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Agra Guide
• Overview
• How & when to go?
• What to see?
• Excursions
• Where to eat?
• What to shop for?
• Events/Festivals
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Overview of Agra |
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The monuments of Agra bear testimony to the city's prominence and importance in medieval Indian history. The seat of power of the mighty Mughal empire, Agra personifies the Mughal passion for art and architecture in its majestic well-balanced buildings.
A city of monuments, Agra is the only place in India to have three UNESCO World Heritage Monuments - Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and, of course, the Taj Mahal which makes it the country's most sought after tourist destination!
Besides its virtual treasure of incredibly preserved Mughal monuments, Agra also has the locational advantage of being known as Braj Bhoomi - the land where Lord Krishna was born and spent his childhood. Uncountable spots related to Krishna's lifestyle are dotted in the Braj land. Mathura, Vrindavan and Gokul are very popular with Krishna's devotees.
Agra's prominence in medieval era is also evident by the presence of other important bastions in close proximity like Gwalior and Bharatpur. Easy accessibility with New Delhi and Jaipur also contribute to its popularity.
Discover Agra in the following sections:
- How & when to go?
Air, Rail and Road connections to Agra, Local commuting, Best time to go...
- What to see?
There's more to Agra, than just the Taj Mahal!
- Excursions
Bharatpur, Deeg, Braj Bhoomi and Gwalior.
- Where to eat?
Popular restaurants and the cuisine served.
- What to shop for?
Pietra Dura articles, Leather goods, Durries...
- Events, Fairs & Festivals
Taj Mahotsav, Braj Bhoomi's unique Holi, Janmashtmi, Tansen Samaroh.
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