Agra is among the popular travel destinations in India. It is famous as it houses the Taj Mahal, which is among the Seven Wonders of the world. Round the year people from different parts of the world throng this place and admire this divine beauty of this historical city. Situated in the Northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is a must-visit destination in the itinerary of all the foreign tourists. Taj Mahal is not the only highlight of Agra as there few other world-famous monuments. Agra has played a significant role in shaping up the history of India.
Take an Agra overnight tour and enjoy both the sunrise and the sunset view of Taj Mahal. Agra is well-linked to different parts of India by road, rail and air as it is one of the major tourist attraction. It is just 200 km from Delhi the capital of the country. Since the road is very good you can reach Agra in just 2 ½ to 3 hours depending on the traffic condition. The city is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River and has a major influx of tourists at all times of the year.
If you spend the night in the city of Agra, you can visit this romantic monument early in the morning and catch the sunrise view, which is indeed wonderful. You can also visit other attraction of Agra with your local guide that includes Agra Fort, Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula, Mehtab Bagh and Jama Masjid. Explore the history of Agra, its architecture and traditions through insightful directed commentary when you move with your guide.
When you reach the city on your overnight Agra tour you can visit the Taj Mahal in the evening and rejoice the sunset view of Taj Mahal. The monument displays diverse hues and shades during different parts of the day. Taj Mahal, a monument made of pure white marble was built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Nearly 20,000 men worked in co-ordination with each other to make this impossible task possible. On the top of the gate of this mausoleum, you will come across twenty-two tiny domes that indicate the number of years in which Taj Mahal was built. The stylish dome of Taj is 18m tall and beneath this dome, there is Mumtaz Mahal’s tomb. The architectural brilliance displayed in the designing of Taj Mahal is ultimate and matchless.
Other Attractions in Agra on an overnight tour
Few other attractions that are worth visiting on your Agra overnight tour are-
- Agra Fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar who was known for his fearlessness. Agra fort comprises of four massive gates and these are Delhi gate, Khizri Gate, Lahore gate and the last one is Amar Singh gate from all these gates tourists can enter from the Amar Singh gate. Agra fort is constructed out of red sandstones and pure white marble.
- Fatehpur Sikri is another popular destination that is worth a visit. Fatehpur Sikri is also famous as the ghost city and this was also built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. It is said that when Akbar was 26 years old, he did not have any heir. To seek the blessings of Shaikh Salim Chishti he went to Sikri. After his blessings when he got three sons and to thank him, Akbar constructed a new city famous as Fatehpur Sikri. But after some time Fatehpur Sikri started getting deserted as people migrated from here owing to the dearth of water. Palaces and other buildings designed in Fatehpur Sikri are an amazing blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The mosque present here is said to be an imitation of the mosque which is there in Mecca. Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas are the highlights of this place.
- On your overnight Agra tour, you can enjoy the vibrant and colourful markets of Agra from where you can buy semi-precious jewels, marble artefacts and other souvenirs for your friends and relatives.
Enjoy an Agra overnight tour with us and have a wonderful travel experience with your family and friends. You can get your package customized with us as per your needs and affordability.
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