Agra Fort, you can have a visit to famous Sikandra Fort. Sikandra Fort with charming garden in the centre is the resting place of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. This picturesque fort located at Sikandra grab thousands of tourists promoting Agra tourism. Famous Jama Masjid built by Jahanara Begum is another tourist destination included in Agra holiday tour packages. This is one among the largest mosques in India where thousands of Muslims offer prayers. It was built in the year 1648 AD in the memory of famous Shaikh Salim Chisti.

Fatehpur Sikhri, located at a distance of 37 kms from Agra is one among the most widely visited tourist places coming under the list of Agra holiday packages. Huge entrance to the mosque built with red sandstone known as Buland Darwaza captures all eyes of tourists. This charming city dazzling with the beauty of red and buff sandstone is a composition of Mughal and Hindu architecture. It houses a number of fabulous buildings like Diwan-i-Am, Panch Mahal and Diwan-i-Khas. Charming Chini-Ka-Rauza dedicated to Afzal Khan, who was the Prime Minister of Shah Jahan is another exotic spot in Agra holiday packages. This funerary monument containing the tomb of Allam Afsal Khan Mullah Shukurullah built with glazed tiles brought from China is a milestone in Indo-Persian architecture. Mankameshwar Temple, Ram Bagh, Guru ka Tal and Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb are other tourist places visited in Agra holiday packages.