Agra
About Agra
Agra is a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state. It's home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal (who died in childbirth in 1631). The imposing main building features a massive dome and intricately carved white marble inlaid with precious stones. This is set behind a reflecting pool inside a courtyard defined by 4 minarets. Near the Taj Mahal are the 20m-high red-brick walls of Agra Fort, a grand Mughal fortress and palace, much of it dating to the 16th and 17th centuries. Across the Yamuna River is another striking tomb, Itimad-ud-Daula, which prefigures the Taj Mahal by a few years, earning it the nickname "Baby Taj.” West of the city is the remarkably well-preserved “ghost city” of Fatehpur Sikri, whose red-sandstone royal apartments, harem quarters, and pavilions date to the late 15th century when it was briefly the capital of the Mughal empire.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort is a historic fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah
Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Akbar's Tomb
Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor, Akbar, and an important Mughal architectural masterpiece.
Panch Mahal
Panch Mahal is a palace in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh. The Panch Mahal, also known as "Badgir" meaning wind catcher tower, was commissioned by sikarwar Rajputs.
Mehtab Bagh
Mehtab Bagh is a partly ruined formal Mughal era gardens restored with restored Taj Mahal views.
Musamman Burj
Musamman Burj also known as the Saman Burj or the Shah-Burj, is an octagonal tower standing close to the Shah Jahan's private hall Diwan-e-Khas in Agra Fort.
Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani
Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani is the mausoleum of Mariam-uz-Zamani, the Hindu consort of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The tomb was built by Jahangir, in memory of his mother Mariam-uz-Zamani. The tomb is located in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra.
Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal
Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal is a sprawling center of Sikh worship with historic artifacts, ornate architecture, and gardens.
Anguri Bagh
Anguri Bagh is a sprawling historical courtyard in front of the Khas Mahal, with a formal charbagh-style garden.
Best Time To Visit Agra
The best time to visit Agra is between November to March. The weather during this time of the period is mostly pleasant. This also happens to be the peak travel season for Agra. Summers in Agra are hot and dry; sometimes the temperature soars up to 45°C. The night times are relatively cooler. This is not an ideal time to visit the city but not impossible. The benefit of traveling around summers is that the crowd is less and hotel deals are better. Carry some light cotton wears and sunscreens and enjoy the trip.
The monsoon occasional but it generally begins in July and comes as a relief from the hot summers by the locals. The showers are heavy, dropping the temperature between 25°C to 35°C. The view of the drenched Taj Mahal is spectacular and rare. Agra being a semi-arid region receives an annual average rainfall of about 400 mm.
Experience a cool and pleasant climate during the winter season, the temperature can come down to 2°C in the peak month. Winter is characterized by thick fogs, however, it is an ideal time for the tourists to explore and walk around the city at leisure. The temperature ranges from 8 to 14°C.
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