1 | Taj Mahal Guided Tour
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Agra is the city situated in the western part of Uttar Pradesh on the banks of Yamuna River. It is known as one of the most rich and historical city of India. It forms the famous tour circuit with delhi and jaipur in the shape of triangle on map of India, called Golden Triangle. Having diverse culture and long history, the city is also well known for its cuisine and desserts. It showcase several UNESCO sites, which attracts thousand of people every year.
The city is best known for the Taj Mahal- one of the seven wonders, which is built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife Queen Mumtaj Mahal. Taj Mahal also symbolise the sign of love and architectural brilliance.
Agra Fort, the another UNESCO site, which showcase the rich history and architecture. Its architecture is blend of Islamic and Hindu style. The fort is completely made of red sandstones, was the residence of rulers of Mughal dynasty.
There are other well-known sites in Agra that highlight the Mughalai era, including as the Tomb of Akbar and Jama Masjid.
Apart from this, Agra also offers the wide range of delectable flavors like “Petha” (a famous local sweet), and street foods- chaat, kachori, dahi bhalle, bedai etc..
The well-known lively marketplaces and locally produced handicrafts are amazing. You must learn about their rich culture and enjoy shopping here.