200km (124 miles) SE of Delhi; 60km (37 miles) E of Bharatpur; 120km (75 miles) N of Gwalior
Agra is invariably included on every first-time visitor's itinerary, for who visits India without visiting the Taj? Home to three generations of one of the most dynamic dynasties in the medieval world, their talent and wealth immortalized in stone and marble, Agra is home to the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India, of which the Taj is simply the most famous. The beauty of these buildings will bowl you over, but knowing something of the history that played itself out on these stages (akin to reading a Shakespearean drama) makes the entire Agra experience come alive.
To soak up this fascinating history in the walls and rooms that resonated to Mughal voices, you should ideally set aside 2 full days here and hire the services of a good guide. And, if your budget can stretch that far, there's only one place to stay: the palatial Amarvilas, where every room has a view of the Taj.
Agra Travel Experiences
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Fatehpur Sikri, India
I took the morning train to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. It is preferable to visit the Taj at sunrise when there are less people and the... Continue reading »
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Agra-vation
So we headed out on the train to Agra nice and early to experience the magical wonder of one of the world's great wonders in one of the m... Continue reading »
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Ah the Taj!
We got a really early start to Agra so we could really spend some time at the Taj Mahal. Nareesh got us a tour guide and we checked... Continue reading »
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Home of the Taj Mahal
Today we took the train to Agra - this time in general class. This is the way the majority of the locals travel. There are no reserved se... Continue reading »
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Taj Mahal - built for love
To be published in Travel 2007“Don’t bother going,” said an Aussie tourist of the Taj Mahal. “It’s a blinding white glare”. We were sitti... Continue reading »
Popular Agra Hotels
- The Oberoi Amarvilas
- Taj View Hotel Agra
- Trident, Agra
- Hotel Clarks Shiraz
- Howard Park Plaza
- Hotel Kamal
- Col. Lamba Indian Home Stay
- ITC Mughal Agra
- Mansingh Palace Agra
- Jaypee Palace Hotel
