Agra Holidays

Agra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India that attracts thousands of history and culture lovers. Part of the famous three-city Golden Triangle circuit of north India, with Delhi and Jaipur being the other two cities, Agra is most popular for the Taj Mahal, one of the (New) Seven Wonders of the World. While most of the tourists head to the city to delight in the beautiful panorama of the Taj Mahal, there are some other timeless attractions for those who want to go beyond the Taj. Agra Fort is one of the finest forts in India built with red sandstone and marble whereas Fatehpur Sikri intrigues with well preserved pavilions and palaces of an abandoned city. Kinari Bazaar in the fascinating and congested old city features a maze of narrow lanes teeming with shops where you can shop for spices, clothes, traditional India saris, jewellery, shoes, crafts and much more. A guided tour to this part of the city is recommended for the first time visitors to the city as the area could be quite overwhelming. The city is widely famous for the rich and flavourful Mughlai food, and for “Petha” which is a sweet dish available in varied flavours. Agra is well connected with the national capital of India. The recently built Yamuna Expressway conveniently connects Agra with Delhi and allows visitors to take a day tour of the Taj Mahal. A more leisurely exploration of the city to cover its other attractions is easily possible with a one night stay at any of the four to five star hotels, which the city has no dearth of. Read more ...