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About Taj Mahal

At a distance of 6 Km from Agra Cantonment Railway Station, Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum situated on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. This magnificent mausoleum was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his cherished wife Mumtaz Mahal, and it is regarded as a symbol of everlasting love. The term 'Taj Mahal' translates to the Crown of Palaces in Persian. Recognized as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, it is an essential destination included in Agra tour packages. Constructed entirely from white marble, the Taj Mahal is celebrated as one of the most stunning monuments globally, drawing approximately four million visitors each year.

History of Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal, among the must include place in Golden Triangle tour packages, was commissioned in 1632 .....

At a distance of 6 km from Agra Cantonment Railway Station, Taj Museum is one of the most popular museums in Agra and is located in the ground floor of western Naubat Khana, also known as Jal Mahal, with in the Taj Mahal complex.

The museum was established in 1982. It is a double storied building having a quadrangle projection outside and is built on a raised platform. It is a big museum comprising of two floors and has three galleries along with a chief hall. The museum displays various exhibits relating mostly to the construction of the Taj Mahal and to the period of its builders. Totally 121 antiquities are on display, which are broadly categorized as Mughal miniature paintings, manuscripts, government decrees, specimen of calligraphy, arms, utensils, plans and drawings of Taj Complex, paintings, specimen inlay work, marble pillars, etc.

In main hall the paintings of Shah Jahan and his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal both on ivory, encased in ornamental wooden frame, replicas .....

About Agra Fort

At a distance of 4.5 Km from Agra Cantonment Railway Station, and 2.5 Km from Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort is a historical Mughal fort situated on the banks of Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Also known as the Lal Qila or Red Fort, it is recognized as the first grand citadel of the Mughals and is one of the key attractions included in the Agra heritage tour packages. For an extended period, this massive fortress functioned as the center of power, where prominent emperors of the prosperous Mughal dynasty governed. Currently, it is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing a living testament to the architectural excellence and military strength of the Mughals.

History of Agra Fort

Agra Fort was initially a brick fortress known as Badalgarh, which was under the control of Raja Badal Singh, a Hindu Rajput king, in 1475 AD. Sikandar Lodi was the first Sultan of Delhi .....

About Jama Masjid

At a distance of 4.5 Km from Agra Cantonment Railway Station, Jama Masjid is a 17th-century mosque situated just opposite to the Red Fort in Agra. Popularly known as the Jami Masjid or Friday Mosque, it is one of the largest mosques built by the Mughals in India, and among the well-known places to visit as part of the Agra family packages.

History of Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in accordance with the wishes of his beloved daughter, Jahanara Begum, at a cost of Rs 5 lakhs. The mosque's construction commenced in 1643 and was completed in 1648. During the Indian Mutiny of 1857, the mosque's main gate and an enclosure adjacent to its eastern side were demolished by a British garrison stationed at the Agra fort. Initially, the mosque was situated in a large octagonal courtyard known as Tripolia Chowk, which was subsequently destroyed to facilitate the .....

About Akbar's Tomb

At a distance of 9.5 Km from Agra Cantonment Railway Station, Akbar's Tomb is a beautiful mausoleum located in Sikandra, the outskirts of Agra. This mausoleum, positioned along the Agra - Mathura Road, serves as the final resting place for the third and greatest Mughal emperor Akbar. The grand structure exemplifies Akbar's refined architectural preferences. It is one of the top places to visit as part of the Agra leisure packages.

History of Akbar's Tomb

The Tomb of Akbar was constructed between 1605 and 1613 in Sikandra. It contains the remains of the illustrious Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar himself chose the location for the tomb, and the majority of the construction took place during his lifetime. Following Akbar's death in 1605, his son Jahangir finalized the tomb's construction in 1613. Nevertheless, during Aurangzeb's rule, rebellious Jats led by Raja Ram Jat attacked the .....

About Mariam-uz-Zamani Tomb

At a distance of 1.5 Km from Akbar's Tomb, and 11 Km from Agra Cantonment Railway Station, the Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani is a mausoleum located to the west of Akbar's tomb in Sikandra, the outskirts of Agra. Situated on the left side of Agra-Mathura Road, this is the mausoleum of Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known as Jodha Bai, the Hindu consort of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is one of the must visit places as part of the Agra luxury packages.

History of Mariam-uz-Zamani Tomb

The tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani was constructed by Jahangir in honor of his mother, Jodha Bai, and is situated near Akbar's Tomb, in accordance with her final wishes. Mariam-uz-Zamani, originally a Rajput princess, was the eldest daughter of Raja Bharmal of Amer. She entered into matrimony with Emperor Akbar in 1562 CE and was bestowed with the title Mariam-uz-Zamani following the birth Jahangir, in 1569 .....

