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Agra Tourism India
Agra Tourism India
Situated
approximately 204 kms of south of Delhi, the famous city of Agra encompasses an
excellent cultural and historical background. The city is home to one of the Seven
Wonders of the World - TAJ MAHAL. It is situated on the west bank of Yamuna River.
This happens to be the only monument of love in the world. Besides the famous
Taj Mahal, there are quite a few other tombs and memorials of importance.
The
Agra presents the impressive and inerasable past that still lives in evidence
inside the prominent monuments spread across the city. The visitor stands in
awe to see the majesty of the historical buildings, appreciates the exquisite
form of arts and crafts, and enjoys the traditional culinary aspects that is
more specific to the exceptional carry over of nostalgic traditions of the past.
The
Agra city has its chequered past. Founded by King Sikander Lodi it gained importance
after the Mughals descended it in 16th century, and made it their capital. It
was during the reign of Babar that many beautiful gardens were laid at the banks
of Yamuna River. This period followed the reign of Akbar who erected the massive
Agra Fort.
The literary leanings of Akbar made Agra city the centre of
learning of commerce and arts. Then followed the period when his son Jehangir
occupied the seat of power. He was known for his architectural leaning that gives
ample evidence in the form of monuments that he erected under his supervision.
Later the city went on to suffer administrative erosion in the hands of the Jats
and the Marathas when eventually it was taken over by the British in 1803. Agra
still assiduously reflects its Mughal heritage.
The recent addition to
cultural activities of the city includes Taj Festival that is held every year
in the month of February. Many tourists throng from all over the world to attend
the function. Thousands of tourists plan their vacation especially during this
period to enjoy the hospitality at this Festival of Indian music and dance.
The luxury and modern convenience have fine-tuned to co-exist with the tradition
past. The narrow by lanes of older Agra city and the traditional bazaars have
all smoothly juxtaposed with the present day luxury hotels, shopping malls and
plazas having come up on the wide avenues. Every visitor to the Agra city carries
the captivating fond memories back home.
General Information Area : 62sq.km
Altitude : 169 mtrs, above sea level
Season : September to March
Clothing : Summer: Light cottons. Winter: Woolens
Language :
Hindi, English & Urdu
Festival : Taj Mahostav (18-27 Feb) Sheetla
Fair, Kalish Fair (Aug-Sep), Bateshwar Fair (Nov), Urs (Fair) (Nov.)
Climate Summers
are very hot and winters with chilling surface winds. The monsoon rains leaves
the city for you to tread on very dirty roads. Plan your Agra trip between the
months of September to March.
How
to Reach By air: Agra is on the popular regular tourist route
Delhi/Agra/Khajuraho/Varanasi. Flights connect Agra to Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi.
B
y rail: All Express trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, and Chennai
halt at Agra.
By road: Agra is connected to Delhi, Rajasthan
and other cities of Uttar Pradesh by an excellent carpeted road by car and bus
service.
