India is a country of diversities. Each and every city of this country represents its own diversity in a unique style. Touring is an important recreation required for all of us. If you are planning for a tour and are confused about which city to choose then you can go Agra. Situated on the banks of river Yamuna this city is a part of Uttar Pradesh. The city never falls short of things to make its visitors wonderstruck. The power of Mughals over architecture can be easily traced in the Agra city. Taj Mahal tour is the must if you are planning for an Agra tour.
There is an Indian tour operator who offers an Agra city tour.
Let’s have a look at some of the must-visit locations of Agra tour, you shouldn’t miss:
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Taj Mahal
This monument was previously listed in the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his queen “Mumtaz”. The building is also called a symbol of love. The only thing which strikes the mind of people when they hear about Agra city is the picture of this beautiful monument. The tomb of both Shah Jahan and Mumtaz are kept inside the Taj Mahal. There are wide alluring gardens in front of the Taj, which adds on to its beauty. Taj Mahal tour can’t be missed if you are going top Agra city.
Timings: during the day the Taj stays open from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. During night Taj Mahal stays open from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am.
Entry fee: for Indians, the entry fee is Rs.50 and for the foreigners the entry fee is around 15$. To visit the mausoleum additional ticket of Rs.200 is to be taken by both the Indians and the foreigners.
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Agra Fort
This fort is known to be the main residence of the Mughal emperors till 1638. Inside the Agra fort, there are several other locations that you can discoverer. The Jahangir’s Hauz is basically a tank that was used for bathing. The Shah Jahani Mahal is located between Jahangiri Mahal and Khas Mahal. It is beautifully painted in floral designs. The Shish Mahal which was built by Shah Jahan has got glass work on the ceiling and walls.
Timing: you can visit Agra fort any time between sunrise to sunset. Agra fort stays open on all the days. Basically, the opening hours are 6 am to 6 pm.
Entry fee: for Indians, the entry fee is Rs.50 and for the foreigners, the entry fee is around 10$.
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Fatehpur Sikri:
There are various site seeing areas in the Fatehpur Sikri. Jama Masjid, one of the finest mosques of the country is situated here. There is a massive entrance that was built after 5 years this puts additional architectural beauty, named as the Buland-Darwaza. One of the famous Sufi saint Salim Chishti’ tomb is kept in the Jama Masjid. Ibadat Kahanaisa was built by Akbar, it was the meeting house.
Timing: the visiting hours for Fathepur Sikri are from 6:00 am to 6:00 PM.
Entry fee: for Indians, the entry fee is Rs.50 and for the foreigners’ entry fee is around 8.5$.
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Tomb of Akbar
The tomb of Mughal emperor Akbar is one of the finest architectural masterpieces of the Mughals. It was built during the years 1605-1613. It is situated in the grounds of Sikandra on the area of 119 acres. The largest gate is the south gate which has got four white marble-chhatri. It has got mausoleums, in the basement. Blended with the carving of white marble the building is constructed with deep red stone. The entire panel is decorated with unique geometric, calligraphic and floral designs. This place used surely be included in your Agra tour.
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Baby Taj or Itimad-Ud-Daulah
This building referred to as the “Jewel Box” or the Bachcha Taj. It is the building where the tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah is kept. There are gardens and several outbuildings along with the main building. The mausoleum is located on the bank of river Yamuna. It covers the area of 24 meters square. White marble is used for the construction of walls. Also the walls are detailed with Rajasthan’s semi-precious stones. The main tomb is made with white marble located in the garden area.
Entry fee: for Indians, the entry fee is Rs.30 and for foreigners, the entry fee is around 5$
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Tomb of Mariam-Uz-Zamani
It is the mausoleum of the consort of Mughal emperor Akbar. Marium-Uz-Zamani was formerly a Rajput princess named Jodha Bai. She married the incredible Mughal emperor Akbar after which she was honored as Marium-Uz-Zamani meaning “Mary of the age”. Akbar’s son Jahangir built this tomb in the fond memory of his mother. It is a façade with red sandstone and has got various decorative designs on the panels. Traces of floral painting can also be located in the corners of the tomb. Ask your Indian tour operator to plan an Agra trip today, so you discover all these monuments.
Entry fee: for Indians the entry fee is Rs.25 and for the foreigners, the entry fee is around 5$
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Chini ka Rauza
It is a funerary monument having the tomb of Allama Afzal Khan Mullah. He was the prime minister of Shah Jahan. He was also a great poet and scholar. The tomb was built in 1635 and is situated in the north of Itmad-Ud-Daulah. Due to ill weather conditions, the colors of the tiles have faded.
Entry fee: the entry in Chini Ka Rauza is free for all the visitors
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Chhatri of Jaswant Singh
It is said that it is the only monument built by a Hindu in Agra during the Mughal rule. The Chattri is maintained by the archaeological survey of India (ASI). It is built in the Rajasthani style of architecture. This Chattri is dedicated to Rani Hada the princess of Bundi.
The queen after the death of his husband Amar Singh Rathore committed Sati. The younger brother of Amar Singh, Raja Jaswant Singh built this Chattri.
Get the best Indian tour operator who can help you in discovering the city in the best way.
Suggested Tour: Taj Mahal Tour 4D/3N
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