About Mankameshwar Temple

At a distance of 1 Km from Agra Fort, and 5 Km from Agra Cantonment Railway Station, Sri Mankameshwar Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located at Rawatpara close to the Jama Masjid in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Mankameshwar Temple is among the oldest and most esteemed temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in the historical city of Agra. The temple's name originates from the Sanskrit terms 'Man' (heart) and 'Kameshwar' (Lord of desires), indicating that the heartfelt wishes of devotees are granted through prayers to Lord Shiva at this temple. It stands as one of the most significant attractions in Agra.

History of Mankameshwar Temple

There aren't many historical records, but stories passed down through generations suggest that Mankameshwar Temple has served as a site of worship for numerous years, with various notable rulers and devotees playing a role in its maintenance .....

About Soami Bagh Temple / Radha Soami Samadhi

At a distance of 9 Km from Agra Cantonment railway Station, Soami Bagh Temple is a sacred place situated in Dayalbagh in the outskirts of Agra. Also called as Radha Swami Samadhi, the Soami Bagh Samadhi is mainly the mausoleum of Shiv Dayal Singh, also known as Huzur Soamiji Maharaj, who established the Radha Soami Faith. This remarkable faith borrows parts from Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism, creating a unique spirituality. It is one of the most popular places to visit as part of the Agra packages.

History of Soami Bagh Temple / Radha Soami Samadhi

Soami Bagh Temple, referred to as Radha Soami Samadhi, serves as the final resting place of Sri Shiv Dayal Singh, the founder of the Radha Soami faith. Commonly known as Soamiji Maharaj, he initiated the Radha Soami Satsang Movement in 1861, aiming to unify various world religions, including Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism, .....

At a distance of 9 km from Agra Cantonment Railway Station and 3.5 km from Itimad-ud -Daulah, The Ram Bagh Garden is located near Chini ka Rauza in Agra. It is one of the famous places of sightseeing in Agra city.

The Ram Bagh is the oldest Mughal Garden in India, originally built by the Mughal Emperor Babur in 1528. Babur was temporarily buried there before being shifted to Kabul. The original name of the bagh was Aram Bagh, which was changed to Ram Bagh under the Marathas, when they occupied Agra from 1775 to 1803 AD. The first historical mention of this garden as the Bagh-Nur-Afshan led some historians to believe that this name had been derived from a garden in Kabul. This garden was renovated by Jahangir between 1615 and 1619.

The layout of this garden is based on the Persian style gardens. In the garden three levels have been maintained, one for flowers and vegetables, second for flower beds, with fine stone paved terraces and kiosk and the third one has structures, terraces .....

About Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah / Baby Taj

At a distance of 8 Km from Agra Cantonment Railway Station and 3 Km from Agra Fort, Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum located on the western bank of the Yamuna River. Situated near the Yamuna Bridge Railway Station, the tomb is also known as the Jewel Box or Baby Taj as it looks like a smaller version of the Taj Mahal. It is believed that this tomb was the inspiration behind the construction of the Taj Mahal. It is one of the most popular Agra tourist places.

History of Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah / Baby Taj

The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah was constructed by Nur Jahan, the Queen of Jahangir, as a tribute to her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg who was served as an imperial officer and honored with the title of Itmad-ud-Daulah (Pillar of State) by Emperor Jahangir. The tomb's construction commenced in 1622 and reached completion in 1628, nearly .....

At a distance of 9.5 km from Agra Cantonment Railway Station, Mehtab Bagh is a charbagh complex situated north of the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the other side of Yamuna River.

The Mehtab Bagh garden was the last of eleven Mughal-built gardens along the Yamuna River; the first being Ram Bagh. The emperor Shah Jahan noted this crescent-shaped flood plain covered with grass around the Yamuna River and found it a great location to view the Taj Mahal from some distance. He then conceptualized it as a pleasure garden filled with moonlight and name it Mehtab Bagh during 1631 to 1635.

Mehtab Bagh is a 25 acre garden, square in shape, measures about 300 x 300 m and is perfectly aligned with the Taj Mahal on the opposite bank. During the rainy season, the ground becomes partially flooded. The garden has fountains and pools along with several pavilions. Few of the gardens proportions were similar to that of the Taj Mahal. Mehtab Bagh came later in the possession of King of .....