Agra Hotels

The eternally romantic city, Agra is a must-visit destination for every traveller. It was ruled by the Mughals for several decades, who left their mark behind in the form of buildings and monuments. Among all those left behind, the Taj Mahal is undoubtedly the most beautiful structure in Agra. It is made entirely in white marble and is carved to perfection, fitted with semi-precious stones. Other than the Taj Mahal, Agra is also home to the World Heritage Agra Fort, which is built in red sandstone and houses with several interesting palaces and temples. Also visit the Itmad-ud-Daula, a tomb built by Nur Jahan for her father, which was a disctinctive move from the use of sandstone to marble. Take a quick tour of the now-deserted erstwhile Mughal capital of Fatehpur Sikri, located at a short drive away from Agra. It has within itself a number of magnificent buildings. The Ram Bagh is the oldest garden in Agra and is marked by terraced waterfalls and beautiful pathways. Since Agra is known as a centre for handicrafts, pick up some marble inlay works and replicas of Taj Mahal when shopping in Agra.