Top 5 Places to Visit in Agra
Talking about Agra, you will always have two things to say about it. The Taj Mahal and the Mughal architecture! These are the two phrases in which you will describe the entire city. This is however true! The city is famous for being one of the top historic destinations in India that has rich Mughal architecture as its centre point. Agra is one of the top tourist destinations of the country and it has all the possible beauties for being it so. If you haven’t been to Agra yet, we urge you to take this tour and see the rich side of the Mughal culture and architecture that is well preserved till date. And here are the top 5 favourite places to visit in Agra when you are in the city.
The Graceful Epitome of Love and Beauty, the Taj Mahal
It would be inevitably wrong to not start this list with the mention of Taj Mahal. We all know the Taj Mahal being the strongest proof of love that a lot more of our generations will see. But, apart from being the epitome of love, there is a lot to explore about Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan, the person behind the construction of the Taj Mahal, made the thumbs of the workers cut so that they could never make something even close to this monument. And the reason for this will only be understood by you when you visit the Taj and see the intricate designs and detailing on each wall of the monument. Truly, there isn’t anything more beautiful than the Taj.
The Precursor of Taj, Itmad – ud – Daulah
Though nothing similar to the epic and iconic Taj Mahal could be ever made, the tomb of Itmad – ud – Daulah is referred to as Baby Taj because of it being similar to the Taj and because of the cut stone techniques involved in the construction. Officially, the Baby Taj was the first Mughal monument that was built of white sandstone. The architectural style of the monument resembles Islamic touch but the towers are in the Persian style. It is a beautiful monument to explore and have some fun time there.
The Sturdy and the Lavish, Agra Fort
Agra Fort is also called as the Red Fort of Agra as it is built of red sandstone. It was too built by Shah Jahan and the Mughals used this monument as their residence. It was because of this that the monument has high towers and pillars. The walls of the fort is very thick and they designed it that way to keep themselves protected from the wars and enemies. It is a huge fortress and is very pretty in and out. Exploring it and getting pictures clicked over here is actually worth it all.
The Sufi City, Fatehpur Sikri
Another beautiful Mughal architecture to witness in Agra is the city of Fatehpur Sikri and forts in the cities. The city of Fatehpur Sikri near Agra was built by Akbar. The city is a blend of Islamic, Mughal, and the Persian architecture and it is splendid. It was a very important city for the Mughals and they made it as their Mughal capital for around 10 years. You will find Jama Masjid, Birbal House, Panch Mahal, and Buland Darwaza in the city to explore. The entire place is beautiful and you will love exploring the constructions.
The Exotic Wildlife SOS
If you are done too much with gorgeous historic architecture in the city, here is a change for you in your travel. Wildlife SOS is basically a wildlife organisation that helps the wildlife animals for their welfare. You will learn about a lot of wildlife projects in this place and you would love it for sure. You can spend some time here amidst the wildlife animals along with a professional tour guide.
Your trip to Agra is going to be totally worthy and exciting if you make sure to visit these top places in the city. Also, let us tell you that skipping any of the above mentioned places would be a bad idea and an incomplete tour to the Agra city. Trust us and go for all!
Suggested Tours
1 Day Taj Mahal Day Tour from Delhi by Gatimaan Express Train
1 Day Agra Day Tour by Car from Delhi
