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 Think Agra and the world's one of the most beautiful monuments comes in the mind. The Taj Mahal has been a source of joy and excitement for millions for over three and a half centuries. The city is home to many architectural wonders of the Mughal era. Agra was at the pinnacle of glory during the reign of Mughal emperors Akbar and Jehangir. It is during this time, Agra saw a large scale development in building of monuments, layout of gardens and setting up of bazaars.
After five centuries of the Mughal rule, Agra still holds a prominent place in the tourism of the country. Agra is part of the famous Golden Triangle tourist circuit that includes Delhi and Jaipur. The city is the most popular tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh. Agra makes a wonderful tourist destination on your luxury Agra travel. The city has a fine tourist infrastructure. There are many luxury hotels in Agra that provide quality accommodation to tourists on luxury travel to Agra. Hotels in Agra range from luxury hotels to budget and economy hotels.
You can visit various tourist places in the city of the Taj on your luxury Agra travel. First and the foremost is the Taj Mahal that attracts many from all over the world to Agra. The Taj Mahal is the symbol of love that Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum of the wife of Shah Jahan. Built on the bank of the Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is a marvel in architecture.
Apart from the Taj Mahal, Agra has many other beautiful monuments that you can visit on your luxury Agra travel. The Agra Fort is one such monument. The fort houses a number of beautiful palaces and mansions that are a must visit. The tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah is another magnificent monument that you can visit. The tomb was built much before the Taj Mahal and is one of the beautiful monuments in Agra.
Not too far from Agra is Fatehpur Sikri-the capital city of Akbar. Fathepur Sikri is a fine example of the Mughal and Hindu style of architecture. Markets in Agra provide a different experience to tourists. You can shop for exquisite handicraft items, leather items and marble tabletops in the bazaars of Agra. If you love experimenting with your food, try Mughlai and other cuisine on offer at various restaurants and eating-joints in Agra.
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