Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Agra Tour: Enjoy the Most Fascinating Attractions of Ancient Era


In the beautiful land of India, there are many fabulous and eye-catching destinations, out of which one is Agra. The city of Agra is very popular and amazing as it is the land of a number of fantastic monuments and beautiful sites of India tour. In Agra, tourists get to see the great building Taj Mahal which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Apart from Taj Mahal, they can also take the tour of Agra Fort and the Fatehpur Sikri. Agra is a historic place houses the world famous monument, Taj Mahal. This world famous tombstone is the epitome of architectural beauty. Agra Fort, a World Heritage Site is a huge fort where several Mughal Emperors lived large. Sikandara is also a famous destination of Agra, which is famous for Akbar's Tomb.  
Taj Mahal which is located in Agra is made of white marble. This symbol of love was made by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. This mausoleum is considered as one of the finest monuments in the globe. Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and also a world Heritage Site.
Agra Fort is another UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Agra. This red sandstone marvel is well known as the Red Fort of Agra. This imposing structure was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565. There are numerous stunning apartments in the fort like Diwan-e-am, Diwan-e-Khas, Jehangir Palace, Sheesh Mahal, Pearl Mosque, Khaas Mahal and Musamman Burj. 
Sikandra is also the famous site situated only 13 km from Agra Fort. Sikandra is famous for the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri is also a popular place which was established by Mughal Emperor Akbar. India tour packages take the tourists to all these fascinating attraction to make their trip superb.