Agra is a famous tourist sightseeing for all the visitors from all around the World. Tourmet offers you list of top attractions in Agra.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is the one of the most famous building in the world, Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the World. Taj Mahal means Crown Palace, is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal stored at the lower chamber. Shah Jahan’s grave added later on.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort is located on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site, also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra.
Moti Masjid
Moti Masjid is a mosque situated in the premises of the Agra Fort besides the right bank of the river Yamuna. The Moti Masjid or the Pearl Mosque, built between 1648-54, stands on the ground that slopes from east to west to the north of Diwan-I-Am complex. It is known so because of its pearly white marble interiors. The exteriors of the mosque seem to be made of brick.
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is a city and a municipal board in Agra district, at distance of 35 km from Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Built by Akbar the great Emperor of Mughal . He moved his capital from to this place. Due to shortage of water and other problems Akbar again moved to Agra and turned it as capital.
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid in Agra is opposite the Agra fort and overlooking the Agra Fort Railway Station. The Jama Mashjid is also popularly knowns as the Jami Masjid or “Friday Mosque”. It is one of the larger Mosque in India. Jami Masjid Mosque is a very simple mosque of red sandstone with little white marble decoration and blue colour paint wall and ceilings.
Panch Mahal
The Panch Mahal is a 5 story summer palace, used by all of Akbar’s three wives and the other ladies of the court. It is a wonderful building, that looks more like a fantasy than an architectural construction. It is 5 stories high and open on all sides to the elements; the walls consist only of pillars. Each pillar is wonderfully carved, delicate.
Itimad-ud-daula’s Tomb
Itimad-Ud-Daula’s Tomb lies on the bank of river Yamuna and some 2 km away from Ram-Bagh circle (NH2). Itmad-Ud-Daulah, also known as the ‘Baby Taj’, is the first monument in India built entirely in marble.
Chini Ka Rauza
Chini-ka-Rauza is considered a milestone in Indo-Persian architecture, as it is the very first building in India that has been exclusively decorated by the glazed tile works. The decoration is prominent on façade and exteriors. Chini-ka-Rauza is actually a small mausoleum that overlooks the River Yamuna.
Buland Darwaza
Buland Darwaza,the name means ‘High Door’ and this victory arch rises to a height of 40 meters or 175 feet. It is the most striking monument in Fatehpur Sikri and can be seen from quite a distance. Rising impressively towards the sky, the Buland Darwaza is approached by a series of steps. You will pass under the massive arch of the Buland Darwaza when you enter the city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Diwan-i-Am
Diwan-i-Am, famed to be a hall located in the middle of Agra Fort, is built in 1628 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. This hall is meant for the public audience who assemble in Agra Fort. The architectural style of this pavilion is a perfect mix of Persian and Indian architectural styles. The hall is supported by well constructed forty carved pillars.
Keetham Lake
Keetham Lakee is the lonely place in Agra. Keetham Lake is a beautiful lake just outside the City of Agra. Take a quick drive from the City central and you will find this exquisite lake on the Agra-Delhi Highway. A wide diversity of fish and water-birds can be observed from here. The lake is also known as Sur Sarovar. The lake is best suit for a one-day outing.
