Agra Things To Do

Agra Fort
Agra Fort, a World Heritage Site, came into being in 1571. Located in the city of the marvelous Taj Mahal, Agra Fort is yet another assertion of Mughal prowess. The fort is characterized by magnificent towers, bastions, ramparts and majestic gateways that emphasize Emperor Akbar’s eminence and power during his reign. It is said that one of the battles during the rebellious Indian uprising of 1857 was staged in and around the fort site. It was ... more

Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri
Buland Darwaza or ‘The Lofty Gate’ was built in the sixteenth century by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar as a gateway to his newly built city of Fatehpur Sikri, which is near the city of Agra. Towering over the city up to a height of forty meters, the Buland Darwaza is one of the largest gateways in the world and is also called the Gate of Magnificence. Akbar built it to celebrate his victory over Gujarat. The greatest of all the Mughal kings, ... more

Fatepur Sikri near Agra
The royal fort city of Fatehpur Sikri is a historic town situated twenty-six miles west of Agra and was founded by the great Mughal emperor Akbar. It served as the capital of his mighty empire for twelve years (1571-1585) and was abruptly abandoned thereafter. Today it a grand and silent witness to that glorious era and a wondrous sight for tourists from world over. The story behind the founding of Fatehpur Sikri is subject to much conjecture. ... more

Taj Mahal
A visit to India is incomplete without a glimpse of the eternal souvenir of love – the Taj Mahal. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, North India, Agra spells out the ultimate reminder of love in its famed mausoleum, the Taj Mahal – an architectural wonder that marks the glory of the Mughal Empire as it was in the 16th and 17th century when the city was indeed the capital of Hindustan, now India. Former ... more