Aram Bagh (Ram / Dahra / Zahra Bagh)

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Sight Address : Aram Bagh is located close to Chini Ka Rauza and just 1 kilometre north of Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb, on the eastern bank of Yamuna river in Agra. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Aram Bagh (Ram / Dahra / Zahra Bagh), the garden of relaxation, it was laid out by Babar. The garden developed in the classical Persian style is located on the banks of the Yamuna River. Aram Bagh, also known as Ram Bagh or Mughal Garden. The garden is located in an elevated plain with water flowing all around and there are marvellous fountains in the middle. This beautiful five century old garden is located close to Chini Ka Rauza in Agra and is built in marvellous Persian style. There are three terraces for this marvellous garden with many canals dug through the landscape to provide water for the garden. The garden is highly attractive with many pathways, well maintained lawns, a sandstone pond, streams flowing from one terrace to another and the varieties of flowering plants.

Aram-Bagh in agra

HistoryEdit

Aram Bagh is the first Persian garden in India and it was laid out by Babar in 1558, the founder of the Mughal dynasty. Aram Bagh has been believed as the tomb of Babar before the tomb was shifted to Kabul. It is recorded that Babar had chosen this garden for relaxing and keeping off from his royal duties and he loved to hear the music while enjoying the fragrance of the flowers in the plants and trees in the garden.

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Visiting TimeEdit

6.00 AM to 6.PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Winter is the best time to visit, days are cool and sunny and ideal for sight seeing.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hrs.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Mango Suites Ascent – Agra ; Block No 66 & 73 NH-2, Delhi-Agra Road, Next to Dawar Industries, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 282007 India ; Ph/M – 1860 500 2121 ; Food Serve – Continental cuisines.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place of Agra is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Local taxis are also available at a reasonable rate.

Bus : Bus services in Agra are provide by Agra Municipal Corporation. UP State Road Transport Corporation does run some air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned low-floor buses within Agra which run on specific routes including M G Road.

Train : Agra is a major railway junction and has several railway stations, with the Agra Cantonment Railway station being the main one. Indian Railways connects Agra with all major and minor cities in India. The hired taxi, tempo, cycle-rickshaw and auto-rickshaw will helps tourist to reach her. Prepaid autos and taxis from railway station are easily available.

Air : Agra’s Kheria Airport is located 8 km away from the heart of the city. It will cost about Rs 150 from airport to city by taxi. Agra is connected to Varanasi, Delhi and Khajuraho by air. For other cities, tourists need to take the flight to Delhi. After getting down at Kheria airport taxis and tongas are available at the airport to reach this destination.

Others : Travelling around the town of Agra can be done through a multitude of ways, including electric buses, Tongas, tempos, cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws.
Cycle Rickshaw:
Cycle rickshaws are available aplenty in the town of Agra. Travelling through a cycle rickshaw can be quite time consuming, although this is a very cheap mode of travel with charges hovering around Rs 5 to 10.
Tonga:
Tongas are horse drawn carriages that run throughout the town. Tonga charges are very low too, and you can opt for a Tonga ride as it is faster than a cycle rickshaw ride. Charges will range around Rs 5 to 15.
Tempo :
Tempos are also available, and these are shared vehicles which can be more comfortable than buses for slightly elevated rates. Tempo rates will vary from Rs 5 to 10. These are a safe mode of travel and can be taken up during night time.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry drinking water, camera, sunglasses & a hat or shades for protection from the harsh Sun.

Safety / WarningEdit

During winters make sure to travel with proper woollen clothes as nights in Agra is pretty chilling during winter.Do not accept any type of food from strangers while travelling on trains and buses.