The state capital of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is located in the northern India and is almost 200 km away from New Delhi- the capital city of India. The city of Agra is well known for being home to the internationally acclaimed Taj Mahal. Among the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj is visited by millions of tourists throughout the year. In short no trip to India is complete without a visit to the celebrated Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a gigantic mausoleum made completely out of white marble. The words Taj Mahal literally means "Crown Palace". It is the masterwork of Mughal architecture. The construction of this tomb was built during 1631 and 1648 and it took 20,000 labors to complete the work of the Taj mahal. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned this structure in the loving memory of his favorite wife- Mumtaz.

Being a well known tourist destination Agra hotels are widespread in the city. A number of accommodations can be found in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal. Ranging budget hotels in Agra, mid range hotels to luxurious hotels… you will find it all in the city. Some of the best things you would love to indulge yourself in Agra are Chaat and Petha. The most ideal time to visit Agra begins from mid of January to April and from September to mid December. From April to mid-June, temperatures are extremely hot, and the monsoon rains of July and August completely flood the city. During winters i.e. from December to January, temperatures dips to near-zero degree and the city gets covered with thick fog.

The city of Agra has many forts and structures that are very impressive. Some of the finest tourist attractions and places of interests have been mentioned below for your convenience.
Fatehpur Sikri was commissioned by the Emperor Akbar in 16th century as the capital of the Mughal Empire. It is listed in the UNESCO world heritage site and houses the largest mosques in India- the Jama Masjid.
Vrindavan is a well known religious place in India. One visit to this place during Holi festival and you will absolutely smitten by the cultural ethos of India. About 50 km away from Agra, this region is dotted with temples dedicated to Lord Krishna; the most famous one being Bakke Bihari and the Eskcon Temple.
Mehtab Bagh is directly across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal. From these beautiful gardens you can have a clear view of the Taj sans the tourists.
Sikandra
It is in Sikandra that the grave of Akbar lies. Four red sandstone gates show the way to the tomb complex: one is Muslim, one Hindu, one Christian and one is Akbar's patent work. Akbar's mausoleum is open for the public all through the day.
Agra Fort
Located in the city of Fatehpur Sikiri, the Agra Fort is yet another famous historical site that is among the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The design and structure is similar to the Red Fort in New Delhi.

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